‘Blood Moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse, but clouds block S’pore stargazers’ view

8 Sep 2025, 4:51 pm

Despite the cloudy skies, a few enthusiasts managed to capture striking images of the rare lunar phenomenon.

Doctor in UK gets own feet amputated to claim S$800K insurance & fulfil body mutilation fetish

8 Sep 2025, 4:42 pm

The doctor had used ice and dry ice to deliberately destroy his feet, forcing the amputations.

POFMA order issued to TikTok user for false claims of pro-Chinese bias by S’pore Govt

8 Sep 2025, 4:06 pm

The TikTok user had criticised Government support for the Chinese Community Leadership Course.

Man in India faces backlash over video of risky train stunt & attempt to touch woman on platform

8 Sep 2025, 3:51 pm

Netizens have urged local authorities to step in and take action against the man.

Tourist in Thailand struck with high heel after asking transgender woman to inspect her genitals before sex

8 Sep 2025, 2:21 pm

The man had approached the transgender woman to ask about her services, but wanted to "inspect" her genitalia first.

Pickpockets in Venice sue activists who film them in the act, accuse them of ‘stalking’

8 Sep 2025, 1:50 pm

Prosecutions are rare as Italian law requires victims to appear in court, but most targets are tourists.

15 dead after bus plunges off 300m cliff in Sri Lanka, 5 children injured

8 Sep 2025, 1:11 pm

The speeding bus collided with another vehicle, struck the guardrails, and plunged off the cliff.

Causeway accident blocks 1 of 3 lanes towards S’pore, 1 person sent to hospital

8 Sep 2025, 12:57 pm

All lanes were cleared and reopened about an hour later.

Tampines salon owner faces up to S$40K losses over alleged ‘service debts’ from previous business

8 Sep 2025, 12:40 pm

One customer alleged that she was pressured into buying an S$11,000 package by the previous business.

2 newborns die after being bitten by rats at India hospital paediatric ward, nurses suspended

8 Sep 2025, 12:12 pm

Staff admitted a large rat had been spotted in the NICU, but no complaint was filed.