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Alec Baldwin shooting: Criminal charges may be filed, prosecutor says

October 27, 2021 World Justice News 0

Criminal charges may still be filed over last week’s fatal shooting on a film set in New Mexico, US police say. Actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot dead cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded a director on […]

Luc Besson: French film director denies rape allegation

October 8, 2019 World Justice News 0

Luc Besson, one of France’s best-known film directors, has denied raping or drugging a young actress. Dutch-Belgian actress Sand Van Roy accused Mr Besson of repeatedly raping her over a two-year period. An investigating judge […]

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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 […]

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

July 22, 2026 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 […]