Criminal investigations

Dresden police investigating pitch invasion in Dynamo Dresden v Hertha Berlin clash

‘Don’t tell others how to do their jobs’: Inaction, disregard for safety led to HK’s deadly fire

(FILES) Thick smoke and flames rise as a major fire engulfs several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. An independent committee investigating a devastating fire that ripped through a Hong Kong housing complex last year began a series of public hearings on march 19, 2026, into the blaze that killed 168 people. (Photo by Yan ZHAO / AFP)

Woman who took nearly $4.8m from employer’s bank accounts gets over 8 years’ jail

On March 27, Qin Xiaowen was sentenced to eight years and eight months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust. She also admitted to two counts of forgery.

Peru President taps Waldir Ayasta as minister of energy and mines

Childcare centre in Malaysia shuttered after death of 4-month-old baby; 2 employees arrested

A baby died past midnight on March 9, 2026, after developing complications.

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

A US district judge has found that releasing the report would be a “manifest injustice” to President Donald Trump.

News analysis

A purse-snatching that led to manslaughter claim spotlights Indonesia’s use of restorative justice

A purse-snatching case, involving Mr Hogi Minaya and his wife Arista, put Indonesia’s use of restorative justice – an out-of-court method of resolving criminal cases – in the spotlight.

Crans-Montana fire: Italy condemns release of Swiss bar owner on bail

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the couple who ran the Swiss bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana which burst into flames during a New Year's Eve party.

UK pays ‘substantial’ compensation to Guantanamo detainee, says lawyer

An entrance to the court compound on the base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Nov 5, 2023.

US Fed chief Jerome Powell warns of ‘intimidation’ after criminal subpoenas

US senators have blasted the investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell (right), whom President Donald Trump has long pressured and criticised.

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