German far-right activist sent to men’s prison despite gender change
Liebich, who was sentenced as a man, legally changed gender after Germany’s Self-Determination Act came into effect in 2024
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Bar security footage helps clear Hong Kong rugby player of molestation charge
But Faizal Solomona Penesa admits lesser offence of common assault over encounter with woman at Bobby’s Rabble on Wyndham Street last September
· Fiona Chow
Bar security footage helps clear Hong Kong rugby player of molestation charge
But Faizal Solomona Penesa admits lesser offence of common assault over encounter with woman at Bobby’s Rabble on Wyndham Street last September
· Fiona Chow
Two Nigerien journalists freed after months in detention
Two journalists in Niger have been released from prison, their families and a court source confirmed Wednesday.
· AfricaNews
DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a sophisticated network of scammers who target people caught in immigration proceedings, bilking them of their savings and causing some to be deported, following a ProPublica report that complaints of such fraud doubled under the second administration of President…
· Naisha Roy and J. David McSwane
EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists
The European Union's top court handed a symbolic victory to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday, upholding his contested 2024 amnesty law for Catalan separatists involved in a failed secession bid.
· The Local
South African police probe murder of anti-immigrant provincial leader
South Africa has appointed a multidisciplinary team of detectives and crime intelligence officers to investigate the murder of the provincial leader of an anti-immigrant group.
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Alleged 'fight club' organiser arrested, SA Police say
Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 7:30pm
Trial of the century? Decade? How to tag Sara Duterte’s political spectacle.
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Palace: Sara Duterte is not above the law
Malacañang on Thursday reiterated that no one is above the law as it questioned the defense team's opposition to allowing access to the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte during the resumption of the impeachment trial.
· The Manila Times
Woodside demands activists reveal names of stink-bomb stunt planners
Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 7:22pm
· Samantha Goerling
Why does the US want to ‘dismantle’ the international criminal court? | Kenneth Roth
Marco Rubio has offered nonsensical rationale in attacking the court. The Trump administration’s real goal is impunity
· Kenneth Roth
Liberals set to dump Moira Deeming as candidate after court challenge backdown
The Victorian Liberal Party will move to dump Moira Deeming as a candidate at the November state election on Friday after the western suburbs MP abandoned legal action restraining it from disendorsing her.
· Chip Le Grand
Police probe whether fatal Sydney shooting was recorded via drone
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Las Vegas police say Melbourne woman messaged friend before disappearance
A Melbourne woman who disappeared in Las Vegas just a day before she was meant to return home messaged a friend on Facebook, new documents reveal.
· Caroline Schelle
Big win for Sánchez and Puigdemont as top EU court backs Catalan amnesty law
LUXEMBOURG — The EU’s top court ruled that the controversial amnesty of Catalan separatists does not violate key provisions of the bloc’s law, bringing pro-independence leader Carles Puigdemont a step closer to returning to Spain after years on the run.
· Aitor Hernández-Morales
Former Haitian president expected to testify in court on rare visit home
Former Haitian President Michel Martelly welcomed by several dozen supporters as he made a rare visit to his homeland on Wednesday.
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Senior Hong Kong policeman convicted of molesting clerk 3 times at headquarters
Senior Superintendent Ian Chow found guilty of touching woman on three occasions, including during work party in front of witnesses
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Senior Hong Kong policeman convicted of molesting clerk 3 times at headquarters
Senior Superintendent Ian Chow found guilty of touching woman on three occasions, including during work party in front of witnesses
· Fiona Chow
Malaysia’s US$47 million investment in Indonesian start-up revealed as fraud
The finance ministry said pension fund KWAP lost the money to eFishery despite rigorous due diligence
· The Star
Malaysia’s US$47 million investment in Indonesian start-up revealed as fraud
The finance ministry said pension fund KWAP lost the money to eFishery despite rigorous due diligence
· The Star
Aboriginal death in custody confirmed at privately-run NSW prison
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· Emma Rennie
Police seek arrest warrant for woman over solo blockade of vote counting center
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have applied for an arrest warrant for a woman who staged a solo blockade of a vote counting center last month amid protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Homeplus secures W200b lifeline from Meritz to avert liquidation
Homeplus said Thursday that Meritz Financial Group agreed to extend 200 billion won ($135 million) in emergency financing to the cash-strapped retailer, keeping its court-supervised rehabilitation alive with only days left before liquidation.
· No Kyung-min
Police investigate drone footage after suspected underworld hit
Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 5:18pm
Court orders travel agencies to refund TMON-WeMakePrice insolvency victims
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday ordered travel agencies to refund consumers who purchased travel and accommodation products through online shopping platforms TMON and WeMakePrice that filed for court receivership amid liquidity troubles in 2024.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Tips and previews for racing at Rosehill on Saturday
2. Seeiaye did a lot of work up on the speed and was left a sitting shot for Omolong in what was a game second a couple of weeks back. He’ll go forward again and if he’s allowed to get comfortable likely takes even more running down this time. 3. Threads is an interesting colt resuming off a third in the Black Opal …
· Ray Hickson
Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash, third fatality this year
New Zealand police says crash involving car and bus occurred along road near Cardrona, a township home to ski resort
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Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash, third fatality this year
New Zealand police says crash involving car and bus occurred along road near Cardrona, a township home to ski resort
· Connor Mycroft
Bacolod police ensure UNO-R campus safety after threatening incident
BACOLOD CITY — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has cleared the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) of any danger after two bullets with a threatening note were found on campus Thursday morning, July 16, 2026.
· Eugene Adiong
Financial backer of embattled MP Moira Deeming requests loan repayment
Topic:State and Territory Parliament
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British minor arrested after allegedly planning 'extreme right-wing' terror attacks on two mosques
A 14-year-old in London was indicted under suspicion of planning terror attacks on two mosques after police found "documents of concern" in his home, the Metropolitan Police announced on Wednesday.
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Do typos in NBI documents weaken case vs Sara Duterte?
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"Free Speech Has Its Limits", Rules Czech Supreme Court
The Czech Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison sentence imposed on a former dissident who publicly wore clothing displaying symbols associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
· Tyler Durden
Police release images of clothes to help identify victims of alleged Sydney childcare paedophile
AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait
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Wallabies make selection gambles for Italy clash in bid to arrest losing streak
Declan Meredith to start again at flyhalf against Italy in Perth
· Australian Associated Press
Gov't apologizes over Gwangju murder case, vows thorough reforms
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The government apologized to the nation on Thursday over the police's alleged mishandling of a high-profile murder case in Gwangju and vowed thorough reforms.
· Lee Haye-ah
FACT CHECK: No DOJ, SC order to stop Duterte impeachment; trial ongoing
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(LEAD) Police refer ex-prosecutor to prosecution for forging document in Lee knife attack case
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign
The High Court has quashed the conclusion of an inquest into 14-year-old Jools Sweeney's death after a successful legal challenge from his mother Ellen Roome
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Supreme Court postpones Kim Keon Hee ruling after conflicting lower court verdict in Yoon case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday postponed its ruling on former first lady Kim Keon Hee from Thursday to July 24, after the special counsel asked it to consider a lower court ruling that found former President Yoon Suk Yeol partly guilty over free opinion polls.
· Lee Seung-ku
Hong Kong police arrest 5 over national security after raiding 2 bookstores | South China Morning Post
Three women and two men were detained after police raided Have a Nice Stay bookshop and Greenfield Book Store.
Verdicts due in Italy trial over deadly 2018 Genoa bridge collapse
Cars are blocked on the Morandi highway bridge after a section of it collapsed, Aug. 14, 2018, in Genoa, northern Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
· Colleen Barry
Police appeal for information about deaths of two central Queensland women
Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 2:53pm
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(2nd LD) PPP lawmaker loses seat after court finalizes 2-yr prison term for accepting illegal funds
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Jamey Carney, NY mom allegedly slain in Ireland by migrant beau, remembered as ‘ray of sunshine’ at funeral
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Police refer ex-prosecutor to prosecution for forging document in Lee knife attack case
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have referred Kim Sang-min, a former prosecutor, and two other officials on charges of forgery in relation to a 2024 knife attack on President Lee Jae Myung.
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