Death threats 'become routine' in toxic Brexit debate, World News,As a crucial Brexit battle comes to a head in the British parliament on Wednesday, MPs are weighing not just their own views but also their personal safety amid increasingly toxic public debate. Pro-EU lawmakers challenging
US auto safety agency to probe fatal Tesla California crash, World News,The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it is sending a team to investigate a fatal Tesla crash and fire in California last week, a spokeswoman for the auto safety regulator said on Wednesday.The
Japanese health minister apologises for staff breaking Covid-19 protocols, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's health minister apologised on Tuesday (March 30) after media reported ministry employees had gathered at a restaurant late at night in Tokyo in violation of the government's Covid-19 contag
Facebook shares data on Myanmar with United Nations investigators, Digital News,Facebook says it has shared data with United Nations investigators probing international crimes in Myanmar, after the lead investigator said the company was withholding evidence. A Facebook representative told Reuters on
9-year-old calls German police over unsatisfactory Christmas gifts, World News,Many children know the heart-sinking moment when they tear off the bright wrapping of their coveted Christmas gift to reveal the wrong colour trainers or an ill-favoured toy. But one German boy, enraged by his paltry sele
Mindef: Singapore military aircraft that flew over Johor were taking part in multilateral exercise, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore military aircraft that flew over southern Johor earlier this month were taking part in a multilateral exercise and had obtained the requisite approvals to enter Ma
Philippine leader's order to kill rebels 'legal', spokesman says, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's order to kill armed rebels was legal, his spokesman said on Monday (March 8), as Catholic leaders joined condemnation of the killings of nine activists in s
Vietnam suspends African swine fever vaccine after pig deaths, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on Wednesday (Aug 24). The pigs were amo
Malaysia PM orders misconduct probe into former attorney-general, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday (Sept 30) ordered a probe into possible misconduct by a former top prosecutor who had brought corruption cases against several senior members of his r
Doctor whose Covid-19 home recovery post went viral under investigation for skipping RRT, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A doctor whose account of his home recovery journey from Covid-19 went viral had failed to comply with the rostered routine testing that is mandatory for healthcare workers. Dr Lai Ka
Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges , World News,CHRISTCHURCH – Australian Brenton Tarrant appeared in a New Zealand court on Friday where the suspected white supremacist was charged with an additional 49 counts of murder at two mosques last month. In an attack broadcast live on Facebook,
4 things to start doing if you're planning to have a baby, Lifestyle News,So, have you and your spouse decided to have a baby? First of all, hearty congratulations! Getting pregnant can be one of the happiest moments in a couple's life. Well, some pregnancies just happen, whereas others ca
Death of NSF Dave Lee: 1 SAF officer charged, 6 other servicemen set to face military probe, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer was charged in court on Wednesday (Oct 31) in relation to the death of full-time national serviceman Corporal First Class (CFC) Dave Lee. Tan
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft Corp said on Thursday (Dec 17) it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week, adding a top technology target to a growing list of
1 in 5 Covid-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days: Study, World News,LONDON – Many Covid-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday (Nov 9), after a large study found 20 per cent of those infected with the coronavirus are dia
