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Iran ‘convicts British-Iranian woman of spying for Israel’

August 27, 2019 World Justice News 0

Iran’s judiciary says it has sentenced a British-Iranian woman and an Iranian man to 10 years in prison after convicting them of spying for Israel. The woman, who was named as Anousheh Ashouri, was also […]

Israeli ‘underworld’ figures shot dead in Mexico City ‘hit’

July 26, 2019 World Justice News 0

A woman in a blonde wig is suspected of carrying out a hit on two alleged Israeli underworld figures in a busy restaurant in Mexico City. Alon Azulay, 41, and Benjamin Yeshurun Sutchi, 44, were […]

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM faces corruption charges

February 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

Israel’s attorney general intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. Avichai Mandelblit said Mr Netanyahu would face charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in connection with three cases, pending a […]

Israel police investigate ‘sex-for-judgeships’ allegations

January 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

Police in Israel have arrested a top lawyer as part of an investigation into claims that judicial appointments were traded for sexual favours. The lawyer has not been named and a gag order covers most […]

US to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

December 6, 2017 World Justice News 0

US ’s capital, senior administration officials have said. He is due to announce the controversial decision in a speech later. Mr Trump is also expected to approve moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to […]

Israeli soldier jailed for 18 months for killing Palestinian attacker

February 21, 2017 zoshinuk 0

An Israeli soldier who killed a wounded Palestinian attacker in a high-profile case that split opinion across the country has been jailed for 18 months. Sgt Elor Azaria was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting […]

Arrests after massive wildfires in Israel

November 25, 2016 zoshinuk 0

ISRAEL – Police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of arson after wildfires tore through Israel, causing thousands to be evacuated from homes. The arrests came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency and […]

Israeli PM Criticizes Human Rights Groups for Speaking Out against Military Occupation

October 16, 2016 zoshinuk 0

Two groups affiliated to the Israeli Peace Now movement, B’Tselem and Americans for Peace Now, were criticised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday for speaking against illegal Israeli settlements and occupation at a […]

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Under-16s in UK will be banned from social media from early 2027

June 16, 2026 0

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible […]

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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing

June 11, 2026 0

A court in Thailand has found two men guilty of carrying out the country’s worst ever terrorist attack and sentenced them to death. The two men, both from China’s Uyghur minority, were convicted of planning […]

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Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

May 23, 2026 0

A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to a megaprison in El Salvador last year. Abrego Garcia, whose deportation became a major flashpoint in the debate […]