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UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over plan to sell shares in World Cup

August 30, 2026 World Justice News 0

European football’s governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, according to legal filings obtained by […]

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Spanish Court Orders ProtonVPN and NordVPN to Block Pirate Football Streams

February 18, 2026 World Justice News 0

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a Spanish court has labeled VPN services as “technological intermediaries,” ordering them to actively block IP addresses that host illegal LaLiga matches. The “dynamic” injunction compels NordVPN and ProtonVPN to intervene, […]

Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year’s Eve fire

January 10, 2026 World Justice News 0

One of the two co-owners of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire on New Year’s Eve has been detained. Swiss prosecutors said Jacques Moretti, a French national, was a potential flight […]

Jailed hacking kingpin reveals all about the gang that left a trail of destruction

November 10, 2025 World Justice News 0

After years of reading about “Tank” and months of planning a visit to him in a Colorado prison, I hear the door click open before I see him walk into the room. I stand up […]

Former model and Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic murdered and allegedly ‘pureed’ in blender by husband

September 12, 2024 World Justice News 0

A former model who was a finalist in the Miss Switzerland contest was allegedly murdered and “pureed” in a blender by her husband, officials in Switzerland are reported to have said. Kristina Joksimovic, 38, was […]

UK’s richest family on trial in Switzerland for human trafficking

June 19, 2024 World Justice News 0

Four members of the UK’s richest family are on trial in Switzerland amid allegations they spent more money caring for their dog than their servants. The Hinduja family, worth an estimated £37bn ($47bn), is accused […]

Toronto gold heist: Police arrest alleged gun-runner linked to C$20m airport theft

April 18, 2024 World Justice News 0

Canadian police have made arrests and issued nine warrants in the biggest gold theft in the country’s history. More than 6,500 gold bars worth C$20m ($14.5m/£11.6m), were stolen from Toronto Pearson Airport, in April 2023, […]

European top human rights court rules that human rights were violated by climate change inaction

April 9, 2024 World Justice News 0

Europe’s top human rights court has sided with a 2,000-strong group of elderly women who said Switzerland’s government had not done enough to combat climate change. Senior Women for Climate Protection, whose average age is […]

How London hotel sting caught Swiss museum heist thieves

January 20, 2024 World Justice News 0

On the night of 1 June 2019, a grey Renault Koleos pulled up outside Geneva’s Museum of Far Eastern Art. Three men wearing ski masks, dark clothing and gloves got out and walked up the […]

British brothers raided Swiss museum ‘to clear a debt’

January 15, 2024 World Justice News 0

Two British brothers have admitted raiding a museum in Switzerland and making off with iconic Chinese Ming dynasty era artefacts worth millions in order to “clear a debt”, a court heard. Prosecutors said the Museum […]

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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 […]