Topic: Crime & Justice — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-25 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Surfers’ turf: La Union’s world-class waves Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Grace under pressure: Agatha Wong’s wushu journey Jan 25, 2026 8:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Beyond the bell: Nesthy Petecio’s becoming Jan 11, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Familiar game, foreign courts: Thirdy Ravena’s heart for basketball Dec 28, 2025 8:01 PM PHT Share in Chat Share
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[2026-01-25 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Правительство Великобритании создаст новую Национальную полицейскую службу (National Police Service, NPS), которая займется расследованием самых тяжких видов преступлений, таких как терроризм, организованная преступность и мошенничество. Об этом в пятницу, 23 января, сообщила журналистам министр внутренних дел Шабана Махмуд.
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[2026-01-25 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Großbritannien plant die Gründung einer neuen Polizeibehörde zur Bekämpfung schwerer Verbrechen. Der Nationale Polizeidienst NPS - eine Art "britisches FBI" - soll Verbrechen wie Terrorismus, Betrug und organisierte Kriminalität bekämpfen und dabei modernste Technik einsetzen, wie britische Medien unter Berufung auf Innenministerin Shabana Mahmood berichten.
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[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Drone using a standard infantry assault rifle shows unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests with human-sized target
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[2026-01-25 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Woman left trapped after taxi flipped over in collision in Pat Heung, with police later arresting the driver and passenger of the other car
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[2026-01-25 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This week, we saw the biggest fish so far in the flood control corruption mess be arrested and jailed — deja vu for former senator Bong Revilla.
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[2026-01-25 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fourteen people were arrested, including Chinese nationals, after a woman escaped her captors and reported sexual and physical assaults
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[2026-01-25 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "वह अपनी मां के अलावा कमरे में किसी को नहीं आने देती थी. वह अपने भाइयों को देखकर डर जाती थी और उनसे दूर रहने के लिए कहती थी. बस एक ही सवाल दोहराती कि मैं जिंदा क्यों हूं और मुझे इंसाफ कब मिलेगा. ऐसी एक भी रात नहीं थी जब वह उस दिन की भयावह यादों के बिना सो पाई हो.
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[2026-01-24 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say
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[2026-01-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Investigative Taiwan drug convict poses as Filipino, links to Pharmally boss Lin Weixiong Jan 24, 2026 5:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Investigative Pharmally boss Lin Weixiong entangled in Asia Pacific crime web Jan 24, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Investigative Malaysian shareholders surface in Romualdez-linked multi-million-euro Spanish property Jan 15, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X
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[2026-01-24 19:45 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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[2026-01-24 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Play was suspended on outside courts mid-afternoon on Saturday under the extreme heat rules at the Australian Open.
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[2026-01-24 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘It had been raining non-stop since the morning, and then it happened’
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[2026-01-24 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 17-year-old rammed a police car and slashed at officers responding to a traffic accident that he had caused
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[2026-01-24 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The titled businessman had allegedly used his position and influence to attract and convince about 1,700 people to invest in two companies
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[2026-01-24 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Investigative Taiwan drug convict poses as Filipino, links to Pharmally boss Lin Weixiong Investigative Pharmally boss Lin Weixiong entangled in Asia Pacific crime web Jan 24, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos [DOCUMENTARY] Mary Jane Veloso: So close, yet so far from home Sep 13, 2025 5:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Fishermen stumble on massive drug haul
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[2026-01-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action
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[2026-01-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Luzon COA affirms ex-Nueva Ecija town mayor liable for negligence in municipal hall fire Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] The Naujan test: Why corruption probe shouldn’t end with Sunwest Jan 24, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Ex-Victorias mayor Benitez, 26 others face complaint over cockfighting pit Jan 9, 2026 9:28 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Baguio City readies court case to
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[2026-01-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: In-depth Understanding fugitive from justice rule and its relevance to Co’s and Ang’s cases Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] The Naujan test: Why corruption probe shouldn’t end with Sunwest Jan 24, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Senate blue ribbon panel to issue show-cause order to Zaldy Co, Orly Guteza Jan 19, 2026 2:28 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers First impeachment
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[2026-01-24 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the city’s courts will face continued scrutiny, the best way forward is to adhere to the fundamental principles reaffirmed by the chief justice
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[2026-01-24 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock Sports Club produced a powerful second-half comeback to defeat Police Sports Club by 29 points (two goals, three tries) to 17 (two goals, one penalty) in their Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament match at Police Park yesterday. Havelocks, who trailed 12–17 at halftime, retained the Gamini Fernando Memorial Trophy with a strong display after the break.
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[2026-01-24 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nevan Kannangara and Mayanka Perera delivered composed and efficient performances to advance in the Boys Under-18 first round of the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, which continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
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[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Under the National People’s Power (NPP) Government, we will work to protect the independence of not only the Attorney General (AG) but also the independence of any institution as well as the rule of law, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said in Parliament.
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[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday decided to dismiss a writ petition filed by former MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident in Rajagiriya.
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[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Galle High Court Judge Purnima Paranagama, who heard the case filed against three for committing murder by beating a person with clubs, acquitted and released the two defendants, who are currently alive, as they failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The two defendants who were acquitted and released were Chandra Padma Kumara Madanayake and Palihapitiya Gamage Nihal Duminda, while the second defendant, Mutthettuwatte Kankanamage Sanjaya had died before the judgement.
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[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal yesterday fixed January 30 to deliver its order on the interim relief sought by two Buddhist monks, including Ven.Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee.
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[2026-01-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to a recent news report, the Government is taking measures to reduce prison congestion. It is in the process of changing all laws and regulations that has caused unnecessary congestion in the country’s prisons, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament.
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[2026-01-24 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fugitive Canadian snowboarder from the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics is linked to cartels and faces murder and drug charges
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[2026-01-24 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: An ethics watchdog group filed a complaint Thursday seeking an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney — now the No. 2 at the Justice Department — broke federal conflict-of-interest law when he issued a new prosecution policy that benefits the cryptocurrency industry.
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[2026-01-24 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide
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[2026-01-24 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Immigration Department says it worked with police and Labour Department in string of operations between January 16 and 22
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[2026-01-23 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-23 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23) that indictments have been filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in the Colombo High Court.
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[2026-01-23 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Court of Appeals earlier ruled in favor of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil in a related civil forfeiture case
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[2026-01-23 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23).
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[2026-01-23 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Father, mother and daughter, 10, sustained injuries to hands and forearms following dispute over dripping air conditioner, source says
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[2026-01-23 19:42 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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[2026-01-23 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and ex-Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, was arrested today (23) in connection with a bribery case by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
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[2026-01-23 17:26 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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[2026-01-23 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until January 30 in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister. Two other individuals are also implicated in the case.
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[2026-01-23 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay or even derail the deal.
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[2026-01-23 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three construction workers were killed after an abutment wall and a mound of earth collapsed at a construction site in the Pelassa area of Ahangama, police said.
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[2026-01-23 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the case under review the Supreme Court deliberated — upon appeal — a property dispute originating from the District Court of Mawanella. (K.G. Somapala alias R.U. Somapala v. W. A. Sumanasiri Udawatta [SC APPEAL NO. 48/2010].)
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[2026-01-23 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bribery Commission, in a further report, told Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (22) that it has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga, in connection allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 800 million to the country due to irregularities in purchasing fuel.
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[2026-01-23 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cash and watches seized as staff of cleaning firm Hong Kong Johnson Holdings and subcontractors arrested for suspected crimes over contracts
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[2026-01-23 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-01-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Biyanka Acquistapace and Tuvini de Alwis produced a calm, controlled and clinical display to reach the women’s doubles final at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock Sports Club, which went down fighting 26–36 against defending champions Kandy Sports Club at Nittawela last Sunday, will look to bounce back when they meet Police Sports Club in a crucial Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament match at Police Park today (Friday, January 23), at 4 p.m.
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[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday stressed that the Government has not discussed the removal of the incumbent Attorney General nor considered any impeachment motion against him.
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