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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi
Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.
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Australia
Bondi Beach attack hero wanted to protect ‘innocent people’
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Nepal
Nepal probes illegal matchmaking as China cautions citizens over ‘bride buying’
29 Dec 2025 - 12:25PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
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Vigilance essential as Hongkongers hit by more online scams
The authorities must take the breach of the eMPF platform seriously, rectify the underlying vulnerabilities and restore confidence in the electronic system.
29 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
Thailand
From PM purge to border bombs: Thailand’s year of upheaval
As the country mourns the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit amid political chaos and a sluggish economy, Lisa’s global reign lights up Thai public.
28 Dec 2025 - 1:30PM
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France
Paris Metro stabbings suspect moved to psychiatric hospital, prosecutors say
The suspect, a Malian citizen jailed in January 2024 for aggravated theft and sexual assault, attacked 3 women on the city’s Metro on Friday.
28 Dec 2025 - 6:20AM
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Brazil
Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says
Bolsonaro, 70, had been hospitalised on Wednesday for hernia surgery. In September, he was jailed for 27 years for plotting a coup.
28 Dec 2025 - 7:25AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine’s parliament rocked by new bribery scandal as Zelensky heads to US talks
Guards try to block anti-corruption officials from entering parliament offices as part of their investigation into MPs taking bribes.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:50PM
Crime in Hong Kong
2 more arrested in Hong Kong over illicit cigarette murder, taking tally to 27
Two men, aged 29 and 32, apprehended at border crossing, police say.
28 Dec 2025 - 12:33AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong man arrested after extendable baton found in US-bound air luggage
Preliminary investigations show man, 62, hid suspected extendable baton, an unauthorised weapon, in his checked suitcase, police say.
27 Dec 2025 - 8:38PM
France
Police arrest suspect after man stabs 3 women in separate attacks on Paris Metro
Due to the ‘very high level’ of ‘terrorist threat’, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez asked officials to strengthen security across France.
27 Dec 2025 - 5:51AM
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Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation by her sister
Ewa Sokola said Kaja’s false claims of collusion with Weinstein’s defence team are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.
27 Dec 2025 - 3:41AM
Venezuela
Venezuela ‘frees 99 prisoners’ detained after 2024 election protests
Rights groups said the number released ‘does not correspond to reality’ despite growing pressure from Washington on President Maduro.
27 Dec 2025 - 2:57AM
Japan
Japan stabbing rampage leaves 15 injured at Yokohama rubber factory
Authorities confirm injuries after a weapon and ‘spray-like liquid’ attack. Local media report one man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
27 Dec 2025 - 1:47PM
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South Korea
Yoon faces 10-year jail term in South Korea over first of 4 failed coup trials
During a hearing, Yoon appears tense and laughs in disbelief as special prosecutors present the charges in his first trial.
26 Dec 2025 - 6:26PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Brazil’s Bolsonaro backs son’s presidential bid, undergoes hernia surgery
The former president, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, was allowed to leave prison for the operation.
26 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
Britain
Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Their father, who was recently stripped of his titles over ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent from the church.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:40AM
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Malaysia
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
The Philippines
Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say.
25 Dec 2025 - 2:53PM
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Australia
Australia probes after car with Hanukkah sign torched in Christmas Day attack
The vehicle was scorched by the ‘suspicious fire’ while parked in a house driveway in Melbourne.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:07PM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Africa
Algeria brands French colonisation a crime, demands reparations, apology
France’s rule over Algeria from 1830 until 1962 remains a sore spot in relations between the two countries.
25 Dec 2025 - 8:46AM
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India
Indian doctor suspended, charged after allegedly assaulting patient
Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:35PM
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JD.com
Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation
The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
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Malaysia
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
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Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams
The advice comes with a warning about the recent theft of HK$1.8 million from three MPF accounts by scammers using high-quality ID forgeries.
24 Dec 2025 - 3:13PM
Britain
Russell Brand charged with new counts of rape, sexual assault in UK
The new charges relate to two women and follow five charges made in April involving four other women.
24 Dec 2025 - 10:51AM
Singapore
Business class thief jailed after targeting Singapore Airlines passengers
The prosecution said Chinese national Liu Ming’s act was financed by a criminal syndicate.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:17AM
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