SINGAPORE – In the sleepless hours after she had been raped by a man she once thought she would marry, Bella (not her real name), felt lost. The 23-year-old was alone at home as her parents were away. She could hardly face the thought of making a police report. Speaking to The Straits Times about... » read more
SINGAPORE – It might be a deeply personal issue for some, and others might even be offended when asked. But knowing about a rape victim’s sexual history is important in rape investigations, said the police and criminal lawyers. Not only does it help in analysing forensic medical examinations, but it also helps investigating officers pose... » read more
SINGAPORE – N-level students who took the English listening comprehension examination on Monday (Sept 13) will not get to re-sit the exam despite negative public feedback on the audio quality. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) said on Saturday (Sept 18) it was aware of feedback... » read more
SINGAPORE – All primary schools will start full home-based learning from Sept 27 until the end of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) sitting on Oct 6 amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. In a statement on Saturday (Sept 18), the Ministry of Education (MOE) said that the measures will also apply to... » read more
SAO PAULO (REUTERS) – Brazil soccer legend Pele is “recovering well” after colon surgery, his daughter said on Friday (Sept 17), addressing concerns about his health following newspaper reports he had been readmitted to an intensive care unit. “He is recovering well and within normal range. I promise!” Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento said on Instagram.... » read more
BERLIN (AFP) – Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman has undergone surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat, the German champions announced on Friday (Sept 17). The 25-year-old French international is expected back in training within two weeks, said coach Julian Nagelsmann. “He had a slightly irregular heartbeat, a minor heart irregularity. We did a long-term ECG... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Chelsea defender Reece James had his Champions League winners’ medal and Euro 2020 runners-up medal stolen during a robbery at his home this week while he was away playing for the club, the player said on Thursday (Sept 16). The 21-year-old right back posted a series of clips from his security cameras... » read more
SINGAPORE – A man was so intent on dining at a restaurant amid the Covid-19 pandemic that he allegedly forged a doctor’s memorandum, purportedly showing that he was fully vaccinated against the virus. Chinese national Zhang Shaopeng, 30, who appeared in a district court on Wednesday (Sept 15) via video link from the Central Police... » read more
SINGAPORE – With just 500 workers being allowed to visit Little India each week as part of a long-delayed pilot scheme that kicked off on Wednesday (Sept 15), the onus will be on dormitory operators to select eligible workers willing to comply with the rules who can go out into the community. The Ministry of... » read more
SINGAPORE – Spaces like Little India mean more than the sum of its parts to the migrant workers who frequent the area. They are, of course, a one-stop spot for familiar food, groceries and services, but these spaces also allow migrant workers to socialise widely and roam freely in a way that dormitories and work... » read more
SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man, 24, will be charged in court on Monday (Sept 13) for allegedly wakeboarding at the War Memorial Park on July 17. In a joint release, the Singapore Police Force and National Heritage Board said he will be charged under Section 22 of the Preservation of Monuments Act for wilfully interfering... » read more
SINGAPORE – More safety features will be installed at Tanjong Pagar Road by the end of the year, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wednesday (Sept 8). This follows the fiery pre-dawn accident on Feb 13, the second day of Chinese New Year, when a white speeding BMW slammed into a vacant shophouse unit... » read more
SINGAPORE – For the past year and a half, shopkeepers in Little India have been hit hard by a drastic fall in income as migrant workers who would throng the area on weekends were confined to their dormitories as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Crowds of more than 200,000 workers on a typical pre-pandemic... » read more
MONZA, ITALY (AFP) – George Russell said on Thursday (Sept 9) that he does not “see there being any issues” when he becomes seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton’s new Mercedes teammate next season. The 23-year-old Russell will leave Williams to join his fellow Briton for the 2022 season, replacing Valtteri Bottas at the... » read more
NEW YORK (AFP) – Tokyo Olympic champion Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday (Sept 8), moving into Novak Djokovic’s path as the world number one chases a calendar Grand Slam. German fourth seed Zverev stretched his win streak to 16 matches by defeating South Africa’s 46th-ranked Lloyd Harris 7-6 (8/6), 6-3,... » read more
NEW YORK (AFP) – British 18-year-old sensation Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to reach the US Open women’s semi-finals by defeating Tokyo Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday (Sept 8). World number 150 Raducanu, only the fourth qualifier to reach a Grand Slam semi-final, made the Swiss 11th seed the highest-rated victim... » read more
SINGAPORE – The managing agent of Hillview Heights condominium has been flagged by the Security Association Singapore for discrimination against non-Mandarin speakers and older workers in its tender for security services. In a Facebook post and statement to the press on Monday (Sept 6), the association highlighted clauses of the tender by Savills Property Management,... » read more
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) – Fifa has opened an investigation into the abandonment of the Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier with its president Gianni Infantino labelling the events “crazy” while Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to take disciplinary action against their Argentine players. Brazilian health authorities intervened on Sunday (Sept 5) after accusing four Argentine Premier... » read more
SINGAPORE – The heavily industrialised West Coast of Singapore will by 2030 get an infusion of greenery that will include almost 40 new nature-based amenities, such as community gardening plots and therapeutic gardens. Two nature-themed inclusive play areas for children are also on the cards in West Coast and Telok Blangah Hill parks, while industrial... » read more
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Romania’s twice Grand Slam winner Simona Halep outlasted Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina 7-6(11) 4-6 6-3 in a dramatic third-round showdown at the US Open on Friday (Sept 3). Twelfth seed Halep saved four set points before converting on her seventh courtesy of a double fault by Rybakina in an epic, 18-minute first-set... » read more