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Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM
mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

US judge to hear request for ‘immediate takedown’ of Epstein files over unredacted victims’ names

The US Justice Department released more than three million files last week related to the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The US Justice Department released more than three million files last week related to the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

US House Speaker Johnson says he has votes to end partial shutdown by Feb 3

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media during a weekly press conference at the US Capitol on Jan 7, 2025.

US judge declines to halt Trump’s Minnesota immigration agent surge

Federal agents confronting protesters in Minneapolis on Jan 24.
Federal agents confronting protesters in Minneapolis on Jan 24.

South Korea passes law to combat scalping, piracy

Fans of K-pop boy band BTS book tickets for the band's first South Korea concerts in years as part of their world tour, at a PC cafe in Seoul on Jan 22, 2026.
Fans of K-pop boy band BTS book tickets for the band's first South Korea concerts in years as part of their world tour, at a PC cafe in Seoul on Jan 22, 2026.

French lawmakers back Bill to end ‘marital duty’

A couple takes a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
A couple takes a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

US state lawmakers push to allow lawsuits against ICE agents

Democratic-backed legislation that would allow civil rights claims against ICE agents is being considered in some states.
Democratic-backed legislation that would allow civil rights claims against ICE agents is being considered in some states.

CAS grants stay on FIFA ban for seven naturalised footballers of Malaysia national team

The logo of the Football Association of Malaysia is pictured at their headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
The logo of the Football Association of Malaysia is pictured at their headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

French Lower House passes Bill banning social media for under-15s

A general view of the National Assembly in Paris, France, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
A general view of the National Assembly in Paris, France, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

HK lawmaker deliberately drives against traffic, sparking calls for her dismissal

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan giving her public apology on Jan 24 following the incident.

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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.