Mohammad Bashir was jailed for life by a UK court for plotting a terror attack on the UK's Defence Academy with Jihad Al-Shamie, who later carried out a deadly synagogue stabbing in Manchester. Bashir pleaded guilty to preparation of terrorist acts.
An independent committee investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, which killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000, will delay its final report until late October due to the vast amount of evidence to review.
A Hong Kong inquiry into the Tai Po fire, which killed 168 people, concludes after reviewing over 1 million files and 80 witnesses, attributing the tragedy to systemic failures including combustible material accumulation and unclear government responsibility divisions.
The administrator of Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will convene an EGM for flat owners on July 19. The meeting, held simultaneously across four locations, will address handover progress, refunds, and the estate's financial status following the deadly blaze.
Li Min, an assistant manager for a Wang Fuk Court renovation project consultant, was granted HK$300,000 bail by a Hong Kong High Court pending her money-laundering trial. She is among nine accused in connection with a deadly fire and alleged fraud.
A family gathered at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in Hong Kong to bury a man surnamed Hung, one of 168 victims of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire last November, which also displaced nearly 5,000 residents. His mother insisted on burial over cremation.
UK courts face a massive backlog of over 450,000 cases, with some rape cases waiting over a year. Courts Minister Sarah Sackman stated it could take 300 years to clear at the current pace, blaming COVID-19 lockdowns and government policies.
Hong Kong authorities extended a buy-back offer to Wang Chi House, the last block spared in the Wang Fuk Court blaze, after 77.8% of owners agreed to sell their flats, aiming to resolve uncertainties like rising management fees and property depreciation.
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades will not seek statutory powers to compel witnesses, sparking concerns among survivors about potential lack of scrutiny for key figures.
A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break. The hearings will focus on expert evidence regarding the cause of the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, which killed 168 people last year.
A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break. The probe into the Wang Fuk Court inferno will hear expert evidence on the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents last year.
Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin, 20, was convicted in a UK court for possessing a bomb-making manual and distributing ISIS execution videos. The conviction follows an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London after Mohsin was stopped at Heathrow Airport.
Tesco is migrating 40,000 server workloads off VMware due to alleged "abusive conduct" by Broadcom post-acquisition. Tesco claims Broadcom refused to honor existing contracts, demanded excessive prices for software and support, and stopped security updates, forcing Tesco to seek alternatives at significant cost and risk.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, was acquitted of bribery charges in London. The jury found her not guilty of accepting luxury home stays and lavish spending as bribes, a verdict seen as a blow to the UK's National Crime Agency after a 13-year investigation.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2026 vs. last year, following public concern after the Wang Fuk Court fire. The ICAC doubled investigators to 100.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2024 vs. last year, following public concern over bid-rigging after a fatal fire. The ICAC has doubled investigators to 100.
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. The ruling intensifies the debate on protest rights in Britain, drawing parallels to historical activist movements and highlighting new legislation that restricts protest activities.
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that the government was correct to designate the Palestine Action activist group as a "terrorist" organisation. The ruling upholds the proscription, which has led to approximately 3,000 arrests since it was enacted.
Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's proscription of activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was lawful, overturning a lower court's decision. The court found the group promoted unlawful violence, despite claims it curtailed free speech.
Disabled individuals, including social workers, jurors, and barristers, are encountering substantial accessibility issues in UK courts. Barriers include lack of parking, stair-only access, and inadequate facilities, leading to distress, vulnerability, and professionals leaving their careers.
The UK Court of Appeal will rule Monday on whether the government's proscription of Palestine Action as a "terrorist" group was lawful. The High Court previously found the ban unlawful, but the government appealed. Separately, four activists were sentenced as "terrorists" for criminal damage, drawing criticism.
The administrator of a Hong Kong estate devastated by a deadly fire missed a deadline to hold a meeting with flat owners. Hop On Management Company cited "unprecedented and exceptional circumstances" for the delay, promising new arrangements soon. The Lands Tribunal had previously dismissed the company's request to postpone the meeting.
Four Palestine Action activists have been sentenced to prison terms of five to eight years after being convicted of a "terrorist act" for raiding an Israeli arms company's site in Bristol. The group claimed their actions aimed to "dismantle drones and weaponry" used in Gaza. Palestine Action was formally proscribed as a "terrorist" organisation in the UK last July.
Hong Kong authorities have filed 25 charges, including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud, against two companies and seven individuals in connection with the deadly November fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex that killed 168 people.
