Former Hong Kong teacher gets 18 months in prison for molesting student twice
Judge Gary Lam describes defendant Cheng Hon-sze’s case as serious and says there is no room for a reduced sentence
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Peng Peng, 38, walked free from Sha Tin Court on Monday, where he had previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault
· Simpson Cheung
CUHK academic who allegedly hid marital status cleared of indecent assault
Peng Peng, 38, walked free from Sha Tin Court on Monday, where he had previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault
· Simpson Cheung
Terrorist who killed Israeli minister reportedly fathers twins using sperm smuggled from prison
Palestinian prisoner Basel Al-Asmar was allegedly able to father twins after his sperm was smuggled out of Nafha Prison, according to his wife and Palestinian media reports.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories
Algorithms are responsible for fever pitch content surrounding trial, including misinformation, experts say
· Sara Braun
Rial Hits Record Low As Bessent Readies "Economic D-Day" Assault To Isolate Iran
In the coming hours, the Trump administration is expected to unveil a sweeping campaign to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners, with China likely the primary target. The escalation is designed to force Tehran back to the negotiating table, as its only leverage - the Strait of Hormuz - appears to be qu…
· Tyler Durden
Watch: New ‘imaginative’ names pop up in Duterte impeachment trial
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· The Manila Times
Haredi protesters plan demonstration on Highway 4 following arrest of draft dodger
Dozens of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters from the Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) plan to block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak on Monday afternoon to protest the arrest of a haredi draft dodger, according to Israeli media.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, SARAH BEN-NUN
Former Mufti of Syria sentenced to life in prison | The National
Syria's highest Islamic official under the deposed Assad regime, Ahmad Badr Al Din Hassoun, has been sentenced to life in prison after being tried on charges of "incitement to violence, justification of killing and abuse of office", state news agency Sana said on Monday.
· The National
Bangladesh tribunal keeps 3 journalists facing charges of crimes against humanity in jail
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday asked authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial in a case involving a mass uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from office in 2024, lawyers said.
· Julhas Alam
Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus
Syria’s former grand mufti under ousted President Bashar Assad, Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, stands as a court sentences him to life in prison at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse files defamation lawsuit, accuses pageant of cover-up
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· Chris Bradford
Israeli teenager arrested for allegedly extorting peers through TikTok for 'protection'
A 14-year-old from central Israel is suspected of extorting two peers through threats, demanding money and clothing items in exchange for "protection," police stated on Sunday.
· HODAYA RAN
Suspended sentence, $100 fine for man's naked attack on country ambulance
Brian Charles Parfitt attacked the ambulance during a violent confrontation. (ABC Goldfields: Macey Turner)
· Nicholas R Ward
Former 2GB host Jason Morrison gives evidence in Alan Jones trial
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(3rd LD) PM vows zero tolerance for mishandling of missing person cases
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· Kim Hyun-soo
England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video
Brydon Carse is under investigation over a video of him appearing to be led away from a nightclub by police. (Getty Images: Jason McCawley/Cricket Australia)
Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly said he feared being ‘knifed’ before allegedly punching protester
Yarra Mayor Stephen Jolly told police he was scared he would be “knifed” when four masked protesters attended his post-election party in 2024, where he is accused of punching one in the face.
· Gemma Grant
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, a top Muslim religious official during ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes committed during the country’s nearly 14-year war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Police charge man over attempted $1 million prison drone drug delivery
This drone was intercepted carrying contraband into the Townsville Correctional Complex on May 17. (Supplied: Queensland Corrective Services)
Activist seeks 'urgent' injunction to stop aerial brumby cull
The campaign to prevent the killing of wild horses in national parks has moved to the NSW north coast. (ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon)
· Claire Simmonds
(LEAD) Lee nominates special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with more info; RESTRUCTURES)
· Park Boram
NRL to trial controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night
The NRL will run the first trial of its controversial kick-off rule change on Thursday night in the match between Brisbane and Melbourne.
· Adrian Proszenko
Judge declares mistrial as sharp-eyed juror discovers evidence error
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· Conor Byrne
Court grants bail for power broker in 'free opinion poll' case
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Monday granted bail for a jailed self-proclaimed power broker convicted for providing free opinion polls to former President Yoon Suk Yeol between 2021 and 2022, legal sources said.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Sohlberg allows Ben-Gvir to attend police event despite election campaigning concerns
Central Elections Committee chairman and Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg on Monday morning rejected a petition seeking to prevent National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from attending and speaking at a police event over concerns that his participation would amount to prohibited election campaigning.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
· Nino Bucci
Sara Duterte trial: What was Acosta’s ‘canned answer’ that frustrated the court?
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· Dwight de Leon
14yo Chinese exchange student to stand trial for murder
The student was 13 at the time of the alleged murder. (ABC Newcastle: Jenae Madden)
· Giselle Wakatama
Lee appoints special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a former prosecutor as the special inspector in charge of investigating corruption allegations involving the president's family and key aides, a presidential spokesperson said Monday.
· Park Boram
Teen 'infatuated' with girl carried out shopping centre murder, court told
Oscar Hamilton died after he was stabbed at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton in 2024. (Supplied)
· Kristian Silva
Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims
· Penry Buckley
Family of NDIS client who died after serious neglect shares heartbreak
Former Integrity Care co-director Amy June Collins will return to court for another pre-sentence hearing next month. (ABC News)
· Bethanie Alderson
(URGENT) Lee appoints special inspector in charge of investigating corruption involving president's family, close aides
(LEAD) Gov't, ruling party share need to relax tax rule for single-home owners not living in property
· Park Boram
California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
California’s attorney general has canceled a meeting with representatives of Paramount that was scheduled for Monday to begin discussing a settlement of the state’s lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
· Laurel Rosenhall
Raffy Tulfo to Acosta: 'You are stupid in the name of blind loyalty'
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday called Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), "stupid in the name of blind loyalty" as he questioned her reliance on the documents and explanations provided by former OVP security officer Col. Raymund Lachica…
· Catherine S. Valente
Emergency service women to trial fire-resistant period undies and bras
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· Lani Oataway
Man charged with alleged domestic violence murder of his partner
Megan Tangye died after she was taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital in December 2025. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Nakita Jager
Aide says justice nominee recommendation without consultation infringes on presidential rights
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- A top presidential aide said Monday that the chief justice's recommendation of Supreme Court justice nominees without prior consultation may have infringed on the president's authority to appoint public officials.
· Park Boram
Police arrest eight Palestinian West Bank residents illegally residing in Beersheba apartment
Eight Palestinian residents of the West Bank were found illegally living in an apartment in Beersheba during a police enforcement operation last week, prompting Southern District Police Commander Haim Bublil to sign an administrative order closing the property for 30 days.
· YANIR YAGNA
Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island
The presumed body of a missing woman was found Monday on the southern resort island of Jeju, police said, amid an intensive search for the missing person launched belatedly due to a police officer there prematurely, if not illegally, closing the case, allegedly without confirming her safety.
· Yonhap
AFL boss addresses Swans sexual assault investigation
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Police raid Victorian CFMEU headquarters as five arrested in corruption probe
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Drivers urged to review their traffic records as Dubai Police seize 497 vehicles over unpaid fines | The National
Drivers have been urged to regularly review their traffic records and pay fines in good time after Dubai Police confirmed they impounded 497 vehicles in the first six months of this year over unpaid fines.
· The National
Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a missing woman was found Monday on the southern resort island of Jeju, police said, amid an intensive search for the missing person launched belatedly due to a police officer there prematurely, if not illegally, closing the case, allegedly without confirmi…
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Ex-radio host says Alan Jones had arm around man who alleges indecent assault
The court has heard more evidence about a 2008 lunch where a complainant alleges Alan Jones touched him. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)
· Isobel Roe
Appeals court upholds 18-month prison term for ex-presidential aide over martial law document
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Monday upheld an 18-month prison term for a former presidential secretary for drafting a false document linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears
Veteran radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with fellow shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones
· Amanda Meade
King River gears up for fresh assault on historic WA gold targets
King River Resources has substantially widened the exploration lens at its historically high-grade Mindoolah gold project in Western Australia, kicking off a multi-pronged geophysics and geochemistry campaign designed to light up new drill targets well beyond the old mine workings.
· Penny Taylor
Missing Jeju woman believed dead in case police falsely closed
Seoul police launch review of 92,800 closed missing-person reports
· Lim Jae-seong