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Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein’s third New York rape trial ends in mistrial
The jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the former Hollywood mogul raped aspiring actress Jessica Mann.
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Germany
Paediatrician in Germany charged with sex offences in 130 cases
14 May 2026 - 1:39AM
Singapore
Singaporean pleads guilty to filming colleague with live upskirt camera
12 May 2026 - 3:29PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia ex-president after court no-show
Evo Morales is declared in contempt as prosecutors allege he fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl during his time in office.
12 May 2026 - 3:01PM
Britain
UK’s Starmer under renewed pressure to quit as revolt grows
Home secretary and deputy PM reportedly join calls for a leadership transition as several aides resign.
12 May 2026 - 11:58AM
Trending in China
China scenic spot artiste sparks debate with ‘lollipop kisses’ to female visitors
Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances.
8 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Britain
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near former prince Andrew’s home
Masked suspect allegedly confronted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a walk, forcing him to flee with his private security.
8 May 2026 - 11:01AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Police investigate alleged indecent assault of boy, 4, at international school
International Montessori School says currently there is no evidence to suggest risk to other students or involvement of member of school community.
7 May 2026 - 10:35PM
Jeffrey Epstein
Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge
A cellmate of Epstein reportedly found the note following the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in July 2019.
7 May 2026 - 1:19PM
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Donald Trump
Trump seeks to halt payment in sex abuse case in hope of Supreme Court win
Trump insists he has absolute immunity from a lawsuit stemming from statements he made while he was US president.
7 May 2026 - 7:46AM
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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Recognise the need to protect our children from online threats
Beyond parents and police, constant and comprehensive efforts by the government, legislature, schools and wider community are necessary.
4 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Japan
Japan survey finds sexual abuse at 15% of hospitals. Is the true scale higher?
Under-reporting is a concern as children and severely disabled patients may not know how to voice their complaints.
1 May 2026 - 6:32PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian man who was married 9 times faces wife assault case again
The man, who is accused of attacking his pregnant wife until she miscarried, would ‘seek partners with stable jobs’, a police chief says.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong cook jailed for 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:17PM
Britain
UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson
Starmer’s Labour Party has a large majority in parliament and could vote down the launch of an inquiry.
27 Apr 2026 - 11:43PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong urged to clarify consent in reforms to close sexual offence loopholes
Experts and survivor call for statutory consent definition to ensure clarity, fairness and stronger protection for victims.
26 Apr 2026 - 9:34PM
Germany
German man accused of live streaming child abuse in the Philippines
The man is alleged to have paid female accomplices in the Philippines to carry out sexual abuse against girls aged between four and 13.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:24PM
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South Korea
How a dropped sex assault case cost an aspiring South Korean officer her life
Thousands sign petition demanding a new probe into the woman’s death after police dismissed her case, igniting public fury.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:49PM
Law
Legal Tales
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Being annoying is not just an annoyance, it’s harassment under tort law
Unlike Singapore and the UK, which have unified statutes that criminalise online harassment, Hong Kong uses various laws for different contexts.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Britain
UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal
Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:31PM
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Singapore
Singaporean man charged after viral Lucky Plaza assault on Filipino woman
He allegedly assaulted the woman while under conditional warning for a previous attack on her. Police said the pair knew each other.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:57PM
Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein preyed on aspiring US actress, court told in rape retrial
The Hollywood mogul took advantage of Jessica Mann by enticing her with a film role she had no chance of getting, prosecutors say.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:44AM
Britain
Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson
The statement by Olly Robbins, the foreign ministry’s ex-top official, comes as the Mandelson row continues to put pressure on Keir Starmer.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:13PM
United States
Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor
The former state controller, born to Chinese immigrants, had sought to become the first woman to lead California.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
Britain
Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters
UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM
Britain
Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job
The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Employers must tackle office culture as harassment complaints spike
Statistics point to a culture in which harassment is considered acceptable. Employers must make clear that misconduct will not be tolerated.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
Britain
UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites
Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM
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