Privacy curtains at hospitals could be reservoir of deadly bacteria: Study, Health News,PARIS – Hard-to-clean privacy curtains in hospitals and nursing homes worldwide may be contaminated with deadly drug-resistant bugs, according to findings to be presented on Saturday (April 13) at an infectious d
Single HPV vaccine dose prevents cervical cancer: WHO, World News,LONDON – A single dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is enough to protect against cervical cancer, a World Health Organisation group of experts has said. At the moment, two- or three-dose regimens are recommended, but the WHO&
Singapore files more charges against Shell oil theft suspects, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore court on Monday filed additional charges against nine men accused in a large-scale oil theft at Shell's biggest refinery, the latest development in an extensive investigation in the city-state.
Flaming bus crash in Bulgaria kills 46, World News,SOFIA – At least 45 people, including 12 children, died as a bus carrying mostly North Macedonian tourists crashed in flames on a highway in western Bulgaria on Tuesday (Nov 23), officials said. Seven people who leapt from the burning bus were rushe
Eight injured in Georgia ski chair lift crush, World News,TBILISI – At least eight tourists, including a pregnant woman from Sweden, were injured on Friday (Mar 16) when a chair lift ran out of control in the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri, officials said. A video of the accident showed skiers being
World Cup: Ronaldo breaks record as Portugal up and running with Ghana win, World News,DOHA – Cristiano Ronaldo drew a line under a tumultuous tournament build-up as he wrote his name in the record books to become the first man to score in five World Cups in a 3-2 victory for Portugal over Ghana on
Chinese boy, 8, gets pencil lodged in head after being disciplined by father, China News,Driven to frustration over his son's refusal to redo his homework, an angry father struck the child with his bare hands, only to discover a pencil lodged into the back of the boy's head afterwards. The
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom hint at engagement with ring picture, Entertainment News,LONDON – Pop star Katy Perry and her Hollywood actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom have hinted they are engaged, posting a picture of the American singer sporting a large diamond-encrusted ring. Perry and Bloom began dat
Clothing company Benetton condemned for using rescued migrants in ads, World News,MARSEILLE – French charity SOS Mediterranee has lashed out at clothing giant Benetton over an advertising campaign featuring a photograph of migrants being rescued at sea. \”SOS Mediterranee fully dissociates itself fro
Han Ji-seong death: Autopsy shows she drove under influence of alcohol, Entertainment News,Was South Korean TV actress Han Ji-seong intoxicated when she stepped out of her car in the middle of a busy expressway? According to CBS No Cut News, she was driving under the influence of alcohol, based on t
Video of otter family reunion in Singapore garners 18m views, but netizens abroad point out how dirty beach is, Digital News,It’s a heartbreaking scene — a wee otter pup stumbling around all alone looking for its family after getting separated. But thanks to the efforts of local animal welfare activ
Why Indonesia is vaccinating its working population first, not the elderly, Asia News,JAKARTA – As Indonesia prepares to begin mass inoculations against Covid-19, its plan to prioritise working-age adults over the elderly, aiming to reach herd immunity fast and revive the economy, will be closely wa
WHO confirms 2 coronavirus cases among its staff, World News,LAUSANNE – An official from the World Health Organisation, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday (March 17) that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus. The cases
Family, supporters demand justice in alleged murder of Indian woman, Asia News,LUCKNOW, India – Protesters in India's northern Uttarakhand state turned out on Sunday (Sept 25) to demand an impartial probe into the alleged murder of a young woman who worked at a resort owned by the son of a form
Singapore economy enters recession, second quarter GDP plunges record 41.2%, Singapore News,Singapore’s economy slipped into recession in the second quarter, contracting by a record 41.2 per cent from the previous three months and is facing its biggest slump ever this year as coronavirus lockdown st
UK police charge two women after soup thrown at van Gogh's 'Sunflowers', World News,LONDON – Two women have been charged with criminal damage after climate change protesters threw soup over Vincent van Gogh's painting Sunflowers at London's National Gallery, British police s
US midterm elections: Democrats disappointed at lack of 'blue wave', World News,MIAMI, FLORIDA – All throughout the midterm election campaign, Democrats had held out hopes of a \”blue wave\” of their supporters sweeping them into the House of Representatives, and possibly also the Senate. Bu
Rumours rife on identity of Korean actress reportedly stabbed by younger actor husband, Entertainment News,Korean entertainment media have been whipped into a frenzy after reports surfaced that a local actress in her 40s was viciously stabbed by her estranged husband in the lobby of their apartment
Dozens injured in 69-vehicle US pileup, World News,WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia – A pileup involving more than 60 cars on a major interstate in Virginia on Sunday morning (Dec 22) injured dozens of people, according to state police. The accident happened just before 8am on Sunday on westbound Interstate 6
PN Balji: The maturing of the Singaporean voter in GE2020, Singapore News,This election should have been a walk in the park for the People's Action Party (PAP). Though many voters must have been worried about how Covid-19 was going to affect their lives and livelihoods (by the way, that was a m
'I don't even have a PayPal account': Scam leaves woman with just $7 in bank account, Singapore News,April Fool's Day delivered a cruel joke for one woman, who realised her bank account had been freshly cleared out by an unknown person, save for $7. The woman, who only wanted to
2 dead, 22 others suffer cardiac arrest in stampede at Halloween festivities in South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – At least two people died from cardiac arrest and dozens of others were injured after a huge crowd poured into a central district of the South Korean capital for Halloween festivities late o
Diet of parents before conception affects child's health, Health News,A child's health can be compromised not only by a mother who smokes or drinks during pregnancy, but by the obesity and poor diet of both parents well before the act of procreation, researchers said Tuesday. What a mother
Reckless e-scooter riders in Singapore spark concern, Singapore News,Two e-scooter riders weave from one lane to another and speed past cars stopping at a T-junction between Yishun Avenue 11 and Yishun Avenue 6. One of them has a pillion rider sitting in front of him. A third rider, who looks to be
Malaysian lawmakers call for probe after teen reportedly jumped to death after Instagram poll, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian lawmakers on Wednesday (May 15) called on the authorities to investigate reports of a teenager who allegedly jumped to her death after asking her social media followe
Woman posts video of cars 'racing' along Orchard Road, gets flamed instead for being 'kaypoh', Singapore News,A Facebook user shared a video of cars allegedly \”racing\” along Orchard Road but was met with criticisms from netizens instead. Cecilia Wong wrote in her post shared on S
Americans world's biggest TV addicts watching 4 hours a day, World News,The average person around the world spent nearly three hours a day in front their television last year, according to a report released Monday. Eurodata TV Worldwide said that television viewing was holding up despite more a
Beaches closed on Australia's tourist Gold Coast after surfer dies in shark attack, World News,SYDNEY – A 46-year-old Australian surfer died after being attacked by a shark on a popular Gold Coast beach, the first fatal shark attack on the beach in 62 years and despite protective \”shark nets\” a
Prime mover driver jumps to safety before driver's cabin gets crushed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A prime mover driver jumped over to the passenger seat just as a container stacker toppled onto his vehicle at a Tuas worksite and crushed the part of the cabin where he had been seated. The driver
Spectacular blaze engulfs office building in Sydney, World News,SYDNEY – Flames raced up scaffolding at a Sydney building site on Thursday, in a morning rush-hour fire that prompted the evacuation of nearby offices and caused downtown traffic gridlock. \”The flames really started to leap,\” lawyer Dou
Standing 2m apart halves the risk of Covid-19 infection according to latest study , Lifestyle News,Due to the coronavirus situation, many countries have adopted measures such as safe distancing and the use of face masks, to lower the risk of infection. As most people are not used to these measures a
Thailand marijuana festival has visitors on a high, Asia News,BURIRAM, Thailand – A Buddhist monk fishes out a vial of cannabis oil from his robe and puts a drop under his tongue – one of many flocking to a weed festival in north-eastern Thailand, where excitement is building over a medical marijuan
Covid-19 map: Jurong, Bedok, Sengkang among areas frequently visited by cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Jurong West Central, Aljunied, Bedok North, Tampines East, Sengkang Town Centre and Woodlands East are some areas that have been highlighted as places frequently visited by Covid-19 patients wit
Facebook removes more Russia posts claiming children's hospital bombing a hoax, Digital News,JERUSALEM – Facebook on Wednesday (March 16) removed official Russian posts that falsely claimed reports of Russia bombing a children's hospital in Ukraine were a hoax, a company spokesperson said,
Eleanor Lee on legal dispute with Glenn Yong: There were some disagreements but we cleared the air, Entertainment News,While many of us were getting into the holiday mood with National Day just around the corner, a legal disagreement between two local celebrities went almost unnoticed. It was report
Singapore may get non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccine Novavax before year-end, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has signed advanced purchase agreements with American biotechnology company Novavax to secure its protein-based Covid-19 vaccine, with supplies possibly arriving before the end of the year. Sing
British teacher pleads guilty to molesting 3-year-old student in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 29-year-old British educator has pleaded guilty on Monday (Feb 1) to molesting a nearly four-year-old female student at a learning centre in the west of Singapore. The court heard that the man, R
Car bomb kills 1, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand: Police, Asia News,BANGKOK – At least one person was killed when a car bomb exploded inside a police compound in southern Thailand on Tuesday (Nov 22), a police official said. \”It was a car bomb. We are still clearing the area and the number of
'My friends saw how much I was spiralling': Man, 23, recalls secret drug parties held in hotel rooms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nights carefully planned through quickly deleted chats on the messaging app Telegram and hosted in hotel rooms with close circles of friends, or spontaneous meet
Singapore's economic decline seen slowing in third quarter, central bank on hold, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore’s economic decline is expected to have slowed significantly in the third quarter as the city-state loosened coronavirus curbs, giving the central bank room to keep monetary set
GE2020 safety measures, insufficient resources at large polling stations led to long queues on polling day: ELD, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The precautionary measures put in place to protect voters during the Covid-19 outbreak had reduced voting efficiency and led to long queues at some polling stat
Pet owner chided online after cat frequently turns up outside neighbour's window on 9th floor, Digital News,One wrong step could spell tragedy for this calico cat that found its way to a neighbouring household via the kitchen window, nine floors above ground. The owner of said cat is being repr
Harvey Weinstein will not testify at his New York rape trial, defence rests case, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein will not testify in his own defence at his rape trial, his lawyers said on Tuesday as they rested their case. Outside the presence of the jury, one o
Police investigating report of man in dress loitering around Hougang flats, Singapore News,It's good to be neighbourly but this might be a little too close for comfort. On Feb 10, Stomp reported that the police are investigating a report about a man who has been \”loitering\” around the common co
Japan culls livestock after hog cholera outbreak, Asia News,Japan is suffering its first outbreak of pig cholera in more than 25 years, authorities said Sunday after culling more than 600 animals and suspending pork exports. A farm in central Japan saw 80 pigs die last week after catching the highly
Show Lo pays tribute to British 'granny' fan who died from Covid-19, Entertainment News,Say what you will about how Show Lo treated his ex-girlfriend, but don't let it be said that the Taiwanese singer doesn't appreciate his fans. In a series of Instagram Stories yesterday (Jan 4
Police arrest female commuter after she was found walking along Yio Chu Kang MRT tracks, Singapore News,Authorities rescued a female commuter along the Yio Chu Kang MRT train tracks in an incident on Monday (Aug 2) afternoon. In a Facebook post, public transport operator SMRT said a female commuter
Celebrating change, characters & more: Why HBO's And Just Like That is worth watching, Entertainment News,Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, And Just Like That is undeniably one of the most talked-about shows since its premiere in December 2021. It is, after all, th
Amazon fires: How celebrities are spreading misinformation, Entertainment News,Many high-profile figures seeking to denounce the fires in the Amazon — from Madonna and Cristiano Ronaldo to Leonardo DiCaprio and Emmanuel Macron — have unwittingly ended up misleading millions on social media, either
Social media linked to higher risk of depression in teen girls, Health News,LONDON – Teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to show depressive symptoms linked to social media use – mainly due to online harassment and disturbed sleep, as well as poor body image and lower self-esteem, researchers s
Joshua Pacio’s ‘Passion Lock’ Forces Pongsiri Mitsatit To Tap, Asia News,Joshua The Passion Pacio and Pongsiri The Smiling Assassin Mitsatit brought a wealth of striking experience to the cage, but it was a sensational submission that ignited the crowd at ONE REIGN OF KINGS. Pacio submitted his foe
Worth it or nah? Singapore woman gets silk dress tailored in Vietnam for $188, netizens think it's expensive, Lifestyle News,Snacks and memorabilia are common souvenirs to bring home from vacation. But TikTok user Leeshuhadah went the more personalised route during her recent trip to Vietnam. I
Lawyer struck off rolls for forging degree results, Singapore News,A young lawyer hoping to improve her chances of getting a job in the Singapore Legal Service submitted a forged transcript that reflected better grades in 2013. The 25-year-old did not land the job. When Ms Jaya Anil Kumar applied a
3 killed after runaway Hong Kong school bus mounts kerb, Asia News,HONG KONG – Three people were killed when an empty runaway school bus mounted a pavement in a crowded Hong Kong neighbourhood yesterday, trapping passers-by underneath and injuring 11, police said. Two women – aged 80 and 70 – and an
Nicholas Tse denies being father of Cecilia Cheung's baby, says rumours are 'bewildering', Entertainment News,Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has denied that he is the father of Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung's son, calling for everybody to stop spreading such rumours. The star&#x
19-year-old charged with rape of younger sister, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 19-year-old teenager was on Wednesday (March 2) charged in a district court with the rape of his younger sister. His sibling was between the ages of eight and 11 when he allegedly committed the sex offences. He faces two c
Japan's Shionogi says Covid-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus, Asia News,TOKYO – An experimental treatment from Shionogi & Co Ltd has shown rapid clearance of the virus that causes Covid-19, according to new data, the Japanese drug maker said on Sunday (April 24). The pill, S-217622, \”
Food court fires stallholder seen smoking while cooking, Singapore News,A food court employee who was seen smoking while handling food without gloves has been sacked by Food Junction, a spokesman told Stomp. A customer shared photos of the incident online after catching the man in the act at Junctio
Man flies from Singapore to Orlando to propose to girlfriend while she's on holiday, Lifestyle News,It's a love story, and she said yes. TikTok user Missleejelly posted a video on Saturday (Oct 22) of her boyfriend's surprise proposal in Orlando, US, last month, with Taylor Swift'
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 targets 2022 release with new trailer, Digital News,With the overwhelming success of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on launch, it comes as no surprise that anticipation and excitement is hanging heavily in the air where its sequel is concerned. Now,
Released tycoon Lai says Hong Kong needs patience, not radical democracy campaign, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said on Thursday he was overwhelmed by the support he got after becoming the most high-profile person to be arrested under a new national security law and urged
'We cannot cope': Some healthcare workers overwhelmed by long queue at hospital amid Covid-19 surge, Singapore News,As Singapore sees a surge in Covid-19 cases due to Omicron, there have been reports of people flocking to hospitals for medical attention. Some healthcare workers said they a
Chinese shoppers snap up $20m worth of Mao Shan Wang durians in 50 minutes, Malaysia News,It took just 50 minutes and 48 seconds for shoppers to sweep 300,000 Mao Shan Wang durians weighing an estimated 60 tonnes, off the virtual shelves in online flash sales yesterday (Oct 5). The sales, which was
'Get a grip people', says Jennifer Lawrence, offended over plunging dress furore, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday blasted a controversy over a photo of her wearing a plunging black dress outside on a cold London day as sexist, ridiculous and \”not feminism.\”
Vin Diesel 'begging to go to China' despite coronavirus threat, Entertainment News,Vin Diesel will not let the coronavirus threat delay his movies Bloodshot or Fast and Furious 9. The 52-year-old actor is always determined to please his fans, and admits that he is \”begging\” to promote F9 i
Netflix leads on downloads, but YouTube Kids grabs more hours, Digital News,Netflix Inc led rivals YouTube, Amazon Prime and Disney+ with over 59 million installs in the first quarter of 2020, but more time was spent on YouTube's Kids service as usage boomed following the shutdown of thousands
Why this expecting mum wants to keep her mother-in-law out of her labour plan, Lifestyle News,A birth plan helps expecting mums achieve the labour experience they’ve envisioned. It is almost like a personal wish list for your ultimate birthing experience, and you normally only want to include those
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces immune response among elderly and young, AstraZeneca says, World News,LONDON – The Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc produces a robust immune response in elderly people and young people and adverse reactions were lower a
More than 70% of Americans back US efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons: Poll, World News,WASHINGTON – 73 per cent of Americans support US efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, the highest level of support since Russia invaded its neighbour in February, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll complete
