China’s anti-corruption body probes badminton association chief Zhang Jun
Olympic gold medallist Zhang Jun, who is also vice-president of Nanjing Sport Institute, has been placed ‘under disciplinary review’
· SCMP Sport
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hollywood titan makes surprise appearance for pal Elon Musk at blockbuster Sam Altman trial
Every once in a while, even the richest man in the world can use a little help from his friends.
· Peter Kiefer
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner killed Athena Strand after she caught him ‘snorting cocaine,’ psychiatrist testifies
Killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner claimed his victim, Athena Strand, saw him “snorting cocaine” before he kidnapped and killed her, a psychiatrist testified at his murder trial.
· Anthony Blair
Defensor seeks Ombudsman’s help to show ‘missing’ whistleblower in public
MANILA, Philippines — Former Anakalusugan party-list congressman Michael “Mike” Defensor on Wednesday sought the help of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to locate the whereabouts of ex-Marine Sergeant Orly Guteza, the surprise whistleblower on flood control corruption scandal.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Ugandan authorities arrest dozens of foreigners in possible human trafficking case
As Uganda presses ahead with its crackdown on illegal migration, authorities have arrested dozens of foreigners since Monday.
· AfricaNews
Men accused of being asked to attack property linked to Britain's Starmer
LONDON (AP) — A British court was told Wednesday how three men from Ukraine and Romania were offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact online to set fires against two houses and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
· Emma Burrows
Democrats threaten to sue Trump over Iran war – Time
Democrats in Congress are discussing a potential lawsuit against US President Donald Trump over the war on Iran, Time Magazine has reported, citing multiple sources.
· RT
Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
A Russian speaker recruited and offered money to Ukrainian men to carry out arson attacks on properties connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a court has heard.
· Daniel De Simone
NYC Visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla Expected to Snarl Traffic
The New York Police Department urged commuters to use public transportation during the royal visit on Wednesday.
· Chelsia Rose Marcius
US soldier denies betting on Maduro’s removal (VIDEO)
A US Special Forces soldier accused of making more than $400,000 by betting on a secret military operation pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. The case has highlighted growing concerns over prediction markets turning geopolitical events into opportunities for insider profit.
· RT
US soldier denies betting on Maduro’s removal (VIDEO)
A US Special Forces soldier accused of making more than $400,000 by betting on a secret military operation pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. The case has highlighted growing concerns over prediction markets turning geopolitical events into opportunities for insider profit.
· RT
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The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in the Trump administration’s bid to immediately end humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, potentially forcing them to return to dangerous conditions in their home countries.
· Ann E Marimow
Families sue OpenAI over failure to report Canada mass shooter’s behavior on ChatGPT
New lawsuits allege employees urged company to notify authorities months before deadly Tumbler Ridge attack
· Dara Kerr, Abene Clayton
Chemistry issues could haunt Lakers if Austin Reaves returns in Game 5
When the Lakers tipoff against the Rockets on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, all eyes will be on the five players on the court wearing purple and gold.
· Michael Duarte
Ugandan authorities arrest dozens in crackdown on illegal migration
As Uganda presses ahead with its crackdown on illegal migration, authorities have arrested dozens of foreigners since Monday.
· AfricaNews
Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as judge approves criminal sentence in opioid case
OxyContin maker to be replaced by new company aiming to combat opioid crisis as legal settlement takes effect
· Associated Press
Spain's PM labelled a crime kingpin at corruption trial
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez headed a criminal organisation that rigged public contracts and illegally funded his Socialist party, a defendant in a trial that has threatened the government told a court on Wednesday.
· The Local
Petah Tikva teacher sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex offenses against student
The Central District Court in Lod sentenced Petah Tikva teacher Orel Sharon to 11 years in prison after he admitted and was convicted of committing serious sex offenses against one of his students.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The family of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking unspecified damages tied to the artist's murder in 1996.
· Mark Savage
Australia becomes second largest consumer of methamphetamine globally, wastewater monitoring reveals
Cocaine use also reaches record highs, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission figures show
· Caitlin Cassidy
Supreme Court live updates: Justices hear arguments on legal protections for migrants
The Supreme Court is photographed, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Hong Kong Law Society closes firm linked to crash-for-cash scams
Society’s council intervenes in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong Law Society closes firm linked to crash-for-cash scams
Society’s council intervenes in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect
· Brian Wong
BREAKING: Marcos summons French, Czech envoys over Zaldy Co
President Marcos met with French ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel, and the Czech chargé d'affaires Eva Tenzin. Marcos expressed disappointment that despite the Philippines’ earnest efforts, fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co remains at large in Europe. Marcos requested for further information as to why…
· The Manila Times
Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
Two successive Israeli air strikes on a building in southern Lebanon have killed five people, including three emergency workers, Lebanese officials say, in what the country's prime minister has described as a "war crime".
· Hugo Bachega
UAE authorities foil plot to sell drugs valued at Dh3.3 million and arrest 13 | The National
UAE authorities have arrested 13 men suspected of being members of an international gang involved in drug smuggling.
· Ali Al Shouk
A son of late Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is ordered deported from South Africa
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, left, son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, appears at the Alexandra Magistrates Court in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, April 17, 2026, after submitting partial guilty pleas on separate charges linked to a February shooting at his home. (AP Photo/Kayleen Morgan)
2 months jail for Hong Kong security guard who shared post urging Legco poll boycott
Judge reduces Wong Wah-kwong’s sentence by a third after 63-year-old pleads guilty to inciting others to avoid voting in last year’s election
· Brian Wong
2 months jail for Hong Kong security guard who shared post urging Legco poll boycott
Judge reduces Wong Wah-kwong’s sentence by a third after 63-year-old pleads guilty to inciting others to avoid voting in last year’s election
· Brian Wong
Suspect in notorious ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case murders dies weeks after arrest
The suspect in Houston’s notorious “Lovers’ Lane murders” has died in custody weeks after he was finally arrested for the 36-year-old double slayings.
· Patrick Reilly
What does ‘forthwith’ mean in impeachment? SC defines in new ruling.
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· Jairo Bolledo
WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb
Israel Police officers in the Jerusalem district arrested a suspect whom officers believe attacked a nun on Wednesday.
· CORINNE BAUM, TZVI JASPER
Ex-POWs sue N. Korea over forced labor; 3rd of its kind
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Five former South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) have filed a compensation lawsuit against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un at a Seoul court, seeking damages for forced labor.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Slovakia top court upholds sentence for man convicted in attack on prime minister Fico
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, speaks with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk as he arrives for the EU Summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon sentenced to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
· Associated Press
Lebanon detains ex-Palestinian envoy at Beirut airport on corruption charges
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities detained the former Palestinian ambassador to Lebanon on corruption charges shortly after he arrived in the country, officials said Wednesday.
· Bassem Mroue
Wang Fuk Court resident returns to flat razed by Tai Po inferno | South China Morning Post
Wang Tai House will remain open for residents until May 4, with access restricted to five floors each day.
BREAKING: House panel's finding 'not unexpected' — VP Duterte defense team
The House Committee on Justice's finding that there was probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte was "not unexpected." That’s the reaction of the lawyers of Duterte after the panel declared that there was probable cause to impeach the vice president. They maintained that the committee proceedings did no…
· The Manila Times
'Only a little baby': Family of missing 5yo Sharon Granites speaks
Five-year-old Sharon has been missing for more than four days. (Supplied: NT Police Force)
· Tilda Colling
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 30-May 2
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark opens a new champagne bar, Artifact brings us the best of Rome, and Cruise at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour transports us to Mexico
· Josiah Ng
One is a drug trafficker, the other was shot by police, but they were running an NDIS business
A drug trafficker and her partner, who was shot five times by police after charging at them with a knife, have been banned from providing National Disability Insurance Scheme services due to concerns over their chequered histories.
· Grant McArthur
Who are the judges in Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial?
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· Jairo Bolledo
Europol task force makes 280 arrests in a year linked to criminal gig economy
The Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
Properties raided in modern slavery investigation
Police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences as well as modern slavery and forced marriage claims have raided a number of properties.
· Richard Price
German police arrest Kazakh national suspected of ties to Russian intelligence
BERLIN (AP) — German police arrested a Kazakh national suspected of passing information about possible targets for sabotage and Germany’s defense industry to Russia’s intelligence service, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Cold War 1994 movie review: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
Terrance Lau leads this unrealistic but fun 1990s-set actioner that’s stuffed with stars including Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Louis Koo
· Edmund Lee
Cold War 1994 movie review: Hong Kong crime thriller prequel is a star-studded blast
Terrance Lau leads this unrealistic but fun 1990s-set actioner that’s stuffed with stars including Aaron Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Louis Koo
· Edmund Lee
Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and neglect it was rewarded with
· Lucymangan
German prosecutors arrest suspected Russian spy in Berlin
BERLIN — German federal prosecutors have arrested a man suspected of spying for a Russian intelligence service and scouting potential sabotage targets, authorities said Wednesday.
· Chris Lunday
New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
A dangerous dissident republican group, the New IRA, which is allegedly linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility Tuesday for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station before warning of further attacks, according to reports.
· Fox News