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Singapore
Singaporean teen who made peer soak genitals in chilli oil given probation
The 18-year-old impersonated a woman online to deceive another teenager into performing degrading acts, then blackmailed him with the videos.
12 Jan 2026 - 3:43PM
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Peter Mandelson
Former UK ambassador apologises to Epstein victims - but not for ties
5 hours ago
Malaysia
Malaysia suspends Grok access amid global backlash on Musk’s AI
11 Jan 2026 - 9:03PM
Crime in Hong Kong
How a legal loophole is failing Hong Kong survivors of long-term sexual abuse
Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns over specifics.
11 Jan 2026 - 7:10PM
Crime
Online predator ‘White Tiger’ on trial in Germany over crimes against children
Shahriar J is accused of driving a trans teen in the US to suicide, and of encouraging kids to make porn that he then used to exploit them.
10 Jan 2026 - 3:14AM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong rugby player charged with indecent assault and criminal damage
Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, accused of molesting a bar patron and damaging door bolt while in police custody.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong social worker who had sex with teenager jailed for 2 years, 3 months
Court says Wong Lok-tin abused victim’s trust and tried to manipulate her into thinking nothing was wrong with their illicit relationship.
9 Jan 2026 - 1:42AM
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Japan
Never send, never pay: NGO sounds alarm on sextortion scourge in Japan
Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18.
7 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
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Japan
‘Keep it secret’: report reveals details of ex-Japan governor’s sex scandal
Former Fukui governor Tatsuji Sugimoto sent messages such as ‘I want to kiss you’ to at least four female staff members.
7 Jan 2026 - 11:58AM
Singapore
Man jailed for using ‘deity’s voice’ to isolate and abuse girl in Singapore
The prosecution said Tan Beng Kwee also issued threats of ‘supernatural punishment to silence’ the victim.
1 Jan 2026 - 9:25AM
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.
29 Dec 2025 - 10:52PM
Harvey Weinstein
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
Science
Top biotech scientist Chen Xiaoyuan denies harassment claim, says he will appeal
Professor is the subject of social media claims and counterclaims after NUS alleged his behaviour was ‘unsolicited and unwanted’.
26 Dec 2025 - 5:34PM
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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
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump’s Justice Department says may have found a million more Epstein files
After missing the deadline for releasing Epstein-related records, the US Justice Department says it may need a ‘few more weeks’.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
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
Donald Trump
Trump flew on Epstein jet 8 times in the 1990s, according to prosecutor email
US government releases nearly 30,000 pages of additional records from the Epstein files, some which contain multiple Trump references.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:40AM
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Crime
UK man, 5 others charged with sex offences against woman
Six men, including the victim’s former husband, were charged with dozens of offences.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:52PM
Jeffrey Epstein
Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release
Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’.
23 Dec 2025 - 1:47PM
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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Jeffrey Epstein
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
Jeffrey Epstein
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
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
Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Few photos of the US president or documents mentioning him appear, a notable difference from previous batches of files made public.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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Singapore
Malaysian cook’s toddler abuse at Singapore school covered up by deleting CCTV
School management admit to reformatting CCTV to hide the abuse, claiming one of the victims was ‘unaware’ because they were asleep.
19 Dec 2025 - 10:19PM
Jeffrey Epstein
New Epstein photos show Lolita quotes written on woman’s foot and body
Another set of images from the disgraced US financier’s estate has been made public, as the deadline for release of the Epstein files looms.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:41AM
France
‘Used medicine to kill’: French doctor jailed for life for poisoning patients
Prosecutors allege Frederic Pechier tampered with IV bags to discredit colleagues, resulting in 12 deaths, including a four-year-old.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM
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