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.
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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
Rodrigo Duterte loses appeal for release from ICC custody
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.
· Roshni Majumdar
Hochhausbrand in Hongkong: Mehr als 80 Tote
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.
· Deutsche Welle
Duterte in The Hague: Inside the ICC Detention Center
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Hong Kong firefighters work non-stop to put out deadly blaze | South China Morning Post
Thousands of firefighters worked around the clock to contain the city’s deadliest blaze in decades at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
Hongkongers rally to support those affected by Tai Po housing estate fire | South China Morning Post
Volunteers offered food, supplies, services and their time to help people affected by the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
Firefighter who lost his life battling Hong Kong blaze remembered as ‘superhero’ | South China Morning Post
Ho Wai-ho was dispatched to fight a 5-alarm fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court complex.
LIVESTREAM: ICC appeals hearing on Duterte's interim release
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.
· Lian Buan
Peru ex-President Castillo sentenced for rebellion
Peru's Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced former leftist President Pedro Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion.
· Louis Oelofse
Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing - DailyNews
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.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Do errors invalidate a judgment? - DailyNews
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,…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SOC addresses Legal barriers to import Drug-Detection equipment - DailyNews
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…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Bulatlat's victory vs Duterte-time blocking order also a win for press freedom
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· Jairo Bolledo
Por que Hong Kong usa bambu em andaimes de obras
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.
· Deutsche Welle
Kebakaran Hong Kong: Puluhan Tewas, Ratusan Orang Hilang
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.
· Rana Taha
Peru: Ex-president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison over accepting bribes while serving as a regional governor.
· John Silk
Georgia judge dismisses Trump election interference case
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.
· Richard Connor
SC rules rejection of foreign university graduates violate Fundamental Rights - DailyNews
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.
· Gayan Abeykoon
First ever Digital Signature introduced at President’s Counsel Oath ceremony - DailyNews
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 a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SC to hear FR petition on elephant deaths linked to train driver on December 3 - DailyNews
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.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Turkey: Court jails journalist for 'threatening' Erdogan
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.
· Mark Hallam
Bongbong Marcos accuses Zaldy Co’s lawyer of ‘blackmail’ | The wRap
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Israeli settlers 'rarely arrested' for West Bank violence
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Japan debates nuclear policy amid China, N. Korea threats
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.
· Julian Ryall
At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Major fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po leaves 2 severely burnt, residents trapped | South China Morning Post
Blaze at Wang Fuk Court was initially classified as a No 1 alarm fire but was quickly raised to No 4 by 3.34pm.
Health workers ask SC to rule on PhilHealth fund transfer case
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· dfernandez0358
Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro to remain jailed at police HQ
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving his sentence on Tuesday, according to court documents.
· John Silk
EU court orders member state to recognize gay marriage
Poland must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries despite such unions being illegal under the country’s national legislation, the bloc’s highest court has ruled.
· RT
Ex-Philippine mayor Alice Guo gets life term for human trafficking linked to scam hub | South China Morning Post
The verdict comes at a time when Asean leaders have expressed alarm over rising cybercrimes perpetrated by transnational gangs.
Entenda o PL Antifacção sancionado por Lula
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 en…
· Heloísa Traiano
Thailand extradites online gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China | South China Morning Post
She Zhijiang will stand trial in China for illegal casino operations.
China cryptoqueen jailed for more than 11 years by UK court over US$6.4 billion bitcoin fraud | South China Morning Post
Qian Zhimin defrauded 128,000 investors in China from 2014 to 2017 in fraud case that also led to conviction of Malaysian Seng Hok Ling.
Entenda projeto que dificulta aborto legal em menores de 14
O Senado aprovou nesta terça-feira (02/06) um projeto de decreto legislativo que dificulta o aborto legal em meninas menores de 14 anos vítimas de estupro. O texto, que já havia passado pela Câmara dos Deputados em novembro do ano passado, segue agora para promulgação — por se tratar de um decreto legislativo, a med…
· Sofia Fernandes
READ MORE: Top IDF lawyer quits over video leak of detainee sexual abuse
The Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) top military lawyer has quit after admitting she approved the leak of a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian prisoner at a military base.
· RT
China’s fourth plenum: party leaders call for boosting self-reliance against ‘raging storms’ | South China Morning Post
In a 5,000-word document, the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee stresses tech upgrades, security and domestic demand to guard against headwinds over the next five years.
Arizona Police Agencies Were Once at the Forefront of Local Immigration Enforcement. Now Most Are Avoiding It.
Arizona law enforcement agencies are largely rejecting a fast-growing ICE program that lets local officers act as deportation agents — citing the experience of the state’s largest sheriff’s office, which was booted from the program in 2009 after a federal judge found deputies racially profiled and violated the const…
· Rafael Carranza
Trump files $15 billion lawsuit against New York Times
US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the paper of engaging in a smear campaign against him and partisan favoritism toward Democrats.
· RT
EU сourt challenges key Russian nuclear project in member state
The EU’s top court has struck down a European Commission decision that cleared Hungary to fund the expansion of a crucial Russia-led nuclear power project.
· RT
Ex-Brazilian president sentenced to 27 years over coup attempt
The former leader faces a decades-long jail sentence for conspiring to overturn the results after losing his 2022 re-election bid
· RT