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Assault

12 fresh charges for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance event

Lim Sok Lay's offences include multiple counts of assault.
Lim Sok Lay's offences include multiple counts of assault.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape, admits to lesser charges

People queue outside Oslo Courthouse on Feb 3 before Marius Borg Hoiby's trial. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape.
People queue outside Oslo Courthouse on Feb 3 before Marius Borg Hoiby's trial. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape.

Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested over alleged assault, threats

Mr Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's future queen, has admitted to some minor offences, but denies the more serious charges.
Mr Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's future queen, has admitted to some minor offences, but denies the more serious charges.

Man randomly attacks 4 passers-by near station in Japan; suspect on the run

The man is believed to have assaulted the four near the north exit of the station at around 6.10pm.
The man is believed to have assaulted the four near the north exit of the station at around 6.10pm.

Man accused of squirting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar with vinegar charged with assault

Anthony Kazmierczak is detained by security at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2026.
Anthony Kazmierczak is detained by security at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2026.

Driver accuses 3 Filipino actresses of beating him up over ‘sensitive photos’

Beauty queen Michelle Dee (left) and actress Rhian Ramos were accused of illegally detaining and torturing a 40-year-old man.
Beauty queen Michelle Dee (left) and actress Rhian Ramos were accused of illegally detaining and torturing a 40-year-old man.

Former French senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker to assault her

Former French Senator Joel Guerriau arrives with his lawyer Henri Carpentier for a hearing in his trial for allegedly spiking member of parliament Sandrine Josso's drink with the intention of sexually assaulting her, at the courthouse in Paris, France, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Former French Senator Joel Guerriau arrives with his lawyer Henri Carpentier for a hearing in his trial for allegedly spiking member of parliament Sandrine Josso's drink with the intention of sexually assaulting her, at the courthouse in Paris, France, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Former French senator convicted of drugging a colleague, intending to assault her

Former French senator Joel Guerriau received a four-year jail sentence, with 30 months suspended, and a five-year electoral ban.
Former French senator Joel Guerriau received a four-year jail sentence, with 30 months suspended, and a five-year electoral ban.

UK prosecutors charge former lawmaker Conor McGinn with sexual assault

Syria's Rifaat al-Assad, the 'butcher of Hama', dies at 88

FILE PHOTO: Former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Al-Assad, disgraced younger brother of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, appears in an undated file photograph. REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Al-Assad, disgraced younger brother of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, appears in an undated file photograph. REUTERS/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.