Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Eala outlasts McNally in another 3-setter to enter 4th round in Toronto
MANILA, Philippines — Digging deep after hurting her right foot in the second set, Alex Eala survived another 3-setter in Toronto, defeating Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the fourth round (round of 16) of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at the Sobeys Stadium Centre Court Saturday morning in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Brewers minor leaguer makes catch of the year bid with unbelievable home run robbery
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· Andrew Battifarano
Gesmundo cites judicial reforms, independence as SC marks 125th year
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo highlighted reforms to strengthen judicial independence, improve court efficiency, and expand public access to justice as the Supreme Court marked its 125th anniversary.
· Arlie O. Calalo
US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump's prized White House ballroom, enraging the US leader and setting up another Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority.
· Associated Press
Three Israelis arrested for transporting Palestinians accused of illegally entering country
Three Israelis were arrested on suspicion of transporting Palestinians accused of entering the country illegally in separate incidents over the past week, along with the 24 accused Palestinians.
· ALON HACHMON
US judge brands Meta ‘public nuisance’ akin to air pollution
A New Mexico judge has declared Meta a “public nuisance,” comparing the social media giant to a polluting factory. The ruling orders the company to establish an abatement fund and overhaul key features of its platforms over alleged harm to children.
· RT
Thai Police say alleged gunman fatally shot grandparents as well as five others
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‘Shame is the punishment’: as Icac delves into the shadowy Reformers, ‘whales’ are coming to the surface
The corruption watchdog is looking into allegations about Catholic conservative Liberals – but others are getting caught up in the hearings
· Anne Davies
Another test of presidential power as court halts Trump's White House ballroom
Published 8 August 2026 10:01am
· Sbsaustralia
Corruption hunter wants more resources to tackle government contractors
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 9:58am
· Keane Bourke
Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
Levy was found guilty of murdering Sheryl Wilkins (l), 39, and Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53
· Bbcnews
Trump's White House ballroom project stalled
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 9:47am
The papers: 'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'
Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Daily Express declares "Sex predator let out to kill", reporting that Simon Levy was out on bail and being monitored by Metropolitan Police when he committed the crimes.
· Bbcnews
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
The body that oversees the International Criminal Court has called on Chad and Venezuela to abandon their withdrawals from the institution, warning that their departure risks weakening the global fight against impunity.
· Al Jazeera
Teenage girls film attack on former police officer in WA's far north
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 9:25am
· Ruby Littler
Dr. Oz points to powerful California unions as ‘biggest beneficiaries’ in Medicaid fraud scheme
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· Benjamin Brown
Ivy Plus school accused of racial discrimination – DOJ
Duke University School of Law has largely disregarded the US Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and continued to discriminate against white and Asian applicants, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged.
· RT
Killing of Malta journalist related to gov't corruption investigation, son says in court - report
The murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia may be related to her investigation of the country's government for suspected corruption, her son, Matthew Caruana Galizia, told a jury as he took the stand in court on Monday.
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Police confirm couple involved in suspected murder-suicide were expecting
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Constable misled superiors about alleged relationship with known criminal
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 8:07am
· Adam Holmes
Texas Tech signs 2 granted 5th basketball seasons, including former forward Darrion Williams
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darrion Williams has signed with Texas Tech to play a fifth season of college basketball, taking advantage of a recent court ruling that granted some players one more year of NCAA eligibility. He is returning to the Lubbock campus after being North Carolina State’s leading scorer last season.
Idaho police release video of In-N-Out Burger mass shooting that killed three
Officials praise unarmed employee from nearby store for engaging 24-year-old gunman who later killed himself
· Guardian staff and agencies
Samuel Alito staying on Supreme Court bench for another term after NPR erroneously reported his retirement
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· Associated Press
Rights groups decry Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as 'war crime'
Published 8 August 2026 7:29am
· Sbsaustralia
Prosecutor fired over blogposts critical of Trump sues US justice department
Will Rosenzweig’s defunct blog was publicized online by conservative pundit who tagged senior DoJ officials
· Associated Press
Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling
The president is continuing his attacks on the US central bank’s independence after being dealt a significant legal setback
· Reuters
Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling
The president is continuing his attacks on the US central bank’s independence after being dealt a significant legal setback
· Reuters
Justice Samuel Alito confirms he's staying on the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito attends a meeting in Rome, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)
Judge pauses $800-a-day-fines for journo Catherine Herridge, boosting her First Amendment case
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· Alexandra Steigrad
US police officer accused of killing three people in Mexico arrested at border
Chad Eberle of Texas charged over deadly shooting in Saltillo that officials say stemmed from custody dispute
· Marina Dunbar
Apple and OpenAI escalate legal battle over devices
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — A legal battle between Apple and OpenAI over the ChatGPT-maker's secretive device project escalated this week when the artificial intelligence (AI) developer called the iPhone-maker's allegations "baseless" and asked for the lawsuit's dismissal.
· Agence France-Presse
Former Bloomberg commissioner blasts pied-à-terre tax with lawsuit filed against Mamdani
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· Lauren Elkies Schram
"Fire Is... Beautiful": Suspect In Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson For Weeks
The suspect charged on Aug. 3 with starting the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate told police he had planned the attack for weeks.
· Tyler Durden
ICC calls on Chad, Venezuela to reconsider withdrawals
THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed concern Friday at the decision by Chad and Venezuela to withdraw from the body and called on them to reconsider.
· Agence France-Presse
US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec
Court finds defence officials misread evidence involving a state-linked fund, Chinese universities and a PLA hospital
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec
Court finds defence officials misread evidence involving a state-linked fund, Chinese universities and a PLA hospital
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US court pauses Pentagon's blacklisting of China's WuXi AppTec
An official corporate graphic featuring the WuXi AppTec logo. (Photo by WuXi AppTec/Handout via Reuters)
· PAK YIU
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into a report of an attempted burglary at a London address in April last year.
· Bbcnews
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
In a sharply worded opinion, the United States Appeals Court for the District of Columbia has upheld an injunction against the construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, citing the need for congressional approval.
· Al Jazeera Staff
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said during a media briefing on Friday that Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta “must pay the price for the choice that they made to put profits over children’s safety.”
· Jeffrey Collins
Trump revives bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook after Supreme Court setback
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· Ariel Zilber
Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to retain her job while she fights the president’s effort to terminate her over mortgage fraud allegations that she has denied.
· Associated Press
Court fast-tracks Shell whistleblower's case after terminal cancer diagnosis - Michael West
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· Troy Stolz
Media execs think CBS is done with Tony Romo over ‘uncontrollable’ fear after arrest
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· Collin Ward
Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show.
· Associated Press
Georgia dad, convicted after giving his son a gun, seeks new trial
Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, enters the courtroom during his sentencing hearing at Barrow County Superior Court on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Winder, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)
Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· Eric Tucker
Vance: Federal Government Has Identified $230 Billion In Fraud Since March
Authored by Emel Akan via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Money, drugs and affection used to lure children into crime
Children in state care are being recruited by criminals into offending, setting them on a course through the justice system that can leave them with long-lasting psychological trauma.
· Angus Delaney