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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

August 26, 2026 World Justice News 0

“I was really weak. I couldn’t really feel my legs any more,” says Anaïs de Vos. “I was scared. I didn’t know what was happening.” It was July 2011 and Anaïs, who was then 27, […]

Trainee Greater Manchester Police officer charged with rape and kidnap of woman

August 11, 2026 World Justice News 0

A trainee police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while off-duty over the weekend, Greater Manchester Police said. Mohammad Hassan was charged in relation to reports made […]

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US in connection with UK police investigation

July 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US on an extradition request from the UK after prosecutors said they were bringing further charges against them. The controversial social media influencers were taken into […]

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

June 5, 2026 World Justice News 0

Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing A major investigation has been launched by police in the Netherlands into the suspected drugging and sexual assaults of a number of women, prompting the arrests […]

Nine held in religious group modern slavery raid

April 29, 2026 World Justice News 0

Nine people have been arrested over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery among members of a religious group in Cheshire. More than 500 officers were involved in raids at three addresses, […]

Suspected rapist accidentally set free and leaves UK before trial

February 23, 2026 World Justice News 0

A suspected rapist was accidentally set free from prison and managed to leave the country before he is due to stand trial, it has been revealed. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was being […]

Rape trial puts Norway’s royal family in unwelcome glare of public

February 1, 2026 World Justice News 0

When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway’s biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives. His […]

Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP

January 29, 2026 World Justice News 0

A former French senator has been found guilty of spiking an MP’s drink with ecstasy in order to sexually assault her. Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence – 18 months of which are to […]

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Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault

December 25, 2025 World Justice News 0

Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said. They relate to two further women and are in addition to the charges issued to the comedian and actor […]

Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh

December 4, 2025 World Justice News 0

Singapore’s opposition leader Pritam Singh has lost his appeal against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee. In February, Singh was fined S$14,000 ($10,800; £8,100) for two charges related to his handling of […]

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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 […]