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Man who murdered 51 in mass shootings blames guilty plea on prison ‘conditions’

February 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 said on Monday that he was irrational when he pleaded guilty, as he sought to ⁠overturn his conviction. Brenton […]

Christchurch shooting: Gunman Tarrant wanted to kill ‘as many as possible’

August 24, 2020 World Justice News 0

The man who killed 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019 had plans to target a third mosque, his sentencing hearing has heard. Brenton Tarrant also planned to burn down the mosques, […]

Christchurch shootings: Brenton Tarrant pleads guilty to 51 murders

March 25, 2020 World Justice News 0

A man accused of deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch a year ago has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder. Brenton Tarrant, 29, also admitted the attempted murder of […]

Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

March 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

Facebook has said it will block “praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism” on Facebook and Instagram from next week. The social media giant also pledged to improve its ability to identify and […]

New Zealand mosques: 49 dead after shootings in Christchurch

March 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

UPDATE: Police say 49 people have been killed and at least 20 seriously wounded after two mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand Three men and one woman are in custody, police commissioner Mike Bush told a […]

Quebec mosque shooter sentenced to life with no parole for 40 years

February 10, 2019 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man who killed worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 has been sentenced to life in prison. Alexandre Bissonnette, 29, will be eligible for parole in 40 years. The prosecution had asked […]

Alexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Canadian man accused of killing six Muslim worshippers at a mosque in Quebec City in 2017 has changed his mind and pleaded guilty to all charges. Alexandre Bissonnette, 28, faced six counts of first-degree […]

Accused in Quebec City mosque shootings returns to court on murder charges

February 21, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

The man charged in last month’s mosque shootings in Quebec City returns to court today on six counts of first-degree murder and five of attempted murder using a restricted firearm. Alexandre Bissonnette faces the charges […]

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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 […]