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Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine

March 13, 2025 World Justice News 0

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine in Sydney. He had pleaded not guilty to a single charge of participating in the supply of […]

Yung Filly pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

March 11, 2025 World Justice News 0

British rapper and internet personality Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to multiple sexual assault charges in Western Australia. The star, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared before Perth Magistrates Court on […]

Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane

March 7, 2025 World Justice News 0

Police in Australia have charged a 17-year-old who got on a plane with a shotgun and ammunition. He was filmed being wrestled to the ground by passengers and crew as the aircraft prepared to take […]

Nurses charged over video threatening Israeli patients

March 5, 2025 World Justice News 0

Two Sydney nurses who allegedly appeared in a video that made threats towards Israeli patients have been charged by police. Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 27, and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, were both suspended from their duties […]

Dozens arrested worldwide over AI-generated child sexual abuse images

March 1, 2025 World Justice News 0

Dozens of people have been arrested over their suspected involvement in the distribution of AI-generated images and video of child sexual abuse. Most of the 25 suspects – who are believed to be part of […]

Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

February 27, 2025 World Justice News 0

The parents of an eight-year-old diabetic girl in Australia who died after they denied her insulin for almost a week have each been sentenced to 14 years in jail for manslaughter. Elizabeth Struhs had in […]

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

February 9, 2025 World Justice News 0

Hate symbols and terror offences will be punishable with mandatory jail terms ranging from one to six years in Australia, after parliament passed a series of amendments to hate crime laws on Thursday. The new […]

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Australian police find explosives for possible antisemitic attack

January 31, 2025 World Justice News 0

Authorities in Sydney are investigating whether explosives discovered in a caravan were intended for an antisemitic attack. The explosives could have caused a 40m-wide blast and “significant damage,” police said on Wednesday, adding that the […]

Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby

January 17, 2025 World Justice News 0

An Australian influencer has been charged with poisoning her baby girl to elicit donations and boost online followers. The Queensland woman claimed she was chronicling her child’s battle with a terminal illness on social media, […]

Bride’s fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

January 11, 2025 World Justice News 0

A woman in Australia has annulled her marriage after realising that a fake wedding ceremony she took part in for a social media stunt was in fact real. The unknowing bride said her partner was […]

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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 […]