Families provide DNA samples to help identify loved ones lost in Hong Kong fire
About 100 households asked to provide samples as authorities try to identify remains found at Wang Fuk Court
· Lo Hoi-ying
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Constituency home to deadly Tai Po blaze records lowest turnout rate in Hong Kong
Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance
· Matthew Cheng
Hungary's Orban woos voters with cash incentives and smears
Hungarian politicians from the country's ruling right-wing populist Fidesz party accuse national conservative opposition leader Peter Magyar of all sorts of things. They say that the 44-year-old leader of the Tisza party and favorite for the parliamentary elections in spring 2026 is a Brussels mercenary. They call h…
· Keno Verseck
Hong Kong runners hit the track to raise funds for Tai Po victims
HK$500,000 already raised for Wang Fuk Court support fund in Lap Dog Challenge at Stanley Ho Sports Centre
· SCMP Sport
Supreme Court stellt US-Geburtsrecht auf den Prüfstand
Der Supreme Court wird sich mit der Rechtmäßigkeit eines umstrittenen Dekrets von US-Präsident Donald Trump befassen, das bestimmten Neugeborenen die Staatsbürgerschaft verweigern soll. Der Oberste Gerichtshof der USA gab einem Antrag der Regierung statt, die die Richterinnen und Richter darum gebeten hatte, sich de…
· Deutsche Welle
US judge orders release of Epstein grand jury transcripts
A US federal judge in Florida ordered the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts in its investigation into the sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
· Midhat Fatimah
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship - DailyNews
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case on whether some children born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
The 'absurd' status of a drug war case in the Supreme Court
MANILA, Philippines – In September 21, when the International Criminal Court (ICC) pre-trial chamber authorized the investigation into the Philippine drug war, it referred to what the prosecutor called an “emblematic” case of an alleged state policy to kill.
· Lian Buan
Your Voice: Hong Kong fire shocks city, climate change is real (long letters)
This week, students write about the Wang Fuk Court tragedy and how we all need to act now to save our planet.
· Young Post Readers
‘A win for every Filipino’: Petitioners laud SC order to return PhilHealth funds
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· dfernandez0358
‘Like a ghost town’: Hong Kong neighbourhood struggles to adjust after fatal fire
With the flames put out and cordons lifted, residents living near the charred remains of Wang Fuk Court now reckon with how to move forward
· Mike Chan
Editorial | Hong Kong must build on foundations laid at successful Legal Week
The event provides a valuable platform for international engagement as the city tries to make its mark on the global legal landscape
· SCMP Editorial
US Supreme Court to weigh Trump bid to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump admin has argued that the provision doesn’t apply to the babies of immigrants who are in the country illegally or temporarily
· Reuters
US judge orders release of grand jury transcripts in Epstein case
Trump has signed a bill requiring release of all government records involving the convicted sex offender
· Agence France-Presse
Development Officers can be appointed as teachers now - PM - DailyNews
Action will be taken soon to recruit graduates into the teaching service with the conclusion of the Court case that prevented the appointment of Development Officers as teachers, Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday (5).
· damith
MV X-Press Pearl ship case in Singapore halted temporarily -Minister - DailyNews
The Supreme Court has been informed by the Managing Director in an affidavit that the local agent of MV X-Press Pearl ship, Sea Consortium Lanka Pte Ltd has paid Rs.300 million (nearly USD 1 million) as compensation, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament yesterday (5).
· damith
Supreme Court orders return of P60B to PhilHealth, bars further fund transfer
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· Jairo Bolledo
Supreme Court orders return of P60-B to PhilHealth | The wRap
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10 pictures of 10 days of Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
A collection of pictures from Post photographers of the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has claimed at least 159 lives, and its aftermath
· SCMP
US Supreme Court revives pro-Republican Texas electoral map
The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Texas can use a new electoral map that would add more Republicans to the House of Representatives.
· Zac Crellin
Some Hong Kong fire survivors reluctant to relive horror for judge-led panel
Residents of Wang Fuk Court destroyed in blaze say providing accounts of what happened could be overwhelming
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong’s religious communities unite in prayer to mourn Tai Po fire victims
Muslims and other faith groups express solidarity and sorrow for victims of deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court
· Fiona Sun
TRACKER: Status of legal actions vs actors in flood control corruption
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· Jairo Bolledo
What does a city do after the unthinkable? It shows up
Near Wang Fuk Court, volunteers from across the city gathered to offer help, lay flowers and turn Tai Po into a place of shared care
· Salomé Grouard
Hang Seng Bank co-founder’s kin pays US$9.3 million for Hong Kong luxury flat
Magdalene Ho acquired a 1,806 sq ft, three-bedroom flat in Sun Hung Kai Properties-developed Dynasty Court in Mid-Levels this week
· Cheryl Arcibal
SC: Votes for nuisance candidates should not be counted in favor of any bet
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· Jairo Bolledo
Chinese developer Country Garden gains Hong Kong court-backed debt lifeline
Onshore and offshore restructuring plans expected to reduce debt by US$12.7 billion and ease repayment pressure over the next five years
· Cao Li
Russian court rejects appeal for journalists tied to Navalny
A Moscow court on Thursday upheld five-and-a-half-year prison sentences for four Russian journalists, including two former Deutsche Welle reporters who previously worked for the organization's Moscow bureau.
· Sergei Satanovskii
Warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara on Wednesday (3) issued a warrant for the arrest of National Freedom Front leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear in an open Court hearing.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map
Ruling bolsters the Republican Party’s hopes of flipping as many as five House seats in the state
· Agence France-Presse
‘I’m worried’: residents of Hong Kong estates in limbo after renovation suspended
Owners at estates with projects by beleaguered contractor for Wang Fuk Court fear they might need to hire new company and spend even more
· Edith Lin
Mob, and the police mob - DailyNews
This case summary outlines the facts, the conflicting narratives, and the Supreme Court’s preliminary legal analysis regarding the alleged infringement of the fundamental right to freedom of religion, etc. drawing from the consolidated judgment of a S. C. (F. R.) Application ( Manimandre Arachilage Suneetha Kalyani …
· Gayan Abeykoon
The case for legal reform - DailyNews
What if you were punished for a crime you never committed? What if that punishment lasted a lifetime? What if your entire family bore the consequences for an act that was never yours to answer for? This is the harsh reality faced by Sri Lankan mothers who give birth to infants with congenital birth defects—they, alo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Germany: Far-right AfD lawmakers accused of insulting women
When Health Minister Nina Warken takes her seat on the government bench in the Bundestag, she finds herself in close proximity with the parliamentary group of the largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)."I can hear much more than what makes it into the official record. There are condesc…
· Oliver Pieper
New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights
Lawsuit alleges the new policy violates free speech and limits access to vital military information. Dozens of outlets have rejected the terms
· Reuters
‘Darkest corner’: firefighters haunted by Hong Kong blaze but vow to keep serving
Firefighters recount extreme challenges of operation at Wang Fuk Court, with some struggling emotionally after finding so many bodies
· Jess Ma
Tai Po players ‘here to help’ as they play first match in Hong Kong since fire
All ticket proceeds donated to Wang Fuk Court support group, while Kitchee raise over HK$700,000 for Tai Po relief efforts
· Paul McNamara
Hong Kong lawyer who had sex with girl, 12, jailed for 3 years, 7 months
Court rejects claim by Kelvin Luk, 40, that he was in a serious and genuinely loving relationship with the 12-year-old
· Brian Wong
Anwar’s ex-aide to stand trial on corruption charges linked to Sabah businessman
The aide is accused of receiving cash and gifts as inducement to help the businessman secure mineral exploration projects
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Search team uses hands to dig through Hong Kong fire site rubble | South China Morning Post
Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions the team faces in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court.
Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial
Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning
· Jay Rooney
‘I truly repent’: 15-year jail term sought for South Korean ex-first lady
The former first lady, who faces a raft of corruption allegations, will receive the court’s ruling on January 28
· Park Chan-kyong
Hong Kong’s connectivity, talent can foster legal cooperation: minister, expert
City’s views on transnational laws are influential, expert says, as representatives from over 25 jurisdictions meet at Hong Kong Legal Week forum
· Jess Ma
Singapore’s Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction for lying
The Workers’ Party chief was in February found guilty of two counts of giving false testimony to a parliamentary committee and fined
· Jean Iau
Legal Tales | Time for solidarity after Hong Kong blaze as Bar relaunches pro bono scheme
The Bar has a long history of offering free services, but the new scheme leverages NGO partnerships to ensure there is wider access to justice
· Eva Sit
SLTA-YETI awards honour Lankan Tennis Champions - DailyNews
The SLTA-YETI Hard Court Tennis Championship prize giving, an annual event organised by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) and sponsored by YETI, was held at the SLTA courts in Colombo.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong orders scaffold netting to be removed at 200 sites in wake of inferno
Police have arrested six men from company responsible for fire alarm system at Wang Fuk Court for allegedly making false declarations
· Lo Hoi-ying
Property firm ISS insists it has ‘admin role’, but Hong Kong watchdog disagrees
Property Management Services Authority vows to rigorously follow up on any suspected breaches in wake of deadly Wang Fuk Court fire
· Lam Ka-sing
Digging through Hong Kong’s disaster site left them wanting to cry
Head of Disaster Victim Identification Unit describes difficult conditions team faced in search for bodies at Wang Fuk Court after inferno
· Jess Ma
US university seeks to dismiss lawsuit from family of neuroscientist Jane Wu
Family alleges Northwestern’s actions during ‘China Initiative’ investigations linked to death of leading researcher
· Ling Xin