Free McDonald's picnic set fully redeemed for the day, but you can get it on Carousell for $40, Lifestyle News,Want to get your hands on the new McDonald's picnic sets? You're either going to have to start queueing at the crack of dawn or splash out at least $40 to buy it off a scalpe
A veteran at 11, South African author poised to publish fifth book, World News,JOHANNESBURG – In between public speaking engagements and running a charitable foundation, South African Stacey Fru is working hard on her fourth and fifth books. That seems a common enough routine for a successful author
Joyrides and hikes: Commuters keep these 11 new Thomson-East Coast Line stations buzzing on the first day of operations, Singapore News,The third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) opened for passenger service on Sunday (Nov 13), drawing crowds taking photos of the trains and stations on Sin
Kanye West intends to run for president in 2024, Entertainment News,The 42-year-old rapper has vowed to \”create so many jobs\” if he is elected to be commander-in-chief and thinks it is a race he would \”walk\”. Speaking at Fast Company's Innovation Festival, he said: \”When I run for president in
We moved to a 38-year-old executive maisonette: Here's what it's like to stay in an old EM in Jurong West, Lifestyle News,When Winnie (*not her real name for privacy reasons) and her husband were looking for a home for their future family years ago, their top priority was a place with at l
Sengkang coffee shop fight: Diner flips food tray at hawker who retaliates by hitting him with ladle, Singapore News,A fight broke out between a customer and a food stall vendor at a coffee shop in Sengkang on Sunday (April 24). In response to a Stomp query, the police said they were alerted to a ca
Rates and surcharges of medical emergencies: List of 24-hour clinics vs A&E in Singapore, Lifestyle News,My first brush with a midnight medical emergency was at 13 years old. I woke up with difficulty breathing and felt a choking pain in my throat. The G.P. (General Practitioner) my family has been
4 people smugglers jailed for decades over deaths of 39 Vietnamese found in UK truck, World News,Four men were given lengthy jail terms on Friday (Jan 22) for the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children who suffocated to death in a stifling, airtight shipping container in 2019 as they
Hundreds of thousands of Indians gather for holy dip, defying Covid-19 surge, Asia News,PRAYAGRAJ – Hundreds of thousands of Hindu worshippers gathered on the banks of India's Ganges river on Friday (Jan 14) for a holy bathe despite a 30-fold rise in coronavirus cases in the past month. Hindus
Indonesia's new year eve landslide death toll reaches 32: Official, Asia News,At least 32 people were killed by a landslide in Indonesia on New Year's Eve, authorities said on Monday (Jan 7) as they ended a week-long search for missing victims. Rescuers who have been pulling bodies from mo
Russia hit with new round of US sanctions as Biden decries 'major war crimes', World News,WASHINGTON – The United States targeted Russian banks and elites with a new round of sanctions on Wednesday (April 6), including banning Americans from investing in Russia, in response to what Preside
Rent a car from these 'no deposit needed' car rental companies, Lifestyle News,Car rental deposits can range from $100 to $500 depending on the car you're renting. Chances are, if you're reading this and deciding to rent a car, you want to keep upfront costs to a bare minimum. Th
Cheapest karaoke studios to sing your heart out, Lifestyle News,Cheapest karaoke studio? Definitely my bathroom! The acoustics are decent, I can choose any song I want and no one's gonna judge me! Don't you agree? Well, I guess not, else karaoke studios would have gone out of business… Fre
Americans, Brits divided over Harry and Meghan bombshell, World News,US tourists outside Britain's royal residences on Thursday were quick to welcome Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan's decision to withdraw from royal front-line duties — but locals were less impressed. \”I think it
Japan jail escapee nabbed after massive 3-week manhunt, Asia News,TOKYO – A thief who fled an open jail in Japan sparking a high-profile manhunt involving some 15,000 officers was taken into custody on Monday (April 30), police said, more than three weeks after his escape. Tatsuma Hirao, 27, a \”mode
Huge restored mosaic goes on display in Jericho, World News,JERICHO, WEST BANK – One of the largest mosaic panels in the world has been unveiled after a US$12 million (S$16 million) multi-year restoration project at Hisham’s Palace in Jericho in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of To
Nepal suspends search for missing plane with 22 on board, Asia News,KATHMANDU — A small passenger plane with 22 people on board went missing in cloudy weather in Nepal on Sunday (May 29) and authorities suspended a search in difficult terrain as night fell. \”The search operation has been suspended f
Daily roundup: Former Japanese porn star Sola Aoi livestreams birth of her twins to over 200,000 viewers- and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Former Japanese porn star Sola Aoi livestreams birth of her twins to over 200,000 viewers Forme
Crocodile in Paradise: Thailand hunts reptile in resort town Phuket, Asia News,Thailand is in hot pursuit of a cagey crocodile that has made unwelcome appearances off the beaches of resort island Phuket only to slip through the clutches of local authorities. The evasive reptile was first seen near R
Malaysia says ISIS may shift operations to South-east Asia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian minister warned on Wednesday (Nov 27) that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group may shift its base of operations to South-east Asia after the death of its leader, according to a
Twenty-four Rohingya feared drowned off Malaysian resort island, Malaysia News,Malaysian authorities launched a search on Sunday for 24 Rohingya refugees who went missing while trying to swim to shore from a boat off the resort island of Langkawi. Muslim-majority Malaysia has long been a favoured de
Rash of forest fires breaks out in Indonesia, Asia News,Pekanbaru, Indonesia – Indonesia was battling a rash of forest fires Wednesday as it raised an alert over the blazes which occur every year and emit choking smog that can envelop neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia. Fires have broken out in fou
Thousands throw tomatoes in Spain's annual Tomatina festival, World News,Thousands of revellers hurled around 145 tonnes of tomatoes at each other on Wednesday (August 29) during the annual \”Tomatina\” festival in the Spanish town of Bunol, 38 kilometers west of Valencia. A fire cracker signal m
Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but US warns threat not over, World News,ISTANBUL/KYIV OUTSKIRTS/MARIUPOL, Ukraine – Russia promised on Tuesday (March 29) to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city but the United States warned the threat was not over as Ukraine proposed a
Indonesia says arrests suspected deadly homebrew kingpin, Asia News,Jakarta – Police have arrested the main suspect in a spate of bootleg alcohol poisonings thought to have killed dozens across Indonesia, authorities said Wednesday, with the booze kingpin facing life behind bars if he is convicted.
Microsoft, Facebook to help tame internet ahead of Canada's election, official says, Digital News,OTTAWA – Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc have agreed to help boost the security of Canada's October election by removing fake accounts and cracking down on bots, a top government official said
