Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab
Constable Ko Chun-chung, 40, admitted thrill of breaking the law drove him to commit offence against the woman on January 15, 2025
· Brian Wong
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Newest first · UTC+11:00UK Police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
LONDON (AP) — The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now being considered an act of terror, police said Monday.
· Brian Melley
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
The University of Oxford has launched the first human trial of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, seeking to accelerate efforts to combat an outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
· REUTERS
Chaos within Likud: Primary battle deepens as party court questions leadership's conduct - analysis
Hours before the Likud Constitution Committee was set to convene, Likud Supreme Court member Attorney Yitzhak Bam issued an unusual ruling criticizing the party's handling of its primary rules process, ordering the movement's legal adviser to respond by 3 p.m. Monday and leaving open the possibility of an emergency …
· ANNA BARSKY
South Korean court sentences ousted President Yoon to 2 years over manipulated polls
South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool, File)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Court orders arrest of Baligod, lawyer for 18 Marines in flood control scam, for cyberlibel
MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
· James Daniel Danio
Court orders Baligod's arrest for cyberlibel
MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.
· James Daniel Danio
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
One of the defendants pictured in court in Munich on Monday
· Bbcnews
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution’s witness says NBI did not find VP’s alleged hitman
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· Dwight de Leon
Alex Eala's credits parents' teachings for calm on-court demeanor
MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Alex Eala credits parents' teachings for calm on-court demeanor
MANILA, Philippines — Rarely or never do fans see Alex Eala throw a fit during her WTA Tour matches.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Italian chef handed 90 hours of community service for drink-driving, speeding
Court hears Angelo Vecchio, 43, was driving at over 10 times the limit before colliding with two concrete barriers
· Fiona Chow
Italian chef handed 90 hours of community service for drink-driving, speeding
Court hears Angelo Vecchio, 43, was driving at over 10 times the limit before colliding with two concrete barriers
· Fiona Chow
Fmr. Iranian president under house arrest after regime uncovers ties to Israel, Mossad - report
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence arm after Iranian authorities uncovered a significant portion of his contacts with Israel, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior Iranian officials.
· AMIT AVITAN
Gretchen Carlson on her sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes: ‘I have absolutely no regrets’
Former Fox News anchor says she ‘immediately found purpose’ and has spent the last decade advocating for survivors’ rights
· Victoria Bekiempis
Police probe death of South Africa soccer player Jayden Adams
South Africa’s Jayden Adams during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
· Gerald Imray
Court rejects bail for ex-senior presidential aide jailed over Yongsan relocation probe
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- A court has denied a bail request by a former chief of staff to ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence, according to legal sources Monday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Petitioners ask High Court to order medical update on detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya
Petitioners seeking the release of 14 Gaza doctors held by Israel asked the High Court of Justice on Sunday to order the state to file a detailed medical update on Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, saying the state had failed to answer grave allegations that he was beaten in detention and left close to unconscious.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Uganda: Court clears way for Besigye treason trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to terminate treason proceedings, clearing the way for their trial to begin on July 13, 2026. The court ruled the application lacked merit and was intended to delay the criminal case.
· AfricaNews
China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to US
52-year-old says wife tried to kill him to inherit his assets; is now serving a 65-year prison term in America
· Alice Yan
China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to US
52-year-old says wife tried to kill him to inherit his assets; is now serving a 65-year prison term in America
· Alice Yan
Zaghari-Ratcliffe condemns Iran’s ‘cruel’ rearrest of wildlife activist couple
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in prison with Sepideh Kashani, who worked with husband Houman Jokar to save Asiatic cheetah
· Patrickwintour
Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
CCTV appears to show Widdecombe suspect leave house with object in pocket
· Bbcnews
DOJ raises standard for filing criminal cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted a higher standard for filing criminal cases, requiring prosecutors to establish “prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction" before charges are brought to court, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Gunmen open fire after funeral in Nigeria, killing 8
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen opened fire at people after a funeral in north-central Nigeria, killing eight, police said Monday.
· Dyepkazah Shibayan
UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma has appeared in court in South Africa after his arrest on Friday night in Johannesburg
· Bbcnews
Queensland unlawfully detained children in adult watch house without private toilet access, tribunal finds
State ordered to apologise after ruling finds it breached law when detaining teenagers in a Cairns watch house
· Andrew Messenger
Murdered mother’s family attend court
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Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon to 2 years’ jail over political funding
Yoon, 65, is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence handed down in February
· Reuters
Seoul court sentences ex-president Yoon to 2 years’ jail over political funding
Yoon, 65, is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence handed down in February
· Reuters
Man wanted over attempted murder was arrested and released
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Singapore court postpones French teen’s straw-licking case
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien arrives at the State Courts building in Singapore, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David Hu)
Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police
Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law
· Jess Ma
Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police
Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law
· Jess Ma
‘We should be dead’: Perth’s Indigenous community felt ignored after alleged Invasion Day bombing attempt, inquiry told
Police were told of unspecified threats before the 26 January rally but did not meet with organisers until after, parliamentary inquiry into racism told
· Sarah Collard
(3rd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 2 yrs in prison in 'free opinion poll' case
(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling reactions, other details; ADDS photo)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Iraqi authorities seize 375kg of gold in anti-corruption inquiry | The National
A 375kg haul of gold has been recovered in the investigation linked to detained deputy oil minister Adnan Al Jumaili in Iraq, the Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday.
· The National
First Bedouin undercover operative, 'Nomad,' proves instrumental in major crime bust
Dozens of suspects were arrested on Monday morning for trafficking in illegal weapons and drugs, following a long-term undercover operation, the success of which hinged on "The Nomad," the first Bedouin undercover agent handled by Israel's Lahav 433 crime-fighting unit.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter turns himself in over viral shopping centre row
Clip shows 48-year-old suspect shouting and shoving younger couple whom he accuses of intentionally bumping into him and a woman
· Jess Ma
Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter turns himself in over viral shopping centre row
Clip shows 48-year-old suspect shouting and shoving younger couple whom he accuses of intentionally bumping into him and a woman
· Jess Ma
Police expected to drop insult case against high school baseball team
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they expect to drop a case against a Seoul high school baseball team over its alleged mockery of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement after its rival team in Gwangju expressed its wish to not seek punishment.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker
Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year period
· Ima Caldwell
[Breaking] Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 2 years over free polls, nomination deal
Yoon convicted despite Kim Keon Hee’s acquittal, as court finds cases differ
· Lee Seung-ku
What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?
Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division
· Bloomberg
What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?
Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division
· Bloomberg
(2nd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 2 yrs in prison in 'free opinion poll' case
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Great Southern launches major WA gold discovery drill assault
Great Southern Mining has kicked off a major 15,000m reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its Golden Boulder discovery.
· Penny Taylor
RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo sentenced to death in absentia
A court in Sudan's army-controlled city of Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, state media reported.
· AfricaNews
A look at some of the deadliest fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues
Forensic police officers inspect the site of a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
· The Associated Press
Revealed: Accused Sydney daycare paedophile who ‘abused more than 150 children’
A Sydney day care worker facing more than 320 charges over his alleged abuse of 150 children can now be identified after the Herald and police fought to lift a year-long gag order over his name.
· Perry Duffin