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Missing: Man, 79, last seen in Woodlands on Oct 7
Police in Singapore are seeking public assistance to locate 79-year-old Chua Cheng Swee, who was last seen in Woodlands on October 7 wearing a yellow shirt and red pants.
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Area in MacRitchie Reservoir Park cordoned off after large hole appears in ground; PUB investigating
PUB investigating after hole appears in MacRitchie Reservoir Park. Area cordoned off due to ground depression.
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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Reports of violent incidents and harassment on Britain's rail services increased substantially last year, with assaults rising 36% to the highest level since 2004.
NEMA urges caution as flooding persists in Anambra
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NEMA urges caution as flooding persists in Anambra
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised residents of Anambra State, Nigeria, to exercise extreme caution due to persistent flooding and rising water levels, following a distressing incident where schoolchildren were trapped.
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Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off Western Australia after 63-year-old Greg O'Neill was fatally attacked at Sorrento Beach.
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Woman survives life-threatening sword attack
A 43-year-old woman in Ahrensburg, Germany, is no longer in life-threatening condition after being severely injured in a machete-like sword attack on September 7. Her 54-year-old colleague sustained minor injuries while attempting to intervene.
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Police probe VIO, Okada riders’ clash in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into a clash between Vehicle Inspection Office personnel and commercial motorcyclists in Abuja's Life Camp area.
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Nasarawa blames delayed emergency response on lack of specialised personnel
Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) attributes delays in emergency response to a critical lack of specialised personnel and technical units.
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Lahore’s Newly-Built Road Collapses into Massive Sinkhole Four Months Post-Completion
A large crater has appeared on Lahore's newly constructed road, raising concerns about construction standards and inspection procedures.
DRC: Decisions Taken for Generalized Control of Event Halls After Kinshasa Fire
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DRC: Decisions Taken for Generalized Control of Event Halls After Kinshasa Fire
Following a deadly fire at the Panacée hall in Kinshasa that killed 12 people, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Interior Minister has ordered nationwide systematic controls of all event venues.
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JCPS concerned over AB Xuma Local Municipality instability
South Africa's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster has expressed deep concern over ongoing instability, violent protests, and disruptions in the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape.
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'Genital theft' accusations: How social media fuelled rumours that turned deadly
Over 80 people have been killed in six African countries due to false accusations of "genital theft," a deadly phenomenon amplified by social media misinformation and rooted in longstanding superstitions. Victims are often attacked by mobs convinced they can make genitals…
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Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week
Hong Kong authorities are facing growing criticism after seizing a second dog with suspected pit bull lineage in a week, following a neighbor's complaint and amid heightened public concern over dog attacks. Animal welfare groups are protesting the seizures, particularly f…
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Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Pakistan has suspended eight officials and initiated criminal proceedings following a devastating fire in an Islamabad maternity ward that killed 14 infants.
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One dead and five injured after shooting in Switzerland, police say
One person has died and five others were injured in a shooting at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, prompting a major police manhunt for the unknown perpetrator.
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3 women arrested in Hong Kong after elderly woman filmed slapping girl, 5, at playground
A physical altercation at a Hong Kong mall playground led to three women, including a 68-year-old and a 5-year-old girl's mother, being arrested. The incident, which involved an elderly woman slapping the girl, resulted in injuries and charges for fighting in a public place.
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Police shut facility after man dies in Rivers hotel
Police in Rivers State, Nigeria, have shut down a hotel in Eagle Island Estate after a young man identified as Charles died under suspicious circumstances, prompting his family to demand CCTV footage and a thorough investigation.
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Man Sentenced to Nine Months' Jail for Pushing Senior Citizen to the Ground
A man has been sentenced to nine months' jail for pushing a 78-year-old senior citizen to the ground, resulting in the victim's death two days later.
Japan continues work to end drunken driving 20 years after tragedy
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Japan continues work to end drunken driving 20 years after tragedy
Fukuoka Prefecture hosted a conference marking 20 years since a fatal drunk driving incident killed three children, prompting stricter regulations. The mother of the victims continues to advocate for an end to drunk driving.
Adeleke tasks new Osun CP on impartial policing, seeks action over Ikire killings
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Adeleke tasks new Osun CP on impartial policing, seeks action over Ikire killings
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, to ensure impartial policing and restore public trust, particularly addressing the recent Ikire killings and tensions from the governorship election.
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Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after fatal attacks
Hong Kong is being urged to replace its breed-specific dog categorisation with a trait-based tiered risk system, including DNA checks, following three fatal canine attacks within a week.
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Suspect in quintuple homicide on rural property outside Portland found dead
A suspect in the killings of five people whose bodies were found on a rural property in Oregon was found dead Sunday, officials said. The suspect, Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, was identified by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as the suspect in the “complex investig…
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Pune civic body’s school in Aundh becomes hub for drinking, liquor bottles found
A Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) school in Aundh, which also houses an anganwadi, has become a site for nightly drinking, with liquor bottles regularly found on the premises, prompting an official inquiry.
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Bremen: Fatal Punches from Driver – Police Investigate Suspect
A 33-year-old suspect has been identified in the investigation of a fatal punch attack on a pedestrian in Bremen. The police were able to identify a white small car used in the attack after a long search. The motive behind the attack is still unclear.
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Man who stabbed priest at St Joseph’s Church gets jail, caning
A man who stabbed a priest during communion at St Joseph’s Church in 2024 was sentenced to four years’ and three months’ jail. Basnayake Keith Spencer, 38, also admitted to carrying multiple weapons in public without a lawful purpose.
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S'porean woman, 54, gets 6 months' jail for assaulting 3 people near preschool, previously fined for harassing nurse neighbour during pandemic
A 54-year-old Singaporean woman, Lim Sok Lay, has been sentenced to six months and two weeks' jail for assaulting three people and being a public nuisance near a preschool. She was previously fined for harassing her nurse neighbour during the pandemic.
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Draganfly (DPRO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Draganfly reported a record fiscal second quarter, driven by a transition toward modular and fixed-wing drone systems for defense and public safety markets. The company secured an exclusive agreement with a campus law enforcement association and acquired technology to sca…
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S’pore police appeal for info on missing girl, 13, last seen at Dunman High School in Tanjong Rhu
The Singapore Police Force is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Kylie Tan Le Tian, who was last seen wearing a dark blue top and dark blue skirt in the vicinity of Dunman High School in Tanjong Rhu.
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Elderly man thrown to ground at Roxy Square coffee shop wishes to let man off & doesn't 'want to cause any trouble'
A 73-year-old wanton noodle seller was shoved to the ground at a Roxy Square coffee shop after patting a young girl's head, but he wishes to let his assailant off and avoid further trouble.
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1 person conveyed to hospital after incident at Jurong West Swimming Complex
One person was conveyed to the hospital after an incident at Jurong West Swimming Complex on Aug. 15. The person was conscious when subsequently conveyed to the National University Hospital.