[2026-01-27 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trial set for September in Hong Kong model Abby Choi murder case

Snippet: Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341362/hong-kong-model-abby-chois-murder-trial-set-september

[2026-01-27 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to running billion-dollar drug empire

Snippet: Lawyer for FBI ‘most wanted’ fugitive denies alleged kingpin turned himself in at the US embassy in Mexico

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341317/ex-olympic-snowboarder-pleads-not-guilty-running-billion-dollar-drug-smuggling-ring

[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AG informs SC of action against local agent - DailyNews

Snippet: The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/breaking-news/940649/ag-informs-sc-of-action-against-local-agent/

[2026-01-27 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AI mental health app helps Hong Kong students accentuate the positive

Snippet: EmoCare, powered by artificial intelligence, began trial run last month, serving around 700 primary, secondary and university students

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3341297/ai-mental-health-app-helps-hong-kong-students-accentuate-positive

[2026-01-26 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students

Snippet: Hong Kong judge slams Drawson Lam for breaching trust of his students, noting that defendant was unrepentant throughout trial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341280/43-months-jail-vocal-instructor-who-molested-7-male-students

[2026-01-26 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Duterte vs ICC: judges reject ‘unfit’ plea, set date for drug war case

Snippet: 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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341279/philippines-duterte-face-icc-hearing-next-month-judges-toss-out-health-defence

[2026-01-26 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong prosecutors say anti-China activists’ case not a political trial

Snippet: Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341161/hong-kong-prosecutors-say-case-against-anti-china-activists-not-political-trial

[2026-01-26 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned - DailyNews

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/940148/case-filed-against-diana-gamage-adjourned/

[2026-01-26 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corruption suspect’s wheelchair court appearance sparks mockery in Malaysia

Snippet: The wife of a former army chief was seen walking before later using a wheelchair in court, prompting cynical social media commentary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341266/malaysian-corruption-suspects-wheelchair-court-appearance-sparks-online-ridicule

[2026-01-26 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mongolia

Snippet: Legal digging by 'ninjas' blocked by standoffs with citizens' councils wary of pollution risks

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/location/east-asia/mongolia

[2026-01-26 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Perform on ‘same stage’, don’t undermine: Xia tells Hong Kong lawmakers, judges

Snippet: Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs calls for stronger ‘ownership’ of city, rejects hostile forces promoting separation of powers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3341241/legislators-judiciary-must-support-hong-kongs-executive-led-government-xia-baolong

[2026-01-26 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand’s Pita hopes to rise again through reformist People’s Party successor

Snippet: The former leader was blocked from leading government and banned from politics after his party stunned the ruling elite in 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341222/thai-comeback-kid-pita-urges-decisive-peoples-party-win-break-establishments-grip

[2026-01-26 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SC concludes hearing into Parliamentary Pensions Bill - DailyNews

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/lawnorder/939269/sc-concludes-hearing-into-parliamentary-pensions-bill/

[2026-01-26 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Expert questions self‑defense claim in Minneapolis shooting

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/legal-expert-doubts-selfdefense-claim-in-minneapolis-shooting/video-75652960

[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian SC live-streaming gets praise from Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/939812/indian-sc-live-streaming-gets-praise-from-lanka/

[2026-01-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What next for Taiwan as William Lai refuses to attend impeachment hearings?

Snippet: Lawmakers from ruling DPP have dismissed process as political theatre designed to generate publicity ahead of election season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341116/what-next-taiwan-william-lai-refuses-attend-impeachment-hearings

[2026-01-25 01:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Time to remove the differences in how Hong Kong treats same-sex relationships

Snippet: Lack of legal recognition of ‘alternative relationships’ in most areas of law and policy brings anomalies, inconsistencies and uncertainties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3341124/time-remove-differences-how-hong-kong-treats-same-sex-relationships

[2026-01-24 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Snippet: Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3341092/hong-kong-lawmaker-ready-face-legal-consequences-after-rash-driving-decision

[2026-01-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why delayed reform stands in the way of class-action lawsuit over Hong Kong fire

Snippet: Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341068/why-delayed-reform-stands-way-class-action-lawsuit-over-hong-kong-fire

[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Champika’s writ petition dismissed - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday decided to dismiss a writ petition filed by former MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident in Rajagiriya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/lawnorder/939173/champikas-writ-petition-dismissed/

[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PCoI invites public complaints, information on alleged corruption and fraud at CMC - DailyNews

Snippet: The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate alleged irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has commenced calling for public complaints and information relating to the period from 2010 to 2025. The Commission will examine alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust, abuse or misuse of power, Government resources and privileges, unlawful recruitments and appointments, violations of procurement guidelines, irregularities in the leasing or renting of movable and immovable properties, legal actions and settlements carried out

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/local/939099/pcoi-invites-public-complaints-information-on-alleged-corruption-and-fraud-at-cmc/

[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three accused in Kasideniya murder acquitted - DailyNews

Snippet: Galle High Court Judge Purnima Paranagama, who heard the case filed against three for committing murder by beating a person with clubs, acquitted and released the two defendants, who are currently alive, as they failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. The two defendants who were acquitted and released were Chandra Padma Kumara Madanayake and Palihapitiya Gamage Nihal Duminda, while the second defendant, Mutthettuwatte Kankanamage Sanjaya had died before the judgement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/lawnorder/939167/three-accused-in-kasideniya-murder-acquitted/

[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Order on Balangoda Kassapa Thera’s writ petition fixed for January 30 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal yesterday fixed January 30 to deliver its order on the interim relief sought by two Buddhist monks, including Ven.Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/breaking-news/939255/order-on-balangoda-kassapa-theras-writ-petition-fixed-for-january-30/

[2026-01-23 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indictments filed against Former Minister Chamara Sampath - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23) that indictments have been filed against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in the Colombo High Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938917/indictments-filed-against-former-minister-chamara-sampath/

[2026-01-23 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anusha Pelpita remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 23).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938892/anusha-pelpita-remanded/

[2026-01-23 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Anti-graft court had fewest unresolved cases in nearly half a century in 2025

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sandiganbayan-lowest-caseload-2025/

[2026-01-23 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until January 30 in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister. Two other individuals are also implicated in the case.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938803/former-minister-johnston-fernando-and-sons-further-remanded/

[2026-01-23 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: European Parliament votes to delay Mercosur deal in court

Snippet: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay or even derail the deal.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/european-parliament-votes-to-delay-mercosur-deal-in-court/a-75593480

[2026-01-23 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan PM Takaichi set to dissolve parliament for snap election - DailyNews

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday (Jan 23) ahead of a snap election on Feb 8, counting on her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/breaking-news/938742/japan-pm-takaichi-set-to-dissolve-parliament-for-snap-election/

[2026-01-23 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A dispute over rooms - DailyNews

Snippet: In the case under review the Supreme Court deliberated — upon appeal — a property dispute originating from the District Court of Mawanella. (K.G. Somapala alias R.U. Somapala v. W. A. Sumanasiri Udawatta [SC APPEAL NO. 48/2010].)

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/general-opinion/938415/a-dispute-over-rooms/

[2026-01-23 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HC indictments against Arjuna, brother over CPC fuel purchasing irregularities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Bribery Commission, in a further report, told Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (22) that it has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga, in connection allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 800 million to the country due to irregularities in purchasing fuel.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/lawnorder/938578/hc-indictments-against-arjuna-brother-over-cpc-fuel-purchasing-irregularities/

[2026-01-23 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Far-right extremist 'Saxon Separatists' stand trial

Snippet: The accused called themselves the "Saxon Separatists" — SS for short. It was an allusion to National Socialism: During the reign of terror under Adolf Hitler from 1933 until the end of World War II in 1945, SS stood for Schutzstaffel, an elite paramilitary organization. It was a central instrument of power and crucial in the planning and implementation of the Holocaust and other genocides.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-far-right-extremist-saxon-separatists-stand-trial/a-75601683

[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 189 complaints received via ‘1995’ forest conservation hotline within two months - DailyNews

Snippet: Legal action completed for 95 cases Highest number of complaints reported from Moneragala, Anuradhapura

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938388/189-complaints-received-via-1995-forest-conservation-hotline-within-two-months/

[2026-01-23 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump sues JPMorgan, accusing bank of closing accounts for political reasons

Snippet: The US president’s US$5 billion lawsuit alleges that the bank singled him out for ‘debanking’ after the January 6 Capitol attack

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340908/trump-sues-jpmorgan-accusing-bank-closing-his-accounts-political-reasons

[2026-01-23 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ombudsman fires 7 Customs personnel, suspends 1; CA voids ruling in 2022

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/238034-ombudsman-fires-suspends-customs-personnel/

[2026-01-23 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing, Hong Kong slam European bid to sanction officials over Jimmy Lai trial

Snippet: Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340895/eu-parliament-backs-sanctions-against-hong-kong-officials-over-jimmy-lai-trial

[2026-01-23 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Bar chief warns against applying ‘political lenses’ to court rulings

Snippet: Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses confidence in city’s judiciary, says national security cases have drawn scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340893/hong-kong-bar-association-chief-warns-against-applying-political-lenses-court-rulings

[2026-01-22 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Families of Hong Kong ferry crash victims walk out over coroner’s remarks

Snippet: Inquest verdict for 2012 Lamma ferry crash enters second day, with relatives of victims at one point deciding to leave courtroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340878/outrageous-families-hong-kong-ferry-crash-victims-fume-over-coroners-remarks

[2026-01-22 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Frenchie Mae Cumpio case: Who is Tacloban City RTC Judge Georgina Perez?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-tacloban-city-judge-georgina-perez-frenchie-mae-cumpio-case/

[2026-01-22 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What's Trump's 'Board of Peace' and does it threaten the UN?

Snippet: Initially, US President Donald Trump intended to use his so-called "Board of Peace", or BoP, to oversee peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations approved the plan last November by passing UN Security Council Resolution 2803. At the time, legal experts already warned it was a breach of international law.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-united-nations-un-board-of-peace-bop-israel-gaza-palestine-tony-blair/a-75580180

[2026-01-22 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New laws needed to regulate harmful social media content – Min Nalinda - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, emphasized the need for new legislation to regulate social media content that causes harm to the public, stating that current legal frameworks are insufficient to cover all sectors.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938170/new-laws-needed-to-regulate-harmful-social-media-content-min-nalinda/

[2026-01-22 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Missing documents delay Kassapa Thero’s writ petition; Hearing to resume at 1.30 PM - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal was informed today (22) that the necessary documents regarding the writ petitions filed by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others have not yet been received. The petitions seek an order directing the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to release the monks currently remanded in connection with the Trincomalee beach Buddha statue incident.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938144/missing-documents-delay-kassapa-theros-writ-petition-hearing-to-resume-at-1-30-pm/

[2026-01-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Transcript: Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

Snippet: Marc Filippino, Derek Brower and Stefania Palma

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/2c6f261d-77a7-4c18-bb39-45e610c56668

[2026-01-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 22 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/cc4a2d1a-fd38-4c3f-8de8-a1bb9687c595

[2026-01-22 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-national-security-trial-tiananmen-vigil-group-january-21-2026/

[2026-01-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean court’s harsh jail term for Han sets stage for Yoon’s verdict

Snippet: The ex-prime minister was jailed for 23 years for his role in Yoon’s martial law decree, deemed an ‘insurrection from above’ by the court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340769/fate-south-koreas-yoon-almost-foregone-conclusion-after-hans-shock-prison-term

[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony

Snippet: Why we keep a decidedly Western colonial tradition and display it proudly in front of the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340741/fine-brews-hong-kong-milk-tea-and-opening-legal-year-ceremony

[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations

Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340749/canada-court-overturns-government-order-shut-down-tiktoks-operations

[2026-01-22 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Mercy: Chris Pratt battles a virtual judge in flawed AI courtroom thriller

Snippet: Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murder who has 90 minutes to clear his name in this ‘screenlife’ thriller that fluffs its third act

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340627/mercy-movie-review-chris-pratt-battles-virtual-judge-flawed-ai-courtroom-thriller

[2026-01-22 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

Snippet: High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3340728/hong-kong-builder-linked-5-workplace-deaths-wins-appeal-over-licence-renewal