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Crime

Ex-actor Edmund Chen’s jail sentence stayed pending appeal outcome, bail increased to $15k

Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.
Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.

Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: Police

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.

Slovak prosecutor ends probe over fighter jets, air defence systems donated to Ukraine

MiG-29 aircraft flies during a NATO media event at an airbase in Malbork, Poland, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Lukasz Glowala
MiG-29 aircraft flies during a NATO media event at an airbase in Malbork, Poland, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Lukasz Glowala

Poland’s justice minister to probe Polish links to Epstein

Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said a team consisting of secret service officials, prosecutors and police would look into Polish links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek said a team consisting of secret service officials, prosecutors and police would look into Polish links to Jeffrey Epstein.

German ‘Mr Spray’ arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree

Residents and business owners documented red spray-painted messages at more than 40 locations around Koh Phangan.
Residents and business owners documented red spray-painted messages at more than 40 locations around Koh Phangan.

French Navy seizes cocaine shipments in Polynesia, Caribbean

A picture released on February 5, 2026 shows the interception at sea, given as French Polynesia by the French Navy of a vessel suspected of transporting drugs. Etat-major des armees/France/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
A picture released on February 5, 2026 shows the interception at sea, given as French Polynesia by the French Navy of a vessel suspected of transporting drugs. Etat-major des armees/France/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

14-year-old among 80 people under probe for unlicensed moneylending activities

Eighty people aged between 14 and 72 are under police probe for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending.
Eighty people aged between 14 and 72 are under police probe for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending.

Ex-employee breaks into Little Caesars restaurant in US – so he can make and sell pizzas

Police did not say how many pizzas Jonathan Hackett, 41, made and how much money he earned.
Police did not say how many pizzas Jonathan Hackett, 41, made and how much money he earned.

Jail, driving ban for unlicensed driving instructor who admitted to teaching over 100 students

Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.
Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.
A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby in the witness box in room 250 of the Oslo Courthouse in Norway on Feb 5, 2026.

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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.