On the day that the court issued its verdict, a special commission which the prime minister had finally agreed to appoint announced that Rahim Noor, the police chief who has admitted beating Mr Anwar, would also be punished.

ECONOMIST: The verdict on Malaysia

"I've had quick verdicts before, but I've never heard of such a quick verdict in a case with so many special circumstances, " Clark said.

CNN: Returned verdict catches everyone off guard

An inquest has recorded a verdict of accidental death on former England all-rounder and BBC Test Match Special commentator Trevor Bailey.

BBC: Essex