Symbolic last trip for Taiwan's 'Mr Democracy' before cremation, Asia News,TAIPEI – Former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui, dubbed \”Mr Democracy\” for ending autocratic rule in favour of free elections, was cremated in a private ceremony on Friday (Aug 14), after his remains were taken o
Nelson Mandela's famous shirts, belongings up for auction, World News,NEW YORK – The family of late South African President Nelson Mandela is selling the anti-apartheid leader's personal belongings to help pay for a memorial garden being built in his honour. Among the roughly 100 items are
King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales, World News,LONDON – Britain's King Charles on Friday bestowed on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and his late wife Diana previously held. Diana was a hugely
41-year-old Chinese national in Singapore dies after recovering from Covid-19, Singapore News,[UPDATED, 11pm]: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 344 new coronavirus cases in Singapore on Saturday (June 6). Of these, seven cases are from within the community — three Singaporeans/PRs and four
Who is the Islamic State group's new boss?, World News,Just days after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid by United States special forces in October, the Islamic State group announced the name of the man who has replaced him as leader. But the true identity of Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Q
16 sentenced to death after Bangladesh teen burned alive, Singapore News,FENI, Bangladesh – A court in Bangladesh sentenced 16 people to death on Thursday (Oct 24) over the murder of a 19-year-old female student burned alive in April that provoked outrage across the country. Ms Nusrat Jahan Rafi was
29 German tourists killed in Portuguese bus crash, World News,LISBON – Twenty-nine German tourists were killed on Wednesday (April 17) when a bus crashed on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Televised images showed the bus had spun off the road, apparently having flipped several times, before crashi
Thomas Ong: I 'died' many times over 6 days in Koh Samui , Entertainment News,Those of us who have gone on a diet would know how hard it is to resist tucking into our favourite foods. Former actor Thomas Ong joked that he had a near 'death' experience when he flew to Koh Samui, T
Aloysius Pang's last words to mum: 'Mum, don't cry, otherwise I will cry too', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When the late local actor Aloysius Pang was in hospital in New Zealand, his mother was the first from the family to see him when he was still conscious. And when she saw him
Man dies after being gored at Spanish bull-running festival, World News,MADRID – A man bled to death from his injuries after he was gored at a bull-running festival in eastern Spain, the authorities said. It was the first such fatality in the country since such events resumed after Covid-19 curbs we
North Korea taking 'emergency' measures to contain swine fever, Asia News,North Korea is taking emergency measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious African swine fever, its state media said Wednesday, weeks after confirming an outbreak in the isolated country. The virus, fata
As fighter jets streak overhead, John McCain is buried in Annapolis, World News,ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Fighter jets roared over the US Naval Academy on Sunday in a final tribute to former Senator John McCain as the Vietnam War hero and two-time presidential candidate was laid to rest at the military colle
Female suspect arrested at Atlanta airport after city centre shootings, World News,ATLANTA – Police arrested a female suspect at Atlanta's international airport on Monday (Aug 22), ending an hours-long search after shootings in the city centre that left two dead and a third wounded. The Atlanta
Imelda Marcos sentenced to at least 6 years in prison over graft charges, Asia News,Imelda Marcos was found guilty of corruption on Friday and ordered arrested in a rare conviction for the former Philippine first lady accused with her late dictator husband of embezzling billions of dollars from stat
Elderly couple found dead in burned-out car as Portugal wildfires rage, World News,LISBON – The charred bodies of an elderly couple were found inside a burned-out vehicle after they tried to escape a wildfire ripping across the Portuguese northern municipality of Murça, authorities said on Monday (J
Boon Tat Street stabbing: Friends of deceased lose lawsuit for a share in $4.6m Holland Village property, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The High Court on Monday (Aug 29) dismissed a lawsuit brought by two friends of businessman Spencer Tuppani, who was fatally stabbed by his father-in-law in 2017, for
Justin Timberlake salutes Prince in Super Bowl halftime dance party, Entertainment News,Minneapolis – Justin Timberlake danced his way through a club-inspired Super Bowl halftime show Sunday as he paid tribute to Prince in the late singer's hometown with a towering yet tasteful projection. Afte
Neighbours shouted for her but there was no answer: 80-year-old Singaporean woman found dead after quarantining alone at home in Johor, Malaysia News,When neighbours called out for 80-year-old Tan Ah Csee who was quarantining alone at home, they became concerned when there was no reply. The elderly
Michael Jackson's legacy under microscope in new sex abuse film, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Almost 10 years after his sudden death, Michael Jackson's legacy is under fresh scrutiny in a documentary about alleged child sex abuse that has been met with outrage by the singer's fami
Greek police suspect murder in death of US scientist, World News,ATHENS – Greek police suspect foul play in the death of an American scientist whose body was found on Monday on the island of Crete, a week after she went missing, police sources said on Wednesday. Suzanne Eaton, 60, a molecular biolog
Babysitter in Malaysia dies after running into burning house to save 2 toddlers, Malaysia News,Covering her head with a wet towel, a babysitter ran into her burning house on Monday (July 29) to rescue two toddlers under her care. Although she managed to save the girls, the 59-year-old woman died fro
Whitney Houston estate working on hologram tour, new album, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – The estate of Whitney Houston has struck a deal aiming to revive the late superstar's brand, potentially launching a touring hologram and album of unreleased music. New York-based company Primary Wave Musi
Daily strides may mean longer life for older women, Health News,Older women who get in enough steps each day to walk the equivalent of about two miles – far less than the five-mile goal set by many Americans – might still live longer than their less active counterparts, a US study suggests. Many peo
First US death in romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak, Health News,LOS ANGELES – US health authorities on Wednesday reported the first death in an outbreak of E.coli bacteria in romaine lettuce that has sickened 121 people across the United States. No details about the victim were immediately released e
Ariana Grande pays tribute to rapper ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, Entertainment News,Singer Ariana Grande paid a poignant tribute on Friday to rapper Mac Miller, a week after her former boyfriend died at age 26. \”I adored you from the day I met you when I was nineteen and I always will,\” Grande wrote on
Taiwanese host Luo Pei-ying found dead at home, body discovered only after two days, Entertainment News,The Chinese entertainment scene is reeling from shock after the body of Taiwanese veteran TV host Luo Pei-ying was discovered last night (Aug 3). According to media reports, Pei-ying had been unco
Coronavirus: People at centre of China's outbreak say time to end lockdown, China News,BEIJING – For days now, several cities at the heart of China's deadly coronavirus epidemic have not recorded any new infections – so residents such as factory worker Tang Wushan have a message for the au
Shanghai death numbers raise questions over its Covid-19 accounting, China News,SHANGHAI – China's biggest Covid-19 outbreak, in Shanghai, has again raised questions about the country's official data – especially a death rate that despite a recent jump, remains far lower than elsewhere. Sh
Pixar finds new life with a wave of the wand, Entertainment News,Pixar's new film Onward hits screens around the world at the end of the month with the much-loved animation company hoping that it will restore a little glitter to a brand that has dulled in recent years. Onward, which screened at
34-year-old man who racially abused and assaulted others at East Coast Park found dead, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man accused of committing racially charged offences – verbally abusing seven people as well as assault – at the East Coast Park last year has had his charges abated on May 23 due to h
Floods kill 113 in north India in late monsoon burst, jail and hospital submerged, Asia News,LUCKNOW, India – Heavy rains have killed at least 113 people in India's Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states over the past three days, officials said on Monday (Sept 30), as flood waters swamped a major city,
Cardi B opens MTV awards set to pay respects to Aretha Franklin, Entertainment News,Fast-rising rapper Cardi B and pop star Shawn Mendes opened the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday with the night expected to be dominated by emotional tributes to \”Queen of Soul\” Aretha Franklin. Cardi B — who recent
Majority of victims in Kyoto Animation studio fire in 20s and 30s, Asia News,KYOTO, Japan – Many victims of an arson attack on an animation studio in the western Japanese city of Kyoto were young with bright futures, some joining only in April, the company president said on Saturday, as the death to
Alien Huang's secret girlfriend reveals their romance: 'I'm sorry I broke our promise', Entertainment News,There were only rumours of their relationship previously. But now, a day after Taiwanese celebrity Alien Huang was found dead at home, his secret girlfriend revealed their r
Coronavirus: China's death toll rises to at least 630, China News,BEIJING – The number of confirmed deaths in China from the new-coronavirus outbreak rose on Friday (Feb 7) to at least 630 after hard-hit Hubei province reported 69 new fatalities. In its daily update, Hubei’s health commission a
More seniors in Singapore get their Covid-19 jabs after vaccination teams go to the heartland, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mobile vaccination teams sent to about 70 locations, from void decks to community clubs, have helped 4,900 people, including 3,340 seniors, get inoculated since last month. But w
Delhi hotel fire kills at least 17, spurs safety concerns, Asia News,DELHI – A fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi early yesterday, killing 17, authorities in the Indian capital said, raising questions about safety standards in poorly regulated budget hotels. Raids by civic authorities to enforc
US Capitol rioter gets 41 months in prison, longest sentence imposed, World News,WASHINGTON – A former mixed martial artist filmed punching a police officer during the deadly Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol received a 41-month prison sentence on Wednesday (Nov 10), the stiffest punishment yet in the
Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite massive protest petition, World News,A petition to cancel Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city has topped 260,000 signatures, but officials say the show will go on. Sydney is spending A$6.5 milli
Record rains in southern Japan cause floods, kill two, Asia News,TOKYO – Torrential rains caused floods and landslides on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Wednesday, killing at least two people and prompting authorities to issue a rare emergency warning and evacuation orders for nearly 850,
Legendary and terrifying: Ma Rainey cast recall Chadwick Boseman's final role, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – His fellow actors call it astonishing and movie reviewers use words like heartbreaking. Chadwick Boseman’s final performance, in the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, coming to Netflix o
SAF to lower training tempo to better focus on safety, in wake of actor Aloysius Pang's death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be lowering its training tempo across all services, with an aim of giving commanders and troops the time and space to review its system
'I thought I was strong and would accept it after a day or 2': Diabetic local actor Duan Weiming amputates lower leg, Entertainment News,When it rains, it pours for this local actor; on top of losing his lower leg, local actor Duan Weiming also lost his adoptive mother, all in the span of
Veteran actor Li Nanxing shares late mum's dishes for Mother's Day, Entertainment News,Miss your mother's home cooking? It won't be quite the same, but veteran local actor Li Nanxing will be whipping up a nostalgic feast at Town Restaurant at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore in cele
Pope Francis, slowing down as he ages, appoints personal medical assistant, World News,Pope Francis has appointed a nurse from the Vatican's health services to be his \”personal medical assistant\”, the Vatican said on Thursday (Aug 4), in an indication that the pontiff accepts that he will need
Boy killed when car strikes group of children outside British school, World News,LONDON – British police launched a murder investigation on Monday (Dec 3) after a 12-year-old boy was killed and five others were injured when a car struck a group of children outside a school in southern England. Polic
Trump plans news conference on Jan 6, anniversary of deadly US Capitol riot, World News,WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Dec 21) he would hold a news conference on Jan 6, one year after the deadly riots at the US Capitol, which the Republican has been accused of fomenting.
Man arrested in Ireland in connection with deaths of 39 Vietnamese in truck: UK police, World News,LONDON – Ronan Hughes, a 40-year-old from County Armagh in Northern Ireland, was arrested in Ireland on Monday (April 20) in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals who were found in a lo
Black Panther cast remember Boseman ahead of Wakanda Forever, Entertainment News,The cast and director of the upcoming sequel to Marvel Studios blockbuster Black Panther paid tribute to their late co-star Chadwick Boseman on Saturday (July 23) and said they worked through their grief while making th
Coronavirus transforms daily life on Hong Kong's fearful streets, China News,HONG KONG – Hunkering down in cramped apartments and raiding supermarket shelves for food and masks, Hong Kongers are fretting about the future as the coronavirus sweeps one of the world's most densely populated c
2 killed as train derails between Australia's biggest cities, World News,MELBOURNE – Two people were killed when a passenger train travelling between Australia's two biggest cities derailed Thursday (Feb 20), with medics saying many were being assessed for injuries. Emergency services said
Bryan Adams blames cancelled London shows on 'bat-eating greedy bastards', Entertainment News,Bryan Adams has blamed his cancelled London shows on people who eat bats. The 60-year-old musician was due to kick off a three-night tenancy at London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday (May 11) b
COP26: What's the difference between 1.5 deg C and 2 deg C of global warming?, World 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. GLASGOW – Over and over at the United Nati
Coronavirus: As virus advances, doctors rethink rush to ventilate, World News,BERLIN – When he was diagnosed with Covid-19, Mr Andre Bergmann knew exactly where he wanted to be treated: The Bethanien hospital lung clinic in Moers, near his home in north-western Germany. The clinic is known for its r
From prison to beating depression, rapper Fat Joe shares new memoir, Entertainment News,NEW YORK,- Recording artist Fat Joe is sharing the highs and lows of his life in his new book The Book of Jose: A Memoir. Born Joseph Cartagena, the rapper started his career in the early 1990s and achieved succe
The Crown controversial season 5 gets mixed reviews from critics, Entertainment News,LONDON – From comparisons to a \”trashy telenovela\” to \”a sturdy piece of prestige TV\”, the fifth season of hit royal drama The Crown has divided critics. The award-winning Netflix show, focused on the late Queen Eli
Singapore reports 5,324 new Covid-19 cases on Oct 27, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 5,324 new Covid-19 infections reported on Wednesday (Oct 27), comprising 4,651 new cases in the community, 661 in migrant worker dormitories and 12 imported cases,said the Ministry of Health (MOH). The minist
