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9 September, 2024
Devon Archer and Hunter Biden. Photos: TNS; Getty Images
Joe Biden

Who is Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner and former model Devon Archer?

Biden Jr and Archer met through food-company heir Christopher Heinz and spent years involved in risky business ventures – then Archer testified that Hunter had used his dad’s vice-presidential clout.

South Korea

Explainer | What happens now South Korea’s president has been charged with rebellion?

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Crime in Hong Kong

1 in 3 Hongkongers do not know ‘space oil’ health risks, drug survey finds

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Why Hong Kong need not get defensive about national security

It has a great legal system, and the constant harping on security only creates a false impression of the city as a hotbed of dissension.

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Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung inspects the ceremonial guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force at Edinburgh Place ahead of his speech to mark the opening of the legal year, on January 20. Photo: Dickson Li
US Politics

Who is Trump nominee Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth?

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, has come forward to allege that the ex Fox News host was abusive to his second wife, Samantha Hegseth.

Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong must beware of fallout in fixing public housing ills

Tighter limits, enforcement and penalties are steps in the right direction but careful implementation is vital to prevent unintended consequences.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Stricter Hong Kong law on animal cruelty long overdue

Pets cherished during the lonely days of the pandemic are now being abandoned and Hong Kong care groups are struggling to cope.

The SPCA says the adoption rate for abandoned Hong Kong animals needing a home lags the number of cases it handles. Photo: Facebook
Crime

Italy’s top court upholds Amanda Knox slander conviction

The decision marks the final act of a legal drama that began with the murder of her British flatmate Meredith Kercher in 2007.

Donald Trump

US federal judge blocks Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Judge’s action halts enforcement of policy for 14 days, calling it ‘blatantly unconstitutional’.

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Hong Kong courts

New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country

Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.

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José-Antonio Maurellet, the new chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, addresses the media after the group’s Annual General Meeting, in which he was elected uncontested. Photo: May Tse
Thailand

‘I do’ … at last: LGBTQ couples in Thailand marry as same-sex unions legalised

The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights.

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LGBTQ+ couple Chatchai Aunthaya, 40, and Nitinai Buathong, 32, pose for photos after they receive official marriage certificates in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Crime in Hong Kong

Oxfam Hong Kong data leak: watchdog rules charity violated privacy law

Privacy commissioner says charity failed to take ‘all practicable steps’ to ensure personal data protection.

South Korea

South Korea’s prosecution asked to charge Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law order

The development comes after the country’s anti-corruption agency was unable to grill Yoon Suk-yeol over his failed martial law bid.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police question 2 polling institute workers as part of fugitive probe

The force asked two staff members to help with investigation, after questioning leading pollster and family of fugitive Chung Kim-wah.

Chung Kim-wah moved to the UK in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Rupert Murdoch’s UK news group apologises to Prince Harry

News Group Newspapers settled in the lawsuit over a phone hacking scandal.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong antitrust watchdog launches website to help SMEs with competition law

SMEs can use website’s tools to assess whether they are at risk of violating ordinance, commission says.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Legal eagles make it clear rule of law still reigns in Hong Kong

Despite challenges – and ill-informed naysayers overseas – city remains a bedrock of judicial independence and integrity.

Victor Dawes, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, delivers a speech at the ceremonial opening of the legal year in Hong Kong City Hall on Monday. Photo: Dickson Lee
India

Indian man who raped, killed doctor gets sentenced to life in prison

Police volunteer Sanjay Roy, 33, who has consistently maintained his innocence, can appeal the judgment in a higher court.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Laura Shusterman, wife of Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen

Laura Shusterman must rue the day her family introduced her husband Michael Cohen to Donald Trump – who the disgraced lawyer fears may take revenge when he returns to the White House.

Hong Kong courts

Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice

Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.

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Andrew Cheung, the chief justice, acknowledged the contributions of overseas judges over the years and said the judiciary was “broader than any individuals”. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.

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Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes has said there are many ways to communicate with authorities, depending on the issues and their sensitivity. Photo: Sam Tsang
Americas and the Caribbean

Arrest ordered for Bolivian ex-president Morales on human-trafficking charges

The former leader, who is accused of having a child with a minor, says the allegations are meant to torpedo his bid for a political comeback.

US-China relations

TikTok sell-or-ban law is upheld by US Supreme Court

High court rules that law requiring ByteDance to sell video-sharing app to non-Chinese buyer or face US ban starting Sunday is constitutional.

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Indonesia

Will Indonesia’s plan to restrict children’s access to social media succeed?

While many support the policy and say it should also limit screen time, others are concerned about implementation and data privacy.

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Young girls use their mobile phones as they visit Lampuuk beach on the outskirts of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in December 2024. Photo: AP
Pakistan

Pakistan jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 14 years over land corruption case

The verdict is the biggest setback for Khan and his party since a surprisingly good showing in the 2024 general election.

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Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, attend a rally demanding his release in Swabi, Pakistan in 2024. Photo: Reuters
United States

How a TikTok ban in the US would work – and why user workarounds won’t

Users could try to access a web-based version of TikTok via a browser while using a VPN, but the web version lacks many features of the app.

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The Philippines

Singapore’s Alice Guo probe spotlights ‘domino effect’ of transnational crime

Zhang Jie, one of Guo’s alleged associates, is a Singaporean national who purportedly helped in her escape from the Philippines last year.

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