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Roslyn Loveless, who was previously married to Thomas Markle Snr, passed away in 2024. Photos: @vbspurs/X; @guayaquilcaliente
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All about the late Roslyn Loveless, ex-wife of Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Snr

Before her death in 2024, the mother of Samantha and Thomas Jnr revealed that her ex-husband had abandoned his family and lived a ‘single life’.

India

Indian court orders documentary on Modi, tycoon Adani removed

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Britain

US singer Chris Brown avoids jail over UK nightclub incident

Malaysia

‘Fed up’ Malaysian sultan rebukes scandal-hit pilgrimage fund

The Selangor sultan expressed disappointment over the fund in an interview, warning against politicians exploiting race and religion.

Muslims pray at a mosque in Ampang, Malaysia, in May. Photo: Reuters
Muslims pray during the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Putra Mosque in Putrajaya in February. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Suspected murder of man at Malaysian underground gig raises safety concerns

Police have detained 10 people over an incident at the gig in Melaka after the victim died from head injuries.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong arbitration body eyes Mideast, Africa prospects amid global tensions

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre says city’s neutrality and predictability are key draws for new markets.

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South Korea

‘Is this real?’: fury as South Korea cuts CEO’s jail term despite 23 deaths

One Chinese mother, who lost her 24-year-old daughter, wants to continue the legal fight against battery maker Aricell.

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A bereaved family member weeps outside the Supreme Court in Seoul on Tuesday after it upheld a four-year jail sentence for Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan over a fire at the company’s plant in Hwaseong in 2024 that killed 23 workers. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Philippines plans ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas Markle

Philippine police are investigating a laptop found alongside images of child abuse at the former home of Meghan Markle’s estranged father.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Mariah Carey’s brother Morgan, whose lawsuit against her was just dismissed?

Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims made in her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which alleged that he was a violent drug dealer.

Singapore

Singaporean parents jailed after 8-month-old son dies from severe abuse

In the last seven months of his life, the baby was shaken, smothered and slapped to stop him from crying.

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A crying Asian baby. Eight-month-old Trevor Neo was abused to stop him from crying. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong-based IOMed settles more disputes as body marks its first year

International Organisation for Mediation has settled a dispute over an infrastructure project in Malaysia.

The International Organisation for Mediation is based in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Singapore

Ex-army captain in Singapore jailed 17 months for sex with 15-year-old boy

His co-accused, a former navy cook, was jailed for 12 months for causing a minor to perform sexual penetration.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Woman tells UK court Russell Brand dragged her into bar toilet and raped her

Third complainant says actor told her ‘don’t be a spoilsport’ during alleged 2004 assault; defence insists incident ‘did not happen’.

Africa

Kenyan cult leader convicted of murder over starvation of nearly 200 children

Paul Mackenzie and 28 sect members found guilty in the Shakahola Forest doomsday tragedy.

Paul Mackenzie in court in Mombasa, Kenya, on Monday. Photo: AFP
Nobel Prize

Opinion | Nobel Peace Prize: the message behind Navi Pillay’s win

With global institutions under attack and Trump’s power politics on the rise, the award is a firm rejection of the ‘might is right’ doctrine.

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Former UN high commissioner for human rights Navanethem Pillay at at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasil on November 12, 2009. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

‘Visit more often’: China responds to Trump press secretary’s toilet controversy

China extends open invitation to Zacharia ahead of US president’s expected visit to Shenzhen for Apec summit.

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US-China relations

Trump’s press secretary never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has none

Katie Zacharia admits she failed California bar exam and questions China’s rise, saying the country does not even have ‘proper toilets’.

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The Philippines

Philippine law targeting foreign agents spurs fears of free speech curbs

Officials calling for the law worry foreign agents could support pro-China candidates in the 2028 Philippine presidential election.

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Supporters of then presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jnr celebrate in Mandaluyong City, as partial results of the 2022 national elections show him with a wide lead over his rivals. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

New Trump press secretary says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows

Katie Zacharia worked at a Beijing law firm and calls herself a lawyer, but reporters found no record of her admission to practise in the US.

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English Premier League

Opinion | Manchester City scandal a test of Britain’s commitment to rule of law

After backlash to Burnham’s response, unravelling the tangled web of this sorry affair is no longer just a question of sporting integrity.

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Crime

Jury chosen for rape trial of UK comedian Russell Brand

Brand, 51, denies the charges relating to alleged historical crimes including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at court in London on Monday. Photo: AP
Pakistan

Pakistan imposes emergency in stronghold of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan

The federal government and the military have accused Khan’s party of failing to curb ‌Islamist militants.

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Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party take part in a protest march on the outskirts of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Bar Association urges proxy cap, electronic voting to curb building bid-rigging

Association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses reservations about a proposal limiting proxies to only two classes of people.

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Malaysia

Who rules Negeri Sembilan? Royal row tests Malaysia’s constitutional order

What began as a customary dispute over a throne has left an administration purged and a state in legal limbo.

Asean

Southeast Asia battles Big Tech to protect children online

From Indonesia to Vietnam, governments are making platforms answerable for children’s safety – but bans can only do so much.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
United States

US sanctions ICC, hours after ex-judge wins Nobel

The Trump administration has long been hostile to the court, and the move puts the US on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.

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The International Criminal Court in The Hague. The United States had delayed its sanctions ‌hoping that the ICC and the countries party to its founding Rome Statute would address US concerns. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong national security law

News commentator denies unlawfully revealing police meeting details online

Wong Kwok-ngon tells Hong Kong court details of his meeting with national security officers were already public before he discussed them on YouTube.

Hong Kong's national security law

National security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious social media posts

Pair suspected of managing YellowInsurance and publishing posts that allegedly incited hatred against Hong Kong’s constitutional order.

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