Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice
Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case
· Matthew Cheng
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Newest first · UTC+11:00UPDATE: Death toll in Spain train collision rises to 39 - DailyNews
Spanish police said on Monday that at least 39 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, as rescue operations continued.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after gangs kill 8 police officers
The measure, pending approval by the opposition-led Congress, suspends assembly rights and allows arrests without a court order
· Agence France-Presse
Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Hong Kong’s Taipan bakery told to wind up, Ocean Empire boss declared bankrupt
Separate court rulings highlight struggles of city’s retail and catering sectors amid shifting consumer patterns
· Brian Wong
23 dead, over 60 missing after massive fire destroys Pakistan shopping centre
Police say the market’s layout and presence of flammable materials such as carpets and blankets kept the blaze going throughout the weekend
· Reuters
Kako jedan nemački preduzetnik u Venecueli prkosi krizi
Ipak, teretni brod sa bezglutenskom testeninom je sada na putu. Pet dana brod plovi iz Paname ka La Gvajri, „kapiji Venecuele", karipskoj luci udaljenoj svega 20 kilometara od glavnog grada Karakasa. Njegov dolazak se željno iščekuje. Jer nikada do sada se ova posebna vrsta testenine koju proizvodi Tilo Šmic nije pr…
· Oliver Piper
Police issue warning over money transfer fraud via social media and phone calls - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Police warn the public of a rise in fraudulent money transfer scams carried out through social media platforms and telephone calls, following numerous complaints received at police stations across the island.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia
The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Phones found in ward where former ministers are held - DailyNews
Sixteen mobile phones, including smart phones, and many mobile phone accessories have been found in the K prison ward of the Welikada Prison, where a group of former ministers and MPs are being held along with other inmates.
· damith
Police sound warning of rising trend of online, phone scams - DailyNews
The Police have stated that there is a rising trend of online and phone-based scams targeting the public across the country. Police revealed that a growing number of complaints have been received by various Police stations regarding misleading phone calls and social media posts and messages offering fake job opportu…
· damith
At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains - DailyNews
At least 21 people have been killed after a crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, as authorities warn the death toll could rise overnight.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
China wife sues after late husband’s affair, US$2.8 million transfer to mistress
Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money
· Yating Yang
Boy, 12, ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney Harbour shark attack
‘It was a horrendous scene … We believe it was something like a bull shark that attacked’ the boy, said a New South Wales police spokesman
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong police to expand drone patrols to Peak, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island
Police will also expand manual drone patrols in urban areas to Central, Sau Mau Ping, Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan districts
· Jess Ma
Editorial | Hong Kong’s sexual offence laws long overdue for reform
From the definition of consent to effectively tackling persistent sexual abuse, Hong Kong’s sex crime laws need to keep pace with the times
· SCMP Editorial
How are ICE agents recruited, and who are they?
Once a relatively obscure branch of law enforcement, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have fast become the sharp point of Donald Trump's mass deportation initiative.
· Matt Pearson
FR petition alleging lapses in Ditwah disaster management fixed for July 15 - DailyNews
The Supreme Court fixed July 15 to support a Fundamental Rights petition filed by a lawyer in Kandy, alleging failures by the several state authorities to take timely and coordinated action to mitigate the impact of Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah,” despite advance warnings of the impending disaster.
· damith
At least 5,000 people killed during Iran's nationwide protests - Official - DailyNews
An Iranian official in the region said on Sunday (18) the authorities had verified at least 5,000 people had been killed in protests in Iran, including about 500 security personnel, blaming “terrorists and armed rioters” for killing “innocent Iranians”.
· damith
Driver dead, five injured in Haldummulla bus accident - DailyNews
A bus driver was killed and five others were injured when it overturned near the double bridge in Haldummulla on the Badulla – Colombo main road yesterday morning (18), Haldummulla Police said.
· damith
Two Special Determination petitions filed against Parliamentary Pensions Bill - DailyNews
Two Special Determination petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, raising significant legal and social questions over the proposed abolition of pensions for former legislators.
· damith
Special reward for Police officers referring drug addicts for rehab - DailyNews
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has decided to provide a special reward to Police officers who refer drug addicts to rehabilitation according to the proper procedure.
· damith
Dispute between two underworld gangs cause of fatal shooting - DailyNews
Three Police teams have been deployed to probe the fatal shooting that took place on Friday night (16) in the Jinthupitiya area of Colombo, under the Foreshore Police Division, Police said. They added that four individuals have been questioned in connection with the incident.
· damith
Retired Army captain arrested for possession of ammo - DailyNews
A retired Army captain was arrested on Friday (16) in Dalupotha, Negombo, for allegedly hiding several rounds of live ammunition in a pit behind his brother-in-law’s house in Minuwangoda. The Western Province North Crimes Unit conducted the raid.
· damith
Customs arrest two Lankans at BIA for smuggling attempts - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Customs officers arrested two Sri Lankan passengers who attempted to smuggle gemstones, foreign cigarettes, and mobile phones through the Green Channel during two separate inspections at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
· damith
Recovery continues after 8 skiers killed in avalanches in Austria
Three avalanches across Austria on the weekend killed eight people - all during off-piste ski tours
· dpa
READ MORE: Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 billion
Elon Musk is asking OpenAI and Microsoft to pay him damages amounting to $134 billion, according to a court filing submitted by his lawyer on Friday. The US-based billionaire claims that the company behind ChatGPT obtained “wrongful gains” from his early financial support.
· RT
Hong Kong: Life sentence looms for media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Mitigation hearings for Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon, Jimmy Lai, concluded on Tuesday, in the final step before the court hands down a sentence in the landmark national security case.
· Yuchen Li
Yemen’s leaders meet in Saudi Arabia after defeat of UAE-backed group
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of smuggling an opposing leader to Abu Dhabi through Somalia, after the Saudi-backed government charged him with treason
· Associated Press
Australia faces record guns as Bondi massacre prompts reform
There were more than 4 million guns in Australia in 2025, more than at the time of a 1996 shooting that killed 35 and prompted a gun buy-back scheme
· Reuters
Hong Kong police arrest 2, record 220 offences in illegal road racing crackdown
Officers intercepted 50 vehicles on suspicion of illegal modification during two-day operation ‘Fossington’
· Leopold Chen
Austria: Eight people killed in three avalanches
At least eight people were killed in a series of avalanches across the Austrian Alps on Saturday, police and mountain rescue services said.
· Shakeel Sobhan
Hong Kong driver avoids injury after drone crashes onto Tesla roof
Police are searching for the owner of a drone that fell out of the sky and damaged a Tesla stopped at traffic lights in Jordan
· Lo Hoi-ying
Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations
Tensions between Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea have escalated after Ethiopian police said they had seized a lorry full of ammunition allegedly sent from Eritrea to Ethiopian Fano rebels based in Amhara state. Fano rebels have waged an insurgency against the Ethiopian military since 2023.
· Andrew Wasike
Explainer | Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know
Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong crime film exhibition at old Yau Ma Tei police station a hot ticket
More than 80 per cent of tickets for January sold, says Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai
· Harvey Kong
Last unregistered student union at Chinese University of Hong Kong disbands
Chung Chi College’s student union is the latest to dissolve, leaving just two of nine remaining at the university amid police registration pressures
· William Yiu
Hong Kong cyclist, 55, killed after being hit by van in Sheung Shui, driver arrested
Dashcam footage circulating online shows cyclist riding across zebra crossing against red light
· Emily Hung
Germany's AfD receives millions in public funding
When the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) deplores the state of the country, it often also portrays itself as a victim: a victim of the intelligence agencies for investigating it for suspected right-wing extremism; a victim of the other parties for stigmatizing it; and a victim of the courts for convict…
· Hans Pfeifer
Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests - DailyNews
Iran’s supreme leader has for the first time publicly acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during recent protests.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Fears of growing school violence in Japan as bullying clips go viral
Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed
· Julian Ryall
محکمې مينيسوټا کې د احتجاج کوونکو حقونه پياوړي کړل
په امريکا متحده ايالاتو کې يوې فدرالي محکمې د مينيسوټا په مينياپولس ښار کې د کډوالۍ او ګمرکاتو د پلي کولو ادارې (ICE) پر ضد د سوله ييزو مظاهرو پر مهال د زور کارول او بې دليله نيونې محدودې کړي او ويلي يې دي چې سوله ييز لاريون کوونکي او څارونکي نه شي نيول کېدای.
· احمد ولي اڅکزی
Hong Kong’s rare cases of police officers opening fire on duty
The Post revisits notable incidents when the city’s officers drew their guns, ranging from knife attacks to protest clashes
· Connor Mycroft
Iran’s leader says ‘thousands’ killed in protests, Trump a ‘criminal’
The comments by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are the first admission by Tehran on the death toll from the unrest
· Bloomberg
More than 3,000 killed in Iran protests
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Murder suspect who fled to mainland China handed over to Hong Kong police
Man, 28, was wanted in Hong Kong in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found hidden in his flat
· Ng Kang-chung
SC reverses Comelec ruling revoking Kalinga town councilor bet's COC over missing comma
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Woman caught impersonating police officer with fake firearm in Pettah - DailyNews
A woman impersonating a Police Inspector was arrested near a lodge in Pettah by officers from the Colombo Central Crimes Division.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Case against ex-president Mahinda’s chief security officer to be taken up on June 9 - DailyNews
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (16) ordered that the case involving Neville Wanniarachchi, the former Chief Security Officer to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, be taken up again on June 9.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Unruly inmates at Boossa Prison brought under control; transfers planned - DailyNews
A group of detainees at Boossa High-Security Prison climbed onto the rooftop of D Ward and engaged in unruly behaviour yesterday (16), causing damage to prison property, a spokesperson for the Department of Prisons said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe