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Student Crashes into Police Car While Taking Topless Selfie

October 27, 2016 World Justice News 0

A US college student has crashed into a police car while taking a topless selfie behind the wheel, say officials. Miranda Rader, 19, rear-ended the patrol vehicle while sending nude photos to her boyfriend through […]

Mayor Testifies at his Theft Trial

October 27, 2016 World Justice News 0

Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi told jurors during his felony theft trial that he used his government-issued credit card for personal purchases, but denied that he tried to steal public funds. Kenoi faces five criminal […]

Bundy Juror Dismissed

October 27, 2016 World Justice News 0

The federal trial of Ammon Bundy and six other people involved in the winter takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon took a tumultuous turn Wednesday as a judge dismissed one juror who had […]

Alleged Serial Killer Used a Facebook Alias

October 26, 2016 World Justice News 0

An alleged serial killer used a Facebook alias to befriend the boyfriend of a victim and tell him “I hope he wasn’t murdered”, a jury heard. Stephen Port, of Barking, told the man that Gabriel […]

Rapist on Most Wanted List Arrested After 6 Years on the Run

October 26, 2016 World Justice News 0

A rapist who had been on the run from British police for more than six years has been arrested in the Canary Islands. Mohammed Alam, 33, was convicted and jailed for 14 years in his […]

Largest Auto-Scandal Settlement in U.S. History Approved

October 25, 2016 World Justice News 0

A federal judge has approved a $14.7-billion settlement in the Volkswagen emissions-cheating case, the largest auto-scandal settlement in U.S. history. The deal, approved Tuesday, gives about 475,000 owners of Volkswagens and Audis with 2-liter diesel engines […]

Kathleen Kane Is Sentenced to Prison

October 24, 2016 World Justice News 0

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — The brief, unlikely political career of Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania’s brightest rising star when she was elected state attorney general less than four years ago, came to a humiliating close on Monday, […]

Manhunt Underway for Oklahoma Double-Murder Suspect

October 24, 2016 World Justice News 0

A manhunt is underway in Oklahoma for a suspect in a double homicide who officials say has a “medical condition” and who “may attempt to spread this disease.” Police issued a wanted poster for the […]

Mass Escape From Vietnam Drug Rehab Centre

October 24, 2016 World Justice News 0

More than 200 drug addicts are on the run after a mass escape from a rehabilitation centre in Vietnam. Security guards were overpowered by the inmates and were forced to open the main gate to […]

Dead or Alive Singer Pete Burns is Dead

October 24, 2016 World Justice News 0

Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns has died aged 57 after suffering a cardiac arrest, his management has said. A statement on Twitter said it was with “greatest sadness” that it had to break the […]

Human Rights

Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

Human Rights

Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

Human Rights

Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]

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Student Crashes into Police Car While Taking Topless Selfie

Mayor Testifies at his Theft Trial

Bundy Juror Dismissed

Alleged Serial Killer Used a Facebook Alias

Rapist on Most Wanted List Arrested After 6 Years on the Run

Largest Auto-Scandal Settlement in U.S. History Approved

Kathleen Kane Is Sentenced to Prison

Manhunt Underway for Oklahoma Double-Murder Suspect

Mass Escape From Vietnam Drug Rehab Centre

Dead or Alive Singer Pete Burns is Dead