Five dead after consuming suspected illicit substance - DailyNews
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police reported.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron - DailyNews
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, by a Paris court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Pakistan Court sentences journalists to life over 2023 protests - DailyNews
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia after convicting them of terrorism-related offences linked to online activity in support of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Off-duty Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly attacking fellow officers
Police say 32-year-old held for allegedly assaulting officers responding to noise complaint at 1am on Sunday
· Fiona Chow
Woman, 2 teens arrested at Hong Kong airport for carrying suspected weapons
Police receive reports of suspected pepper spray and brass knuckles found in checked luggage and carry-on bags, bound for the US and Canada
· Leopold Chen
The King's School headmaster controversy spills into court - Michael West
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· Michael West
Couple from Singapore surrender to Malaysian police over refuelling case
The man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump subsidised petrol in Johor
· The Star
Maduro declares 'still president' in Manhattan court appearance - DailyNews
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday following their capture by U.S. forces in a military operation in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, with Maduro claiming, “I am innocent.”
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Father and daughter killed in house fire - DailyNews
A tragic incident was reported from the Nuwaragam Colony in the Pandikaramaduwa area, within the Galenbindunuwewa Police Division, where a man allegedly set his house on fire following a family dispute in the early hours of today (06).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Japan insecticide firm holds memorial to honour bugs killed during product testing
Unusual 40-year-old tradition sees monk chant and employees pray for dead cockroaches, mites and fleas; critics find ceremony ‘ironic’
· Zoey Zhang
‘Rule of law’: Philippine military lauds ex-general’s sedition arrest
Romeo Poquiz’s limited influence means his arrest is unlikely to spark a ‘chilling effect’ among former officials, observers say
· Raissa Robles
Johnston charged with misuse of State property - DailyNews
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his younger son have been remanded until January 09 by the Wattala Magistrate yesterday (05), after they were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle.
· damith
Swiss Government freezes assets tied to Venezuela’s Maduro - DailyNews
Any assets in Switzerland belonging to Venezuelan Head of State Nicolas Maduro, who has been arrested by the United States, will be frozen with immediate effect as a precautionary measure. This was decided by the Swiss Government on Monday.
· damith
At least 30 killed after gunmen raid village in northern Nigeria - DailyNews
At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger State, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence in the conflict-hit region.
· damith
Businessman alleges Rs. 500,000 extortion for Business permit renewal - DailyNews
A Businessman has filed a complaint with the Mihintale Police yesterday (5), alleging that a UNP member of the said Pradeshiya Sabha demanded a ransom of Rs 500,000 from him, when he went to the Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabha to renew his annual Business permit.
· damith
Death sentence for man who killed 2 women about 23 years ago - DailyNews
Balapitiya High Court Judge Priyantha Liyanage yesterday (05) imposed the death sentence on a man who killed 2 women about 23 years ago.
· damith
ASP, sergeant arrested for soliciting bribes from constable - DailyNews
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and a female Police Sergeant were arrested yesterday (5) in connection with bribery allegations, according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
· damith
Man held for wild elephant’s death - DailyNews
A man from Welikanda has been arrested by Wildlife officers on charges of killing a wild elephant by electrocution on a plot of land in Welikanda New Village.
· damith
Will the Capitol’s missing plaque rewrite January 6 history?
Five years after the US Capitol attack, a legally mandated plaque to honour police is hidden in storage as the DOJ moves to dismiss lawsuits
· Associated Press
Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
Corporation members issue 183-page report ahead of legal process to dissolve group
· Ng Kang-chung
France: 10 found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
A Paris court on Monday found ten people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron.
· Felix Tamsut
Sablasni dani u Caracasu
Caracas izgleda sablasno mirno. Nema masovnih okupljanja. Trgovine su tek odškrinule vrata kako bi spriječile da kupci nagrnu i opustoše police. Ispred su dugi redovi, kao i pred ljekarnama i benzinskim crpkama. U četvrti „23. siječnja“, svom bastionu, patroliraju Colectivosi, neka vrsta paravojske odane vlastima.
· Nemanja Rujević
Retired general arrested for inciting to sedition for Facebook post vs Marcos
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· Lian Buan
Países africanos reagem à captura de Nicolas Maduro
A Comunidade Económica dos Estados da África Ocidental (CEDEAO) reconheceu, esta segunda-feira (05.01), o direito dos Estados de combater o crime internacional, após o o ataque norte-americano à Venezuela.
· Deutsche Welle
مادورو به د مخدره توکو د ترهګرۍ په تور محکمې ته وړاندې شي
امريکا متحده ایالاتو د وينزويلا له واکه پر ګوښه شوي مشر نکولاس مادورو، د «نارکو يا نشه يي توکو د ترهګرۍ» تورونه لګولي دي. د ولسمشر دونالد ترمپ، ادارې د همدې تورونه پر بنسټ نوموړی نیولی او نيویارک ته انتقال کړی دی.
· بريښنا صابر
Australian tourist praises Unawatuna Police for swift theft response - DailyNews
An Australian tourist expressed her gratitude to Sri Lankan police after a suspect who stole her purse in Unawatuna was arrested within hours, authorities said.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Berlin police suspect far-left group of power grid attack
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Woman faces assault charges after brandishing cleaver at Hong Kong restaurant | South China Morning Post
Police say the suspect became aggressive after a payment dispute at a beef noodle shop in northern Hong Kong.
Switzerland: All victims of bar fire disaster identified
All of the 40 victims who were killed in a bar fire in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations have been identified, police in Switzerland said Sunday.
· Felix Tamsut
Hong Kong drops charges against surgeon ruled unfit to face fatal botox trial
Dementia ruling halts 21 charges against veteran surgeon Franklin Li Wang-pong linked to probe into death of banker in botched procedure in 2018
· Brian Wong
Almost half of all Germans want a ban on fireworks
In the early hours of Monday, December 29, residents in the state of Thuringia called the police out to a local supermarket, warning that thieves were trying to break in. But when the authorities arrived, they found a group of young men, armed with hot tea and blankets, who just wanted to be first in line when the s…
· Sabine Kinkartz
80 people killed in US raid on Venezuela – NYT
The death toll from the US raid to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro has risen to at least 80, which includes both soldiers and civilians, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing a senior Venezuelan official.
· RT
Philippine ex-general arrested after call for military to ‘reset’ society
Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to ‘withdraw their support’ from Marcos over the flood control corruption scandal.
· Agence France-Presse
Sathosa lorry misuse allegations; Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrives at FCID - DailyNews
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05) following a police summons.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Basketball post collapses at Hong Kong playground, injuring 20-year-old man
Police receive report of incident at Kau Pui Lung Road Playground, near Lok Man Sun Chuen public housing estate, on Sunday night
· Oscar Liu
More than 150 residents evacuated after ‘candle’ sparks fire in Hong Kong flat
Police receive report on Monday of fire on 33rd floor of Tsuen Wan Centre’s Tai Yuan House, less than a day after Shek Kip Mei Estate blaze
· Lam Ka-sing
Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court - DailyNews
Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” if she “doesn’t do what’s right”.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Police chief Joe Chow says Hong Kong’s high standing will help foster ties as city looks to host 196 member country representatives in November
· Jess Ma
Editorial | Hong Kong’s anti-scam service a prudent way to make banking more secure
Law enforcement and banks must work together to keep Hongkongers’ money safe and their transactions secure
· SCMP Editorial
Cops weather Navy storm to claim narrow 14-10 victory - DailyNews
Police Sports Club showed strong nerves and cool heads under pressure to edge past Navy Sports Club by 14 points (two goals) to 10 (one goal, one penalty) in their Maliban Inter-club Rugby League 2025–2026 clash at Police Park yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders VP Rodriguez become Interim President - DailyNews
The Court ruling said that Rodríguez would assume “the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in order to guarantee administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the Nation.”
· Gayan Abeykoon
Airline hostess arrested with gold worth Rs. 45.9 Mn at BIA - DailyNews
Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake arrested a female employee of a private Sri Lankan Airline early January 1 morning, for allegedly smuggling gold jewellery and biscuits valued at over Rs. 45.9 million.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bangladesh: HRSS reports 133 killed and 7,511 injured in political violence in 2025 - DailyNews
Political and electoral violence, mob attacks and lynchings, harassment of journalists, border killings and torture, extrajudicial killings and violence against women and children reached alarming levels in Bangladesh in 2025, according to Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Wanted former CWE transport manager arrested - DailyNews
Former Transport Manager of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment, Indika Ratnamalala, was arrested yesterday (4) in connection with an investigation conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department into the alleged criminal misappropriation of State property by us…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Man who received death threats nabbed with weapons, ammo - DailyNews
A person with a Russian-made 12-bore firearm, 22 rounds of ammunition, 03 sharp swords and a Rambo knife was arrested by the Police Special Task Force officers on Saturday and handed over to the Payagala Police.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Pelicans fly high after win over Police - DailyNews
Pelicans Sports Club Kurunegala climbed to the top of the Group B points table after edging past Police Sports Club by 1–0 in their Group B clash of the Supreme Champions League Football Tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Football and played at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cop suspended for allegedly failing to stop prisoner from escaping - DailyNews
A constable from Kataragama accused of dereliction of duty by failing to stop a suspect in a prison cell from escaping has been suspended.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Coast Guard arrests two with banned agrochemicals in Ranminithenna, Kirinda areas - DailyNews
Coast Guard personnel arrested two suspects along with a large stock of illegally smuggled banned agrochemicals in Ranminithenna and Kirinda areas on Friday (2).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Police Media says “Police Notice” on social media is fake - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police yesterday said that a message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a “Police Notice” and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka Police.
· Gayan Abeykoon
At least 30 people dead in Nigeria 'bandit' attack
More than 30 people were killed in northern Nigeria when gunmen attacked Kasuwan Daji village in Kabe district of Niger state, police said Sunday.
· Louis Oelofse