F1 champion Hamilton donates $675,400 to Australian wildlife rescue, Entertainment News,LONDON – Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he was donating $500,000 (S$675,400) towards the rescue and care of wildlife caught in bushfires ravaging southeast Australia. The Bri
Thai actress found dead in river after falling off speedboat, Entertainment News,BANGKOK – The body of Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong was found floating in the Chao Phraya River on Saturday (Feb 26) afternoon. She was 37. Thai newspaper The Bangkok Post said that she had fallen off a speedboat
Indonesia investigates reports top Islamic State commander killed, Asia News,JAKARTA/MANILA – Indonesia is investigating reports from Islamic State supporters that the most senior Southeast Asian commander of the militant group was killed by US air strikes in eastern Syria last week, counter-terrori
At least 17 killed in Thai bus crash , Asia News,BANGKOK – At least 17 people were killed and dozens of others wounded when a bus travelling in northeastern Thailand veered off the road and smashed into a tree, authorities said on Thursday (March 22). The accident occurred on Wednesday evening in Th
'World's oldest man' dies in Japan at 113, Asia News,TOKYO – \”World's oldest man\” Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, died on Sunday (Jan 20) aged 113, Japanese media said. Mr Nonaka was born in July
Motorcyclist killed in accident with taxi and lorry along Sungei Kadut Avenue, cabby arrested, Singapore News,[Updated Sept 21] A 57-year-old man was killed in an accident involving his motorcycle, a taxi and a lorry along Sungei Kadut Avenue towards Woodlands Road on Wednesday afternoon (Sep 19). P
AGC flags potential contempt over false allegations in drug trafficker Nagaenthran's case, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Various individuals and groups, in and outside Singapore, had repeated false allegations that sought to cast aspersions on the involvement of Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon in th
Anger as Malaysian cleared of murdering Indonesian maid in Penang, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian woman has reportedly been cleared of murdering her Indonesian maid, who was allegedly tortured and forced to sleep outside with a dog, with activists on Monday (April 22) criticising the \”shoc
Chinese vlogger dies after eating poisonous insects and geckos in live-stream video, China News,For some Chinese live-streamers, the path to online fame begins with consuming dangerous animals. Unfortunately, such endeavours may end with tragic outcomes. A Chinese vlogger identified only by his surn
Saudi foreign minister pledges 'comprehensive investigation' of Khashoggi killing, Asia News,JAKARTA – Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday (Oct 23) the kingdom was committed to a \”comprehensive investigation\” of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in T
Outrage in France after spate of anti-Semitic vandalism, World News,A spate of anti-Semitic vandalism and graffiti in and around Paris at the weekend sparked widespread condemnation on Tuesday, stoking fresh concerns about an increase in hate crime against Jews. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe told
Cyclone kills at least 82 in India and Bangladesh, flooding lowlands, Asia News,KOLKATA/DHAKA – The most powerful cyclone to strike eastern India and Bangladesh in over a decade killed at least 82 people, officials said, as rescue teams scoured devastated coastal villages on Thursday, hampered by to
Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura, 30, dies in suspected suicide, Entertainment News,TOKYO – Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura died on Saturday (July 18) at age 30 in a suspected suicide, sending shockwaves through the country's entertainment scene. Mr Miura, a former child actor who made h
Sully, late US president George H.W. Bush's dog, starts new job with wounded US service members, veterans, World News,WASHINGTON – Lifting his thick paw to shake, former President George H.W. Bush's service dog took an oath to serve at Walter Reed National Medical Centre on Wednesday (Feb
Malaysia reports 50 new coronavirus cases, 1 death, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported 50 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (April 22), bringing the cumulative total to 5,532. The health ministry also reported one new death, bringing the total number of fatalities up to 93. For the late
Over 1,200 people killed in South Asia monsoon, Asia News,NEW DELHI – More than 1,200 people have been killed across South Asia in monsoon storms so far this year, according to figures collected by AFP as India counts the rising toll from floods that have devastated southern Kerala state. The monsoo
Skin cancer deaths rates soar, mostly for men: Study, Health News,PARIS – Skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985, with mortality rates among women rising more slowly or even declining, researchers told a medical conference in Glasgow on Sunday (Nov 4). Reasons for the
WHO launches campaign against China virus misinformation online, Digital News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation said Monday (Feb 2) it was working around the clock with internet and social media giants to combat widespread misinformation surrounding the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak. WHO ch
Teenage girl and grandfather found dead at separate Bukit Batok HDB blocks on same evening, Singapore News,In a double tragedy for a family, a 14-year-old girl and her grandfather, 84, were both found dead at two separate Bukit Batok blocks on Thursday (June 23) evening at around the same time. The
'She was too young': Fellow actors, netizens mourn Yammie Lam's death, Entertainment News,There has been an outpouring of grief on social media since former Hong Kong actress Yammie Lam was found dead in her home at the age of 55 on Saturday morning (Nov 3). The actress was famous in
Sperm whale washed up in Indonesia had nearly 6kg of plastic bottles, bags in stomach, Asia News,JAKARTA – A sperm whale found dead in a national park in Indonesia had nearly 6kg of plastic waste, including 115 cups, in its stomach, park officials said on Tuesday (Nov 20). The 9.5m whale was found i
4 best pet insurance plans to protect your furkids (2021), Lifestyle News,Four different means to stop your pet’s medical bills from burning a hole in your pocket. Our pet cats and dogs are precious members of the family that we love unconditionally, so it’s no surprise that we want to protect them
DJ Avicii 'could not go on any longer': family, Entertainment News,Swedish superstar Avicii, one of the world's most successful DJs who died a week ago aged 28, \”wanted peace\” and \”could not go on any longer\”, his family said in an open letter on Thursday. The musician, whose real nam
Contractor dies after falling from ladder in Bedok, Singapore News,A renovation contractor died after falling from a ladder. Mr Tan Ah Lee, 64, a Malaysian, was patching the ceiling of a home in Bedok on March 6 when he fell. In a statement to The New Paper last Thursday, a spokesman for the Ministr
WHO says countries should not order Covid-19 boosters while others still need vaccines, World News,GENEVA, July 12 – Rich countries should not be ordering booster shots for their vaccinated populations while other countries have yet to receive Covid-19 vaccines, the World Health Organisation said on
Germany surpasses 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases for first time, World News,BERLIN – Germany reported 112,323 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday (Jan 19), a fresh single-day record as the health minister said the peak had not been reached and compulsory vaccination should be introduced by May. Germany
Record number of Covid-19-hit Australians in hospital as Omicron surges, World News,SYDNEY – The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with Covid-19 hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday (July 25), official data showed, as the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants strains the he
Family in Chin Swee Road murder case is known to community agencies: MSF, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Chin Swee Road couple charged in court last Tuesday (Sept 17) with murdering their two-year-old daughter is a case known to social workers. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) sai
At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in northern India, Asia News,AMRITSAR, India – A commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people on Friday, state officials said, making it India’s worst rail disaster this ye
Daily roundup: Chinese man files lawsuit after friend resells his $1.9m game character for $755 – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chinese man files lawsuit after friend resells his $1.9m game character for $755 The kids who grew up
Best annuity plans for your retirement in Singapore, Money News,Let’s face it, securing a steady retirement income hinges on the decisions we make today. Here, we’ve gathered the best annuity plans in the market for your dream retirement. No one wants to be left stranded in their retirement years. H
San Diego Comic-Con 2022: The Sandman trailer unleashes first look at hell, Lucifer and escaped nightmares, Entertainment News,Not all live-action adaptations show much promise, but Netflix’s upcoming take on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman does seem to be off to a good start. The first glimpses of the sh
Coronavirus: Philippines reports 8 more deaths, 152 new cases, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine Health Ministry reported on Sunday eight additional coronavirus deaths and 152 newly confirmed cases. The positive cases in the Philippines total 3,246 as of 4pm, while the death toll has risen to 152, i
Philippines promises 'refreshed' coronavirus approach as capital exits strict lockdown, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday eased the strict coronavirus lockdown in and around the capital Manila as his government promised a “refreshed” approach to fighting Cov
Thailand police to examine dropping of hit-and-run charges against Red Bull heir, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's police said on Monday (July 27) they would look into why criminal charges were dropped against the heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, who was accused of a 2012 hit-and-run ki
Wrestler Rocky Johnson – Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's dad – has died aged 75, Entertainment News,The professional wrestler and father of wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has passed away at the age of 75, according to The Cauliflower Alley Club. The club is a fr
Gossip mill: Zheng Wanling goes public on Instagram account and gives us food porn – and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,ZHENG WANLING GOES PUBLIC ON INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT AND GIVES US FOOD PORN Just because she's been away, doesn't mean she's out of the game. Since
Worker found dead in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital leaves behind 3 young daughters, Singapore News,He was a loving husband and a doting father to his three young daughters. Mr Alagu Periyakarrupan, 46, who had been working in Singapore as a construction worker for the last 10 years, would call his family
Gotham Knights finally set for October release, Digital News,Warner Bros Games Montreal’s Gotham Knights, delayed from its original 2021 release date, is now planned to launch on Oct 25, 2022. This open-world Batman-themed action RPG lets you play as Red Hood, Robin, Batgirl or Nightwing (in solo or
Waiter pushed colleague, causing extensive burns after hot water spilled on her, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Unhappy with his colleague for refusing to help him clean up a mess, a waiter pushed the woman so hard that it sparked a chain of events which ended with Ms Neo Xinjie suffering extensive firs
Daily roundup: Jodie Comer played games to prep for Free Guy and it was stressful — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'I took Grand Theft Auto way too seriously': Jodie Comer played games to prep for Free Guy and it was stres
Farewell, Aloysius: Fans, friends queue to pay last respects at public memorial , Singapore News,Fans and friends, politicians and members of the public began streaming in to the wake of late actor Aloysius Pang held at 82A MacPherson Lane on Saturday. The memorial will be held till noon tomorrow (J
Best debt consolidation plans in Singapore 2020, Money News,If you’re caught in a cycle of mounting interest charges and your total debt level keeps piling up, it’s time to consider a Debt Consolidation Plan (DCP). Debt Consolidation Plans are a government-approved scheme offered by banks that combi
'I couldn't believe this was real': Sister of man who died in PIE accident, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Republic Polytechnic part-time student Muhammad Musharraf who celebrated his birthday just two weeks ago died when his motorcycle collided with a lorry last Sunday (Jan 12). Mr Musha
Most coronavirus infections are mild, says Chinese study, China News,BEIJING – Most people infected by the new coronavirus in China have mild symptoms, with older patients and those with underlying conditions most at risk from the disease, according to a study by Chinese researchers. The disease has
China's 'Jack the Ripper' sentenced to death, China News,BEIJING – A Chinese court sentenced a 54-year-old man dubbed the country's \”Jack the Ripper\” to death on Friday for the rape and murder of 11 women and girls over the course of 14 years, state television reported. Gao Cheng
CIMB Bank Singapore launches insurance for pet dogs and cats, Business Wires News,CIMB Bank Berhad, Singapore Branch has unveiled insurance coverage to protect domestic dogs and cats against accidents and illnesses, underwritten by Sompo Insurance Singapore. The CIMB My Paw Pal pet insurance compris
