Hong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday
PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine
· Enoch Yiu
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The roundabout conundrum (C8) is far-reaching. Bill Leigh of West Pennant Hills recalls: “Travelling into London with my parents, we approached a massive roundabout at a Thames tunnel entrance where the traffic was swirling around in a virtual vortex. With gritted teeth dad clenched the wheel, and we entered the vor…
Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
US Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his Louisiana Republican primary after years of criticism from supporters of Donald Trump over his vote to convict the United States president during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Police officers responsible for protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are being investigated over allegations they fell asleep on duty and left their posts unattended.
· BBC News
Philippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’
· Reuters
Philippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator
Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’
· Reuters
Public menace or kids having fun? Swarms of young riders draw police ire
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· Lachlan Abbott
Former top medical officer calls for cut to tobacco taxes
One of Australia’s top former medical advisers has called for tobacco tax cuts, labelling the emergence of a multibillion-dollar black market controlled by organised crime a “whole of government policy failure”.
· Chris Vedelago, Annika Smethurst
At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia
At least four people have been killed after Ukraine launched large-scale drone attacks on several Russian regions, including Moscow, in what officials described as the biggest drone assault in more than a year.
· Al Jazeera Staff
ICC issues secret arrest warrants against several Israeli politicians, military officials - report
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued secret arrest warrants against several Israeli officials, Haaretz reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.
· SHIR PERETS
Policemen escorted Bato out of Senate? PNP chief orders probe
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered an internal investigation into allegations that policemen escorted Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa out of the Senate compound on May 14.
· Philippine News Agency
How a victim lost US$3.8 million in Singapore deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong
Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other officials
· CNA
How a victim lost US$3.8 million in Singapore deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong
Police have obtained footage of the video conference linked to the sophisticated scam impersonating Wong, President Tharman and other officials
· CNA
Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects
Israel Police officers thwarted an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam on Thursday night, arresting two suspects after monitoring a local parking lot as part of an operation to prevent property crimes.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Supreme Court names Yuval Vilner as suspect in Shay-Li Atari rape case
The Supreme Court has named Yuval Vilner, 38, as the individual suspected of raping singer and creator Shay-Li Atari on Sunday morning, as well as releasing him from 10 days of house arrest.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Public menace or kids having fun? Swarms of young riders draw police ire
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Sara Duterte trial, Takaichi-Lee summit, Samsung unionists go on strike
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces her second impeachment trial in a year on Monday. Its outcome could reshape presidential politics in the 2028 race. © Reuters
· YUJI KURONUMA
At least eight injured after car ramming attack, attempted stabbing in Italian city of Modena
At least eight people were injured, four of whom are in serious condition, in a car ramming attack in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, police said.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hong Kong police to prosecute 7th suspect in 1999 murder, seeking 8th
Newspaper seller Ho Wai-ha was murdered by assailants for her leading role in standing up to business exploiting fellow vendors
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong police to prosecute 7th suspect in 1999 murder, seeking 8th
Newspaper seller Ho Wai-ha was murdered by assailants for her leading role in standing up to business exploiting fellow vendors
· Leopold Chen
Elderly couple's quarrel over money edns in husband's murder
A 62-year-old woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder of her common-law husband, with whom she lived for 30 years.
· Yoon Min-sik
Carl’s dad died without justice, then a surprise tip reopened the case of a brazen 1994 heist
When Carl’s father Sverre Benjaminsen passed away, he left behind a folder on his desk. Inside, yellowing with age, were stacks of old newspaper clippings from the brazen armed robbery that had defined much of his life.
· Sherryn Groch
Budget boon for tobacco pirates as police lose battle against cartels
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· Adam Shand
Marcus told caseworkers about his foster father’s abuse. A court must decide if their failure to act amounts to damages
The rape, beating and neglect Marcus* endured during his placement with a foster family left him partially deaf, traumatised and with substance abuse issues.
· Amber Schultz
Taylor vows to rewrite sex discrimination laws after transgender discrimination ruling
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to enshrine a definition of biological sex, after the Federal Court doubled the damages paid to a transgender woman blocked from a “woman-only” app in a landmark discrimination case.
· Michelle Griffin
Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree
Police say the rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when the incident happened
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree
Police say the rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when the incident happened
· Leopold Chen
City of millions on edge as rival protests take over the streets
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Associated Press
Tel Aviv University student wounded in Gaza finds swastika on his car - report
A Tel Aviv University student and IDF soldier who had been wounded in Gaza found a swastika drawn on his car, KAN News reported on Thursday.
· TZVI JASPER
London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
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2 South Koreans rescued after being held in scam-related captivity in Cambodia
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Two South Koreans who were held captive in Cambodia in scam-related incidents have been rescued in separate operations conducted through cooperation between South Korean and Cambodian authorities, police said Sunday.
· Oh Seok-min
Police investigate suspicious death of woman in New Town
Sun 17 May 2026 at 12:22pm
Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue
One of the allegations made in the criminal complaint against Kata’ib Hezbollah senior official Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, following the US Department of Justice announcement of his arrest on Friday, was that Iranian proxies may have been behind at least two March shooting attacks in Toronto.
· MICHAEL STARR
France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing
France has opened an investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi after NGOs accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of complicity in the killing.
· RT
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France has opened an investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi after NGOs accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of complicity in the killing.
· RT
Police reopen cold case into armed robbery at Melbourne shopping centre
Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:15am
Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts
Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts
Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds
· Jess Ma
Palestinians, including children, arrested in Jerusalem’s Old City
Palestinian officials said Israeli police detained several Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem late Saturday after confrontations involving Israeli settlers and residents. The Jerusalem Governorate said some of those taken into custody were children.
· Middleeasteye
Will Marcos get Bato arrested? Unclear as his secretaries’ words.
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· Jairo Bolledo
‘Nemesis’ Episode 4 Recap: Kill Don’t Pay The Bills
To Isaiah Stiles, Coltrane Wilder has too many faces to count. Trane’s out here conducting high-end robberies, with his identity insulated behind various masks. He’s flaunting his wealth and status as a philanthropist, making Stiles feel small at charity events. And in another bold play Isaiah takes personally, Colt…
· Johnny Loftus
'Double standards': Iran criticises US over Francesca Albanese sanctions case
Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticised the United States after a federal court temporarily suspended sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
· Middleeasteye
Game-changing revelations from Spencer Pratt’s event in Nithya Raman’s heartland: ‘Our city has been destroyed’
Spencer Pratt invaded his mayoral rival Nithya Raman’s own backyard for an election event that drew hundreds of locals concerned about Los Angeles future.
· Jamie Paige
Hong Kong boxer Gurung’s world title quest, wants Chris Eubank Jnr, Conor Benn fights
Rishi Gurung is the first boxer from the city to obtain a professional licence from the British Boxing Board of Control
· Paul McNamara
Kansas judge blocks law banning gender-transition treatments for minors
Parents had sued to halt law, saying they had the right to make decisions regarding the health of their children
· Reuters
IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinians' property while off duty
Five Israelis, including one active duty IDF reservist, were arrested on Friday night after they allegedly damaged and vandalized Palestinians' vehicles in the West Bank, police announced on Saturday.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
El Chapo’s wife shares peek into private life after judge nixes her drug-lord hubby’s bizarre pleas
The wife of jailed drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán continues to rehabilitate her image as her husband rots in a notorious maximum-security prison in Colorado.
· Adry Torres