Former Wang Fuk Court representative and wife held over fraud, money laundering
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· Bea Cupin
FACT CHECK: No prior knowledge of Senate shooting, minority bloc says
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· rbalonzo0352
Rufino grabs spotlight in San Pablo jrs netfest; Lagan dominates
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen-year-old Lilith Rufino further strengthened her reputation as one of the country’s most promising young tennis talents after capturing two singles titles, while Miguel Lagac III sustained his impressive form in the Mayor Najie Gapangada Juniors Age-Group Tennis Championships at the 7 L…
· The Manila Times
Secretly photographed texts can prove affair, court says
South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that photos of text messages and other files taken from a spouse’s mobile phone can be used as evidence in a civil lawsuit over an alleged affair, even if the material was collected unlawfully.
· Park Han-na
Trucker who killed former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul in crash sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison
The truck driver who caused a fatal multi-car crash that killed world-renowned Canadian figure skater and Olympian Alexandra Paul was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday.
· Richard Pollina
More than 13 years' jail for massage therapist who sexually abused 61 women
Fri 15 May 2026 at 4:25pm
· Eva Blandis
Two boys arrested after alleged arson attack on Melbourne bar
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Police to hold children up to 48 hours under NT youth justice changes
Fri 15 May 2026 at 4:20pm
· Tilda Colling
AI start-up boss who faked millions in revenue faces jail time
The former chief executive of a Sydney start-up that falsely claimed to have built a revolutionary artificial intelligence platform is facing a prison term for fabricating financial records to swindle investors out of $39 million.
· David Swan
Lottery boss criminally charged after Australians’ $US95m win
A former head of the Texas lottery has been criminally charged following an investigation into a $US95 million lottery draw won by Australian professional gamblers, who bought virtually every ticket combination.
· Patrick Begley
US Army's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing; no casualties reported
A US Army helicopter made an emergency landing in a rice field south of Seoul on Friday, with no casualties reported, police and fire authorities said.
· Yonhap
ER doctor learns fate for fatally hitting new grandfather with car and ditching unconscious body to go to work
An Oregon emergency room doctor was sentenced to over a year in prison for striking a man with his car and ditching his dying body to clock in at work, according to authorities in reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Hong Kong inquest finds rare gastroscopy complication caused man’s death
Coroner rules death caused by brain swelling after procedure at Queen Mary Hospital in 2024, with rapid deterioration limiting treatment options
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong inquest finds rare gastroscopy complication caused man’s death
Coroner rules death caused by brain swelling after procedure at Queen Mary Hospital in 2024, with rapid deterioration limiting treatment options
· Brian Wong
Speeding driver who killed acclaimed novelist jailed for four years
Fri 15 May 2026 at 3:35pm
· David Weber
Special counsel seeks 5-yr prison term for former Army officer linked to martial law
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a five-year prison sentence for a former chief of a military intelligence unit for leaking military secrets in the lead-up to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed 2024 martial law bid.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judge rules when doubling damages
Federal court affirms an August 2024 finding that Tickle was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity and awards her $20,000
· Jordyn Beazley, Daisy Dumas
U.S. Army's Apache helicopter makes emergency landing; no casualties reported
PYEONGTAEK/SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. Army helicopter made an emergency landing in a rice field south of Seoul on Friday, with no casualties reported, police and fire authorities said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Jail for speeding driver who killed award-winning author in Perth crash
At 67 years old, Brenda Joanne Walker was about to start enjoying her twilight years with her beloved husband when she was hit and killed while crossing a street in Perth’s Kings Park nearly two years ago.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon
Israel's military said Friday that one of its soldiers died in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing its losses to 20 personnel since the war on Lebanon began in early March.
· Middleeasteye
Padilla vows to be impartial in VP Sara impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to remain fair, impartial, and neutral in the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the announcement of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that the chamber may convene as an impeachment court on May 18.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Damages doubled after trans woman’s landmark discrimination win
A transgender woman who won a landmark discrimination suit after she was excluded from a social media app marketed as a “women-only safe space” has had her victory increased by an appeal court and her damages doubled.
· Michaela Whitbourn
Israeli forces kill Palestinian following settler attack
One Palestinian was killed and another wounded by Israeli forces overnight in a town south of Nablus, occupied West Bank, following an attack by settlers in the same area.
· Middleeasteye
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· Michael West
Police believe man found dead in Tarneit was kidnapped by armed intruders
Fri 15 May 2026 at 2:08pm
· Melissa Brown
North Carolina couple accused of causing vulture invasion sued by furious town: ‘Not good neighbors’
A North Carolina couple accused of luring hordes of vultures to their home and unleashing chaos on neighbors for years is being hauled to court by fed-up town officials desperate to end the feathered frenzy.
· Anna Young
Billionaire Gautam Adani and nephew agree to pay $18 million in SEC settlement over fraud allegations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday sought court approval for a settlement in its civil lawsuit against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, over allegations they misled investors.
· Priyanka Salve
GP accused of sexual assault on patients bailed to Bellevue Hill home
A Sydney doctor accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients over decades has been granted bail to live at his Bellevue Hill home while awaiting trial, as a court heard further charges could follow.
· Jack Gramenz
Two people found dead in home near Hobart
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· Eleanor Wilson
Giving room instead of tasing gran 'least of all evils'
While there was a risk that a 95-year-old with dementia could hurt herself with a knife, an inquest has heard that leaving her to calm down would have been preferable to shooting her with a Taser.Then-senior constable Kristian James Samuel White fired his weapon at the great-grandmother after being called to Yallamb…
· Miklos Bolza
IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack
IDF prosecutors on Thursday filed an indictment against a terrorist who committed a West Bank ramming attack that killed 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman and injured another Israeli.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan killed in combat in southern Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20, from Dekel, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Friday.
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Man and woman found dead at house north of Hobart
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Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says Instructure’s payment is a mishandling of crime and firm should invest in boosting cybersecurity instead
· William Yiu
Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers
Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says Instructure’s payment is a mishandling of crime and firm should invest in boosting cybersecurity instead
· William Yiu
Samsung strike threat grows as talks stall, internal rift deepens
Emergency arbitration, court injunction and internal dissent loom as union prepares May 21 walkout
· Jie Ye-eun
Sydney GP charged over alleged sexual assault of patients granted bail
Fri 15 May 2026 at 12:47pm
· Lia Harris
Supreme Court upholds automated polls, rejects bid for mandatory manual vote count
MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to compel the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to conduct manual counting of votes at the precinct level, affirming that the country’s automated election system does not require a parallel manual tally and that such a process would undermine the ob…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
No Senate assault – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang dispelled claims that the Senate was attacked by law enforcers, saying initial investigation showed there was no operation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assault the chamber or arrest Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa.
· Catherine S. Valente
Breaking: Man with swastika tattooed on leg arrested in Alice Springs
Fri 15 May 2026 at 12:24pm
Massive 10-foot sinkhole nearly swallows car whole, closes 2 lanes on Long Island Expressway
A massive sinkhole on the Long Island Expressway shut down traffic and nearly swallowed a car whole Thursday, forcing the closure of two lanes just before rush hour, police said.
· Brandon Cruz
Sex offender who allegedly fled Australia in his yacht to face court
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Joseph Sahyoun
‘Cayetano leadership a failure’
MANILA, Philippines —The August Twenty One Movement (ATOM) late called on Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to resign, holding him accountable for the fiasco involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on crimes against humanity charges.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Louisiana senators take up new US House map while South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work
Two weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, state senators passed a plan Thursday that would eliminate a majority-Black district while giving Republicans a chance to win an additional seat in the midterm elections.
· Associated Press
Cattle industry loses court appeal over live export ban compensation
Fri 15 May 2026 at 12:07pm
· Matt Brann