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Man charged over theft of Bluey coins worth $400,000

August 10, 2024 World Justice News 0

An alleged coin bandit has been charged by Australian police with stealing more than A$600,000 ($393,500; £309,000) worth of limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s television show Bluey. Police say they received a report […]

Woman once branded “Australia’s worst mother” has convictions for killing her four children quashed after spending 20 years in prison

December 14, 2023 World Justice News 0

A woman once branded “Australia’s worst mother” has had her convictions for killing her four children quashed. The New South Wales Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the evidence originally used to jail Kathleen Folbigg […]

Scott Johnson: Gay US student’s killer jailed for 1988 manslaughter

June 8, 2023 World Justice News 0

An Australian man who admitted killing US mathematician Scott Johnson 35 years ago has been sentenced to jail for a second time. Scott White was convicted of murdering Dr Johnson last year, but won an […]

Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned after 20 years in prison

June 5, 2023 World Justice News 0

A woman once branded “Australia’s worst female serial killer” has been pardoned after new evidence suggested she did not kill her four infant children. Kathleen Folbigg spent 20 years in prison after a jury found […]

Australia espionage: Man accused of passing information to foreign spies

April 16, 2023 World Justice News 0

An Australian man who recently returned to the country after living overseas has been charged with supplying sensitive information to foreign intelligence agents. Fifty-five-year-old IT specialist Alexander Csergo was arrested by Australian federal police shortly […]

Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case jailed for murder

December 2, 2022 World Justice News 0

An Australian man who became the subject of a popular crime podcast has been jailed for 24 years for his wife’s murder. Chris Dawson, 74, was convicted in August after decades of speculation about Lynette […]

Record $1bn of liquid meth found hidden inside coconut water cartons in Hong Kong

October 30, 2022 World Justice News 0

A 1.8 tonne haul of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $1bn (£880m) has been seized by Australian police in Hong Kong. The class A drug, which was bound for Australia, had been […]

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

October 17, 2022 World Justice News 0

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment Group has been fined A$100m ($62m, £55m) for failing to stop money laundering at its Sydney casino. The group’s licence to operate the casino has also been suspended. The Star […]

Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case guilty of murder

August 30, 2022 World Justice News 0

An Australian man who became the subject of a popular crime podcast has been found guilty of his wife’s cold case murder. Chris Dawson’s trial in a Sydney court followed decades of speculation about the […]

Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble

August 26, 2022 World Justice News 0

Almost two tonnes of methamphetamine has been seized by Australian police – the biggest bust of the drug in the country’s history. Police found 1,800kg (283 stone) of what is known locally as ice inside […]

Human Rights

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 […]

Human Rights

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 […]