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New suspect identified in 1996 murder of Lin and Megan Russell

July 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

Two witnesses have identified their own relative as a new suspect in the murder of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter in Kent 30 years ago. Dr Russell and her two daughters were attacked with […]

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

July 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

The man suspected of carrying out what authorities say was likely an “Islamist terror attack” at Berlin Pride has been shot and killed by police. Officers opened fire when Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen […]

International Criminal Court top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

July 25, 2026 World Justice News 0

Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct. Elected the ICC’s third prosecutor in 2021, Khan was suspended last month. The decision to […]

Handbrake failed in farm worker’s accidental death

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

A farm worker who was crushed by a tractor when its handbrake failed died as a result of an accident, an inquest has concluded. Daniel David Sowerby, 26, died at the scene at Newlands Farm […]

Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

One of the most notorious figures in Mexico’s drug cartels, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a US judge has ruled, two years after the kingpin was lured […]

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

France’s parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. The law will mean everyone in France […]

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Ghana’s main opposition party has reacted with anger after one of its most influential leaders was sentenced to 20 years in jail, with hard labour, for illegal mining offences. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) alleged […]

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Four Nigerian policeman, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man: the head of one of the country’s anti-corruption agencies. Musa Aliyu, who leads the Independent […]

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

July 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress […]

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 […]

Human Rights

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

August 12, 2026 0

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a “small revolution” for the sales industry. From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in all sectors – but […]

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New suspect identified in 1996 murder of Lin and Megan Russell

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

International Criminal Court top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Handbrake failed in farm worker’s accidental death

Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss

Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film