UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying
Bill Yuen, manager at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, sentenced to eight years, while security firm operator Peter Wai imprisoned for 10 years
· Danny Mok
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Newest first · UTC+11:00UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying
Bill Yuen, manager at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, sentenced to eight years, while security firm operator Peter Wai imprisoned for 10 years
· Danny Mok
Thai gym trainers restrain policeman after he shoots wife, mother-in-law
Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Thai gym trainers restrain policeman after he shoots wife, mother-in-law
Several such shooting incidents in Thailand have raised concerns about the mental health of police officers
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Israeli tourist arrested for attempted murder after triple stabbing outside Ayia Napa nightclub
A 21-year-old Israeli man was arrested in Cyprus on Wednesday for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing three people.
· YOAV ETIEL
Polish authorities arrest suspect in Russian activist's killing
A man identified by Polish media as Robert Kuzovkov and by prosecutors as Robert K., in accordance with Polish privacy law, who they said was an artist who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, poses for a photo with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, June 12, 2026, four day…
Poland detains suspect in the murder of well-known Russian dissident
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday announced authorities had detained a suspect in the murder of Russian exile and artist Robert Kuzovkov, who worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driver
· Associated Press
Herald scoops young journalist prizes
Three Herald reporters and one of the masthead’s photographers have won awards at this year’s Mid-Year Walkley Prizes for journalism for their work covering crime and exposing sexual predators online.
· John Buckley
Ryan Cohen’s Massive $35 Billion Pay Deal Draws Shareholder Lawsuit
A GameStop shareholder has taken the company to court in an effort to delay a July vote on Ryan Cohen's proposed $35 billion pay package, arguing investors aren't getting the full story before being asked to approve it, according to Yahoo Finance.
· Tyler Durden
British actress arrested in $300 million drug bust
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Sovereign citizen who tried to sue police for $100m stripped of gun license
A Queensland man who allegedly threatened to shoot police officers and attempted to sue the police force for $100 million through a sovereign citizen pseudo-court has had his gun license revoked.
· Julius Dennis
Indonesian VC executives jailed for graft over failed startup investment
Former CEO of MDI Ventures Donald Wihardja, left, and former CEO of BRI Ventures Nicko Widjaja after they were convicted of corruption and sentenced to jail in Jakarta on Thursday over their companies' investments in failed Indonesian startup Tanihub. (Photos by Mira Maruto and Rezha Hadyan. Image partially edited)
· Staff Writer
Authorities identify AIPAC-linked targets of alleged White House attack plot foiled over weekend
Suspects who planned to attack the White House over the weekend sought to target lawmakers who received money from pro-Israel groups, according to federal law enforcement officials.
· SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
Sydney MP, lord mayor ask police watchdog to investigate Oxford Street drug raids
The Sydney MP and lord mayor have asked the police watchdog to investigate allegations of aggression and heavy-handedness by officers during a drug operation at Sydney’s Oxford Street on Saturday night.
· Jessica McSweeney, Kayla Olaya
DHS torches Spanberger after illegal immigrant charged with child sex abuse at babysitter’s house granted bond
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· Fox News
Moscow Court Places Businessman Ilya Traber in Pre-Trial Detention in Contract Murder Case
A Moscow judge has ordered the pre-trial detention of Ilya Traber, a St. Petersburg businessman with alleged ties to President Vladimir Putin, as he awaits trial for the 2020 murder of businessman and politician Alexander Petrov.
· The Moscow Times
PNP denies arrest warrant issued to Duterte allies
MANILA, Philippines — No arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.
· Izel Abanilla, Aric John Sy Cua, Kristina Maralit
Detained Ugandan lawyer charged with complicity in treason
A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.
· AfricaNews
UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills amid fears of anti-Muslim attacks
Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTV
· Aamna Mohdin
Mum sues Japanese authorities after 16-year-old dies from ‘hostage justice’ trauma
The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg
· Agence France-Presse
‘Hostage justice’ killed my 16-year-old daughter, Japanese mum says
The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot
35-year-old admitted making explosives as part of a plot against authorities to plunge the city into ‘maximum chaos’ during 2019 unrest
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot
35-year-old admitted making explosives as part of a plot against authorities to plunge the city into ‘maximum chaos’ during 2019 unrest
· Brian Wong
Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription
Israel witnessed a large demonstration on 17 June as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside Prison 10 at the Beit Lid military base near Netanya. Protesters opposed mandatory military enlistment and demanded the release of men detained for refusing to serve. The rally comes as Israel faces growing militar…
· AfricaNews
Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults
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· Fox News
Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions
In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.
· AfricaNews
Eight police pups named after Three Lions stars
A litter of future police dogs has been named in honour of England's Three Lions World Cup stars.
· Vanessa Pearce
Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 million-won (US$64,200) fine imposed on Kakao Corp. by the fair trade watchdog over inadequate user notices on how to terminate music streaming service subscriptions.
· Chae Yun-hwan
HSBC cops $35m penalty over scam call failings that left a toll on customers
Global banking giant HSBC has agreed to pay a $35 million penalty to settle a landmark court case after admitting members of its executive team knew the bank was failing to protect its customers from scam phone calls and did nothing about it.
· Sarah Danckert
DOJ charges San Diego resident with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists
A San Diego resident was arrested on suspicion of raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Hamas through fundraising campaigns that appeared to be humanitarian aid efforts for residents of the Gaza Strip, the US Justice Department announced Wednesday.
· YOAV ETIEL
Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab
The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect
· Ushar Daniele
Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab
The two were allegedly involved in the detonation of an improvised explosive device on a railway line in April, which killed another suspect
· Ushar Daniele
Just 104 shoplifters behind thousands of offences
Fast-track trials for shoplifters have been called for by the Metropolitan Police as the force revealed 104 repeat offenders were responsible for more than 5,300 crimes over the past two years.
· BBC News
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash
Several hundred protesters gathered in central Oxford on 17 June as far-right activist Tommy Robinson arrived to take part in a debate at the Oxford Union. Demonstrators assembled outside the historic debating society, carrying placards and chanting slogans against Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon,…
· AfricaNews
Police raid on Universal Club in Darlinghurst
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Charges dropped for woman accused of children's murder
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Court hears harrowing details of 85-year-old’s death
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Driver arrested after toddler killed in four-car crash
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Driver sentenced for killing pregnant woman leaving unborn child with disability
A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a 50-year-old woman to two years and six months in prison for killing a pregnant woman in a car accident and leaving her then-unborn daughter with a severe disability in May last year.
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Singaporean man faces jail for pranking ex-PM Lee with fake Marina Bay Sands fire photo
Andie Tan Kok Yong is also accused of obstructing the course of justice by performing a factory reset of his phone
· CNA
Singaporean man faces jail for pranking ex-PM Lee with fake Marina Bay Sands fire photo
Andie Tan Kok Yong is also accused of obstructing the course of justice by performing a factory reset of his phone
· CNA
Qld CFMEU likely used organised crime methods, criminologists say
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:13pm
· Ciara Jones
Jury told ex-MP accused of fraud had 'no idea' about visa process
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:11pm
· Melinda Hayter
A Little Bit Bad by Cassandra Neyenesch review – a sparkling, subversive debut
With its echoes of Miranda July’s All Fours, this tragicomic tale of an American woman’s illicit romance is also a gripping murder mystery
· Daisy Hildyard
‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
Riverhead, New York: After spending decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him on Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes.
· Philip Marcelo, Jennifer Peltz
UK’s Starmer accuses Musk of ‘whipping up division’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in British politics and “whipping up division” over the murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak. The X owner has made several posts about the case, which has triggered public outrage and protests in Britain, as well as a public apology …
'Urgent' DBS system review after BBC investigation
The UK government is "urgently" reviewing a system used to keep young and vulnerable people safe after a BBC investigation revealed how a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children was able to get another childcare job.
· Emma Glasbey