Crime

UK bars Danish far-right activist over Quran-burning threat in Wakefield

The UK government has banned Rasmus Paludan from entering the country due to his threat to burn a Quran in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Louisville Police Found to Have Violated Civil Rights

Nine people, including Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, are killed by unknown gunmen in Degamo's home in Pamplona, Philippines

Nine people, including Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo, are killed by unknown gunmen in Degamo's home in Pamplona, Philippines.

Kem Sokha sentenced to 27 years over collusion and treason charges

Former lawyer Alex Murdaugh is sentenced to two life sentences in prison to run consecutively without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife Maggie

Six killed in ambush on road in Nueva Vizcaya, including Aparri vice mayor

Six people, including Aparri vice mayor Rommel Alameda, were killed in an ambush in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, on 19 February 2023, by gunmen in police uniforms using a government vehicle.

Sri Lanka bans disposable cutlery and plastic items from June

Sri Lanka will prohibit disposable cutlery, cocktail shakers, and artificial plants from June due to plastic pollution risks to wildlife, following animal deaths from plastic ingestion.

Hun Sen orders closure of independent outlet The Voice of Democracy

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered the closure of The Voice of Democracy, citing a report that damaged his and his son's reputation. The outlet's license was revoked by the Ministry of Information.