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US nurse shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis, videos contradict government statements
Border Patrol agent’s fatal shooting of US citizen Alex Pretti came just weeks after another fatal shooting in the city.
· Associated Press
43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students
Hong Kong judge slams Drawson Lam for breaching trust of his students, noting that defendant was unrepentant throughout trial
· Fiona Chow
Duterte vs ICC: judges reject ‘unfit’ plea, set date for drug war case
The 80-year-old faces a February hearing on crimes against humanity after the court rejected defence arguments that he was unfit to take part
· Agence France-Presse
House leadership refers impeachment complaints vs Marcos to justice committee
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· Dwight de Leon
Hong Kong prosecutors say anti-China activists’ case not a political trial
Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says
· Brian Wong
Case goes on: ICC judges declare Duterte fit for pre-trial
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· Mia Gonzalez
Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned - DailyNews
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that further evidence be recorded on February 16 in the ongoing case against former State Minister Diana Gamage.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Corruption suspect’s wheelchair court appearance sparks mockery in Malaysia
The wife of a former army chief was seen walking before later using a wheelchair in court, prompting cynical social media commentary
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Six Police officers remanded over assault on Catholic Priest - DailyNews
Six officers from the Gampaha Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau’s Combat Motorcycle Squad were remanded today (26) until January 29, following their arrest for the alleged assault of a Catholic priest.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
India courts EU at Republic Day as trade deal nears
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday in the presence of EU leaders who were invited as the guests of honor.
· Midhat Fatimah
Topic:Traffic Offences
Reports of a "dog in the driver's seat" of a ute driving on a Tasmanian beach have prompted police to ask for witnesses to come forward.
IGP vows strict action as PickMe and Uber drivers continue to face attacks from three-wheeler drivers - DailyNews
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said recent clashes involving three-wheeler drivers affiliated with PickMe and Uber were caused by disputes initiated by professional three-wheeler owners, and such actions will not be tolerated. He added that the country’s general law will be strictly enforced.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Ex-PLA soldier jailed for 8 months over illegal ride-hailing trips in Hong Kong
Magistrate rejects defendant’s explanation that he was struggling financially to support family, saying his problems were ‘self-induced’
· Fiona Chow
STF arrests suspect carrying over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya - DailyNews
Police Special Task Force (STF) has seized more than 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million, during an operation in the Bambalapitiya Police Division.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong driver, 70, arrested after fatally striking cyclist in Tai Po
Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate
· Leopold Chen
Indonesian rescuers continue search for survivors after Java landslide kills at least 25 | South China Morning Post
The landslide has killed at least 25 people, as authorities warn more rain could further destabilise the slope.
Another vessel seized and five arrested at Mirissa over supplying drugs to trawlers taken to Dikkowita - DailyNews
The Police Narcotics Bureau has arrested five more suspects at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour in connection with a large-scale drug smuggling operation. This follow-up raid comes after the Sri Lanka Navy recently intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers carrying a massive consignment of narcotics in the deep seas o…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
SC concludes hearing into Parliamentary Pensions Bill - DailyNews
The Supreme Court has concluded hearing arguments for and against the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament.
· damith
Seven arrested with 870 kgs of shark flesh - DailyNews
Seven fishermen were arrested along with 876.2 Kg of Shark flesh (Alopias Vulpinus) by the Coast Guard during an operation conducted at the Wellamankara fishery harbour, Wennappuwa on Friday (23).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Over 500 drivers arrested in 2026 for using intoxicants – DIG - DailyNews
Traffic Operations DIG D.P.J. Senadheera said that more than 500 drivers have been arrested for using intoxicants so far during 2026.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Time’s ripe to go paperless on arbitral decisions, Hong Kong think tank says
CEPU says electronic arbitral awards would allow Hong Kong to harness digital transformation in dispute resolution
· Danny Mok
UK plans to create a ‘British FBI’ national police force
The new National Police Service will tackle the most complex and serious crimes, the UK government says
· Associated Press
Two trawlers carrying heroin, Ice worth Rs. 4.5 Bn seized - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Police seized over 296 kilograms of narcotics including more than 184 kilograms of heroin and over 112 kilograms of ‘Ice’ during a special joint operation conducted on the high seas South of Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Wanted criminal ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’ brought to Sri Lanka from India - DailyNews
A special team of Police officers brought organised criminal Hewapedige Dinusha Chathuranga, alias ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’, to the Katunayake International Airport from India on the evening of January 24. Authorities had previously issued an international Red Notice for his arrest.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fury in Turkey after woman’s headless body found in rubbish bin
Police intercept male suspects as women’s rights groups express outrage at the latest brutal killing
· Agence France-Presse
Peiris, Norbet, Kubherane and Rehan reach SSC Tennis finals - DailyNews
Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College, Annaya Norbet of Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya, Mayooran Kubherane of St. Peter’s College and Rehan Gunawardhana of Carey College booked their places in the finals of the Girls’ and Boys’ Under-18 events at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, played at the SSC Tennis …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Expert questions self‑defense claim in Minneapolis shooting
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Three arrested with narcotics worth Rs. 133 Mn at BIA - DailyNews
Airport Customs officials arrested three passengers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (25) morning for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish worth over Rs. 133.94 million.
· Gayan Abeykoon
New digital system introduced for ‘Prajashakthi’ village development planning - President’s Secretary - DailyNews
The Prajashakthi National Movement, introduced by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment, is now being implemented across all districts. In order to further strengthen and effectively implement its programmes, plans are underway to introduce a new digital system to…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Indian SC live-streaming gets praise from Lanka - DailyNews
Justice A.H.M. Dilip Nawaz of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Saturday said that after watching live proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, he mooted live streaming of proceedings of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Youth killed cousin over financial dispute - DailyNews
A 30-year-old youth who had requested a loan of Rs. 100,000 from his cousin for an urgent business need, murdered the woman and surrendered to the Police after she demanded the loan again, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Headquarters Police has reported.
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Wake-up call’: Obama and Clinton speak out as latest killing shocks US
Two former presidents join the outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, as video analysis appears to contradict the government’s statements
· Agence France-Presse
Minneapolis: Clashes over fatal shooting at ICE protest
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UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach prison grounds
The incident took place outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs in West London, where a pro-Palestinian hunger striker is being held
· Agence France-Presse
Indonesian rescuers recover bodies after Java landslide, 72 still missing
The landslide killed at least 25, as authorities warn coming rain could further destabilise the slope as rescuers search
· Associated Press
Hong Kong civil servants warned to avoid perks after official’s bribery probe
Former Tianjin office chief’s ferry trip sparks debate on whether accepting perceived gifts breaches the city’s anti-bribery laws
· Ng Kang-chung
Homestretch
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 S…
"Британское ФБР" займется расследованием тяжких преступлений
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 Шабан…
· Жан Рофе
Briten wollen nationale Polizei nach FBI-Vorbild schaffen
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…
· Deutsche Welle
Chinese army rifle-wielding drone gets 100% hit rate in 100-metre-range test
Drone using a standard infantry assault rifle shows unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests with human-sized target
· Stephen Chen
Hong Kong woman dies after taxi overturns in crash
Woman left trapped after taxi flipped over in collision in Pat Heung, with police later arresting the driver and passenger of the other car
· Edith Lin
Top 5 News This Week: Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Sara Duterte, Bongbong Marcos, Weixiong Lin
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.
· jcgotinga0208
‘Slavery’: Spanish police free 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution
Fourteen people were arrested, including Chinese nationals, after a woman escaped her captors and reported sexual and physical assaults
· Agence France-Presse
न्याय के इंतजार में चली गई मणिपुर गैंगरेप पीड़िता
"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. अक्सर आधी रात को वह मदद के लिए चीख उठती. उसे अपने बला…
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
Woman, 73, charged with murdering husband in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel
Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say
· Harvey Kong
Investigative
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 Face…
How talents won landmark labor case vs GMA Network after 11 years
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· Jairo Bolledo
Australian Open: Outside play suspended over extreme heat
Play was suspended on outside courts mid-afternoon on Saturday under the extreme heat rules at the Australian Open.
· Mahima Kapoor
‘Like thunder’: 8 killed in Indonesia, over 80 missing in Java landslide
‘It had been raining non-stop since the morning, and then it happened’
· Agence France-Presse