Boy, 9, shoots dead sister over video game controller, World News,WASHINGTON – A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern US state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refuse
A framework for sustainability for data centres, Business Wires News,The issue of sustainability has become increasingly urgent as accelerating climate change threatens human societies and the planet with a potentially irreversible threat. Abnormally hot and cold temperatures have resulted in millio
'Give everything to me!' Dennis Chew reveals Romeo Tan's touching gesture during Star Awards, Entertainment News,As the stardust settles down, stories of what went on behind the scenes at Sunday's Star Awards are emerging. Today (April 22), radio DJ Dennis Chew uploaded a video w
Strike a pose for International Yoga Day, Health News,Downward-facing dogs, cobras and warriors were set to sprout all over the world Thursday, as the fourth annual International Yoga Day got underway. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose proposal for the global event won UN approval in 2014,
12 things that became a thing in 2020, Lifestyle News,This has been a rollercoaster of a year so give yourself a pat on the back for making it till the end. We’ve upgraded from the Circuit Breaker to phase 2 and now phase 3. As Singapore continues to remain vigilant, let’s take a trip down memory la
Doctor who leaked list of people with HIV can't practise, has no access to national health database, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The doctor who leaked the details of 14,200 people with confirmed HIV, and another 2,400 of their contacts – including sexual partners and drug users who could also be
Macau police investigate suspected murder at Sands casino resort, Asia News,HONG KONG – Police in the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau are investigating what they suspect is a rare murder in a five-star casino resort after a Chinese man was found stabbed in his bed, broadcaster TDM reporte
Tomb Raider sequel reportedly based on both Rise and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Entertainment News,Alicia Vikander will be returning once again as Lara Croft for the sequel to the 2018 Tomb Raider movie, with Ben Wheatley on board as director. Though where the 2018 film had drawn inspiration from th
Canadian air force running short of pilots, jets: Watchdog, World News,OTTAWA – The Canadian air force is increasingly running short of combat-capable fighter jets and pilots and government attempts to address the problem have only made it worse, the nation's top watchdog said on Tuesday (Nov 2
Trump says his meeting with North Korea's Kim will be held in Hanoi, World News,US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Feb 8) his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this month will be held in Hanoi. \”My representatives have just left North Korea after a very productive meetin
US team lowers expectations for second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, World News,HANOI/WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump's administration appears to be open to seeking a limited deal at this week's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, an approach that may yield s
Macau's casino locked down with guests, staff after Covid-19 case, China News,HONG KONG – MGM China's Cotai casino in Macau was locked down on Sunday (Oct 30) after a dealer tested positive for Covid-19, city authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub said, ordering everyone insi
WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of coronavirus misinformation, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook Inc's WhatsApp tightened message forwarding limits on Tuesday (April 7), restricting users to sharing forwarded content one chat at a time after a jump in messages touting bogu
Some Singapore businesses to reopen from May 5 as circuit breaker measures eased progressively, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will begin to ease its circuit breaker measures progressively from May 5, starting with some Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) activities. More businesses like barber
Psychiatrist briefed lawmakers on Trump mental health: Reports, World News,WASHINGTON – At least a dozen members of the US Congress, most of them Democrats, were briefed by a Yale University professor of psychiatry on President Donald Trump's mental health, US media reported. The briefing by Dr
Super Junior, Stray Kids and more coming to Singapore in November for new K-pop festival, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – The inaugural Kamp Singapore 2019 K-pop festival is happening on Nov 9 and 10 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. On Nov 9, South Korean boy group NCT 127, girl group GFriend, singer
Cafe Forty Hands waves farewell as both outlets set to close down, Lifestyle News,Forty Hands is one of the pioneers of the Singapore cafe scene, having opened in October 2010. Nearly 12 years on, it is set to wave goodbye to its regulars and coffee lovers. The cafe is officially closing its Tiong B
Man hit by car in Bukit Batok, girl heard wailing in accident footage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 61-year-old man and a young girl were crossing a road junction in Bukit Batok when they were hit by a car. A dashcam video showed that they were crossing the road junction as the green man signal was
Jessica Chastain hints Harvey Weinstein's absence makes awards season 'a much happier place', Entertainment News,Jessica Chastain says awards season is \”a much happier\” time without Harvey Weinstein. The 44-year-old Hollywood star believes the disgraced movie mogul — who is currently
Noisy home? Here's how to create a quieter one, Lifestyle News,Mahjong-playing neighbours? Live next to the MRT tracks or a busy expressway? Work from home and just need some peace and quiet from your own kids? Noisy home dwellers, we hear you. From investing in noise-cancelling window treatmen
'She sleeps underneath the block': Neighbour reveals why Yishun woman with cluttered corridor doesn't go home, Singapore News,Despite numerous complaints from residents and visits by the town council over the years, one elderly woman living at Yishun doesn't seem like she's
Warrant of arrest issued after man allegedly linked to Orchard Towers murder skips court appearance, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A warrant of arrest has been issued against a man allegedly linked to the Orchard Towers murder after he failed to turn up in court on Thursday (Aug 29). Tan Hong Sheng, 22
Putin to declare annexation of Ukrainian lands in major escalation of war, World News,LONDON – At a ceremony denounced by Ukraine as a \”Kremlin freak show\”, Russian President Vladimir Putin will proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Friday (Sept 30), escalating his seven-month war and
Coronavirus: Singapore will not rule out lockdown, but not on the cards for now, says Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will not rule out a lockdown to tackle the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak, but it is not an option currently on the cards, said National Development M
Tough time for Hong Kong's refugees as Covid-19 panic buying leaves supermarket shelves empty, China News,HONG KONG – Panic buying in Hong Kong on fears of a new Covid-19 lockdown has hit the city's refugees particularly hard because they can only spend their food allowance in supermarkets
British police investigating reports of suspicious package near Gherkin building, World News,LONDON – British police said they were investigating reports of a suspicious package in the City of London on Friday (March 23) and had put cordons in place near the building known as the Gherkin. \”We'v
Singapore could ease Covid-19 dine-in rules from July 12, may allow SHN-free travel by year end: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The next relaxation of Covid-19 measures is expected on July 12, as part of a three-step plan for the country's further reopening that could potentially see t
Allow some non-contact sports to resume, says Lee Bee Wah, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The risk of contacting Covid-19 while engaging in individual non-contact sports is low and, hence, they should be allowed to resume in the current phase one of the re-opening of Singapore, said Ms Lee Bee Wah (Nee
Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid US protests, Digital News,Google on Saturday (May 30) said it has postponed next week’s planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States. “We are excited to tell you
North Korea stages show of force with new missiles during parade, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea showcased new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) it tested last year and a new type of short range missile during Thursday's large military parade, analysts said on Friday (Feb 9). The parade
Coffee shops, canteens offered 'flexibility' on vaccination-differentiated safe management measures from March 7, Singapore News,From Monday (March 7), coffee shops and canteens will have three options on how vaccination-differentiated safe management measures (VDS) will be implemented to
Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of Covid-19 lockdown in sight, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for the first time in nearly two months on Thursday (May 19) as authorities set out more plans for exiting the city-wi
Man armed with bow and arrow kills five people in Norway attacks, police say, World News,OSLO – A man armed with a bow and arrow killed five people and wounded two others in a series of attacks in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg on Wednesday (Oct 13), local police said. The suspect was in custody, p
'F*** the Grammys': Zayn Malik accuses Grammy Awards of being rigged, Entertainment News,Zayn Malik has blasted the Grammy Awards and accused them of being rigged. The former One Direction star – whose most recent album, Nobody Is Listening, was released in Jan and thus not eligible for th
Chinese aircraft carrier leads live combat drill in East China Sea, China News,BEIJING – A flotilla of Chinese naval vessels held a \”live combat drill\” in the East China Sea, state media reported early Tuesday (April 24), the latest show of force by Beijing's burgeoning navy in disputed waters
Gamescom Asia 2021 kicks into high gear with hybrid event experience in Singapore, Digital News,While expected, it was disappointing news for gaming enthusiasts when gamescom asia cancelled its first-ever iteration in Singapore last year, but it’s not game over just yet. Initially pushed back as a p
4th blade incident in a week: Man swings chopper while fighting in Bendemeer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 77-year-old man was arrested for criminal intimidation and possession of an offensive weapon on Wednesday (March 16). The police said in a statement on Thursday that they had received multiple
Gucci's creative director Michele exiting brand: Report, Lifestyle News,PARIS — Creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving Italian fashion house Gucci, the biggest brand of French luxury group Kering, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) reported late on Tuesday (Nov 23). \”Could a major change be
New site allows online shoppers to buy exclusively from Singaporean businesses and sellers, Digital News,No doubt, all businesses have been majorly impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. It might be even direr for local business operators, most of whom run their enterprises independently through var
BlackBerry sues Twitter for patent infringement, Digital News,BlackBerry Ltd on Wednesday filed a patent infringement lawsuit accusing Twitter Inc of illegally using technology in its mobile messaging applications that had been developed by the former smartphone maker. The lawsuit said Twitter wrong
No, he can't introduce you to any hot babes. But here's what the uncle from that viral massage commercial has been up to, Lifestyle News,Viral Video Stars is a biweekly series where we hunt down viral icons. What's it like to be famous? What have they been up to? We catch up with them
Talks between Britain's Prince Harry and brother William 'not productive', friend says, Entertainment News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry has spoken to his elder brother William for the first time since he and his wife Meghan's Oprah Winfrey interview but the talks were \”no
From dragon boating to skating on stage, Temasek Polytechnic graduates find creative ways to say their goodbyes, Singapore News,Graduation is one of the most important events in a student's academia, and recently some graduates from Temasek Polytechnic came up with really wacky ways to celebrat
Top mistakes Singaporean drivers make, Lifestyle News,Day by day, accident videos and reports are uploaded onto numerous local pages showcasing all kinds of accidents. Here are the top mistakes we’ve identified that Singaporean Drivers make. Getting a driver’s license and owning a car in Singapore i
Moldova hosts 10 km race in world's largest wine cellar, World News,MILESTII MICI, Moldova – Hundreds of runners competed in a 10 km (6 mile) race in the world's largest wine cellar on Sunday, navigating by the light of headlamps as they hurtled through dark limestone caves that stretch so
MOH apologises for delays, lapses in quarantine process amid more Covid-19 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) has apologised for delays in taking people under quarantine orders to government quarantine facilities. In response to queries from The Straits Times, MOH on Mond
Amazon's first trailer for The Wheel of Time teases epic fantasy, Entertainment News,Game of Thrones who? Amazon has finally dropped a full trailer for its long-gestating The Wheel of Time adaptation, based on the classic book series by Robert Jordan. Fans of the books can breathe a sigh of rel
SMU student arrested for aggravated outrage of modesty on campus, Singapore News,A student from Singapore Management University (SMU) was arrested on campus after he allegedly molested a sleeping woman yesterday. The business student is alleged to have used criminal force on the woman in the early h
Best culinary herbs to grow at home in Singapore: A beginner-friendly guide, Lifestyle News,Brighter and finer than their dried siblings, fresh herbs are the magic touch in almost any dish. Sadly, subtle on the palate though fresh herbs may be, buying them on the reg does weigh on the wallet. The sa
New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdown extended as outbreak tops 100 cases, World News,WELLINGTON, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday (Aug 23) extended New Zealand's strict nationwide Covid-19 lockdown saying the current outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus had not yet p
Here’s the best way to make each room of the house smell like a dream, Lifestyle News,With the majority of us cooped up at home, it's normal to want to spruce things up in our living (and working) space now and then. If you are looking for a low investment way to constantly change up the feel o
No more 14-day SHN required for travellers entering Singapore from Taiwan starting Aug 7 if they test negative for Covid-19 upon arrival: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Travellers entering Singapore from Taiwan will not have to serve stay-home notice (SHN) from 11.59pm on Saturday (Aug 7), provided
Is the suit dead? Hardly, Lifestyle News,During the height of the pandemic, even staunch fans of the tailored suit found themselves leaning into the ease of the unofficial local work-from-home (WFH) uniform of a casual top and shorts. In the first two years of the pandemic, shares James Harris, a pa
Jaguar that attacked selfie-taking US woman won't be put down, World News,LOS ANGELES – A jaguar that attacked a woman at a US zoo after she jumped a barrier to take a selfie with the animal will not be put down, officials said. \”We can promise you nothing will happen to our jaguar,\” the Wildli
Olympics: Tokyo organisers apologise for food waste, in latest Games headache, 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. TOKYO – Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics on Wedn
Police release body camera footage to refute accusations they taunted maskless elderly woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police have released two clips of body-worn camera footage from an incident in Yishun involving officers who had engaged an elderly woman who was not wearing a mask in public.
Phase 3 unlikely until more people use TraceTogether: Experts, Singapore News,Singapore's Covid-19 cases in the community have been at an all-time low, with zero local cases for two weeks last month (November). This has raised hopes that the Republic could see off the difficult year with a tran
5 crystals that give your room good vibes and clear negative energy, Lifestyle News,Looking to start off the year on a positive note? Why not start by placing some crystals in your room? Besides being pretty to look at, there are many who believe these stones can clear a space of potential negative
Philippine children back in school for first time in over 2 years as pandemic restrictions ease, Asia News,MACABEBE, Philippines – Millions of Philippine students returned to classrooms for the first time in more than two years on Monday (Aug 22), after the country lifted most remaining Covid-19 cur
Animated The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim sets 2024 release, Entertainment News,The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is coming to theatres. The original animated feature from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation is set for release on April 12, 2024. First announced in J
Craig David says he has 'super psychic' abilities, can communicate with people from the past, Entertainment News,Craig David says he has \”super psychic\” abilities. The 41-year-old pop star claimed that he was initially very much \”in the closet\” about his alleged powers but now feels \”liber
Kevin Hart believed the best way to apologise for homophobic tweets was 'never doing it again', Entertainment News,Kevin Hart wanted to apologise by \”changing\” following his homophobic tweet controversy. The 39-year-old actor stepped down as the host of the Oscars when historic homophobic
Pakistan hangs child killer after death sparked riots, Asia News,LAHORE, PAKISTAN – Pakistani authorities on Wednesday (Oct 17) executed a man convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, in an incident that shocked the country and sparked riots earlier this year. Chilling CCTV footage bro
Russian pranksters dupe Prince Harry in hoax call: Report, World News,LONDON – Russian pranksters on Wednesday (March 11) said they duped Prince Harry into believing he was speaking to environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg after The Sun newspaper gave details of hoax calls. \”It was us,\” Mr Vladimi
Registers of electors to be updated; Pedra Branca included under East Coast electoral division, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's voter rolls are being updated and will be open for public inspection later this month, said the Elections Department (ELD) on Friday (Feb 1). Separately, the el
Singapore investigates alleged export of Pokka products into North Korea, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Beverage company Pokka Singapore has denied media reports that it tried to illegally export products into North Korea, saying they contain many \”false and unsubstantiated allegations\”. It issued the
James Blunt plays his music to clear people out of his pub, Entertainment News,James Blunt became a landlord at The Fox & Pheasant in London's Chelsea in 2017, and the 45-year-old singer has found there's nothing better to get customers out of the building at the end of the night than
'A crazy dream come true': Macron inaugurates the Wrapped Arc de Triomphe, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Sept 16) inaugurated a posthumous installation conceived by the late artist Christo that envelops Paris' Arc de Triomphe monument in 2,500 square
War crimes court OKs probe into deportation of Myanmar's Rohingya, Asia News,THE HAGUE, Neatherlands – The International Criminal Court said on Thursday it had approved a prosecution request to investigate crimes against humanity against Myanmar's Rohingya minority who were systematically
Singapore's quirky car market offers rare profit for some as prices soar, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Almost everywhere in the world a new car begins to lose value as soon as it leaves the showroom, except sometimes in the rich little island state of Singapore and this is one of those times. For
Bomb kills 3 Vietnamese tourists, guide near Giza pyramids, World News,Three Vietnamese holidaymakers and an Egyptian tour guide were killed Friday when a roadside bomb blast hit their bus as it travelled close to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, officials said. A statement by the public prosecutor&
5 dead, 30 injured after train derailment in India: Reports, Asia News,At least five people died and 30 were injured on Wednesday when a passenger train derailed in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, media reported. The accident took place in Harchandpur, located some 77 km (48 miles) south of
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says tougher Russian sanctions needed quickly, World News,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday (March 28) urged Western nations to toughen sanctions quickly against Russia, including an oil embargo, to stop Moscow having a free hand to escalate its measures agai
13 types of Singaporean bosses you will meet in your career, Lifestyle News,Whether you like it or not, your boss can make or break your career. If your boss is someone who constantly micromanages and undermines you, you may end up dragging yourself to a job that you thought was your dream job. Howe
43-year-old man arrested after protesting outside Raffles Place MRT Station, Singapore News,A 43-year-old man was arrested for offences under the public order act outside Raffles Place MRT Station on Wednesday (Nov 20). Stomp contributor Jeri alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video and phot
DeBose wins supporting actress, Beyonce opens Oscars show, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES — Troy Kotsur made history on Sunday (March 27) as the first deaf man to win an Oscar for his role in CODA, and Ariana DeBose took the supporting actress trophy for West Side Story as Hollywood returned to all-
Man covers head with plastic bag, breaks into Tiong Bahru coffee shop to steal cash registers, Singapore News,Breaking into a coffee shop in the wee hours of the night, one thief thought that he had found a way to conceal his identity — he covered his head with a plastic bag. Despite making off with
8 lightweight cars you can buy new, Lifestyle News,Just not too long ago, cars were all rather lightweight, with most sedans weighing less than 1,500kg. In fact, the first generation Toyota Vios was only 940kg. These days, with safety requirements and the growing sizes of cars, even a 3-Door MINI Co
Man, 28, charged for allegedly grabbing Queen Elizabeth's coffin, World News,A 28-year-old man has been charged after allegedly grabbing Queen Elizabeth's coffin. Muhammad Khan, of Tower Hamlets, east London, was arrested in Westminster Hall on Friday (Sept 16) following a disturbance at t
A third of Japanese want Tokyo Games cancelled: NHK poll, Asia News,A third of Japanese residents want the Tokyo Olympics to be scrapped amid fears that an influx of foreign arrivals may cause a further spike in Covid-19 cases, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Tuesday. The Japanese governm
Latest pre-order tech deals from Amazon Singapore include Bose, Fitbit, Sennheiser, and Sonos (Sept 2021), Digital News,When it comes to online shopping, variety and promotions are easily the best parts of the overall experience. For tech enthusiasts, Amazon Singapore has got some treats in store wi
31-year-old man charged with Jurong Town Hall murder, Singapore News,A 31-year-old man was charged in court today (Feb 17) with a murder that took place on Thursday (Feb 15). Saravanan Arimuram allegedly killed Sivakumar Perumal, 43, along Jurong Town Hall Road between 5.30pm and 5.48pm that day. In
South Korea to tighten social distancing curbs during 2 holiday weeks, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea on Friday (Sept 25) said it would impose tighter restrictions during the Chuseok autumn holiday weeks when people traditionally reunite with families, flagging the risks of new clusters of coronaviru
South Korea holds drill in Seoul to prepare for drone attacks, Asia News,SEOUL – A drone spraying red and yellow chemicals was taken down by South Korea special forces on Tuesday (June 29) as they conducted a drill in Seoul to prepare for any attack as growing numbers of the remotely controlled devi
Pope removes two cardinals hit by sex scandals from group of close advisers, World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has removed from his group of close advisers two cardinals hit by sexual abuse scandals, including his economy minister, Australian George Pell, the Vatican said on Wednesday. Pell has
Covid-19: Pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities to get priority shopping hour at NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant supermarkets, Singapore News,To ensure the safety of the vulnerable segment of the community during the Covid-19 outbreak, NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant sup
