Jimmy Lai is due to be sentenced after a national security conviction, highlighting the continuing impact of the law on Hong Kong’s political and legal environment
Thailand’s prime minister claimed election victory as conservatives moved well ahead of rivals, though final outcomes and political implications remain subject to formal processes.
Japanese shares rose after a decisive election outcome signaled political clarity, with investors responding to reduced uncertainty and the prospect of stable economic leadership.
wo Frenchmen walked from Annecy to Shanghai over 518 days, crossing 16 countries and nearly 12,850 km guided by ecological conviction and a spirit of adventure.
An attempted baby abduction at Pau hospital led to a 14-year prison sentence. The case prompts reflection on trust, protection, and justice within places meant to safeguard new life.
Lightning struck a house overnight in Loire-Atlantique, causing material damage but no injuries. Firefighters intervened quickly as residents escaped harm during the storm.
A major landslide has closed the RN20 to Andorra, and a train strike halted rail services in Ariège, cutting key links for residents and travellers and challenging local life and economy.
A landslide has halted train traffic between Grenoble and Valence, with services suspended until at least early March as safety checks and slope stabilization continue.
Heavy snowfall of 20 to 50 cm per day is forecast across parts of the Alps during the first holiday week, bringing excellent conditions but also heightened travel and safety risks.
A DGSI police officer was found dead at her workplace in Pas-de-Calais. Authorities confirmed the death was self-inflicted and have opened internal and judicial inquiries.
Two women have died after a house fire in Winnipeg’s West End, as officials continue investigating the cause.
A relative of a kidnapped employee of a Canadian mining company says the family is living in “terror” as authorities investigate the abduction in Mexico.
A deep freeze across Ontario could make Toronto feel as cold as -35°C with the wind chill, prompting warnings and quiet changes to daily life.
Newly reviewed FBI files conclude Jeffrey Epstein did not run an organized sex trafficking ring for powerful men, though his documented abuse remains undisputed.
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CIDG arrests five suspects in Subic Bay after uncovering an alleged illicit electronics operation hidden within the freeport’s logistics network.
Authorities intercepted 40 parcels of suspected high-grade marijuana in Pasay, stopping a shipment believed to be part of a larger drug distribution network.
Singapore police arrested 99 people in islandwide anti-drug raids, seizing over $38,000 worth of illegal substances in a coordinated enforcement operation.
A man is on trial in Singapore for allegedly raping a domestic worker near Little India MRT after posing as a police officer, raising concerns about trust and abuse of authority.
China has executed several Myanmar-based crime bosses tied to cross-border scam syndicates, underscoring Beijing’s hardline approach to transnational criminal networks.
A 13-year-old girl reported missing after last being seen in Punggol has been found safe, bringing relief to her family and the wider community.
A young girl in Singapore scalded her tongue after hot water was mistakenly poured into her insulated bottle at a McDonald’s, highlighting how small oversights can lead to real harm.
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner begins prison time for his role in the 1MDB scandal, closing a long chapter in one of the world’s largest financial fraud cases.
A six-year-old girl dies in a traffic accident in Singapore’s Chinatown; the driver is arrested, highlighting the fragility of urban life and shared responsibility.
A child opening a car door in Kuala Lumpur caused a six-vehicle accident, highlighting the fragility of routine and the ripple effects of small actions in urban traffic.