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Britain
Russian captain found guilty over crew member’s death in US tanker crash
Vladimir Motin was captain of the Solong when it hit the US tanker near the UK in March. Crewman Mark Pernia’s body has never been found.
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Germany
Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case
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Thailand
Thai police arrest 2 Russian men over ‘heinous’ dismemberment of fellow national
4 hours ago
Crime in China
China moves to boost cybercrime penalties by adding exit ban after sentences
Amid cross-border crackdown, draft Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law bill lists exit bans among tools to punish cybercriminals.
2 hours ago
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds in HK$620 million fraud, laundering crackdown
Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies.
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Hong Kong courts
Mainland Chinese student jailed for 3 months for cheating in TOEFL test
Huang Xinyi paid someone else to take test on her behalf in Cambodia and submitted results to Hong Kong’s Lingnan University so she could graduate.
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Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein files reveal ‘embarrassing’ friendship with another royal
Crown princess’ name appears hundreds of times in the millions of new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice.
2 Feb 2026 - 2:14PM
Indonesia
Interpol issues red notice for Indonesian oil tycoon in US$285 million scandal
Mohammad Riza Chalid is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:06PM
Viral stories
Japan calls for action on GPS stalking after woman allegedly murdered by ex via device in toy
Pregnant 31-year-old manicurist beaten and stabbed to death in own home; police arrest suspect after viewing surveillance footage.
2 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Jeffrey Epstein
Former UK ambassador quits Labour Party after latest Epstein files revelations
Peter Mandelson is facing questions over several payments allegedly received from Jeffrey Epstein in the early 2000s.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:07AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang
Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say.
1 Feb 2026 - 6:23PM
Singapore
Singaporean convict returns to jail 4 days after being freed by accident
A paperwork error saw the man, who had been convicted for assaulting a police officer, released 12 weeks early.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:35PM
United States
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor found guilty of preying on indigenous girls
Nathan Chasing Horse’s main accuser was 14 and a virgin when he sexually assaulted her on the pretext of healing her mother of cancer.
31 Jan 2026 - 2:01PM
Crime in Hong Kong
6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims
Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:02PM
Animals
US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators
Harrel Braddy, who spent a decade on death row for the gruesome murder of Quatisha Maycock, has been given a life sentence in a new trial.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:56AM
US-China relations
Ding Linwei convicted of stealing Google AI secrets for Chinese companies
Some of the blueprints were meant to give Google an edge over Amazon and Microsoft and to reduce Google’s reliance on Nvidia chips.
31 Jan 2026 - 7:34AM
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United States
US Justice Department opens probe into killing of Alex Pretti in ICE incident
Authorities did not explain why investigation was not launched into killing of Minneapolis woman Renee Good by an ICE agent 17 days before.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:59AM
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Gun violence in the US
Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge
He could still be put behind bars for life if convicted of other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:10AM
Spain
Chinese hair salon owner arrested in Barcelona for funding Hamas via crypto
The 38-year-old Chinese national faces terror financing charges after allegedly laundering US$715,000 via cryptocurrency to the militant group.
31 Jan 2026 - 12:31AM
Crime in Hong Kong
33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes
ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:26PM
Myanmar
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China executes 11 members of telecoms syndicate
Members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences.
30 Jan 2026 - 12:30PM
Japan
Brazen nighttime robbery: Tokyo gang flees with US$2.7 million in cash
One of the victims, a Chinese national, was allegedly attacked with pepper spray by the group before escaping with the bags.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:11PM
Gun violence in the US
Man posing as FBI agent tries to free Luigi Mangione
Armed with a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter, Mark Anderson was arrested after presenting a driving licence as federal credentials.
30 Jan 2026 - 3:13PM
South Korea
Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices
Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:56AM
Malaysia
‘Patience wearing thin’: Anwar demands updates on anti-corruption fight
The leader says that if top enforcement officials admit they are unable to crack down on corruption and smuggling, they should step aside.
29 Jan 2026 - 2:38PM
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Japan
Japan’s ‘new-wave yakuza’: tokuryu gangs take control of lucrative sex business
The arrest of a leader of Japan’s largest tokuryu has put the spotlight on how the gangs are edging out the yakuza and worrying the police.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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Indonesia
Why ‘rampant baby trafficking’ is a growing concern in Indonesia, Singapore
Analysts warn the driving factor for the rise in baby trafficking is the ‘lure of the Singapore dollar’, urging authorities to step up vigilance.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:44PM
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Malaysia
Couple from China arrested in Malaysia after raid on luxury condo drug lab
Police also seized drugs worth US$41,867 from the residential unit in Kuala Lumpur.
29 Jan 2026 - 10:01AM
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