[2026-01-03 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's far-right AfD may seize regional power in 2026

Snippet: It was a gray November day. The hundreds of police officers gathered in a large congress hall in the city of Wiesbaden fell silent. The fall conference of Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had convened to discuss the domestic security situation: Drone attacks, hybrid warfare and digital disinformation campaigns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-far-right-afd-may-seize-regional-power-in-2026/a-75133782

[2026-01-03 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman arrested for brandishing cleaver at Hong Kong restaurant staff, police

Snippet: Police say woman had grown aggressive after dispute and was subdued by a dozen officers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338611/woman-arrested-brandishing-cleaver-hong-kong-restaurant-staff-police

[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy

Snippet: 36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3337631/ex-china-policewoman-addresses-stereotypes-about-women-police-work-stand-comedy

[2026-01-03 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eleven killed as bus crashes head-on into truck in southern Brazil - DailyNews

Snippet: A head-on collision between a bus and a truck left at least 11 people dead on Friday in southern Brazil, the country’s Federal Highway Police said in a statement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926827/eleven-killed-as-bus-crashes-head-on-into-truck-in-southern-brazil/

[2026-01-03 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Workers’ Party in Singapore orders disciplinary panel for Pritam Singh’s case

Snippet: The move follows the opposition leader’s recent court conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338601/workers-party-singapore-rules-pritam-singh-disciplinary-panel-be-formed

[2026-01-03 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US court rules California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional

Snippet: The ruling affects California’s counties with more than 200,000 people, where about 95 per cent of the state’s population lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3338599/us-court-rules-california-ban-openly-carrying-guns-unconstitutional

[2026-01-03 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in Hong Kong flat injures 4, kills cat

Snippet: Police say blaze broke out at flat in Lai Yiu Estate in Kwai Chung, leading to temporary evacuation of 150 residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338594/fire-caused-short-circuit-phone-charger-hong-kong-flat-injures-4-kills-cat

[2026-01-03 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms followed

Snippet: ‘Everything was done according to the regulations,’ Jacques Moretti, a Frenchman who manages the Le Constellation bar, told local media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338584/owner-swiss-bar-where-new-year-fire-killed-40-insists-safety-norms-were-followed

[2026-01-03 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mathugama PS Chairman remanded till 8 - DailyNews

Snippet: Mathugama PS Chairman Kasun Munasinghe who was arrested by the Police over the allegation of obstructing the duties of Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary was remanded till January 8 after being produced before Mathugama Magistrate N.N.Nanayakkara yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926784/mathugama-ps-chairman-remanded-till-8/

[2026-01-03 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mathugama PS Secretary accuses Chairman of obstructing duties - DailyNews

Snippet: Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Nishanthi Iddagoda has filed a complaint with the Mathugama Police, alleging that the Chairman of the council prevented her from signing in and performing her official duties yesterday (2) morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926791/mathugama-ps-secretary-accuses-chairman-of-obstructing-duties/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested for stealing two motorcycles from Kandy Court Complex - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Police has arrested three individuals on suspicion of stealing two high-capacity motorcycles that were kept as Court exhibits at the Kandy Court Complex, during flooding caused by heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926487/three-arrested-for-stealing-two-motorcycles-from-kandy-court-complex/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks - DailyNews

Snippet: In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect on December 31.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926501/suspect-nabbed-with-115-water-gel-sticks/

[2026-01-03 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan couple arrested with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.2 Mn at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Customs officials at Katunayake Airport arrested a Sri Lankan couple early on January 1for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.25 million into the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926494/sri-lankan-couple-arrested-with-cigarettes-worth-rs-5-2-mn-at-bia/

[2026-01-03 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State

Snippet: Christian Sturdivant, 18, allegedly planned to stab up to 20 victims ‌and attack police at a North Carolina supermarket and restaurant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3338580/fbi-says-it-disrupted-potential-new-years-eve-attack-inspired-islamic-state

[2026-01-03 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash charged with dangerous driving

Snippet: Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was driving the British boxer and 2 of his friends when their car crashed on Monday, killing Joshua’s friends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/boxing/article/3338579/nigeria-police-charge-driver-fatal-anthony-joshua-car-crash-dangerous-driving

[2026-01-03 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss inferno that killed 40 people

Snippet: Witnesses saw a candle in a bottle ignite the ceiling at Le Constellation bar. Officials say the flashover trapped revellers in the basement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338577/champagne-sparklers-likely-cause-fatal-crans-montana-bar-fire-killed-40

[2026-01-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to return as Hong Kong Bar Association chairman

Snippet: Maurellet nominated for another term, with Martin Hui and Eva Sit to also continue as vice-chairpersons

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338574/jose-antonio-maurellet-set-return-hong-kong-bar-association-chairman

[2026-01-03 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Finnish police arrest 2 over undersea cable damage

Snippet: Finnish authorities have arrested two people as they continue to investigate damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/finnish-police-arrest-2-over-undersea-cable-damage/a-75369402

[2026-01-02 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly

Snippet: Trump says US will come to their rescue if ‘peaceful protesters killed’ while Iran’s ex-parliament speaker blames US and Israel for unrest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338542/trump-and-iran-official-exchange-threats-after-protests-turn-deadly-islamic-republic

[2026-01-02 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine war medics struggle to maintain mental stability

Snippet: Ukrainian paramedic Roma Zukh learned a hard lesson during the Russian invasion: Don't get too close to colleagues, as they could be killed at any moment. Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, the former truck driver has seen many friends die, and doesn't want to watch others suffer the same fate.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-medics-struggle-to-maintain-mental-stability/g-75344494

[2026-01-02 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/swiss-ski-resort-bar-le-constellation-explosion-january-1-2026/

[2026-01-02 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Baguio City readies court case to compel BCDA to turn over Camp John Hay

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/baguio-city-readies-court-case-compel-bcda-turn-over-camp-john-hay/

[2026-01-02 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Show your kinky side’: Sri Lanka probes syllabus error linking to gay site

Snippet: Education chief quits as police probe ‘Bad Boys Club’ link in 400,000 English text books – since recalled. Officials suspect sabotage, AI errors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3338526/sri-lanka-probes-curriculum-error-linking-11-year-olds-gay-chat-site-show-your-kinky-side

[2026-01-02 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Les nombreuses attentes des jeunes Guinéens

Snippet: En Guinée, les premiers résultats ​p​rovisoires donnent le général Mamadi Doumbouya vainqueur à 86,72% des voix de l’élection présidentielle et les réactions fusent dans toutes les régions du pays. De Kankan à Labé en passant par N’Zérékoré, les jeunes expriment leurs attentes du futur président guinéen. Partout dans ces localités, les besoins de justice, de respect des droits de l’Homme et de construction d’infrastructures se font sentir.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/les-attentes-des-jeunes-guin%C3%A9ens-apr%C3%A8s-l%C3%A9lection-de-mamadi-doumbouya/a-75364044

[2026-01-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese social media user’s threat ‘to murder’ table tennis star’s family

Snippet: Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3338482/chinese-social-media-users-chilling-threat-murder-table-tennis-stars-family

[2026-01-02 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at old station

Snippet: ‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338484/exhibition-classic-hong-kong-police-films-opens-revitalised-old-station

[2026-01-02 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police seek public help to identify suspect in teen shooting - DailyNews

Snippet: Kohuwala Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation of a shooting incident that left a 16-year-old girl injured in the Bodhiyawatta area on December 30, 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926358/police-seek-public-help-to-identify-suspect-in-teen-shooting/

[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?

Snippet: Consent and gender issues are key areas the government will look at when it starts the review process

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338434/hong-kongs-sex-offence-laws-are-be-overhauled-what-needs-be-updated

[2026-01-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Enforced disappearances probes will begin - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday said that investigations into the complaints of enforced disappearances will commence early this year, emphasising that the rebuilding of the country requires trust, fairness, law and unity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926118/enforced-disappearances-probes-will-begin-minister/

[2026-01-02 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three stabbed to death in Mawanella - DailyNews

Snippet: Three people have been stabbed to death in the Kondeniya area of Mawanella yesterday (1), Police said. The stabbings are suspected to be over a land dispute.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/breaking-news/926121/three-stabbed-to-death-in-mawanella/

[2026-01-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kandyan law and mining permissions - DailyNews

Snippet: In this 2024 judgment of an appeal to the Supreme Court (K. G. Keerthi Karangoda et al. vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority et al. – SC MISC 02/2016-2024), Justice Janak De Silva addressed a dispute regarding a gem mining licence for the land “Hiran Kumbura Owita” in Ratnapura. The 9th Respondent had held the licence since 2006, but in 2014 the Appellants challenged this, claiming an undivided ownership share.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/rajpal-abeynayake/925907/kandyan-law-and-mining-permissions/

[2026-01-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured - DailyNews

Snippet: A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926153/constable-run-over-in-ambalantota-killed-another-injured/

[2026-01-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Several people killed as protests spread across Iran

Snippet: Several people have been killed in Iran amid growing social unrest, according to reports on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-5-civilians-1-security-official-killed-as-protests-spread-across-iran/a-75361629

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 40 killed, 100 injured after fire at Swiss ski resort bar - DailyNews

Snippet: About 40 people are believed to have been killed and 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry. The Italian Foreign Ministry said information from Swiss police indicated about 40 deaths, but Swiss Police declined to give a specific ‍figure.Police said the incident took place at about 1.30am local time in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/world/926108/over-40-killed-100-injured-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-bar/

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a Ferris State University Associate Professor - Officials - DailyNews

Snippet: A Ferris State University Associate Professor who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the University, a school official has confirmed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926190/lankan-man-arrested-by-ice-no-longer-a-ferris-state-university-associate-professor-officials/

[2026-01-02 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong girl, 13, arrested over fight with teen at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’

Snippet: Suspect allegedly kicked and slapped girl, 15, repeatedly at Kwun Tong Promenade for ‘spreading false rumours’ on multiple occasions, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338436/hong-kong-girl-13-arrested-over-fight-teen-lan-kwai-fong-gen-z

[2026-01-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At least 7 reported killed in Iran as unrest spreads beyond capital

Snippet: Deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran over demonstrations which started in Tehran and have emerged elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338433/3-killed-iran-cost-living-protests-turn-violent

[2026-01-02 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bolsonaro’s house arrest bid fails, as Brazil court rejects health claims

Snippet: Brazil’s Supreme Court rejected the former president’s request, citing no health decline, so the ex-leader remains in prison

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3338431/bolsonaro-denied-house-arrest-brazil-supreme-court-despite-health-plea

[2026-01-02 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran executions hit 35-year high with 1,500 killed in 2025: rights group

Snippet: Drug offenses fuel ‘unprecedented’ surge as Tehran uses capital punishment to ‘create fear’, says rights activist

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338429/iran-executions-hit-35-year-high-1500-killed-2025-rights-group-says

[2026-01-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: سویس: د نوي کال په شپه چاودنې مرګ ژوبله اړولې

Snippet: تازه معلومات: د سویس د والیس کانتون علاقې د پولیسو قوماندان فردریک ګېزلر د پنجشنبې په ورځ وویل چې په لي کانستیلاسیون بار کې «په لسونو کسان» وژل شوي او شاوخوا سل نور ټپیان دي. ګېزلر زیاته کړه چې د قربانیانو د پېژندنۍ او د هغوی کورنيو ته د خبر ورکولو له پاره هڅې روانې دي، خو «دا به وخت ونیسي او اوس د دقیقو ارقامو د ورکړې له پاره له وخت مخکې ده.» په لومړيو رپوټونو کې د چاودنې

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/police-confirm-deadly-explosion-at-bar-inswitzerlands-crans-montana/a-75358523

[2026-01-01 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia claims Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Kherson

Snippet: Moscow accuses Kyiv of New Year’s Eve attack on civilians as diplomats scramble to save fragile peace talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3338424/russia-claims-24-killed-ukrainian-drone-strike-occupied-kherson-despite-peace-progress

[2026-01-01 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai fortune-teller arrested after allegedly fulfilling his own bad luck prophecy

Snippet: Police in Pattaya arrested the man after a teenager reported her iPhone missing following a fortune-telling session outside a temple

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3338423/thai-fortune-teller-predicts-clients-bad-luck-then-gets-arrested-over-stealing-her-phone

[2026-01-01 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dozens feared dead after explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say - DailyNews

Snippet: Dozens of people are feared to have been killed and around 100 injured after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Swiss police said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/breaking-news/925807/dozens-feared-dead-after-explosion-in-swiss-ski-resort-bar-police-say/

[2026-01-01 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash

Snippet: British boxer Anthony Joshua was released from a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, following a fatal car crash earlier this week that killed two of his friends.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/anthony-joshua-discharged-from-hospital-after-nigeria-crash/a-75359296

[2026-01-01 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC dismisses, disbars Benguet RTC clerk over bribery, misconduct

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sc-dismisses-disbars-benguet-rtc-clerk-court-bribery-misconduct/

[2026-01-01 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dozens dead, 115 hurt in Swiss bar fire during New Year’s celebration

Snippet: It is not yet clear what started the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort, a popular international ski and golf destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338393/several-dead-explosion-and-fire-swiss-ski-resort-bar-police-say

[2026-01-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Professor arrested in Hong Kong over drug possession as wife found dead in flat

Snippet: Police received call from Filipino woman’s husband at 4.13pm on Wednesday after she passed out in their Tuen Mun flat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338367/woman-found-dead-hong-kong-flat-husband-arrested-over-drug-possession

[2026-01-01 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack - DailyNews

Snippet: Sydney has welcomed the New Year with a message of peace following the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as huge crowds gathered to watch the city’s annual fireworks display.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/breaking-news/925746/sydney-sends-message-of-peace-for-new-years-after-bondi-attack/

[2026-01-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 25 years on, unsolved Setagaya murders continue to haunt Japan

Snippet: The lack of progress on the case has frustrated authorities and worried the public, amid renewed attention every year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3338345/why-japans-notorious-setagaya-murders-still-haunt-police-and-public-25-years

[2026-01-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | The silk road: duties and responsibilities of Hong Kong’s senior counsel

Snippet: Hong Kong has 104 senior counsel out of 1,700 barristers. So what makes senior counsel special, and are they worth that status?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338306/silk-road-duties-and-responsibilities-hong-kongs-senior-counsel