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Drugs
Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official says
The US State Department had offered a reward of up to US$15 million for information leading to the arrest of ‘El Mencho’.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein dinner party: reports
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Gun violence in the US
US Secret Service kills armed man at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
23 Feb 2026 - 12:31AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe
Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion.
22 Feb 2026 - 7:18PM
Malaysia
‘Just ask for it’: Malaysia’s vape crackdown fails to break the habit
An estimated 1.4 million Malaysian adults vape, despite existing curbs. Many say new laws will simply push them back to cigarettes.
22 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
Britain
Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how the viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was taken
Photographer Phil Noble had already left the scene but raced back just in time to snap six shots – one of which was a winner.
21 Feb 2026 - 5:16AM
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Britain
UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession
Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences.
21 Feb 2026 - 1:33PM
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The Philippines
Families of Philippine drug war victims seek ICC justice as Duterte trial looms
A hearing that begins in The Hague on Monday will determine whether the ex-president will stand trial over at least 76 of those deaths.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:11PM
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Scams and swindles
Water prisons, torture: UN urges crackdown on brutal Southeast Asia scam centres
The agency’s latest report documents torture, sexual abuse, forced abortions, food deprivation and solitary confinement in the centres.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:29PM
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South Korea
‘Fight not over’: South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant after life sentence
The former president maintains his short-lived 2024 martial law decree was done ‘solely for the sake of the nation and our people’.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:48PM
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Austria
Climber convicted after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Man gets a suspended sentence and a fine for girlfriend’s death during a climb on the country’s highest mountain.
20 Feb 2026 - 11:59AM
Britain
UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’
Britons say the arrest of the Epstein-linked brother of King Charles sends the message that the royal family is not above the law.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:13AM
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United States
US man found guilty of beating 4 to death in New York, including HK migrant
The jury rejected an insanity defence by Randy Santos for the killings of Chuen Kok, 83, and three other homeless men in 2019.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:59AM
Thailand
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Thai police pose as lion dancers to nab a thief
Thai police were tracking a suspect accused of stealing US$64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts.
19 Feb 2026 - 9:41PM
Thailand
Thai police don lion dance costume to pounce on unsuspecting burglar
The man allegedly stole US$64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts from a police superintendent’s home in Bangkok.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:12PM
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Britain
Former prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:05AM
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Espionage
Iran sentences British world travellers to 10 years for spying
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested while travelling through the country on a round-the-world trip, according to relatives.
19 Feb 2026 - 4:47PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
Yoon Suk-yeol is the first democratically elected South Korean leader to be convicted of the crime.
19 Feb 2026 - 7:46PM
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Singapore
Woman jailed for slapping Singapore taxi driver after refusing to pay fare
The drunk passenger slapped the elderly cabby outside a police station last year.
19 Feb 2026 - 2:20PM
Indonesia
‘Rude and ignorant’: OnlyFans model slammed for Bali bikini theft
Gemma Doyle, 26, says she stole the US$21 swimsuit ‘for fun’, but has now paid more than US$1,100 to avoid a stint in Indonesian prison.
19 Feb 2026 - 2:13PM
Malaysia
Suspect’s brother recounts final moments before family of 5 killed in Malaysia
According to police, a man allegedly murdered his wife, mother and two daughters with a sharp weapon before turning it on himself.
19 Feb 2026 - 9:48AM
Japan
‘Enormous failure’: naked man exposes gaps in Japan’s royal security
Princess Kako reportedly witnessed the chaos firsthand as a shrieking intruder stripped off and scaled a barrier below the royal balcony.
19 Feb 2026 - 8:05AM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks
Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.
19 Feb 2026 - 11:20PM
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United States
US actor Shia LaBeouf arrested for battery after Mardi Gras brawl in New Orleans
The Hollywood star is accused of hitting one man with closed fists and punching another in the nose in the city’s French Quarter.
18 Feb 2026 - 6:26PM
Australia
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Robber catches fire during heist attempt
Australian police are looking for two men in connection to the fiery robbery attempt.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:23PM
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Gun violence in the US
Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun
The gunman was wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his vehicle.
18 Feb 2026 - 5:52AM
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China-Latin America relations
Peru President Jose Jeri ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal tied to China contractor
Late-night meeting with Chinese businessman at a restaurant in Lima fuelled a probe and created major cross-party revolt.
18 Feb 2026 - 5:22AM
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India
Death penalty for Indian trio who raped Israeli tourist, killed man in Hampi
The men had attacked a group of five people – including two tourists – who were stargazing near a Unesco World Heritage site in Hampi.
17 Feb 2026 - 5:28PM
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