Kei Kobayashi is first Japanese chef to get 3 Michelin stars in France, Asia News,PARIS – Chef Kei Kobayashi became the first Japanese chef ever to win the maximum three Michelin stars in France on Monday (Jan 27). The 42-year-old, who was born in Nagano, was the biggest winner on a night when Japan
Lorde: Giving up social media was ‘horribly difficult’ and ‘the hardest thing’, Entertainment News,Lorde says ditching social media was “the hardest thing” she’s ever done. The Solar Power hitmaker no longer uses sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and even YouTube, and has said giving up socia
At least 32 killed in Guatemala as truck plows into crowd, World News,GUATEMALA CITY – A truck crashed into a crowd of people in western Guatemala on Wednesday evening, killing at least 32 people, authorities said. The truck struck a group of people who had gone onto the road to inspect another pers
John Cho thinks movies that don't focus on his Asian heritage feel more 'authentic', Entertainment News,John Cho was born in Seoul, South Korea, but in recent years, his on-screen roles have had relatively little to do with his Asian background. Asked about the roles he chooses, the 5
Jennifer Love Hewitt was asked ‘inappropriate’ questions about her body as a young star, Entertainment News,Jennifer Love Hewitt says she was asked “inappropriate” questions about her body when she was a young star. The 42-year-old actress began her career as a Disney Channel star before landing her
Survey finds Japan medical schools admitting men at higher rates, Asia News,A government survey sparked by a discrimination scandal has found most Japanese medical schools admit male applicants at a higher rate than women, prompting further government investigation. The unprecedented probe came afte
Couple who hung pork outside window didn't know it wasn't allowed, just wanted to make preserved pork, Singapore News,A couple in Jurong West had only meant to make preserved pork but unwittingly raised a stink on the internet after a neighbour called them out for the slabs of raw pork the
Andy Hui finally seen in public 72 days after cheating scandal, Entertainment News,More than two months since a video of him canoodling with Jacqueline Wong shocked showbiz, Andy Hui has finally been spotted in public. Hong Kong media caught the singer heading out alone yesterday (June 27) – wearing
Remains of French schoolgirl who went missing from a wedding are found; former soldier admits killing her, World News,PONT-DE-BEAUVOISIN, France – French police have found the remains of an eight-year-old French schoolgirl who vanished from a wedding in the Alps last August in a case that gripped th
Cardiff striker Sala feared dead after suspected plane crash, World News,Premier League club Cardiff City's record new signing, Emiliano Sala, is missing presumed dead after a light aircraft he was travelling in disappeared over the English Channel, with a search to find the plane being called
It’s wonderful to get bigger as a woman, Natalie Portman on Thor: Love and Thunder, Entertainment News,Natalie Portman thought it was \”wonderful\” to \”get bigger\” for Thor: Love and Thunder. The 41-year-old actress has returned to the Marvel franchise to reprise her role as Jane Foster/ Mighty Thor a
Coronavirus: 12 new cases in Singapore, including 9 from Safra Jurong cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Twelve new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore, nine of which are related to the private dinner function at Safra Jurong on Feb 15, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday (March 8)
Singapore confirms 3 more Wuhan virus cases, bringing total to 10; all are from Wuhan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are three new cases of Wuhan coronavirus infection in Singapore, said the Health Ministry (MOH) on Wednesday (Jan 29), bringing the total number in the country to 10. Like the prev
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir to be discharged from hospital within days, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has completed all necessary investigations for a medical check-up and will be ready to be discharged from hospital within the next few days, the
'I'm the b**** you know': Xiaxue addresses mistake of making tweet that garnered police reports, Digital News,It’s been weeks since Wendy Cheng — popularly known by her moniker Xiaxue — was cleared by the police over some controversial tweets she made years ago. Nonetheless, the veter
Brazilian politician surrenders after injuring policemen while resisting arrest, World News,RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian politician Roberto Jefferson surrendered early Sunday (Oct 23) evening after wounding two policemen while resisting arrest ordered by the country's Supreme Court. President Jai
Man who downloaded child abuse pornography nearly daily over 5 years jailed for 32 months, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A father of two who downloaded child abuse pornography nearly daily over five years was jailed for 32 months on Thursday (March 3). Wong Ket Kok, 54, was caught with at least 46,946
Jennifer Aniston taking 'baby steps' back into public life after months of quarantine due to pandemic, Entertainment News,Jennifer Aniston is still taking \”baby steps\” back into public life. The Morning Show star won't be attending the Emmy Awards on Sunday (Sept 19) despite the Frien
A man in England was fined $362 for breaking lockdown to play Pokemon Go, Digital News,Are any Pokemon even worth the fine? According to BBC News, a man in England was fined £200 (around S$362) for driving 22 kilometres to play Pokemon Go in a different town. Warwickshire police reportedly issued th
US boy, 4, dies after 20-year-old brother throws him off apartment building, World News,A four-year-old boy in New York City was killed after he was thrown off an apartment building on Saturday (Sept 29). The suspect is his 20-year-old brother, authorities said. At 3.30am, officers found Shimron Smi
India reports first human death from bird flu, Asia News,NEW DELHI, July 21 – An 11-year-old boy has died in India from a bird flu virus of the H5N1 strain, the first such fatality in the country, highlighting a potential new risk for the world's second-most populous nation battling the coronav
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner expecting second child, Entertainment News,Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are expecting their second child. The Jonas Brothers rocker and the former Game of Thrones star are getting ready to welcome another bundle of joy later this year after having their 19-month old daught
Amanda Seyfried 'grossed out' by male fans asking about Mean Girls weather report scene, Entertainment News,Amanda Seyfried felt \”grossed out\” by male fans asking about the Mean Girls weather report. The 36-year-old actress played Karen Smith — who believed she could predict the weather wi
Patrick J. Adams has 'pure fear' contacting former Suits co-star Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Entertainment News,Patrick J. Adams is scared of contacting his former Suits co-star Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The 39-year-old actor starred alongside Meghan in the drama series from 2011 until Meg
15-year-old e-scooter rider warded in ICU after accident with bus in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was warded in the intensive care unit (ICU) after an accident with a bus on Tuesday night (Dec 11). The police were alerted at 8.08pm to the accident, which ha
Charlie Puth felt abandoned by Ellen DeGeneres' record label, Entertainment News,Charlie Puth felt abandoned by Ellen DeGeneres' record label. The 30-year-old singer signed with eleveneleven in 2011 but after recording a demo for the company, everyone \”just disappeared\” and he received no
Ex-US ambassador quits Singapore firm linked to Newcastle United bidders, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The former US ambassador to Singapore said he had resigned from the board of a firm in the city-state linked to a group bidding for English soccer club Newcastle United citing “recent revelations” ab
