Republic of Ireland – World Justice News

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in Dublin court after extradition from Dubai

August 9, 2026 World Justice News 0

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world’s most wanted men, has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai. He has been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation […]

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

April 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an “international organised crime network”. He was detained after a court in Ireland issued an arrest warrant Dubai authorities said they received a judicial file […]

Pirate IPTV Operator Destroys Evidence Then Agrees to Pay Sky €580,000

August 3, 2025 World Justice News 0

A man described by Sky as a “top level” pirate has agreed to pay the broadcaster €480,000 in damages. Sky’s investigation of David Dunbar reportedly began on social media last November, but soon benefited from […]

Three guilty of murdering Christmas Eve gunman

February 18, 2025 World Justice News 0

Three men have been found guilty of murdering a gunman shortly after he carried out a killing at a restaurant in Dublin on Christmas Eve 2023. Tristan Sherry, 26, was killed after the fatal shooting […]

€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

February 13, 2025 World Justice News 0

Two men have been arrested following a seizure of €5m (£4m) worth of cocaine in County Kildare. On Wednesday, gardaí (Irish police) stopped and searched a vehicle and a residential property in the Allenwood area […]

Deaths of 48 people in 1981 fire at Dublin’s Stardust nightclub were unlawful killing, jury rules

April 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

The deaths of 48 people in the worst fire in the history of Ireland have been ruled by a jury as unlawful killing. A jury at Dublin District Coroner’s Court delivered majority verdicts on the victims of […]

Killer given two life sentences for ‘unspeakable’ murders

October 24, 2023 World Justice News 0

At a glance A sentencing hearing has been taking place for 23-year-old double murderer Yousef Palani Palani murdered Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt in Sligo last year The hearing was told Palani was driven by […]

HSE cyber-attack: Hackers bail out Irish health service for free

May 21, 2021 World Justice News 0

Hackers responsible for causing widespread disruption to the Irish health system have unexpectedly gifted it with the tool to help it recover. The Conti ransomware group was reportedly asking the health service for $20m (£14m) […]

Essex lorry deaths: Two found guilty of killing 39 migrants

December 21, 2020 World Justice News 0

Two men have been found guilty of the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex. The migrants suffocated in the sealed container en route from Zeebrugge to Purfleet in […]

Ana Kriégel murder: Two teenage boys sentenced

November 5, 2019 World Justice News 0

A boy who has been convicted of the murder of schoolgirl Ana Kriégel has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of release for 12 years. A second boy has been sentenced to […]

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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 […]