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Millions of people’s ‘intimate’ location data stolen in major hack

January 11, 2025 World Justice News 0

Millions of people using some of the world’s most popular apps may have had their locations leaked in a major hack. Tinder, Spotify, Citymapper, Mumsnet and Sky News were among hundreds of companies named in […]

Met Police hacked with bizarre tweets and emails posted

July 20, 2019 World Justice News 0

The Metropolitan Police’s website has been hit by hackers who posted a series of bizarre messages. A series of tweets were also sent from the force’s verified account, which has more than a million followers, […]

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

November 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

The records of 500 million customers of the hotel group Marriott International have been involved in a data breach. The hotel chain said the guest reservation database of its Starwood division had been compromised by […]

Star Wars card firm Topps hacked

January 1, 2017 World Justice News 0

The maker of iconic collectable trading cards has said hackers could have stolen customers’ credit and debit card numbers along with their associated security codes in a recent breach. Topps’ products include Star Wars, Disney’s […]

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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 […]