Topic: Crime & Justice — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-16 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: East Timor’s laws allow its domestic courts to investigate and potentially prosecute serious international crimes regardless of where they were committed
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[2026-02-16 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Moscow courts on Monday sentenced exiled Russian-Georgian journalist Yekaterina Kotrikadze and Russian businessman Yevgeny Chichvarkin to several years in prison in absentia after finding them guilty of spreading “fakes” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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[2026-02-16 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an early morning operation today (16), the Sri Lanka Navy arrested 25 Indian fishermen and seized two fishing trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna.
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[2026-02-16 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-16 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024
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[2026-02-16 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following a targeted operation by the Western Province North Crime Division, a high-profile suspect has been arrested in connection with the illegal possession of live ammunition and multiple SIM cards.
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[2026-02-16 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The man is accused of stealing a mummy mask, collar, necklace and wooden cat from a museum in Caboolture, Queensland
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[2026-02-16 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election
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[2026-02-16 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo High Court today (February 16) adjourned the hearing of the case against MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial “Krrish” deal, rescheduling it to February 19.
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[2026-02-16 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Supermarket giant Coles and the consumer watchdog are in the Federal Court. The ASX closes marginally higher after a busy session of results.
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[2026-02-16 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-16 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consumer Council says complaints about car-park services have remained persistently high in recent years, with 120 cases recorded in 2025
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[2026-02-16 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three Sri Lankan passengers, including a 35-year-old woman and two men aged 28 and 33, were arrested by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau last night (15) at the Katunayake International Airport for smuggling a massive consignment of “Kush” cannabis.
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[2026-02-16 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested
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[2026-02-16 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thirteen individuals including a female suspect were arrested during a four-hour special joint operation carried out by the Navy and the Police in the Sayurupura apartment complex and the Agulana area in Moratuwa, police said.
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[2026-02-16 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have identified four suspects in connection with the double homicide in Akuregoda, where an attorney-at-law and his wife were shot dead last Friday.
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[2026-02-16 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From 2013 until his death, the sex offender donated at least US$375,000 to the Hasty Pudding Institute, Department of Justice files show
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[2026-02-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Court of Appeals notes 'there is no record to date showing that the said extradition proceeding has already been commenced'
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[2026-02-16 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Scams might be down in Hong Kong but they still comprise nearly half of all crimes. Vigilance and community support are vital
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[2026-02-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated drug traffickers have expanded their presence to many sectors including certain Government Institutions as well the Police Department.
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[2026-02-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Baddegama Police on Saturday (14) night discovered the motor car used by the gunmen in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama. Officers found the vehicle burnt and abandoned on a side road in the Mulkada area of Agaliya, which leads towards Akuratiya.
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[2026-02-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s junior star Ganuka Fernando delivered a composed and clinical performance to clinch the Boys’ Doubles title at the J30 ITF Junior Colombo Week 3 Tennis Tournament, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-02-16 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The proceedings of the newly established Second High Court established by the Judicial Service Commission to hear bribery or corruption cases will commence today.
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[2026-02-16 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police announced that four suspects have been identified in connection with the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area. They added that so far, twelve special investigation teams have been deployed to probe the shooting.
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[2026-02-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s top ranked player Dinara de Silva (left) stands proudly with runner-up Shiwali Gurung of Nepal after clinching the Girls’ Singles crown at the J30 ITF Junior Colombo Week 3 tournament held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo.
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[2026-02-16 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Liyangahawela Police recovered the bodies of two workers who died on Monday (14) morning after a mound of earth and rocks collapsed on them at a quarry in Mapitiya, Poonagala, Bandarawela.
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At a special meeting yesterday the Membership of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) decided to refrain from appearing in all cases in Courts throughout the country today in response to the recent killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A married couple, who had defrauded individuals by promising foreign employment opportunities and embezzled over Rs. 180 million from the victims, were apprehended in Seeduwa on February 10 by the police unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Gunmen on motorcycles have rampaged through three villages in northern Nigeria, killing at least 46 people and abducting several more, according to witnesses and local police.
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[2026-02-16 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have decided not to appear in courts across the country tomorrow (16) in protest and solidarity following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
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[2026-02-15 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The investigation into the brutal assassination of a lawyer and his wife has seen a major breakthrough.
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[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million
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[2026-02-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link
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[2026-02-15 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised
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[2026-02-15 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Investigations into the brutal killing of lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife have taken a critical turn.
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[2026-02-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment
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[2026-02-15 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The victim succumbed to his injuries following a shooting incident reported in the Wadiyamankada area within the Kalutara North Police division yesterday evening (14).
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[2026-02-15 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said.
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[2026-02-15 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A targeted shooting at a beauty salon in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, has left one person dead and four others wounded. The incident occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. tonight (February 14).
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[2026-02-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says
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[2026-02-15 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-14 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy arrested two suspects and seized more than 50 kilograms of hashish during a naval operation in the seas off Mannar today (14).
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[2026-02-14 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: School shootings are rare in Canada, and the government has responded to previous mass shootings with strict gun control measures.
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[2026-02-14 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the forthcoming two teacher recruitment examinations will be conducted in accordance with the relevant court decisions pertaining to the ongoing legal proceedings and further noted that, taking into consideration the requests received, steps have been taken to make a request to Court’s approval to revise the conditions of the effective date of degree completion.
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[2026-02-14 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says
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[2026-02-14 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Customs Narcotics Control Division officials at the Katunayake Airport arrivals terminal arrested a Sri Lankan passenger on February 13 for illegally smuggling a stock of antibiotic injections worth Rs. 1.2 million. The suspect is a 30-year-old businessman residing in Chilaw.
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