Drink-driving Maserati driver in China crashes into BMW which bursts into flames, killing 2 on board, China News,YONGCHENG – A young woman who was drink-driving in central China was caught on surveillance camera last week crashing her Maserati into a stationary BMW at a traffic junction, causing the
Malaysia's Petronas reports fire at SSGP pipeline, Malaysia News,Malaysian state energy company Petronas reported a fire at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) near Lawas on Wednesday (Nov 16) afternoon, which the Borneo Post online said led to an explosion that killed one person and injured
66-year-old cyclist dies after accident along Yishun Avenue 1 on Christmas Day, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 66-year-old cyclist died after an accident with a car along Yishun Avenue 1 on Christmas Day. A 26-year-old car driver has been arrested, the police said on Wednesday (Dec 26). The police wer
Clarke Quay brawl leaves couple stabbed, manhunt underway, Singapore News,As he was closing up at about 10.20pm on Saturday, The Tipsy Cow owner, Mr Raj Rai, heard a commotion at its al fresco area and saw two groups totalling more than 10 people fighting with each other. Mr Rai, 47, and a staff mem
Mercedes car bursts into flames at Sin Ming Avenue carpark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A silver Mercedes-Benz parked at a Housing Board carpark in Sin Ming Avenue burst into flames on Thursday night (June 13), taking residents by surprise. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a v
One dead, 12 injured in knife rampage in Beijing, China News,BEIJING – A man motivated by personal grievances killed a woman and injured 12 others in a knife attack in Beijing Sunday, police said. The rampage unfolded at a busy shopping mall in the heart of the Chinese capital before officers quickl
Polish driving test candidate runs over and kills examiner, World News,WARSAW – An examiner was run over and killed by a 68-year-old woman taking her driving test in the southern Polish city of Rybnik on Monday, police said. The 35-year-old examiner was run over by the candidate at an examination ce
Mexico City metro overpass, train cars collapse on road below, World News,MEXICO CITY – An overpass for Mexico City's metro partially collapsed with train cars on it on Monday (May 3) night, videos on Mexican television and social media showed, although it was not immediately clear if there wer
Last victim pulled from China's collapsed coronavirus quarantine hotel; death toll hits 29, China News,BEIJING – The death toll from the collapse of a coronavirus quarantine facility in east China rose to 29 on Thursday (March 12) as the final victim was recovered from the rubble, the authoriti
George Clooney feels lucky to have survived motorcycle crash, Entertainment News,George Clooney was involved in an accident on the Italian island of Sardinia while filming the miniseries Catch-22, and he admits he was fortunate to survive the dramatic crash. The 59-year-old actor told The Independen
16-year-old girl arrested for setting 3 fires at Circuit Road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for her suspected involvement in mischief by fire, the police said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 30). The authorities were alerted to the fire at the void deck of Block 34 C
Shorter training and reservist stints, after safety focus, Singapore News,The latest batch of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) army recruits, some who had enlisted in January, graduated on Saturday after completing a shorter 12km route march. Unlike previous batches, the cohort of about 3,500 recruits f
One million moved into camps, 184 dead in India monsoon floods, Asia News,Indian authorities have moved around a million people into emergency camps in recent days as the death toll from monsoon floods jumped Monday (Aug 12) to at least 184. The southern state of Kerala, a tourist haven known for it
Cyclist hit by truck near Mustafa Centre after filtering in front of it, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A female cyclist was injured after a collision with a truck near Mustafa Centre in Little India early Monday morning (April 8). The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a bicycle and
Riding illegally on Singapore expressways, more cyclists caught this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Concerns over cyclists risking their lives on expressways are growing, given the number of those caught flouting the rule. According to statistics from the Land Transport Authority (LTA), 44 cyclist
Alleged paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 'commits suicide' in jail, FBI investigates, World News,NEW YORK – Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein has committed suicide in prison while awaiting trial on charges that he trafficked underage girls for sex, officials and US news media reported on Sa
Massive fire rips through Bali port, no injuries reported, Asia News,BENOA, Indonesia – A massive fire laid waste to dozens of boats at a Bali port on Monday (July 9) as firefighters battled to bring the dramatic blaze under control. The fire started around after midnight on the Indonesian holiday i
Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into Pickering Street eatery, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman was taken to hospital after a car crashed into an eatery at Pickering Street on Thursday morning (Sept 13). In response to queries, the police said that they were alerted to the accident at 9.4
Lightning strikes kill over 100 in two Indian states, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Lightning strikes killed more than 100 people in India’s eastern Bihar state and in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, their chief ministers’ offices said on Thursday. Eighty-three people were killed in Bihar, and at least
