Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority bars all contractors’ access to data after leak
Authority announces set of measures to strengthen system security after personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital leaked
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority bars all contractors’ access to data after leak
Authority announces set of measures to strengthen system security after personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital leaked
· Matthew Cheng
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The fight over Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records picks up after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods’ legal team has objected to a subpoena request by Florida state prosecutors to release the pro golfer’s medication records after his DUI arrest in Jupiter Island on March 27, according to USA Today.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, shoots himself in murder-suicide at home amid ‘messy divorce,’ cops say
Embattled former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then shot himself inside their home early Thursday amid the throes of a “messy divorce,” cops said.
· Emily Crane
A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice – and art | Alex Duran
In prison, I witnessed the gap in accountability between the poor and the elite. A banker’s message to Epstein is racist and reductive
· Alex Duran
LeBron James vs Kevin Durant History: A look back at their matchups ahead of Lakers vs. Rockets in playoffs
The first time Kevin Durant and LeBron James stepped on the basketball court together the NBA landscape looked a lot different.
· Michael Duarte
Stakes high as supreme court set to rule on law involving Monsanto’s weed-killing pesticide
Risks from cancer and other diseases could be hidden with little accountability if justices favor big firms, critics warn
· Carey Gillam
'Brisket bandit' caught on camera nabbing hundreds of dollars of top beef
EXCLUSIVE: A bizarre theft in Perth has been caught on camera, showing a man snatching an armful of premium beef worth hundreds of dollars.The "brisket bandit" left the Southern River butcher furious and sparked a police investigation.CCTV shows him tucking into a box of shapes before the meat heist begins.READ MORE…
· 9News Staff
Hev Abi’s label denies rapper’s illegal possession of firearms, drugs amid arrest
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· jreyes0314
Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores
Group allegedly posted lookouts as other members swiftly stuffed clothing into handbags and reusable bags before leaving
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores
Group allegedly posted lookouts as other members swiftly stuffed clothing into handbags and reusable bags before leaving
· Danny Mok
French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
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· Jerome Pugmire
Israeli army says soldiers accused of sexual assault to return to duty
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir has authorised five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian inmate in the notorious Sde Teiman detention camp to return to reserve service after charges against them were dropped, according to Israeli media reports.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Chinese national sentenced to jail by Kenyan court for wildlife possession
Zhang Kequn, a Chinese national and Charles Mwangi, a Kenyan citizen, are presented in court for smuggling live queen garden ants at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
Best photos of April 16: Dubai Police cycling event to a missile strike in Kyiv | The National
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· The National
Church warden murder conviction quashed
A former church warden jailed for murdering a university lecturer has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.
· BBC News
Brisket bandit robs Perth butcher of $300 worth of meat in brazen robbery
A Perth butcher says he has been left frustrated after an opportunistic thief jumped the counter of his store and made off with $300 worth of beef brisket.
· Hannah Murphy
Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses
A public dispute broke out on Wednesday between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office after police said two tort rulings had been issued against the force and against officers and commanders over the handling of protests - in cases in which the defendants were not represented by the prosecution.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Two arrested for connection to attempted arson of London's Finchley Reform Synagogue
Two Watford residents were arrested on Wednesday evening in connection with an arson attempt against a London synagogue earlier that day, London's Metropolitan Police announced the same night.
· MICHAEL STARR
Police to seize vehicles with illegal number plates
The Sri Lanka Police have announced that vehicles fitted with non-standard number plates will be taken into custody and produced before court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years
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Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth Scoot flight
If convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, the suspect faces a jail term of up to 12 years
· CNA
Indian man charged with sexual assault of passenger on Singapore-Perth Scoot flight
If convicted of sexual intercourse without consent, the suspect faces a jail term of up to 12 years
· CNA
Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest
Surrey Police has said it "will not tolerate disorder" following a protest in Epsom over the rape of a woman outside a church by several men.
· Nathan Bevan
Minns might have lost in court, but he knew failed protest laws were a winner
The decision by NSW’s top court on Thursday to strike down controversial anti-protest laws rushed through parliament after the Bondi terror attack is an embarrassing defeat for Premier Chris Minns.
· Michael McGowan
American citizen held in Zanzibar after partner's death
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (AP) — Police in Zanzibar are holding an American citizen whose partner died in mysterious circumstances following a dispute at the hotel where they were staying.
We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing
Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary
· Brian Wong
We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing
Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary
· Brian Wong
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to time in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a party rally.
· Al Jazeera Staff
'Attention-seeking' man allegedly targeted police, defence in 'cybercrime spree'
Aiden Wood is charged with 12 offences. (LinkedIn)
· Eva Blandis
Norway’s state telecoms firm accused of helping Myanmar regime seize activists
Lawsuit in Norway alleges Telenor passed on data helping Myanmar military arrest 1,200 activists, some in safe houses
· Kaamil Ahmed
Police probe supervisor who assaulted Nepalese workers, threatened them with imitation gun
Police are investigating a man in his 70s on suspicion of assaulting two Nepalese migrant workers and threatening them with a homemade imitation firearm at a poultry farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, police said Thursday.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested over possession of T-56 ammunition
Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following the recovery of firearms-related items from his residence in Piliyandala, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region
BEIJING (AP) — A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijing’s behest.
· Dake Kang
Beninese pan-African activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa
Police in South Africa have arrested pan-African activist, Kemi Seba, who is wanted in Benin for “inciting rebellion” after he supported a foiled coup in December.
· AfricaNews
IDF to issue tender for 12,000 Israeli-made assault drones
IDF Ground Forces and the Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate are seeking to equip the army with Israeli-made assault drones, as part of the developing drone war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has been making increased use of drones in recent weeks. Just yesterday, an IDF spokesm…
· ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS
Man arrested for smashing car with hammer on Ulsan street
A man in his 50s was arrested for smashing a car carrying his wife and another man with a blunt object in Ulsan, police said.
· Lim Jae-seong
Attempted murder charges possible over Wangaratta stabbing
Victoria Police have charged a man over a stabbing at a social housing complex in Wangaratta on Wednesday. (AAP: James Ross)
· Philippe Perez
Hospitals ordered to pay W400m for ER refusals in death of 4-year-old
Two hospitals that refused to accept a critically ill 4-year-old patient have been ordered by a South Korean court on Thursday to pay a combined 400 million won ($272,000) in damages to the child’s family.
· Tammy Park
3 senior police officials, 8 others reassigned amid hazing incident at PNPA
MANILA, Philippines — Three senior police officials were reassigned in the latest reorganization within the Philippine National Police (PNP), stemming from developments at the PNP Academy (PNPA).
· Izel Abanilla
'No-one's committed murder here': Port CEO urges change to tribunal process
Port Adelaide Football Club chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL Tribunal process needs to improve. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)
Hakea prisoners take WA government to court over ‘inhumane living conditions’
Six men who spent time incarcerated in Hakea Prison are taking the West Australian government to court, alleging they experienced “inhumane living conditions” while in the prison system.
· Michael Philipps
Samsung Electronics seeks court injunction over union's potential action
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. has filed for a court injunction in connection with potential collective action by its labor union that could disrupt production, industry sources said Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Controversial post-Bondi protest restrictions struck down in court
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· Kat Wong
(LEAD) Special counsel seeks 2-yr sentence for ex-President Yoon over perjury
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· Lee Haye-ah
7 French tourists arrested after viral Songkran spray clash with van driver in Phuket
Police said the group of revellers blocked traffic, sprayed water at the driver and ignored orders to disperse
· SCMP’s Asia desk
7 French tourists arrested after viral Songkran spray clash with van driver in Phuket
Police said the group of revellers blocked traffic, sprayed water at the driver and ignored orders to disperse
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Photos of Nazis with red paint were left at the entrance to the Haifa District Health Bureau on the morning of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Tuesday), the Health Ministry stated, in what was described as an offensive act targeting public employees.
· SHIR PERETS
Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war
Opening his visit to Cameroon on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV delivered a pointed message on the integrity of leadership, urging authorities to confront endemic corruption. Speaking at the presidential palace in Yaoundé, he told President Paul Biya, 93, that public authority must restore its credibility by breaking “the …
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