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SAS Soldier Being Investigated For Mercy Killings

October 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

A former SAS sergeant has said he is being investigated for murder after admitting he shot dead enemy fighters in what he called a “mercy killing”. Sgt Colin Maclachlan, 42, from Edinburgh, wrote about how […]

1980 Murder Case Of 11-Year-Old Boys Reopened

October 16, 2016 World Justice News 0

An investigation into the deaths of two 11-year-olds murdered in Merseyside 36 years ago has been re-opened after new evidence emerged. Best friends John Greenwood and Gary Miller were beaten and buried alive on a […]

Intruder Shot As Guard Is Stabbed At Supermodel’s Mansion

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

An intruder was shot during a break-in at supermodel Miranda Kerr’s mansion in Los Angeles, it has been reported. Police said they were called to a home in Malibu after a “physical altercation” between an armed guard […]

Heritage Row Statue Of Court Official Believed To Be In USA

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

A statue at the centre of an international heritage row is now thought to have been exported to the USA. An Ancient Egyptian statue at the centre of an international heritage row and described as […]

Excavation ends at Ben Needham site in Kos

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

Police searching for clues surrounding the disappearance of Ben Needham have ended excavation work at the site where the toddler was last seen. For the last three weeks, officers from South Yorkshire and search volunteers […]

Lawyer Refused To Reveal Details Of Expenses Claims

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

A lawyer whose firm was being investigated by a counter-fraud team refused to reveal details of expenses claims, a court heard. Mohammed Ayub, managing partner of Chambers Solicitors in Bradford, is accused of fraudulently claiming […]

1.2 tonnes of MDMA Found – 2 Arrested

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

Two Polish men have been arrested and face a possible life-long jail term after one of the largest drug hauls in Australian history. Police found 1.2 tonnes of crystal MDMA, better known as ecstasy, in […]

Man Posted Selfie Holding Mother’s Severed Head

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

Bahsid McLean, 26, is standing trial charged with murdering his mother, Tanya Byrd, 52, at their Morrisania apartment on 26 February 2013. McLean allegedly stabbed his 52-year-old mother after she told him he was a […]

Outrage As Incest Rapist Is Not Jailed

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 0

40-year-old Martin Blake from Glasgow, Montana has been spared jail despite admitting to raping a 12-year-old relative. Blake pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the child earlier this year and accepted a plea deal which would have […]

Sandy Hook Lawsuit Dismissed

October 15, 2016 World Justice News 1

A judge in Connecticut has dismissed a lawsuit brought by relatives of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook primary school in 2012. Twenty children and six adults were killed in the attack. The […]

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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SAS Soldier Being Investigated For Mercy Killings

1980 Murder Case Of 11-Year-Old Boys Reopened

Intruder Shot As Guard Is Stabbed At Supermodel’s Mansion

Heritage Row Statue Of Court Official Believed To Be In USA

Excavation ends at Ben Needham site in Kos

Lawyer Refused To Reveal Details Of Expenses Claims

1.2 tonnes of MDMA Found – 2 Arrested

Man Posted Selfie Holding Mother’s Severed Head

Outrage As Incest Rapist Is Not Jailed

Sandy Hook Lawsuit Dismissed