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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

August 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

Last July, hundreds descended on Australia’s Gippsland region from around the country for the most exciting event on the annual table tennis calendar. But as elite players vied for medals at the national championships, one […]

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by ‘catastrophic’ hotel mix-up, appeal court told

August 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

Lawyers for Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a “catastrophic” mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness. Patterson is serving […]

Australian mother guilty of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms

July 7, 2025 World Justice News 0

An Australian mother has been found guilty of murdering her estranged husband’s parents and an aunt by serving them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms. Erin Patterson, 50, invited her former parents-in-law, Don and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]