Burning mugwort linked to flat fire that killed elderly Hong Kong man
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear in court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Court frees activist-student leader Amanda Echanis after 5 years
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· Jairo Bolledo
Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened
City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government
· SCMP Reporters
France: Le Pen in court to appeal 2027 election ban
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared court on Tuesday to appeal a previous ruling that barred her from standing for election for five years after defrauding the European Union.
· Alex Berry
US prosecutors resign over handling of Renee Nicole Good’s killing by ICE
Resignations follow growing tensions over a decision by the Trump administration to block Minnesota out of the shooting investigation
· Associated Press
Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?
The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a crackdown on anti-government protests has reportedly killed thousands and the regime has imposed a communication blackout.
· Anchal Vohra
Two Americans collecting endemic insect specimen in Horton Plains arrested - DailyNews
Horton Plains National Park officials arrested an American man and a woman for possessing several endemic insect samples and chemicals used for preservation.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Motorcyclist who attacked moving vehicles arrested - DailyNews
The Welikada Police has arrested a motorcyclist who attacked and damaged four moving cars with a sharp weapon-like object along the Kaduwela-Colpetty main road on the Diyatha Uyana Battaramulla and Ethulkotte main road areas.
· Gayan Abeykoon
BBC asks Court to dismiss Trump’s $10Bn lawsuit - DailyNews
Jan. 13 (UPI) – The BBC said Tuesday that it will attempt to have U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking $10 billion over a misleading documentary on the January 06 riots tossed from a Court in Florida.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for February 11 - DailyNews
A case filed against former health minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son Ramith Rambukwella for alleged embezzlement was yesterday fixed for further pre-trial conference on February 11 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
"Não me cortem a língua": General "Pakas" reage à acusação
O General na reserva Manuel Mendes de Carvalho, conhecido como "Pakas", compareceu esta terça-feira à Procuradoria-Geral da República, em Luanda, após ter sido notificado pela Direção Nacional de Investigação e Ação Penal. O histórico combatente do MPLA, que lutou contra o colonialismo português e participou na guer…
· António Cascais
Germany: Gelsenkirchen bank thieves used 'manipulated' door
Gelsenkirchen police on Tuesday issued an update on investigations into how thieves were able to drill a massive hole into the vault of a bank in the western city, taking their pick of valuables from thousands of safety deposit boxes, without triggering the alarm and with the crime going undetected for two days over…
· Mark Hallam
Hong Kong activist loses legal fight over prison shorts ban for female inmates
High Court judge Russell Coleman upholds prison rules, citing ‘little merit’ in Chow Hang‑tung’s equality challenge
· Fiona Chow
Myanmar faces Rohingya genocide case: What to know
The International Court of Justice in The Hague began hearings on Monday in a landmark case accusing Myanmar of genocide against the country's ethnic minority Rohingya, more than six years after the case was filed.
· Zsombor Peter
Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s death arrested in Thailand
The arrest follows international outrage over the killing of the university student, which led to a joint Thai–South Korean investigation
· SCMP’s Asia desk
BBC moves to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over edited January 6 speech
Lawyers for the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump’s 2024 election win proves he suffered no professional harm
· Agence France-Presse
इंटिमेट पार्टनर वॉयलेंस: महिलाओं के खिलाफ बढ़ता अनदेखा अपराध
सुशीला और उनकी बहू रजनी दिल्ली के कालिंदी कुंज इलाके में रहती हैं. सुशीला के बेटे उमेश कुमार ई-रिक्शा चलाते हैं और महीने भर में लगभग पंद्रह से बीस हजार रुपये कमाते हैं. सुशीला, रजनी को दिल्ली के आरएमएल अस्पताल में एक डॉक्टर के पास ले गईं.
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
Dispute over investigation into Minnesota ICE killing grows
Federal, state and municipal officials in the United States are disputing how to conduct an investigation into Wednesday's shooting death of a woman at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minnesota's largest city, Minneapolis.
· Matthew Ward Agius
‘Urgently needed’: Malaysia’s chief justice demands more judges as caseloads soar
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid warns court backlogs expose judicial shortages and urgent calls for reform in Malaysia’s legal system
· CNA
Former Hong Kong Apple Daily executive ‘regrets’ not standing up to Jimmy Lai
Lawyer for ex-associate publisher of defunct tabloid cites client’s objection to Lai’s idea for satirical online show and praise from industry peers
· Brian Wong
Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing off Delft Island - DailyNews
A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island this morning (13).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Wildlife officer arrested for demanding Rs. 30,000 and arrack as bribe - DailyNews
A wildlife officer attached to the Bittu Forest Office in Hulanguge was arrested on January 12 for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe of Rs. 30,000 and a bottle of special arrack.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ without lawyers in Hong Kong court as assault case draws crowds
Judge warns that court is not a place to apply ‘the law of the jungle’ and urges people not to bully Mrs Ho
· Fiona Chow
Antisemitism Bill. Same shirt. Different stairs. Years in prison. - Michael West
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· Andrew Brown
Adelaide Writers' Week. Well done, Zionists. You killed it. - Michael West
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· Kim Wingerei
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Duterte’s ICC case
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· sdu0346
Four die in bus and car collision at Murasumoddai - DailyNews
Four persons died in a head-on collision between a bus and car at Murasumoddai in the Paranthan–Mullaitivu road yesterday evening, Police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hongkongers have lost HK$14 million to online shopping scams so far in 2026
Police warn online consumers and sellers to be careful after receiving 276 reports of online shopping fraud last week.
· SCMP
Keheliya Rambukwella unfit to appear in court after back surgery, court informed - DailyNews
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s legal counsel informed the Colombo High Court yesterday (12) that he is currently unfit to stand trial due to health complications following recent back surgery.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Online shopping scams cost Hongkongers HK$14 million in first week of 2026
Police urge caution among consumers and sellers after receiving 276 reports of online shopping fraud last week
· Clifford Lo
Fatal Tokyo fist-fight leads to rare duelling arrest under 19th-century law
A 26-year-old man was arrested under an 1889 law after police said a prearranged fight in Kabukicho left the other man dead weeks later
· Julian Ryall
Govt’s failure to provide accurate data hampering relief efforts – UNP - DailyNews
The United National Party (UNP) General Secretary and former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala yesterday charged that Government agencies and members keep providing conflicting reports about the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah and this has hampered recovery and relief efforts. She also charged that the Govern…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Court allows Weerawansa’s protest with restrictions - DailyNews
The Kaduwela Magistarte’s Court yesterday ordered several restrictions on a protest organised by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa in front of Isurupaya in Battaramulla related to proposed education reforms.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Keheliya’s corruption case fixed for February 13 - DailyNews
A case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, and daughter Amali Rambukwella by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptions (CIABOC) was yesterday fixed for February 13 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Three killed, four injured in car-van head-on collision - DailyNews
Three people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a car and a van in Navadankulama, Mundalama, on the Puttalam–Colombo main road, police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A dangerous trend - DailyNews
Police have noticed a reduction in cases of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), mainly due to higher fines and the probability of drunk drivers losing their licences. There is also a general awareness that DUI invites trouble, including the possible death of the driver and others in an accident. Plus, there are sever…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Powell says US Fed subpoenaed by Trump's Justice Department
The US Federal Reserve has been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice, the central bank's chairman, Jerome Powell, revealed in a statement on Sunday.
· Mahima Kapoor
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong lawyers for publisher, activists seek reduced jail time
Trio among eight defendants who pleaded guilty before former media boss Jimmy Lai’s conviction last month in national security trial
· Brian Wong
Judges question Jimmy Lai’s bid for lighter sentence, citing stable health
High Court justices begin hearing arguments on length of sentences to be handed down to Apple Daily founder and eight others
· Brian Wong
Court lifts anonymity order for Hong Kong barrister accused of molestation
Eastern Court Principal Magistrate David Cheung rules media can report name of defendant, Simon So, accused of molesting pupil at flat in Sai Ying Pun
· Fiona Chow
Man fights for life after jumping from Hong Kong flat following gas blast
Police say man, 42, had changed gas cylinder in the morning but tube was not fixed correctly, with a spark in the evening causing blast
· Danny Mok
Malaysian man posing as security guard robbed couple, abused woman: police
The suspect took the couple’s identity cards and forced the 19-year-old woman to perform an indecent act with him, police said
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Court issues order on Wimal Weerawansa’s protest at Education Ministry - DailyNews
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has issued an order regarding the continuous satyagraha that began this morning (12) in front of the Isurupaya Ministry of Education.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN's top court
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· Mia Gonzalez
Police lifeguard unit rescues British national from drowning at Mirissa beach - DailyNews
A foreign national who was swept away by strong sea currents off the Mirissa coast was rescued by the Police Lifeguard Unit attached to the Kotawila Police yesterday(11) afternoon.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Malaysian man who used home labs to brew drug drinks worth US$246,000 arrested
The suspect was using residences to process and store drug-laced soft drinks with a street value of up to US$75 per bottle, police say
· The Star
Colombo High Court recalls corruption case against former Minister Keheliya and family - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his children Ramith Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and their employee Nipuni Krishnajina, be recalled on February…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
‘We are not criminals’: Malaysian LGBTQ event faces conservative backlash
Police have launched an investigation into ‘Glamping With Pride’ after Islamic authorities raised an outcry
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof