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Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam

October 27, 2026 World Justice News 0

Twin brothers from Ghana and an American woman have pleaded guilty to being part of an international criminal network that defrauded people on dating sites and social media. The group targeted elderly people in the […]

Home distillers rejoice as US Supreme Court considers whether to finally legalise moonshine

October 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

Wyoming mechanic and amateur moonshiner Geno Stecks proudly details the modifications he’s made at his two-bedroom residence to facilitate his hobby of distilling liquor in his own home. “I turned my dining room into my […]

Drone attack plot against White House UFC event thwarted, says FBI

June 20, 2026 World Justice News 0

The FBI says it prevented a potential attack using guns and drones on last Sunday’s UFC event attended by President Trump at the White House. Bureau chief Kash Patel said they became “aware of a […]

Manhunt after 12 people shot near festival in Toledo Ohio

June 7, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police say they are searching for suspects after at least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, in the midwestern US state of Ohio. The Toledo Police Department said 10 people “are reported […]

Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold

March 16, 2026 World Justice News 0

A US deep-sea treasure hunter who refused to disclose the location of a famed shipwreck’s gold coins has been released from prison after a decade, with 500 coins still unaccounted for. Tommy Thompson, 73, discovered […]

Thousands protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk at rallies in all 50 US states

April 5, 2025 World Justice News 0

Thousands of people gathered in various cities across the US as protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk took place in all 50 states on Saturday. Around 1,200 demonstrations were planned in locations including Washington […]

US police officer charged with fatally shooting pregnant woman

August 14, 2024 World Justice News 0

A police officer accused of shooting a pregnant woman in Ohio has been charged with her murder. Ta’Kiya Young, 21, was around 25 weeks pregnant at the time of her death last August. Her unborn […]

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

June 3, 2024 World Justice News 0

One person has been killed and at least 24 others injured in a mass shooting in the US state of Ohio. The shooting happened just after midnight local time (05:00 BST) in the city of […]

Woman who threw food at Chipotle worker’s face cuts jail sentence in unusual deal with judge

December 9, 2023 World Justice News 0

A woman convicted of assault after hurling a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker has been sentenced to two months of working in a fast food restaurant. Rosemary Hayne was captured in a viral video […]

Ohio votes to add abortion rights to state constitution

November 8, 2023 World Justice News 0

Ohio voted to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution on Tuesday, marking a major victory for pro-choice campaigners in the state. The BBC’s US partner CBS News projected a decisive victory for the amendment. Early […]

Human Rights

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie given life sentence for murdering 191 people

November 6, 2026 0

A Kenyan court has sentenced the leader of a doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, to 200 years in prison for murdering 191 people, all but one of them children. Alongside 28 others, Mackenzie was found guilty […]

Human Rights

All 548 death row inmates in California to have sentences changed to life in prison

November 6, 2026 0

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’ll commute all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He made the announcement as he prepares to leave office after eight years in […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]