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SINGAPORE: St Joseph's Institution International (SJII) is still investigating the death of 15-year-old student Jenna Chan during a school trip to the Maldives, pending findings from local authorities. The Ministry of Education, satisfied with SJII's safety processes, will not conduct its own investigation but continues to support the family and engage with the school's board. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A school in Singapore is still looking into what happened to a 15-year-old...

Las Vegas Sands held a groundbreaking ceremony for its US$8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands, officiated by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The project, featuring a new 55-storey hotel tower and the "Skyloop," aims to enhance luxury tourism and sustainability while doubling initial costs, with completion expected by June 2030. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Las Vegas Sands is building a big new hotel and fun place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore...

A 26-year-old man, Chua Jing Yuan, was charged with attempted murder for allegedly slashing a 29-year-old woman, Choong Wen Ting, at Kallang Wave Mall in Singapore, inflicting injuries to her neck and chest. The attack occurred early Monday morning, and the woman is currently in stable condition, while Chua faces potential life imprisonment if convicted. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man tried to hurt a woman with a knife in a mall,...

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The World Aquatics Championships women's open water 10km race in Singapore was postponed due to water quality exceeding acceptable levels, with the new race time set for 10.15am on Wednesday. This decision was made to ensure athlete safety, following a review by World Aquatics and local organizing committees, with further assessments planned to confirm conditions for future events. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The women's open water 10km race at the World Aquatics...

A 26-year-old man is set to be charged for the attempted murder of a 29-year-old woman at Kallang Wave Mall in Singapore, where he allegedly attacked her with a knife. The woman is in stable condition after receiving treatment, and the police will seek a court order for the man’s psychiatric assessment; attempted murder in such cases can lead to severe penalties. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A young man tried to hurt...