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Newest first · UTC+11:00Top court upholds two-year prison term for Hankook & Co. chair
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Friday has confirmed a two-year prison sentence for Cho Hyun-bum, chair of auto parts and tire-maker Hankook & Co., after finding him guilty of the embezzlement of company funds and breach of trust.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Man 'assisting detectives' with investigation into Adelaide woman's death
Police on the Esplanade at Henley Beach where the woman's body was found. (ABC News: Ben Pettitt)
'ISIS brides' face court after being charged with slavery offences
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Inmate accused of murdering pedophile ex-rock star Ian Watkins boasted about being famous after attack: prosecutors
A prisoner accused of murdering pedophile and disgraced British ex-rock star Ian Watkins allegedly bragged about becoming “someone famous” after carrying out the fatal 20-second attack.
· Adam Silverstein
Plaintiff's lawyer describes Rebel Wilson as 'fantastical liar' in court
Actor and director Rebel Wilson (second from left) is being sued for defamation by actor Charlotte MacInnes (centre). (Supplied: Federal Court of Australia)
· Millie Roberts
Kumanjayi Little Baby's father won't be released from prison for sorry business
The court ordered Raphael Granites remain in custody while cultural grieving for his daughter takes place. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)
· Elsie Lange
Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told
Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson has rejected defamation claims.
· Australian Associated Press
FACT CHECK: No SC order blocking 2026 impeachment proceedings vs Duterte
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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Taekwondo gym pair's attempted murder of husband was premeditated, police say
South Korean police said Thursday that two officials of a local Taekwondo academy have been booked for attempted murder, after allegedly conspiring to kill the husband of one of the suspects, with at least 10 days' premeditation of the crime.
· Yoon Min-sik
(LEAD) Ex-commander sentenced to 3 yrs in prison over 2023 death of young Marine
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Melbourne men charged with sharing IS-inspired footage
Federal police have charged four men after an 18-month investigation into the sharing of propaganda spread by terrorist group Islamic State.
· Alexander Darling
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead at Kollupitiya residence
Kapila Chandrasena, former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, has been found dead at his residence in Kollupitiya today (08), Police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
NSW Police appealing for help to solve 'suspicious' gunshot death
Police have released footage showing the last movements before a man''s body was found with a gunshot wound to the head. (Supplied: NSW Police Force )
· Jess Scully
‘It’s a circus’: Daughter of slain crime figure targeted in arson attack on beauty salon
A beauty salon owned by the daughter of a slain underworld figure and romantic partner of a rival criminal family has been hit in a failed firebombing.
· Angus Delaney, Cameron Houston
FACT CHECK: No SC ruling yet on Marcos health disclosure petition
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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Two former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences | South China Morning Post
Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were convicted in a military court as part of China’s corruption crackdown on top-ranking officials.
Police told to switch bodycams to flight mode to avoid detection by criminals
Four Corners exposed a security flaw in Axon tasers and body-worn cameras, which are used by police forces across Australia. (Four Corners: Sissy Reyes)
· Grace Tobin
Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Judge to rule on media access in Charlie Kirk murder case
Judge Tony Graf in 4th District Court presides over a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Trent Nelson /The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool)
· Matthew Brown
Suspect faces 5 years in prison in 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder
Gerald Begay, whose mother Ella Mae Begay went missing from her home, shows a photo of her on his phone in Denver, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert,File)
· Savannah Peters
Amplia targets ovarian cancer in new clinical protein inhibitor trial
Amplia Therapeutics is aggressively broadening its clinical reach, unveiling a major new collaboration to throw its lead drug candidate, narmafotinib, into the ring against ovarian cancer.
· Murray Ward
Two purged Chinese ex-defence officials sentenced to death with reprieves
Li Shangfu fell in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption purge that focused on the armed forces in recent years. (Reuters: Caroline Chia)
Court Strikes Down Trump's Replacement Tariffs; A Minor, Temporary Setback, With Sec 301 Tariffs Coming
After the close on Thursday, the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled to invalidate Trump's latest set of universal 10% tariff imposed two months ago under Sec. 122. The administration will quickly appeal this decision before it takes effect May 12. If the case follows the same pattern as the challenge to the IE…
· Tyler Durden
Trio found guilty of 'payback' murder over fake gun sale
Anthony Nugent was shot dead at his Hamilton South unit in September 2022. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Giselle Wakatama
Ex-commander jailed for 3 years over Marine's death during search operation
Former Marine Corps 1st Division commander Lim Seong-geun was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday after being held criminally responsible for the death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a flood search operation in 2023.
· Lee Seung-ku
Man jailed after burning down apartment block and running amok with axe
Raymond Thomas Whyte pleaded guilty in the Mackay District Court. (ABC Tropical North: Ollie Wykeham)
· Liam Mcnally
Home Affairs Department ‘did its best’ on Wang Fuk Court complaints, official tells probe
Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, takes stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
· Lo Hoi-ying
Home Affairs Department ‘did its best’ on Wang Fuk Court complaints, official tells probe
Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, takes stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades
· Lo Hoi-ying
Anti-corruption body demands probe into acquittal of ex-first lady in handbag scandal
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission decided Friday to request a police investigation into suspicions surrounding its 2024 decision that then first lady Kim Keon Hee's acceptance of a luxury handbag from a Korean American pastor constituted no violation of the anti-graft law.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Ex-commander sentenced to 3 yrs in prison over 2023 death of young Marine
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday sentenced a former Marine commander to three years in prison in connection with the death of a young Marine during a search mission for victims of heavy rains in 2023.
· Chae Yun-hwan
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers accused of bribery
BEIJING — A Chinese military court gave suspended death sentences Thursday to two former defense ministers who were accused of bribery, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
· Associated Press
Charges dropped against Dion Prestia and Steven May over alleged brawl
Police have dropped charges against Dion Prestia (left) and Steven May over an alleged brawl. (Getty Images)
· Costa Haritos
Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders
Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge
· Amy Hawkins
Top court confirms 2-yr prison term for Hankook & Company chairman in embezzlement case
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a two-year prison sentence for Hankook & Company Co. Chairman Cho Hyun-bum for misappropriating and embezzling company funds.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Contract killers found guilty of murdering underworld figure Gavin Preston
A jury has found two men guilty of shooting underworld figure Gavin Preston outside a Keilor cafe in Melbourne's north-west in 2023.
· Kristian Silva
ICE warrantless arrest standards fall short, judge says
The Department of Homeland Security logo during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
· Gary Fields
Horrifying hit-and-run caught on camera in LA as search continues for cold-blooded driver
A 52-year-old man was killed in East Hollywood in the early hours of March 27 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a major street, in a hit-and-run that police say included a second crash before the driver fled.
· Daniel Farr
Robber finds no cash at store, goes on to rob another store
A man was arrested Friday for series of robberies at convenience stores in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, according to the officials at the Pyeongtaek Police Station.
· Yoon Min-sik
Liberty not shying away from Finals-or-bust mindset with their roster the best on paper
The Liberty gathered in a circle near the center of the team’s practice court Thursday afternoon and turned to their leader, Breanna Stewart, who had a parting message before players went their separate ways.
· Madeline Kenney
Sydney court finds Israeli money launderer guilty over investment scam
Shabtay Yaacoby was arrested while visiting Sydney in 2023. (ABC News: Teresa Tan)
· Julian Fell
IS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne court
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisation
· Nino Bucci, Jordyn Beazley
IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
SYDNEY, Australia — Two Australian women "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police said Friday after they were charged in Melbourne.
· Agence France-Presse
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
‘Deed theft’ daughter accused of kidnapping dad, bilking social security payments
A Brooklyn woman who claims to be a victim of deed theft allegedly kidnapped her missing dad — and is collecting his social security checks — according to his Georgia conservator who made the shocking claim in court Thursday.
· Peter Senzamici, Kevin Sheehan
Taylor Swift drags ex-Vegas performer’s ‘absurd’ ‘Showgirl’ lawsuit in fiery response
Taylor Swift’s lawyers aggressively hit back at a former Last Vegas showgirl who’s suing the pop star for trademark infringement.
· Antoinette Bueno
Tyreek Hill, 5-foot-10, faces down 6-foot-1 OnlyFans model who claims he broke her leg after she ‘humiliated’ him
Ex-Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was in court Thursday facing down a towering OnlyFans model, who is accusing him of shattering her leg during a meetup — with her lawyers claiming he aggressively shoved her during a football lesson because he felt humiliated.
· Priscilla DeGregory
(2nd LD) U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10 pct global tariffs
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS response from Cheong Wa Dae, additional info in last 3 paras)By Song Sang-ho
· Yi Wonju
30 former Ohio State football players joining sexual abuse lawsuit against school
Multiple former Ohio State football players agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the school over alleged sexual abuse by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.
· Thomas Gamba-Ellis