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Teen arsonist escapes mental health facility in Northampton – ‘Do not approach him’

January 1, 2023 World Justice News 0

Police searching for a teenage arsonist who has escaped from a mental health facility have warned the public: “Do not approach him under any circumstance”. Johnny Brady, a 19-year-old who is serving a hospital order […]

Dad jailed for toddlers ‘agonising’ murder

October 30, 2018 World Justice News 0

A drug dealer who murdered his two-year-old son in a “savage and sustained attack” has been jailed for at least 24 years. Raphael Kennedy, 31, waited more than an hour to dial 999 after inflicting […]

David Brickwood murder: Hope new forensic tests will hold key

September 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

Forensic tests are to be carried out on new evidence that police hope could lead to the murderer of a scrap metal dealer. David Brickwood, 74, was stabbed and beaten in the attack at his […]

Couple jailed for 84 child abuse charges

May 8, 2017 World Justice News 0

A couple who subjected children to a decade of sex and drug abuse, including rape, have been jailed. Nicholas Taylor, convicted of 62 offences, and wife Joan, found guilty of 22, were “master manipulators”, police […]

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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 […]