Trump appears to acknowledge for first time that Biden could succeed him, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump insisted on Friday (Nov 13) he would never put the United States into a coronavirus lockdown but said “time will tell” if another administration takes office in January and does s
Kanye West sparks new outrage in calling slavery 'choice', World News,Rapper Kanye West, on the receiving end in the music world after backing President Donald Trump, sparked fresh outrage Tuesday when he called slavery \”a choice.\” The rapper, never shy about expressing himself, made the c
Valve is not working on Left 4 Dead 3 – and hasn't been for years, Digital News,Valve may have returned to the Half-Life franchise after more than a decade away with Half-Life: Alyx, but another beloved series isn't about to get the same treatment. The company confirmed to IGN that it is \”
Refurbished 2020 iPad Pros appear on official Apple website,Apple has added refurbished models of its iPad Pro 2020 models for those who might be interested in buying a lower-priced version on its online store. The …
Chinatown resident 'protests' against cooking fumes from nearby restaurant, Singapore News,What's that smell? Frustrated about the cooking fumes outside her flat, a woman living in Block 533 Upper Cross Street decided to express her disdain by displaying a message across her windows.
'Don't worry, I'm here': Boy holds nervous sister's hand while ordering food at hawker centre, Singapore News,It can be reassuring to know that someone has got your back, no matter what. And sometimes, it's just what you need to pull through difficult situations. Tasked
Now Trump says it's wrong to compare coronavirus to regular flu, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday (March 31) that the risk from coronavirus is emphatically worse than regular flu, reversing his previous statements. Mr Trump told a White House press conference that
3 women rally help for workers at Westlite dorm affected by Covid-19, pool over $10,000 worth of supplies overnight, Singapore News,Rome may not have been built in a day, but much good can still be done within a short span of time through the kind actions of others. More than 300 people banded toget
'I'm glad I didn't have a party': Expectations vs reality of a birthday girl's cake, Singapore News,Celebrating your birthday during a global pandemic will be a smaller affair, but with bakeries and cafes open for deliveries nowadays, the quintessential element of the celebr
NOC saga: Ryan Tan's girlfriend Cherylene Chan defends him against allegations of cheating, manipulation, Singapore News,Social media influencer Cherylene Chan has come out in defence of her boyfriend Ryan Tan, following allegations of his infidelity and manipulation brought about by his ex-wif
Macron under fire for lecturing elderly woman hurt at protest, World News,NICE, France – France's Emmanuel Macron drew fire Monday (March 25) after criticising an elderly \”yellow vest\” protester who was badly injured during a demonstration in Nice at the weekend. Macron has repeatedly been accu
Malaysian dad apologises for making toddler beg in the rain, Malaysia News,One Malaysian man recently drew the ire of netizens for leaving his toddler out in the cold — literally. The toddler's plight came to light on Oct 27 when a Facebook user, Awie Bkhori Abdul Halim, uploaded photos of the
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77, Entertainment News,Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with a rare form of dementia, sparking an outpouring of tributes on Wednesday. \”We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man whose uncompr
'Ghost' in red traditional robes spotted along the road, local drivers spooked out, Singapore News,Some might consider the seventh month the scariest time of the year, but for one particular driver, the month of Hallow's Eve takes the cake. Four days before Halloween (Oct 31), a drive
Former Hong Kong Category III actress Teresa Mak mocked by own kids over her old nudes, Entertainment News,The past occasionally comes back to haunt the present, and former Hong Kong Category III actress Teresa Mak probably expected it would happen eventually, given her public history. But to have i
David Beckham queues over 13 hours to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth, World News,LONDON – Former England football captain David Beckham queued for more than 13 hours alongside thousands of other mourners to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state in London on Friday (Sept 16). The 47-year-old former Man
Beijing returns to work after 5-day break on high alert for Covid-19, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – Beijing returned to work on Thursday (May 5) after a five-day Labour Day holiday with China's capital on high Covid alert as it tries to eradicate an outbreak it has managed to limit to dozens of
Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines to explore wide-ranging partnership, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have signed a preliminary agreement to explore a wide-ranging strategic partnership that could include more codeshares as well as cargo and aircraft maintena
Ads for tummy-control panties featuring Huang Biren and referencing Chen Liping are fake, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Veteran actress Huang Biren has spoken out against fake ads for tummy-control underwear which used her name and photo. The 52-year-old posted a warning on Sunday (Sept 12) on Inst
Trump says if no China trade deal possible, 'I am a Tariff Man', World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday held out the possibility of an extension of the 90-day trade truce with China but warned he would revert to tariffs if the two sides could not resolve their differe
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea fired three ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday (May 25), Seoul’s military said, just hours after US President Joe Biden left the region following a trip in which he agreed to boost mea
Baby infected with Covid-19 in womb suggests that placental transmission possible, says study, Lifestyle News,Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been concerns about whether the coronavirus can be transmitted from a pregnant mum to her foetus. While there are experts who say it is u
Man swings stick around and uses it to 'draw' on car in Yishun, police investigating, Singapore News,Police are investigating an incident in which a man was caught on camera vandalising a car that was parked at an open-air carpark in Yishun. Facebook user Swampy Wilson, the owner of the ca
Man tries to rob Bedok pawnshop, flees after chopper breaks, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A would-be robber hoped to walk away from a Bedok pawn shop with handfuls of gold jewellery on Friday afternoon (July 12) – but ended up fleeing empty-handed after his chopper broke when he tried to smash open a
'MBS badge lady' seen without mask at Jewel Changi Airport yet again, Singapore News,For Phoon Chiu Yoke, known more popularly as the MBS Badge Lady, it’s probably gotten to a point where she feels the world is out to get – or rather film – her wherever she roams. Just a week since she was
Australia whisky CEO quits after 'extortion' video shows him smoking meth pipe, World News,SYDNEY – The CEO of Australia's largest listed whisky-maker quit on Wednesday (Feb 16) after video shared with the media showed him apparently smoking methamphetamine, part of what he claimed wa
Boy overturns Colorado town's ban on snowball fights, World News,A nine-year-old boy in Colorado this week threw his first snowball — legally — after a battle to overturn a century-old ordinance banning snowball fights in the small town of Severance. Dane Best said he decided to take on local
Mikhy Farrera-Brochez said he'd rather put a bullet in his head than turn over S'pore HIV database: FBI witness, Singapore News,LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – Mikhy Farrera-Brochez, the American at the centre of the Singapore HIV database leak, first asked his mother to download files which could h
Jay Chou performs magic for celeb pals JJ Lin, Barbie Hsu and DJ Koo at Andre Chiang restaurant, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Mandopop king Jay Chou had a night of magic with his celebrity pals on Monday night (June 27). In a series of Instagram stories he shared, he is seen with Taiwanese actress Ba
Tintin marks 90th birthday with colonial controversy, World News,BRUSSELS – Tintin will mark his 90th birthday this year with a return to controversy as his Belgian creator's heirs release a new edition of \”Tintin in the Congo\”, a work from 1930 that draws accusations of racism. The boy reporte
Thai police hunting for killer soldier who shot dead at least 17 in rampage, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai soldier killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 20 in a shooting rampage on Saturday (Feb 8) in the north-east of Thailand and is still at large in a shopping mall, police said. Police and
Tiger Woods wins first major in 11 years at Augusta and his 15th in career, World News,AUGUSTA, UNITED STATES – Tiger Woods is still a game-changer. And now the player who transformed golf with his first Masters title in 1997 is a major champion again after 11 years marked by personal turmoil and in
Korean actor couple Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun suffer third miscarriage, 20 days before baby was due, Entertainment News,Korean actor Jin Tae-hyun took to Instagram today (Aug 19) to announce the heartbreaking news that his actress wife Park Si-eun suffered a stillbirth, 20 days before their baby
'Broke' but FOMO Singaporeans share how to catch F1 live without paying, Singapore News,The Singapore Grand Prix is back this weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus, but get ready to pay up if you want a first-person view of all the thrill under the bright lights. With ticket prices star
In a year of lockdown, Singapore's food delivery apps may have cost users 9% to 20% extra per order, Lifestyle News,Ordering food for delivery was more popular than ever in 2020 – but users may be surprised to know how much extra they've spent on delivery app fees. We researched three of t
'Normalising' UFOs – retired US Navy pilot recalls Tic Tac encounter, World News,WASHINGTON – Retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich has found herself in the glare of media attention ahead of a highly anticipated government report on UFOs, a subject she says she has little inte
No joke: Japanese mum soothes clingy child with life-sized cut-out, World News,Get your dose of humorous and wacky stories that happened this week. JAPANESE MUM TRIES TO SOOTHE CLINGY CHILD WITH CARDBOARD CUT-OUT Being a parent is a tireless thankless job, especially if you've got a tiny ankle-
Dog left bleeding after getting stuck in Vivocity escalator, Singapore News,A weekend shopping mall jaunt with his dogs went awry for one pet owner when he learnt the hard way that furkids and escalators are not a good mix. A pet dog was left bleeding after its hind paw was trapped in an escalator a
Chinese company allegedly owes G.E.M. $3.3m in appearance fees, Entertainment News,China – Hong Kong singer G.E.M., who is known for hits such as City Zoo and Full Stop, has reportedly been owed appearance fees totalling 16.3 million yuan (S$3.3 million) by a Chinese company. According to Chinese me
Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said in an interview broadcast on Sunday (Sept 18) that US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, his most explicit statement so far on the issue. Asked
Philippines' Duterte reappears in public, dismisses rumours of health problems, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reappeared in public on Monday after an absence of nearly two weeks which had fuelled concerns about his health that the government insists are unfounded. The
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely, dog walker is in stable condition, Entertainment News,Lady Gaga's dogs have been recovered safely. According to a report by Associated Press, her two French bulldogs were brought to the Los Angeles Police Department's Olympic Community Police Station
Google expected to unveil new Pixel phone on Oct 15, Digital News,Google on Monday (Sept 16) sent out invitations to an October 15 event starring \”things Made by Google,\” with a new Pixel smartphone expected in the line-up. The unveiling in New York City is likely to spotlight Google's Android-
Billie Eilish confirms new beau with very public display of affection, Entertainment News,Billie Eilish has confirmed her romance with Jesse Rutherford by putting on a very public display of affection with the musician. The 20-year-old singer kissed, hugged and held hands with The Neighbourhood rock
Man attacks son with knife during argument in Serangoon flat, Singapore News,While in a heated argument, a 62-year-old man attacked his son with a knife. The incident took place on Jan 8 afternoon in a flat at Serangoon North, Shin Min Daily News reported. A resident told the Chinese daily that he h
Selma Blair gets emotional over standing ovation at the 2022 Emmy Awards, Entertainment News,Selma Blair was \”so honoured\” after receiving a standing ovation at the 2022 Emmy Awards. The 50-year-old actress – who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 – made a surprise appearance during the c
What's in a name? An angry spat between Harry, Meghan and the BBC, World News,Just days after the birth of their second child, named after Queen Elizabeth, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have become embroiled in a spat with the BBC, along with a threat of legal action, over whe
'I am spent': Tennis world No.1 Barty retires at 25, World News,MELBOURNE – Australia's world number one Ash Barty has retired at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour. She quits with 15 titles, less than
