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‘Liver branding’ surgeon Simon Bramhall fined £10,000

January 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

A liver surgeon who branded his initials on the livers of two patients has been fined £10,000. Simon Bramhall, 53, used an argon beam machine to write his initials on the organs of the anaesthetised […]

James Franco: Five women accuse actor of inappropriate behaviour

January 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

James Franco has been accused of sexual misconduct or inappropriate behaviour by five women, including students from his acting school, US media report. Four of the actor-director’s former students and an actress who said Franco […]

Nigerian army: Ian Squire kidnapper killed

January 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

The leader of a Nigerian gang responsible for the death of a British aid worker has been killed, according to the Nigerian army. A manhunt for gang leader Peregbakumo Oyawerikumo, known as Karowei, had been […]

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Judge issues devastating order against BitTorrent copyright troll

January 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Washington District Court has issued a devastating order against a copyright holder of the film “Once Upon a Time in Venice,” which chases alleged BitTorrent pirates for cash settlements. The Court points out that […]

Murder arrests over 1985 disappearance

January 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a woman nearly 35 years ago have arrested three people as part of a murder inquiry. Harbans Kaur Lally, who lived and worked in Leeds, disappeared in 1985, aged 19. […]

Man charged over boxing event brawl death

January 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

A man has been charged with the murder of another man who died after being attacked in a brawl at a boxing event. Reagan Asbury, 19, from Pelsall, died from a neck wound on 14 […]

Trump-Russia inquiry: President says he is unlikely to be interviewed

January 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

US President Donald Trump has said it is “unlikely” he will be interviewed by Robert Mueller, the man investigating possible ties between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. There was no collusion, Mr Trump said, […]

Ritz Paris robbery: Jewellery worth millions seized in armed heist

January 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

Armed robbers have seized millions of euros worth of merchandise from a jewellery shop at the famous Ritz Hotel in Paris. Five men armed with axes smashed a window at the shop inside the hotel […]

Wired scammers money? You could be entitled to part of $586 million

January 10, 2018 World Justice News 0

Most scammers ask people to wire them money, and anyone who fell victim to their scheme may be entitled to part of $586 million. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Western Union of “looking the […]

Media Giant Can Keep Seized Ad Revenue From Pirate Sites

January 10, 2018 World Justice News 0

A federal court in Florida has signed a default judgment against more than two dozen relatively small pirate sites. The order grants media conglomerate ABS-CBN ownership of the associated domain names. In addition, it can […]

Human Rights

Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

Human Rights

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

Human Rights

France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]

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‘Liver branding’ surgeon Simon Bramhall fined £10,000

James Franco: Five women accuse actor of inappropriate behaviour

Nigerian army: Ian Squire kidnapper killed

Judge issues devastating order against BitTorrent copyright troll

Murder arrests over 1985 disappearance

Man charged over boxing event brawl death

Trump-Russia inquiry: President says he is unlikely to be interviewed

Ritz Paris robbery: Jewellery worth millions seized in armed heist

Wired scammers money? You could be entitled to part of $586 million

Media Giant Can Keep Seized Ad Revenue From Pirate Sites