Last of its kind Audi R8 V10 coupe is now available in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Audi's R8 V10 performance RWD (rear-wheel drive) is now the last of its kind as the brand commits to an all-electric production line by 2026. Powering the R8 is a 5.2-litre V10 FSI engine (as seen in the Lamborghin
Female passenger wearing crop top told by flight staff to 'cover up', World News,It was either cover up or get out. Those were Emily O'Connor's only two choices when she boarded a Thomas Cook flight from Birmingham, England to Tenerife, Spain and it left her \”shaking and upset\”.
I cheated my way to toned arms, doing 20,000 bicep curls in 20 minutes with zero effort, Lifestyle News,It's been almost a week since we've stepped into 2020. How many of you are still going strong with your new year resolutions — or have they started to go south? Getting in shape and havi
Survivors recount carnage as relief turns to horror in Mexico helicopter crash, World News,SANTIAGO JAMILTEPEC, Mexico – They thought the worst was over. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Mexico on Friday evening (Feb 16) hit right near their hometown, the southern city of Santiago Jamiltepec,
Actor Kevin Hart injured in Los Angeles car accident, Entertainment News,Actor Kevin Hart suffered major injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles early on Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. Hart, 40, was being driven in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda shortly after midnight on Mulholland
1 person wounded in German school shooting: Police, World News,BERLIN – Shots were fired at a German school in the northern city of Bremerhaven on Thursday (May 19) and one person, who was not a student, was wounded, police said. An armed person was detained and taken into police custody after the s
Life imprisonment for man who stabbed flatmate in heart during quarrel over rent, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 52-year-old man who fatally stabbed his flatmate in their Teck Whye Crescent unit was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder on Thursday (Jan 13). Mohammad Rosli Abdul Rahim had stabbed
Taiwan: China has been simulating attacks on US Navy ships , Asia News,TAIPEI – China has been simulating attacks on US Navy ships and is aiming to prevent foreign forces from coming to Taiwan's aid in the event of a war, Taiwan's defence ministry said in a strongly worded report raising t
Singapore's ISD is monitoring gaming platforms for 'insidious activities', Digital News,Uh oh. Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) is keeping tabs on videogame platforms and social media for terror-related activity, according to a new report from The Straits Times. Of
Fresh chicken prices to rise due to higher cost of buying from Malaysia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fresh chicken prices in Singapore are expected to rise next week as suppliers deal with the rising costs of procuring from poultry farms in Malaysia. Speaking to The Straits Times on Thursday (May 21)
Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid-19 curbs, China News,SHANGHAI – The Shanghai government said on Thursday (April 7) it was trying its best to improve the distribution of food and essential goods to locked-in residents, responding to growing public discontent as
Sprinting to the future: Robo-shorts that help runners get ahead, Digital News,Once confined to comic books, wearable exosuits that enhance a person's physical abilities took a leap forward Thursday as researchers at Harvard University unveiled a pair of robotic shorts that assist in walking an
Instagram to let users control how much sensitive content they see, Digital News,Facebook Inc's photo-sharing app Instagram will give users control over how much sensitive content they will see under its \”Explore\” tab, the company said on Tuesday (July 20). The Explore tab displays popular phot
Another 30 cases of illnesses linked to Kellogg's tainted cereal reported in US, Health News,Thirty more people have reported sick after eating Kellogg Co's Honey Smacks cereal contaminated with Salmonella, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, bringing the total to 13
Trump panel recommends guns in schools to keep US students safe, World News,WASHINGTON – A safety panel set up by US President Donald Trump in the wake of numerous school shootings recommended Tuesday that schools consider arming staff, using veterans as guards and reversing Obama-era guidelines. Th
Taiwan warns off Chinese fighters that approached island, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force warned off several Chinese fighter jets that briefly entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone to its southwest on Tuesday (June 9), the defence ministry said. The Su-30 fighters, some of China’s m
Taiwan to close schools, but rise in Covid-19 cases slows, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan said on Tuesday (May 18) that all schools would close until the end of next week, shifting classes online while the island tackles a spike in Covid-19 cases, even as the rate of increase slowed slightly. Taiwan has
X-Men '97 leak reveals 1980 video game episode, The Rise of Jubilee, Entertainment News,More information about the upcoming X-Men animated series, X-Men ’97, has been leaked and we’ve got our eyes, ears, and hands all over it. As always, make sure to take all of these claims with a grain of sal
2-year-old boy in JB chugs beer in viral video, Malaysia News,While some parents let their kids sample their alcohol of choice, usually just to watch their faces scrunch up in disgust, a video went viral when a two-year-old is seen swigging a can of beer like water. The video supposedly took place i
Malaysia's ruling coalition wins first electoral test in boost for PM Muhyiddin, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s ruling coalition won a key state election on Saturday, in a vote that was widely seen as a referendum on his seven-month-old administration.
5 things parents should be doing to manage their finances, Lifestyle News,Having a family changes everything. Where once you only had yourself to worry about, there’s now your partner, your children and a future together. That future may include university education for the children, an early and co
China study warns of 'colossal' Covid-19 outbreak if it opens up like US, France, China News,BEIJING – China could face more than 630,000 Covid-19 infections a day if it dropped its zero-tolerance policies by lifting travel curbs, according to a study by Peking University mathematicians. I
5 situations when you can (and can't) have intimacy in front of your kids, Lifestyle News,Maintaining intimacy after you have kids can be tough, especially when your apartment isn't very big. But is it alright to have sex in front of your baby? Are there boundaries you should set so you ca
China suspends visits by US warships to Hong Kong, over US Bills that support protesters, China News,BEIJING – China suspended United States military ships and aircraft visits to Hong Kong, and sanctioned American NGOs on Monday (Dec 2) in retaliation for the passage of two Bills backing pro-democra
6 beauty hacks to look natural yet polished, Lifestyle News,Makeup rocks – but let's face it, sometimes the whole shebang can take way too much time in the morning. Plus, our skin could always do with a breather, especially if you're dealing with sensitive skin issues like pigmentation or
Hong Kong model Annabella Woo goes to Chinese village to avoid Wuhan virus outbreak, Entertainment News,A Hong Kong model stranded in Wuhan has recounted her experience on social media after the Chinese city was locked down due to a virus outbreak. Annabella Woo, who is well known for taking part in
Delhi's air branded 'hazardous', spurs calls to close schools, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. NEW DELHI – Delhi's 20 million residents wer
iOS 14 lets you perform actions by tapping the back of your iPhone, Digital News,Now that iOS 14 beta is in the hands of developers (and adventurous non-devs), news about little gems of features not announced at the keynote are popping out all over the web. One of them is Back Tap, an accessibility
Volkswagen Touareg returns to Singapore, Lifestyle News,The Volkswagen Touareg has made its return to our shores after a six-month absence, and the brand has chosen to streamline the line-up to two trim levels, Elegance and R-Line, while introducing new standard equipment to its flagship SUV. At a p
How to increase your chances of having a normal delivery, Lifestyle News,A baby can enter the world in one of two ways – a vaginal birth (also known as normal delivery) or surgical delivery via a cesarean section (C-section). But regardless of what procedure ends up taking place, the main goal is to
London firefighters douse blaze at building containing gas cylinders, World News,LONDON – Firefighters brought a blaze at a building in central London under control on Saturday, the fire service said, and said there were no injuries in the incident. London Fire Brigade said more than 50 firefighters
New York puts its rats on ice, World News,NEW YORK, United States — A snout and two little black eyes pop out from the hole, too late: A foot already covers them and the hole will be quickly filled with dry ice. This new weapon in the hands of New York’s sanitation service spells certain death for t
The all-new eighth generation Volkswagen Golf launched in Singapore, together with the new Golf GTI, Lifestyle News,With over 35 million units sold over seven generations, the Volkswagen Golf is undoubtedly an automotive icon. Now, the brand new eighth generation Golf has been officially launched in
Twitter CEO Agrawal tells employees company not 'held hostage' by Musk offer, Money News,SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal sought to reassure employees during an all-hands meeting on Thursday (April 14) that the company was not being \”held hostage\” by news of El
Internet praises motorcyclist for riding skills that avoided serious crash with out-of-control van, Digital News,A motorcyclist has won internet points for showcasing remarkable defensive riding skills that could’ve meant injury or death if he wasn’t careful enough. The same cannot be said for a van
Thailand readies for tourism reboot with reopening test-run, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand held a dry-run on Wednesday (Oct 27) for its long-awaited, quarantine-free reopening to vaccinated travellers, as the country rushes to reboot an industry battered by an 18-month hiatus in international tourism
HSA issues advisory on mahogany seeds, or 'sky fruit', after 7 cases of liver injury reported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There have been seven cases of liver injury reported in recent years that are suspected to be linked to eating mahogany seeds, which are more commonly known as sky frui
Widely used diabetes drug linked to birth defects risk: Study, World News,One of the world's most widely prescribed diabetes drugs may be linked to major birth defects in the offspring of male patients who were taking it ahead of the babies being conceived, according to a new study from Denmark
Get the Best Price For AirPods Pro 2 in 2025,Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 is discounted by $70 on Amazon, giving you great value for your money. The wireless earbuds comes with active noise cancellation for …
Police will catch you! Why you should stop saying this to your naughty toddler, Lifestyle News,\”If you don't behave, I will call the police and they will come and catch you!\” \”If you don't come over here right now, you'll have no more Daddy.\” Guilty of making such threats to your todd
Vietnam PM warns of long coronavirus fight as crisis deepens, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam could be facing a lengthy battle against the coronavirus and cannot rely on lockdown and quarantine measures indefinitely, its prime minister said, as the country struggles to contain its deadliest outbreak so fa
On Facebook, health-misinformation 'superspreaders' rack up billions of views: Report, Digital News,Misleading health content has racked up an estimated 3.8 billion views on Facebook Inc over the past year, peaking during the Covid-19 pandemic, advocacy group Avaaz said in a new report her
Kim says North Korea will keep developing 'formidable striking capabilities', Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea will continue to develop \”formidable striking capabilities\” that cannot be bartered or sold for anything, leader Kim Jong-un said, according to state media on Monday (March 28), as h
'There will never be another Robinsons': Shoppers and staff bid farewell to Orchard Road icon, Singapore News,Retiree Serene Tan was on a mission when she visited the Robinsons outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre on Saturday (Oct 31), a day after the 162-year-old department store announ
In China's Wuhan, cholera-causing bacteria in turtles strikes nerve, China News,BEIJING – Detection in the Chinese city of Wuhan of a bacteria that caused cholera in a student and was separately found in samples from softshell turtles at a food market has struck a sensitive nerve with ordinary
Former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn charged with fraud by German prosecutors, World News,FRANKFURT/BERLIN – German prosecutors charged former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn with fraud on Monday (April 15) over his role in the carmaker's manipulation of diesel emissions testing, more than three
10 healthy and quick-prep food items to have in your pantry, Lifestyle News,When you’re busy juggling work and family, eating well, especially at home, can be a challenge. Shopping for groceries is a chore — not to mention the actual slicing, dicing and cooking that comes with putting together a dec
Taiwan cancels, curbs gatherings after new local Covid-19 case: Xinhua, Asia News,Taiwan’s tourism department on Wednesday cancelled an annual New Year celebration at the northeastern tip of the island, the Xinhua news agency reported, after a report of the first locally transmitted Covid-19 case si
Maduro regime in Venezuela bans opposition leader Guaido from public office, World News,CARACAS – Venezuela's auditor-general's office announced on Thursday (March 28) that it had stripped opposition leader and speaker of congress Juan Guaido of the right to hold public office for 15 years
Apple Music lets users play their own choice of songs on PlayStation 5, Digital News,For those who love to choose the tunes they listen to while gaming, taking the audio experience into their own hands, Apple Music subscribers can now access the streaming service's catalogue of 90 million songs
LTA investigating clip of officer seen kicking PMD rider off e-scooter in Bedok, Singapore News,[UPDATE DEC 12] Certis Cisco officer who kicked speeding e-scooter rider gets suspended It all happened in the blink of an eye — an officer dashing across a road in Bedok and kicking an e-scooter rider zi
Adele wins very first Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Entertainment News,Adele has won her very first Emmy on the opening night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The 34-year-old singer took home the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) gong for her CBS special Adele One Night Only, alth
Travelling for leisure may not be possible for Singaporeans this year, says Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,Singaporeans are unlikely to be able to travel for leisure this year, though essential business travel will be possible. At a virtual press conference yesterday, National Development Minister La
Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance, Entertainment News,LONDON — U.S. rapper Lil Wayne will no longer perform at a British music festival this weekend after he was declined entry into the United Kingdom, organisers have said. The five-time Grammy Award winner, who was sentenced t
Seoul mandates face masks as South Korea battles spike in coronavirus, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea’s capital Seoul on Monday mandated the wearing of face masks in both indoor and outdoor public places for the first time, as the country battles a surge in coronavirus cases centred in the densely po
Bike review: BMW R NineT Scrambler delivers ample riding enjoyment, combined with old-school aesthetic , Lifestyle News,With extensive technology, ample settings and new found tweak ability, modern motorcycles can be rather complex machines. There is, however, nothing wrong with the inevitable march
'We could hear the foetus' heartbeat by then': SGAG's Xiaoming on his wife's miscarriage last year, Entertainment News,They were about to be first-time parents but an unforeseen tragedy struck. In the latest episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, local media personalit
Myanmar police fire into air to disperse protest, 4 hurt by rubber bullets, Asia News,Police fired gunshots into the air and used water cannon and rubber bullets on Tuesday as protesters across Myanmar defied bans on big gatherings to oppose a military coup that halted a tentative transition to demo
