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Hong Kong society
Hongkongers urged to quickly sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams
Cybersecurity experts call on residents to move quickly after HK$1.8 million stolen from three MPF accounts.
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Albania
Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government
3 hours ago
US-China relations
Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York Governor charged as China agent
4 hours ago
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Sexual harassment and assault
UK man, 5 others charged with sex offences against woman
Six men, including the victim’s former husband, were charged with dozens of offences.
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United States
Did ‘political’ reasons postpone ‘60 Minutes’ report on El Salvador prison?
CBS delayed its CECOT prison report, where the US has sent hundreds of migrants, citing more reporting and sparking outcry over censorship.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:38PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion
80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test
The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer.
22 Dec 2025 - 3:44PM
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US-China relations
China showcases joint effort with US in drugs-related money laundering case
Case spanning both nations saw two men sentenced to jail following US tip-off, People’s Daily reports.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:40PM
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Albanese booed at Bondi attack memorial
Australia marked a day of reflection to honour the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:21PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 15 over ‘meticulously planned’ 1 billion yen robbery
Police still trying to recover cash, saying robbery was ‘meticulously planned’, ‘violent’ and marked by high level of professional execution.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:18PM
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Singapore
Singaporean charged with making fake terrorist threat after church bomb hoax
The man reportedly placed an item resembling an improvised explosive device inside St Joseph’s Church premises in Bukit Timah.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:43PM
Malaysia
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:40PM
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Australia
Australian PM Albanese booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured
Tens of thousands attended Sunday’s memorial. The Sydney event was heavily guarded by police, including snipers on rooftops and police boats.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:25PM
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Africa
Nigeria secures release of 130 children abducted from Catholic school
Presidential spokesman confirms ‘none left in captivity’ after an operation frees students taken by gunmen in November.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:14PM
United States
US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files
Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny.
22 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM
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France
France presidential palace insider arrested for stealing exclusive silverware
A silver steward and two accomplices to face trial after investigators recovered 100 items of national heritage from a personal locker, car and home.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:51AM
South Africa
Multiple gunmen open fire at South Africa pub, killing 9 and wounding 10
Manhunt under way after the second South African mass shooting in three weeks.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:18AM
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Gun violence in the US
Will homeless man who helped FBI find Brown shooter get US$50,000 reward?
Investigators struggled for days to locate the suspect – until they got a tip about a Reddit post by a man living in the building’s basement.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:46AM
Sexual harassment and assault
At least 16 files gone from Epstein release site, including 1 with Trump photo
The missing documents were originally available but no longer accessible a day later, with no reason given.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:26AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Epstein victims angry over gaps and censorship in long-awaited file release
Survivors wonder if the redactions and blackouts are there to protect them or the ‘elite men’ who associated with the sex offender.
21 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Passenger flung from car as 3 arrested after high-speed chase in Hong Kong
Driver and two passengers arrested for various offences after parked car and truck hit during wild ride in New Territories.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:33AM
Malaysia
31 Malaysians repatriated from Myanmar job scam syndicate
The job scam victims rescued from a Myawaddy job syndicate return home safely after intensive diplomatic negotiations and a 26-hour land journey.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:55PM
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Malaysia
‘One of the biggest ever’: Malaysia busts US$375 million drug ring
Six arrested in raids on a syndicate that could have supplied drugs to 68.5 million users according to narcotics officials.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:19PM
Britain
Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges
The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:13PM
The Philippines
Bondi shooter visited Philippine gun shop before attack: police
Police retrace Sydney shooters’ steps in Davao City as CCTV shows Sajid Akram at a gun shop, but officials deny ample time for extremist training.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:15PM
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Australia
Australia’s Albanese faces battle over gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
The prime minister’s call for tighter gun controls is meeting resistance from right-wing populists and mainstream conservatives.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:10AM
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Gun violence in the US
How right-wing misinformation hurt the Brown University shooting investigation
Unfounded claims that the gunman was a Palestinian student flooded social media, complicating the probe.
20 Dec 2025 - 3:18AM
Obituaries
In memoriam: 29 beloved celebrities we lost in 2025
We remember stars from the worlds of Hollywood, TV, music, fashion and more, from Jane Goodall to Giorgio Armani and Hulk Hogan.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:00AM
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