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Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

US TV host Charlie Rose has been fired by CBS News following sexual harassment allegations. An email to staff said the presenter’s employment had been “terminated… effective immediately”. It said the move followed the revelation […]

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

November 21, 2017 World Justice News 0

Around 50 drug-driving prosecutions have been dropped because original test results may have been “manipulated”. More than 10,000 cases, including violent crime, may have been affected, police chiefs said. They probed Randox Testing Services in […]

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

November 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Charles Manson, the notorious head of a cult which he directed to commit murders, has died in hospital aged 83. He was admitted to Bakersfield hospital in California earlier this month, US media reported. In […]

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

The top nuclear commander in the US says he would resist any “illegal” presidential order to launch a strike. Air Force Gen John Hyten, said as head of the US Strategic Command he provided advice […]

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A body has been found in the hunt for missing teenager Gaia Pope. Dorset Police said they were “confident” that the remains on land near Swanage were those of the 19-year-old, who has been missing […]

Ohio Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill brags of sex conquests

November 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

Ohio voters are in shock after a top judge boasted of having been “sexually intimate” with “approximately 50 very attractive females”. State Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill, who is a Democratic candidate for state governor, […]

Birmingham child murders: Dad guilty of killing son and daughter

November 17, 2017 World Justice News 0

A father has been found guilty of murdering his two young children who he smothered with a petrol-soaked rag before setting fire to the family home. Saros Endris, eight, and his sister Leanor, six, were […]

Army takes over in Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe ‘detained’

November 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The military has seized control in Zimbabwe but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is safe. After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr Mugabe […]

Four killed in northern California shooting rampage

November 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

Four people are dead after a gunman opened fire in northern California at several locations, including an elementary school, police have said. The shooting broke out at a home in the rural community of Rancho […]

Rose West’s nephew Steven Letts jailed for child rape

November 14, 2017 World Justice News 0

The nephew of serial killer Rose West has been jailed for raping a “highly vulnerable” 12-year-old girl. Steven Letts, 39, met the girl at Gloucester Quays while she was on a shopping trip with a […]

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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Charlie Rose: CBS sacks talk show host over harassment claims

Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics

Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison

US nuclear chief to resist ‘illegal’ presidential strike order

Body found in search for missing Gaia Pope

Ohio Supreme Court Judge Bill O’Neill brags of sex conquests

Birmingham child murders: Dad guilty of killing son and daughter

Army takes over in Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe ‘detained’

Four killed in northern California shooting rampage

Rose West’s nephew Steven Letts jailed for child rape