[2025-12-03 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-fire-updates-december-2-2025/

[2025-12-02 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South African radio host accused of recruiting for Russia

Snippet: A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-radio-host-accused-of-recruiting-fighters-for-russia/a-74974394

[2025-12-02 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting DPP protests

Snippet: KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3334936/taiwan-opposition-blocks-us40-billion-defence-budget-prompting-protests-ruling-dpp

[2025-12-02 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bangladesh sentences ex-UK minister Siddiq over corruption

Snippet: A court in Bangladesh convicted in absentia on Monday British lawmaker and former minister Tulip Siddiq in a corruption case alongside her aunt, the country's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-sentences-ex-uk-minister-siddiq-over-corruption/a-74972924

[2025-12-02 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a husband’s secret life between Singapore and Malaysia was exposed

Snippet: Ng Teong Min, jailed for bigamy, shed tears in court and pleaded guilty to deceiving his first wife for 30 years, and fathering two more children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3334929/singapore-husbands-30-year-double-life-secret-malaysian-family-exposed

[2025-12-02 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash

Snippet: Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3334928/hong-kong-court-postpones-inquest-verdict-2012-lamma-island-ferry-crash

[2025-12-02 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Mary Kostakidis. Forced to argue against Israel's war in an Australian court - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/mary-kostakidis-forced-to-argue-against-israels-war-in-an-australian-court/

[2025-12-02 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Netanyahu's pardon request tests Israel's political unity

Snippet: The news hit the headlines in Israel without warning: On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog to grant him a preemptive pardon, ending his corruption trial. It would be a highly controversial, almost unprecedented move, as presidential pardons are usually only granted after a conviction.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-pardon-corruption-political-unity-gaza-war/a-74970873

[2025-12-02 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

Snippet: City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3334878/no-tolerance-sabotage-hong-kong-fire-relief-efforts-john-lee-warns

[2025-12-02 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Tragic case’: Singaporean man jailed for decade-long sexual abuse of sister

Snippet: A judge said the incestuous abuse, which began when the victim was just seven, had ‘taken a toll on her’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3334862/singaporean-man-jailed-decade-long-sexual-abuse-younger-sister-home

[2025-12-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA’s drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial

Snippet: A vessel believed to be the Sichuan, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, departs Shanghai shipyard

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334778/plas-type-076-drone-carrier-fast-track-deployment-apparent-second-sea-trial

[2025-12-02 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 1 building to open briefly at Hong Kong fire-hit estate as death toll hits 156

Snippet: Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3334832/john-lee-orders-judge-led-independent-inquiry-uncover-truth-behind-hong-kong-fire

[2025-12-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

Snippet: ISS EastPoint played a pivotal role in HK$330 million renovation of Wang Fuk Court and knew about defects in fire safety system as early as May

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334814/what-role-property-management-firm-iss-hong-kong-estate-ravaged-deadly-blaze

[2025-12-02 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alleged CEO killer tries to exclude evidence from US murder trial

Snippet: Luigi Mangione’s defence argues police conducted an illegal warrantless search of his backpack, threatening his right to a fair trial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334822/luigi-mangione-fights-exclude-evidence-trial-murder-unitedhealthcare-ceo

[2025-12-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strict legal action against those circulating false information – Police - DailyNews

Snippet: Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler stated that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who irresponsibly circulate false and unethical information at a time when the entire nation is united in facing the current disaster situation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/breaking-news/906393/strict-legal-action-against-those-circulating-false-information-police/

[2025-12-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: The night the hill shifted - DailyNews

Snippet: For days, rain moved across the hills of Warakapola. By the night of the 28th, the ground at Monrovia Estate, behind the Thulhiriya Court Complex, could no longer hold.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/features/906162/the-night-the-hill-shifted/

[2025-12-02 01:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

Snippet: The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334811/trumps-ex-lawyer-alina-habba-ousted-new-jersey-prosecutor-appeal-court

[2025-12-02 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2,100 residents left homeless by Hong Kong fire move to temporary housing, hotels

Snippet: Some residents opt to stay with friends and family to stay close to former neighbourhood following last week’s fire at Wang Fuk Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334810/2100-residents-left-homeless-hong-kong-fire-stay-temporary-housing-hotels

[2025-12-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s jailbreak ‘joke’ keep her dad in ICC detention?

Snippet: Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334797/iccs-denial-dutertes-release-raises-philippines-political-stakes-ahead-2028-race

[2025-12-01 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong politician Peggy Wong files police report amid Tai Po fire scrutiny

Snippet: Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334765/hong-kong-politician-peggy-wong-files-police-report-amid-tai-po-fire-scrutiny

[2025-12-01 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition MPs walk out as Parliament adjourns early amid disaster debate - DailyNews

Snippet: The Opposition staged a walkout of Parliament today (01) in protest against the ruling party’s refusal to allow a full-day debate on the ongoing disaster situation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/local/905800/opposition-mps-walk-out-as-parliament-adjourns-early-amid-disaster-debate/

[2025-12-01 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Legco poll to ‘go ahead as planned’ with fire recovery on track

Snippet: Insider says decision to proceed with election as planned on December 7 is based on legal considerations, as postponing risks creating constitutional crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3334712/hong-kong-legco-poll-go-ahead-planned-fire-recovery-track

[2025-12-01 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Brothers Thehan, Methvan win Hard Courts Doubles - DailyNews

Snippet: Davis Cup player Thehan Wijemanne and his younger brother Methvan produced a powerful and polished performance to win the Men’s Doubles title at the SLTA–YETI Hard Court Tennis Championship 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association at the SLTA courts in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/sports/905257/brothers-thehan-methvan-win-hard-courts-doubles/

[2025-11-30 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte remains detained, but 'when will trial start?' drug war victims ask

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/newsbreak/in-depth/duterte-drug-war-victims-families-wait-icc-trial/

[2025-11-30 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trauer in Hongkong nach Hochhausbrand

Snippet: Tausende Menschen aus der ganzen Stadt strömten in einen kleinen Park nahe den verkohlten Überresten des Wohnkomplexes Wang Fuk Court, um weiße und gelbe Blumen niederzulegen und handgeschriebene Botschaften des Gedenkens zu hinterlassen. Damit hat eine offizielle dreitägige Trauerperiode um die mindestens 128 Todesopfer des Hochhausbrandes begonnen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/trauer-in-hongkong-nach-hochhausbrand/a-74950553

[2025-11-29 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Rodrigo Duterte loses appeal for release from ICC custody

Snippet: The International Criminal Court ruled Friday that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention after appeals judges rejected a request for his provisional release.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-duterte-loses-appeal-for-release-from-icc-custody/a-74944591

[2025-11-29 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hochhausbrand in Hongkong: Mehr als 80 Tote

Snippet: Acht Wohntürme gehören zum Komplex Wang Fuk Court im Stadtteil Tai Po im Norden von Hongkong. Erbaut in den frühen 1980er-Jahren liefen an den Fassaden der Gebäude gerade Sanierungsarbeiten. Trotz ihrer 31 Stockwerke waren die sehr eng beieinanderstehenden Hochhäuser ganz traditionell eingerüstet: mit Bambus.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/hochhausbrand-in-hongkong-mehr-als-80-tote/a-74920124

[2025-11-28 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte in The Hague: Inside the ICC Detention Center

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[2025-11-28 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVESTREAM: ICC appeals hearing on Duterte's interim release

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals chamber will issue its decision on Friday, November 28, on the interim release request of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/icc-appeals-chamber-hearing-duterte-interim-release-november-28-2025/

[2025-11-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Peru ex-President Castillo sentenced for rebellion

Snippet: Peru's Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced former leftist President Pedro Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/perus-former-president-castillo-gets-11-year-sentence-for-rebellion/a-74932376

[2025-11-28 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing - DailyNews

Snippet: Flames had moved quickly through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po district on Wednesday afternoon, spreading through the eight high-rises and transforming the densely packed complex into an inferno.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/28/breaking-news/904131/hong-kongs-deadliest-blaze-in-decades-kills-at-least-94-scores-missing/

[2025-11-28 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Social Good Summit - RAPPLER

Snippet: Watch the full speech of the Ukrainian human rights lawyer and Nobel laureate on courage in trying times

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/moveph/social-good-summit/

[2025-11-28 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Do errors invalidate a judgment? - DailyNews

Snippet: This case centres on a land dispute where the plaintiff initiated legal action in the District Court of Pugoda against three defendants, seeking a declaration of title to the land described in the plaint’s second schedule, along with desired reliefs. The plaintiff’s claim was based on four main contentions. Firstly, the plaintiff asserted that Deed of Transfer (marked P1), by which the property was transferred to the 1st defendant, was “not an outright transfer but was executed solely as security

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/28/general-opinion/903605/do-errors-invalidate-a-judgment/

[2025-11-28 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SOC addresses Legal barriers to import Drug-Detection equipment - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, Member of Parliament (Dr.) Najith Indika, stated that the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board must take the lead in streamlining the Procurement process and easing existing Legal barriers related to importing equipment used to test drivers for Drug use.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/28/local/903482/soc-addresses-legal-barriers-to-import-drug-detection-equipment/

[2025-11-28 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bulatlat's victory vs Duterte-time blocking order also a win for press freedom

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/newsbreak/in-depth/bulatlat-court-victory-rodrigo-duterte-blocking-order-press-freedom-win/

[2025-11-27 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Por que Hong Kong usa bambu em andaimes de obras

Snippet: O incêndio que deixou dezenas de mortos no complexo residencial de Wang Fuk Court, o mais mortal da história de Hong Kong, trouxe à tona novamente o debate sobre o risco do uso de andaimes de bambu e materiais inflamáveis nas construções locais.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/por-que-hong-kong-usa-bambu-em-andaimes-de-obras/a-74921249

[2025-11-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kebakaran Hong Kong: Puluhan Tewas, Ratusan Orang Hilang

Snippet: Sejak Rabu (26/11) sore, tim pemadam kebakaran terus berusaha memadamkan api di Wang Fuk Court, sebuah kompleks hunian yang terdiri dari delapan blok di distrik Tai Po, Hong Kong.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/kebakaran-hong-kong-puluhan-tewas-ratusan-orang-hilang/a-74914525

[2025-11-27 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Peru: Ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison

Snippet: A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison over accepting bribes while serving as a regional governor.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/peru-ex-president-vizcarra-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison/a-74913042

[2025-11-27 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Georgia judge dismisses Trump election interference case

Snippet: A judge in the US state of Georgia on Wednesday dismissed the long-running case accusing President Donald Trump and several associates of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/georgia-judge-dismisses-trump-election-interference-case/a-74912907

[2025-11-27 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SC rules rejection of foreign university graduates violate Fundamental Rights - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday declared that the former Public Services Ministry Secretary violated the fundamental rights of 66 graduates by rejecting their applications for placement under the Government’s 2020 scheme to provide training and employment to unemployed graduates.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/27/breaking-news/902938/sc-rules-rejection-of-foreign-university-graduates-violate-fundamental-rights/

[2025-11-27 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First ever Digital Signature introduced at President’s Counsel Oath ceremony - DailyNews

Snippet: In a groundbreaking step toward digital transformation, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka recently introduced the Digital Signature at the President’s Counsel Oath Ceremony marking the first-ever use of this technology in the history of Sri Lanka’s Judiciary. Traditionally, this process was carried out manually. This achievement marks a historic milestone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/27/business/902570/first-ever-digital-signature-introduced-at-presidents-counsel-oath-ceremony/

[2025-11-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SC to hear FR petition on elephant deaths linked to train driver on December 3 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday fixed for December 3, the Fundamental Rights petition filed by a group of environmental activists seeking an order for disciplinary and legal action against a 67-year-old engine driver allegedly involved in seven separate elephant fatalities along the Batticaloa-Colombo railway line.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/11/27/lawnorder/902873/sc-to-hear-fr-petition-on-elephant-deaths-linked-to-train-driver-on-december-3/

[2025-11-27 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Turkey: Court jails journalist for 'threatening' Erdogan

Snippet: A court in Turkey on Wednesday sentenced independent journalist Fatih Altayli to four years and two months in prison over comments he made about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, state broadcaster TRT and an NGO representing the journalist reported.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-court-jails-journalist-for-threatening-erdogan/a-74907491

[2025-11-27 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bongbong Marcos accuses Zaldy Co’s lawyer of ‘blackmail’ | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/november-26-2025/

[2025-11-27 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Israeli settlers 'rarely arrested' for West Bank violence

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/west-bank-israeli-settler-violence-palestinians-legal-consequences-human-rights-law/video-74907537

[2025-11-27 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan debates nuclear policy amid China, N. Korea threats

Snippet: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is to discuss the nation's security policies as it faces up to growing security challenges in Northeast Asia, including whether it should scrap the three long-held principles of not possessing, producing or permitting the entry of nuclear weapons onto Japanese territory.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-china-north-korea-tensions-nuclear-weapons-taiwan/a-74887346

[2025-11-27 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-wang-fuk-court-fire-november-26-2025/

[2025-11-26 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Health workers ask SC to rule on PhilHealth fund transfer case

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/health-workers-ask-supreme-court-rule-philhealth-fund-transfer-case/

[2025-11-26 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro to remain jailed at police HQ

Snippet: The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving his sentence on Tuesday, according to court documents.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-ex-president-bolsonaro-to-remain-jailed-at-police-hq/a-74897505

[2025-11-20 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Entenda o PL Antifacção sancionado por Lula

Snippet: O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sancionou nesta terça-feira (24/03) o Projeto de Lei Antifacção, que estabelece um marco legal para o combate ao crime organizado no Brasil e visa aumentar as penas de condenados pela participação em organização criminosa ou milícia, além de facilitar a apreensão de bens dos envolvidos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/entenda-o-pl-antifac%C3%A7%C3%A3o-sancionado-por-lula/a-74810525