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Allergic Australian Teen Dies After Eating Burrito Bowl Ordered on Food Delivery App Because He Didn't Check the Ingredients

The 17-year-old, who was allergic nuts, suffered an allergic reaction after consuming the bowl, which contained a vegan cheese made from cashews.

Oct 5, 2024

By Manthan C.

Woman Attacked by Tiger at Dreamworld Australia

The animal trainer, in her late 40s, suffered puncture wounds and lacerations to her arm, but is in a stable condition.

Sep 2, 2024

By Manthan C.

Stolen Helicopter Crashes into Roof Sparks Massive Fireball at Cairns Hotel Early-Morning: Pilot Dead, 400 Evacuated as Debris Scatters Across City

A helicopter crashed into the roof of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Cairns, killing the pilot and sparking a fire that led to the evacuation of 400 people. The flight was unauthorized, and investigations are ongoing. No ground injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant damage and widespread concern.

Aug 12, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Taylor Swift Concert Canceled After ISIS Terror Threat; 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested with Chemical Substances at Home, Was planning Suicide Attack

Austrian police thwarted an alleged terror plot targeting Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts, leading to multiple arrests and concert cancellations due to safety concerns. The suspects, including a radicalized 19-year-old, highlight the rising trend of teenage involvement in terrorism, often fueled by online recruitment.

Aug 8, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Italian Tourist Dies After Falling 80 Feet While Trying to Click Selfie at Popular Waterfall in Bali

Giancarlo Zicari, 49, plunged to his death at the Gajah Mas waterfalls on Sunday, Aug. 10.

Aug 8, 2024

By Manthan C.

Married Sydney Teacher Arrested for Having Sexual Intercourse with Teenage Student

Tayla Brailey, 30, has been charged with sexually touching a person between 17 and 18 under special care and sexual intercourse with a person under care between 17 and 18 under special care.

Aug 7, 2024

By Manthan C.

What Is XYY Syndrome? Chinese Woman Ends Pregnancy After Learning of High Risk for This Condition Linked to Criminal Tendencie

A Chinese woman aborted her unborn son after social media misinformation suggested he had XYY syndrome, a genetic condition wrongly associated with violent behavior. Experts stress that XYY syndrome is common and not necessarily linked to criminality.

Jul 27, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Viral Video: CCTV Footage Captures Australian Woman's Terrifying Escape to Paris Kebab Shop After Alleged Gang-Rape by 5 Men

An Australian woman sought refuge in a Paris kebab shop early on July 20, claiming she had been gang-raped by five men. The incident, captured on CCTV, has led to an ongoing police investigation and significant involvement from Australian authorities.

Jul 24, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Chinese Influencer Dies of Overeating While Livestreaming Herself Eating for 10 Hours Straight

Pan Xiaoting, 24, was known for performing eating challenges, consuming as much as 10 kgs of food during each livestream.

Jul 22, 2024

By Manthan C.

NZ Phone Repair Shop Employee Suspended After Allegedly Getting Caught Airdropping Woman's Intimate Photos to Himself

Mobile Planet issued a statement saying that the employee accused of the alleged misconduct has been suspended pending an investigation.

Jul 12, 2024

By Manthan C.

Singapore and Brunei Enhances Bilateral Judicial Cooperation

Sundaresh Menon said that judiciary has a pivotal role to play in strengthening a country's economy

Jul 7, 2024

By Nirmal Narayanan

Australian Woman Charged with Fraud After Allegedly Faking Cancer to Collect Thousands in Donations

Tara Enoka, 35, allegedly collected nearly $37,000 in donations via a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Jun 26, 2024

By Manthan C.

Total Wages in Singapore Grew at a Moderate Rate in 2023: Official Data

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower said that wages continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to 2022

Jun 25, 2024

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore is the World's Most Expensive City for Living, Study Finds

Singapore was closely followed by Hong Kong and London in the third and fourth spots respectively in the ranking

Jun 25, 2024

By Nirmal Narayanan

Who Is Wang Yunhe? Chinese National Arrested In Singapore for Running International Cybercrime Botnet

Wang Yunhe's arrest was followed by an extradition request from the United States.

May 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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