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Ellen Higginbottom murder: Preston man charged

June 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old student whose body was found at a beauty spot. Ellen Higginbottom was found with multiple stab wounds at Orrell Water Park, Wigan early on […]

Barclays and four former executives charged with fraud

June 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Barclays and four former executives have been charged with fraud over their actions in the 2008 financial crisis. The Serious Fraud Office case relates to the way the bank raised billion of pounds from Qatari […]

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho accused of tax fraud

June 20, 2017 World Justice News 0

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as Real Madrid’s head coach. Portuguese-born Mourinho is accused of defrauding Spain of €3.3m (£2.9m; $3.6m) in taxes […]

Finsbury Park: One dead and eight hurt as vehicle hits people leaving Mosque

June 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man has died and eight people have been injured after a van struck a crowd of pedestrians near a north London mosque. A 48-year-old man was arrested following the collision just after midnight near […]

Trio charged with $300,000 avocado theft

June 18, 2017 World Justice News 0

Few foodstuffs arouse passions like the humble avocado. Depending who you ask, the gnarly green fruit is the vitamin-laden hero of brunch – or the reason millennials can’t buy houses. Back in May, a surge […]

Bill Cosby: Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlock

June 17, 2017 World Justice News 0

A US judge has declared a mistrial in the Bill Cosby sex assault case after the jury remained deadlocked for days. The seven men and five women were unable to reach a unanimous decision after […]

Man with knife Tasered outside the Palace of Westminster

June 16, 2017 World Justice News 0

A man was brought down with a Taser outside the Palace of Westminster after he reached for a knife when approached by officers, Scotland Yard has said. A bearded man, wearing black trousers and a […]

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s wife shot dead

June 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The estranged wife of incoming Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been shot dead two days before his inauguration. Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was travelling home with a friend when both women were shot by an […]

Former TV weatherman jailed for historical sex offences

June 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

Former TV weatherman Fred Talbot has been jailed for four years for historical sex offences against boys he took on school trips to Scotland. Talbot, 67, was convicted at Lanark Sheriff Court of seven charges […]

President Trump being investigated for possible obstruction of justice

June 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, US media reports say. They say senior intelligence officials will be interviewed on whether Mr Trump tried to end […]

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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Ellen Higginbottom murder: Preston man charged

Barclays and four former executives charged with fraud

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho accused of tax fraud

Finsbury Park: One dead and eight hurt as vehicle hits people leaving Mosque

Trio charged with $300,000 avocado theft

Bill Cosby: Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlock

Man with knife Tasered outside the Palace of Westminster

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s wife shot dead

Former TV weatherman jailed for historical sex offences

President Trump being investigated for possible obstruction of justice