I watched helplessly as water washed my family away

SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old man was charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman in Sengkang, facing a death penalty charge. Lim Yuen Li allegedly caused Wang How Khiew's death on Sunday morning at her residence. Appearing via video link, he requested to handle personal matters and to attend the funeral, while being remanded for psychiatric assessment and set to appear in court again on June 24. Full Article

As the war in Gaza devastates Palestinian civilians, Latin American countries, led by progressive governments, have vocally condemned Israel's actions, labeling them as genocide. Brazil's President Lula da Silva has accused Israel of genocide, halted oil exports, and supported a two-state solution, while Chile's President Gabriel Boric has recalled ambassadors and suspended military ties to Israel. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro also labeled the actions as genocide, recalling the ambassador and challenging traditional foreign policies, while...

In Beijing, Ken and Dolores operate an unlicensed homebar in their apartment, offering cocktails at significantly lower prices than traditional bars, reflecting a shift as consumers turn to affordable options amid economic downturns. This trend, emerging before the U.S.-China trade war, highlights a broader crisis in the catering industry, with profits plummeting and many upscale establishments struggling due to reduced consumer spending and an oversupply of eateries. The situation has prompted hospitality entrepreneurs to explore...

Cole Schmidtknecht, a 22-year-old from Wisconsin, died after being unable to refill his asthma inhaler due to a price increase from less than $70 to over $500. His parents attribute his death to a flawed system involving Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which control drug pricing and insurance formularies for profit. They are pursuing legal action against Optum Rx and Walgreens, advocating for policy changes to ensure patients receive adequate notice of formulary changes, aiming for...

In the village of Tutbury, Staffordshire, residents are frustrated by a growing population of peacocks, which are causing disturbances and property damage. Locals report loud squawking during the night, droppings on driveways, and destruction of gardens, prompting the parish council to advise against feeding the birds, as this encourages them to roost nearby. While some residents view the peacocks as a charming aspect of village life, others find them to be an absolute nuisance, leading...

A Nevada woman, Olivia Underwood, was arrested after her dog died from extreme heat while trapped in a crate outside. The incident occurred on Saturday when temperatures in Las Vegas reached 105 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting authorities to urge pet owners to keep animals indoors. Underwood faces charges of willful or malicious torture, maiming, or killing of a dog and has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center, though it is unclear if she remains...