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
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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
Fire sprinklers, smoke detectors can help offset risk in Hong Kong: experts
Video clip purportedly from Wang Fuk Court shows man trying to sound alarm using glass-panel fire alarm call point but without success
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong insurers identify 8,700 policies owned by Tai Po fire victims
Residents of Wang Fuk Court hold 7,600 active life and 1,100 property policies provided by some 30 insurers, Insurance Authority CEO says
· Enoch Yiu
Collapsed UK China spy case due to ‘shambolic’ failures, not conspiracy: inquiry
The spy case against two British men collapsed as the UK failed to deem Beijing a threat, prompting cover-up speculation just before their trial
· Agence France-Presse
Safety alert on net certificates sparks renovation probe at 2 Hong Kong estates
Lab denies it issued safety report for Fung Wah Estate, which uses scaffolding nets from the same Shandong manufacturer as Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court
· Wynna Wong
Residents of sole block spared in Hong Kong fire return home to collect essentials
Residents gather valuables, warm clothes, personal documents, home appliances and pets in brief, emotional return to Wang Fuk Court tower
· Fiona Sun
First legal complaint filed over US Caribbean airstrikes
The family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike in the Caribbean has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) accusing the US administration of conducting an extrajudicial killing in breach of international law, according to US and British media outlets.
· Timothy Jones
Experts at odds over independent inquiry into deadly Hong Kong blaze
Independent probe may yield faster results but has no legal power to compel and protect witnesses unlike commission of inquiry, they say
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong’s tragedy in Tai Po: searching the ashes for answers
As Hong Kong reels from the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, here’s a visual guide to what we know
· SCMP
Thais in good spirits after government lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales
The eased rules permit alcohol sales from 11am to midnight during the six-month trial period
· Agence France-Presse
China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death
Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute
· Zoey Zhang
One week after the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Families mourn their loved ones who died in the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, while residents lay tributes throughout Tai Po.
Warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa over alleged misuse of Government Vehicles - DailyNews
Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumarage has issued a warrant for former Colombo District Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, who is out on bail, after he failed to appear in court.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Legal action against traders selling goods at high prices - DailyNews
Essential Services Commissioner General Prabhath Chandrakeerthi said that legal action will be taken against any business or individual who takes advantage of the disaster situation to increase prices and unnecessarily stockpile and hide consumer goods. He stated that such actions are illegal under laws and regulati…
· Mavan perera
South Korea proposes special court to address ‘mockery of judicial process’
Concerns are growing that the judiciary, dominated by Yoon-appointed judges, may acquit the former president of insurrection charges
· Park Chan-kyong
Editorial | Independent probe into fire and Legco poll go-ahead important steps forward
Judge-led review committee will enable systematic reforms while new lawmakers will work with government to follow up on the necessary changes
· SCMP Editorial
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder from hospital bed
The judge ordered Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, held in custody without bond, citing the ‘sheer terror’ of the fatal ambush in Washington
· Reuters
Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62 - DailyNews
Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62. Nicknamed ‘Judge’, Smith won 62 Test caps between 1988 and 1996 and scored 4,236 runs at an average 43.67, including nine centuries.
· Mavan perera
Judge-led panel to probe deadly blaze as Hong Kong goes ahead with election
Death toll from Wang Fuk Court inferno rises to 156 after five more bodies found
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156
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· Mia Gonzalez
South African radio host accused of recruiting for Russia
A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
· Rana Taha
Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting DPP protests
KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed
· Lawrence Chung
Bangladesh sentences ex-UK minister Siddiq over corruption
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.
· Rana Taha
How a husband’s secret life between Singapore and Malaysia was exposed
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
· CNA
Hong Kong court postpones inquest verdict on 2012 Lamma Island ferry crash
Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision between Lamma IV ferry and Sea Smooth catamaran
· Brian Wong
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· Kim Wingerei
Netanyahu's pardon request tests Israel's political unity
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 convic…
· Tania Krämer
No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns
City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po
· Matthew Cheng
‘Tragic case’: Singaporean man jailed for decade-long sexual abuse of sister
A judge said the incestuous abuse, which began when the victim was just seven, had ‘taken a toll on her’
· CNA
‘Some bodies have turned into ash’: Hong Kong police official describes site of Tai Po fire | South China Morning Post
At least 151 people had been confirmed dead as of December 1, five days after the blaze in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.
PLA’s drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial
A vessel believed to be the Sichuan, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, departs Shanghai shipyard
· Amber Wang
1 building to open briefly at Hong Kong fire-hit estate as death toll hits 156
Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit
· Matthew Cheng
Exclusive | What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?
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
· Lam Ka-sing
Alleged CEO killer tries to exclude evidence from US murder trial
Luigi Mangione’s defence argues police conducted an illegal warrantless search of his backpack, threatening his right to a fair trial
· Associated Press
Strict legal action against those circulating false information – Police - DailyNews
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.
· damith
The night the hill shifted - DailyNews
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.
· damith
Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court
The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure
· Associated Press
2,100 residents left homeless by Hong Kong fire move to temporary housing, hotels
Some residents opt to stay with friends and family to stay close to former neighbourhood following last week’s fire at Wang Fuk Court
· Leopold Chen
Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s jailbreak ‘joke’ keep her dad in ICC detention?
Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics
· Raissa Robles
Hong Kong politician Peggy Wong files police report amid Tai Po fire scrutiny
Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners
· Willa Wu
Opposition MPs walk out as Parliament adjourns early amid disaster debate - DailyNews
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.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong Legco poll to ‘go ahead as planned’ with fire recovery on track
Insider says decision to proceed with election as planned on December 7 is based on legal considerations, as postponing risks creating constitutional crisis
· Willa Wu
Brothers Thehan, Methvan win Hard Courts Doubles - DailyNews
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.
· damith
Duterte remains detained, but 'when will trial start?' drug war victims ask
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· Lian Buan
Trauer in Hongkong nach Hochhausbrand
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 Todes…
· Deutsche Welle