Poly student took 240 upskirt photos in under 2 months, Singapore News,He targeted girls in short skirts and tight dresses. The polytechnic student would follow victims up escalators, into shops and on public transport to take upskirt photos. In less than two months, Shaun Ng Wei Xuan amassed a coll
'So what!' Man cuts into lane after crossing Tuas Second Link to JB, flashes Malaysian passport at 'Singapore' driver, Singapore News,Do locals get the right of way? One Malaysian driver crossing the Tuas Second Link over to Johor apparently thinks so. A video showed the man cutt
Warner Bros announces free-to-play Smash Bros-like fighter Multiversus, Digital News,Rumours and leaks can often be hit or miss, but for an interesting fighting game, the former is the truth as Warner Bros has officially announced Multiversus, the publisher's take on a cross-IP fighting game. A
No sex in my tuk-tuk, Bangkok driver clarifies after raunchy video goes viral, Asia News,Were they or weren't they? Either way, a couple caught engaging in some hanky-panky in the backseat of a tuk-tuk has Thai netizens all riled up. Videos of the amorous couple set Thai social media abuzz on F
29 German tourists killed in Portuguese bus crash, World News,LISBON – Twenty-nine German tourists were killed on Wednesday (April 17) when a bus crashed on the Portuguese island of Madeira. Televised images showed the bus had spun off the road, apparently having flipped several times, before crashi
New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case in months, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand confirmed on Monday (Jan 25) it was investigating one positive case of Covid-19 in the community that was first reported on Sunday (Jan 24), the first domestic case in months. The infection in a 56-year-old wo
Tan Tock Seng Hospital cluster: 9 of 40 Covid-19 cases were vaccinated and had mild to no symptoms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Of the 40 Covid-19 cases in the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) cluster, the nine who had received full doses of the Covid-19 vaccinations were either asymptomatic or exhibite
Shanghai reopens some public transport, still on high Covid-19 alert, China News,SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest subway system on Sunday (May 22) after some lines had been closed for almost two months, as the city paves the way for a more complete liftin
Romeo Tan impersonator gets tech 'upgrade' in scam, dubs voice over actor's video clip to ask girl for $1,300, Entertainment News,Celebrity impersonators have been popping up more frequently and one unlucky Desmond Tan fan has even been scammed out of $20,000. However, it seems that t
People were quite inventive: Shanmugam on why ICA scrapped 'boyfriend/girlfriend' category to enter Singapore, Singapore News,As Singapore sees a surge in community Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, a cluster came under the spotlight — the KTV lounges. After the Jurong Fishery Port, it is th
Daily roundup: Singapore Airlines ranks 4th in Skytrax's 2019 list of world's cleanest airline cabins – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore Airlines ranks 4th in Skytrax's 2019 list of world's cleanest airl
Daily roundup: Trump-Kim summit 2019 in disarray as talks cut short – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Trump-Kim summit 2019 in disarray as talks cut short The first signs of trouble with the two-day summit in Hanoi came just past noo
3 shoppers injured after hoarding board at Jurong Point store falls, Singapore News,A hoarding board outside a department store unit undergoing renovation at Jurong Point fell on Thursday (Feb 24) evening, injuring three passers-by. The authorities are investigating the incident, which happened in f
'Miracle from Allah': Bangladesh mother has twins one month after first birth, Health News,DHAKA – A Bangladeshi mother has stunned doctors by giving birth to healthy twins 26 days after a first child was born prematurely. Arifa Sultana, 20, gave birth to a baby boy last month through norm
At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums, Asia News,DOHA – The first World Cup in the Middle East has become a showcase for the political tensions crisscrossing one of the world's most volatile regions and the ambiguous role often played by host nation Qatar in its crises. Iran&
Brigitte Bardot slams #MeToo 'publicity-seeking' actresses, Entertainment News,French film legend Brigitte Bardot attacked the #MeToo movement Wednesday, claiming that actresses who complain of sexual harassment were just looking for publicity. \”The vast majority are being hypocritical and
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment findings, World News,Faced with mounting legal pressures and demands for his departure from President Joe Biden and others, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday (Aug 10) following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed
Top Philippine court refuses to legalise gay marriage, Asia News,A landmark case to legalise gay marriage was rejected by the Philippines' highest court on Tuesday, but LGBT advocates in the deeply Catholic nation vowed to push their battle in the legislature. Lead plaintiff Jesus Falcis had sa
Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted, World News,VILNIUS – A letter written to a 12-year old girl in Lithuania was delivered in December, almost 51 years after it was sent by a pen pal in Poland. \”I thought that someone was pranking me\”, said Genovefa Klonovska after being hand
Harvey Weinstein wins dismissal of one criminal charge, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – A New York judge on Thursday (Oct 11) dismissed one of the six criminal charges against movie producer Harvey Weinstein after prosecutors said they could not oppose the dismissal in light of information they had le
Rise in human bird flu cases in China shows risk of fast-changing variants: Health experts, China News,BEIJING – A jump in the number of people in China infected with bird flu this year is raising concern among experts, who say a previously circulating strain appears to have changed and may be more
Madonna gets no respect for Aretha Franklin VMA tribute, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – The Queen of Pop Madonna led a tribute on Monday to the late Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's) but angered fans who felt she spent more time talking about herself than the Queen of Soul. T
Pregnant Meghan laughs off 'fat lady' comment on charity visit, World News,LONDON – A stranger's comment on one's growing stomach may not always be welcome but a pregnant Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, took it all in her stride on Wednesday when a pensioner called her
Pakistan busts prostitution ring that sent young women to China, World News,LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistani authorities have arrested 12 suspected members of prostitution ring taking young Pakistani women to China, part of a growing human trafficking problem often based on fake marriages, officials sai
Celebrities who actually own a Toyota Prius, Entertainment News,Celebrities are known for touting their wealth on exotic vehicles such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, or McLarens. We’re used to seeing the cars of the rich and famous splattered across the media, whether they’re zipping around LA in a drop
South Korea's Parasite among 10 movies in shortlist for best international film Oscar, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Ten international films, including widely acclaimed offerings from South Korea, Spain and Senegal, are on a shortlist of movies vying for Academy Award nominations. The best i
Nine men arrested over rioting at Duxton Hill, Singapore News,A group of about 20 men and women were captured on video in a confrontation at a carpark at Duxton Hill yesterday. Nine men have been arrested for rioting. Videos of the incident shared with The New Paper showed the group arguing outside
Coronavirus: Injuries related to hobbies, chores and exercise are up, Singapore News,Cooped up at home during the circuit breaker period, which ended only earlier this month, people in Singapore turned to exercise, hobbies and household chores to keep busy and healthy. Ironically, this led to an inc
'He said I was a prude': Jennifer Garner dumped the day after having her first kiss, Entertainment News,Jennifer Garner was broken up with the day after having her first kiss. The 49-year-old actress told of how she had been dating a guy called Matt during her teenage years and when she re
'Totally unacceptable': Man pees in grass near bus stop, public toilet only metres away, Singapore News,A man was seen peeing n the grass near a Commonwealth Avenue bus stop on Thursday (July 28) even though a public toilet was nearby. Sharing a photo of the incident with Stomp, Stomp cont
Australia PM Albanese appoints record number of women to diverse Cabinet, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's new federal ministry was sworn into office on Wednesday (June 1), with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointing a record number of women to a diverse Cabinet team that includes religious
Chinese man fractures arm after \”princess carrying\” girlfriend, China News,A young man in Wuhan, China, learnt a painful lesson on May 20 after surprising his girlfriend with a \”princess carry\”. The intimate act left him with a fractured arm and dislocated elbow, a CT scan revealed. How did he get i
Jail, fine for man who sent obscene images to Telegram chat group with 25,000 members, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four men involved in a Telegram group linked to a notorious website that facilitates the sharing of lewd videos and images were arrested by the police, with one of them slapped with a pr
Billie Eilish on body shaming: 'You've never seen my body, you still judge me. Why?', Entertainment News,Billie Eilish delivered a strong message about body shaming as she kicked off her world tour. The award-winning pop star – who previously admitted she wears baggy clothes to avoid
Second peeping Tom case in four days reported at NTU, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A police report has been made against a 22-year-old male suspect on April 18 for filming a fellow female student showering at a hall of residence in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The incident at Tamarind Hall
Fake news war divides, confuses in Hong Kong, China News,Chinese tanks at the border? False. Photo of a protester biting off a policeman's finger? Misleading. In polarised Hong Kong, a fake news fight for public opinion has become as crucial a battleground as the city streets. During weeks of p
Woman taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Rentokil Initial headquarters in MacPherson, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fire broke out at the headquarters of pest control company Rentokil Initial Singapore in MacPherson on Friday morning (Dec 21), with dense grey smoke seen billowing from the bui
Stationary car's sudden acceleration just misses man and child in carpark, Singapore News,A man and a child walking in a carpark were nearly met with a frightening alternative had they been a split second slower. After walking in between two cars, a black car on their right accelerated unexpect
British diplomat saves drowning student in China, China News,A British diplomat leapt into a river in southwest China and rescued a drowning student over the weekend, Britain’s embassy in Beijing and Chinese state media said. Stephen Ellison, the 61-year-old British consul-general in Chongqing, jump
Daily roundup: Hunky Joe Ma and son flex their pecs to celebrate Father's Day — and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'Like father, like son': Hunky Joe Ma and son flex their pecs to celebrate Father's Day While many pe
Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes among performers at MTV awards, Entertainment News,Pop stars Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes will be among the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 20, the network announced Thursday. Announcing the first batch of appearances for the live broadcast from New Y
Cop charged with corruptly getting sexual favours from 2 women, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A staff sergeant with the Singapore Police Force has appeared in court to face charges of corruptly obtaining sexual gratification from two women who were the subjects of investigations. Mahendran Selvarajoo,
He who must not be named – Kim Jong-Un, Asia News,Pyeongchang, South Korea – When North Korea's chef de mission at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the South visited an athletes' village fitness centre he made a point of cheerily greeting each volunteer by name, reading them off their b
Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns, World News,SYDNEY — Heavy rains deluged Australia's east coast on Wednesday (March 30), submerging entire towns, while thousands of people fled their homes for the second time within weeks after fast-moving flood waters burst river b
Black Widow sets new pandemic box office record in US and Singapore, Entertainment News,After a protracted break, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is back in cinemas with the arrival of Black Widow in theatres and Disney+, and fans are making their viewing option of choice known, as more are headed to
2 years' jail for policeman who received sexual favours from different women, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A policeman was sentenced on Wednesday (Sept 23) to two years' jail, after receiving sexual favours from two women who were the subjects of separate police investigations. Mahendran Sel
Tycoon's wife 'kidnapped for $13.5 million cryptocurrency ransom', World News,Police say a ransom demand has been received for the missing wife of a Norwegian tycoon 10 weeks after she disappeared on Halloween, a senior officer announced on Wednesday. Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen, 68
Six men charged with abusing public servants, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Six Singaporean men were taken to court on Thursday (May 16) after they allegedly abused public servants, including officers with the Singapore Police Force and the National Parks Board (NParks), in separate incidents. S Kulbir
Jail for bus driver who knocked another bus down slope at Bukit Batok interchange, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Tower Transit bus driver who caused 14 people to be injured after driving his vehicle into another bus at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange was jailed six weeks on Tuesday (May 31). Singapore pe
Chinese woman tests positive for coronavirus again after recovering, China News,BEIJING – Jingzhou city in China’s central province of Hubei reported on Wednesday a coronavirus case where the person turned positive again after recovering months ago, the Jingzhou government said. The 68-year-old woma
'We looked like we were about to die': Tao Tsuchiya recalls favourite moment in Alice in Borderland 2, Entertainment News,Filming on top of the tallest building in glitzy Shibuya sounds absolutely glamorous, unless it’s at 5am and you’re sleep-deprived. Nevertheless, in a recent interview
