119 arrested over HK$20 million scheme selling fake ID cards for illegal work
Operation, conducted with Guangdong and Zhuhai authorities, dismantles syndicate forging identity cards and arranging illegal jobs in city
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· Jee Geronimo
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life - DailyNews
Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy - DailyNews
Over the past two months, the US Department of Justice has released millions of documents related to its sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the president wants the nation to move on – but will it?
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Sloppy redactions in Epstein files leave uncensored nudes in, dog’s name out
Mistakes appear to be rampant after the US Justice Department’s latest Epstein files dump
· Associated Press
Hong Kong fire inquiry finds key clues of systemic failures: barrister
At the first meeting, residents of Wang Fuk Court call on committee to identify and hold those responsible to account
· Fiona Chow
California can use new map for midterms despite last-ditch bid by Trump admin
The US Supreme Court rejected a Republican appeal against the use of the electoral map, which could help the Democrats flip up to five seats
· Associated Press
Ganuka storms into ITF J30 Colombo quarter-finals - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s Ganuka Fernando moved into the quarter-finals after a fine three-set victory in the boys’ second round of the ITF J30 Colombo Sri Lanka Week 2 tennis tournament, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
· shanaka
CA set asides summons on former President Sirisena - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has set aside the summons issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on former President Maithripala Sirisena in relation to the Easter Sunday terror attacks, issuing a Writ of Certiorari in his favour.
· shanaka
Chammika, Arjun clinch over-55 Doubles crown at SSC Tennis - DailyNews
Veteran tennis players Chammika de Silva and Arjun Fernando won the Over-55 Doubles title at the ongoing YETI-SSC Open Tennis Championship played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo.
· shanaka
Popular film actor Hemal Ranasinghe released on bail - DailyNews
Popular film actor Hemal Ranasinghe who was arrested on Wednesday morning on charges of assaulting a person by the Wellawatta Police was released on bail on the order of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
· shanaka
Ryan Routh, who tried to shoot Trump at golf course, gets life in prison
Prosecutors argued that the would-be assassin was unrepentant and had never apologised
· Associated Press
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Feb. 4, 2026 Moscow Court Jails Stand-Up Comedian Nearly 6 Years for Alleged Joke About War Veterans
A Moscow court on Wednesday sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and 9 months in prison after he was found guilty of “inciting hatred” and “insulting the religious feelings of believers” in jokes he made during performances last year.
· The Moscow Times
Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams
Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud
· Danny Mok
Wang Fuk Court survivors hit out at ‘bureaucratic’ process for URA subsidies
Hop On Management outlines rigid schedule for cheque collection for URA building maintenance subsidies, which must be completed by owner or authorised person
· Emily Hung
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पश्चिम बंगाल में एसआईआर के एलान के बाद से ही ममता बनर्जी और उनकी सरकार चुनाव आयोग के साथ दो-दो हाथ करने के मूड में है. लेकिन अब इस प्रक्रिया के अंतिम दौर में पहुंचने पर यह टकराव चरम पर पहुंच गया है. मुख्यमंत्री ममता बनर्जी इसके खिलाफ लगातार सड़कों पर उतरती रही हैं. उन्होंने इस मामले में चुनाव आयोग को आड़े हाथों लेते…
· प्रभाकर मणि तिवारी
Serbia: Reform denounced as a political takeover of justice
After months of mounting pressure on independent media, academic institutions and NGOs, Serbia's ruling majority has turned its attention to the judiciary.
· Sanja Kljajic
‘Need for recognition’: Norway royal’s tearful plea in trial, denies rape
A tearful Marius Borg Hoiby tells an Oslo court that an extreme need for recognition drove his life of excess, as he stands trial for rape
· Agence France-Presse
A Mississippi Synagogue Was Attacked in 1967 and 2026. The Antisemitic Rhetoric Looked the Same Then and Now.
In July of 1968, Samuel Bowers sat down in his office with fingers poised over his typewriter keys, thoughts filled with fury. As founder and imperial wizard of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, he cut a charismatic figure, though one with a militant Christian faith and a hate-filled mind. Just a day earlier, p…
· Jennifer Berry Hawes
Hong Kong murder suspect arrested after 37 years on run to be extradited
Mui Yiu-keung was wanted in connection with a brutal murder on a Sai Kung beach in 1989
· Danny Mok
Letalidade policial fere direitos humanos no Brasil, diz ONG
As autoridades brasileiras deveriam adotar novas estratégias para enfrentar o crime organizado e suas relações com o poder público, diz a ONG Human Rights Watch (HRW) em seu relatório anual sobre o estado dos direitos humanos em todo o mundo. No Brasil, a segurança pública se tornou o principal fator de atenção para…
· Deutsche Welle
Newly released files shed new light on Chomsky and Epstein relationship - DailyNews
The close friendship that Noam Chomsky maintained with Jeffrey Epstein continued being detailed extensively among millions of investigative records pertaining to the late convicted sex offender recently released by the US justice department, including Chomsky “fantasizing about the Caribbean island”.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Where is the ceasefire?’: Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza
More than 530 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since an October ceasefire, as Gaza health officials decry the ‘continued genocidal war’
· Associated Press
As Japan’s deadly winter kills at least 29 people, fears of ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns mount
Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have injured and even killed, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks.
· SCMP
Defence argues Tiananmen vigil activists’ actions ‘lawful’ exercise of rights
Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership
· Brian Wong
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A Tasmanian man who impersonated the Launceston Magistrates Court has been convicted on 28 crimes relating to fraud, forgery and perverting justice.
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· Jairo Bolledo
Calls grow for tougher rules to track foreign-paid ‘trolls’ in Philippines
Retired justice says updating the Foreign Agents Act will help deter individuals from espousing pro-Beijing content
· Sam Beltran
CA dismisses writ petitions filed by Balangoda Kassapa Thera - DailyNews
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· shanaka
Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns
Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks
· Julian Ryall
[Just Saying] SC’s impeachment ruling provokes more questions than answers
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· Miriam Grace Go
Son of Libya’s late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home
Four masked men ‘executed’ Saif al-Islam Gaddafi at his residence in the western Libyan city of Zitan
· Agence France-Presse
Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?
After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade
· Jess Ma
FCID questions Shiranthi over ‘Siriliya Saviya’ project account - DailyNews
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) yesterday (3) afternoon after recording statements for over 4 hours.
· shanaka
At least 15 dead after migrant speedboat and Greek coastguard vessel collide
A search for potentially missing people continues off Chios following the sea crash
· Associated Press
Akbar and Banagala claim U-12 titles at SSC Open Tennis - DailyNews
Zacharia Akbar of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, and Thishya Banagala of Visakha Vidyalaya emerged as the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-12 champions at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place, Colombo, yesterday.
· shanaka
Trump signs spending bill to end US shutdown, setting stage for ICE fight
Hard negotiations loom as Democrats seek big changes to immigration operations following the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Nicole Good
· Associated Press
Four petitions filed in SC challenging Protection of Occupants Bill - DailyNews
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday that he has received copies of four petitions filed with the Supreme Court challenging the new Protection of Occupants Bill. He made this statement at the beginning of the House’s proceedings yesterday.
· shanaka
Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute
William Stevenson, 77, and the former US first lady were married from 1970 to 1975
· Associated Press
ISIS vs IDF. Selective justice and the fall of Australian law - Michael West
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· Andrew Brown
Pandemic simulation, vaccine gatekeeping, and STIs: Bill Gates’ Epstein ties
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files from the US Justice Department have delivered a barrage of revelations about Bill Gates’ entanglement with the convicted sex offender. Over 3 million pages of emails, notes, and photos paint a troubling picture: Was Gates leveraging Epstein’s shadowy network for global health dom…
· RT
Teen student stabs, critically wounds teacher in France
The pupil was arrested and was being detained on suspicion of attempted murder
· Agence France-Presse
CK Hutchison takes Panama to arbitration after court voids canal port rights
Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price
· Ambrose Li
Epstein files scandal triggers UK criminal probe as Mandelson quits parliament
UK police to investigate if Peter Mandelson shared market-sensitive data with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest US files dump draws scrutiny
· Associated Press
Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window
Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed
· Fiona Chow
China’s J-10C stars at Singapore Airshow after lead role in India-Pakistan war
Beijing is eyeing the Southeast Asian market after the 4.5-generation fighter raised its international profile by shooting down a Rafale jet
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, risking 16 years in prison
· Agence France-Presse
China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents
Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence
· Fran Lu
Hongkonger tries to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell, gets scammed out of HK$4 million | South China Morning Post
Police say more than 110 cases of scams connected to popular online shopping platform took place over a week-long period in late January.