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April 2, 2026 3 visible stories Society & Rights

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Society & Rights 1m ago

Fourth ex-teacher charged in Singapore amid string of student sex abuse cases

A former teacher was charged in Singapore court on Thursday with multiple charges over sexual acts with an underage student. The 34-year-old Singaporean was handed nine charges in total – six of committing indecent acts with a young person and three charges of sexual penetration of a minor. A gag order imposed by the court prevents the publication of anything that might identify the accused and the victim. Court reco...

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The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong

A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating to litigation, and can generally only be engaged through a solicitor. Solicitors provide a broader range of legal services, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Some solicitors also focus on courtroom advocacy and are accredited as solicitor...

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Asia · scmp.com

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China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam

‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada

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Radio Free Asia

Asia · rfa.org

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Fourth ex-teacher charged in Singapore amid string of student sex abuse cases

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The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong

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China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam

‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada

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