Stingray kills head diver of Underwater World Singapore
Following an accidental death at the closed Underwater World Singapore (UWS) aquarium in Sentosa on Tuesday, operations to relocate the facility's animals have been
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World Wildlife Fund: 75% of seafood species consumed in Singapore not caught sustainably
The Singaporean branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) published a guide yesterday critiquing the practices employed to catch seafood destined for sale in the country. According to the publication, three-quarters of…
Scientists claim decrease in hotness of Bhut Jolokia
A group of scientists at the Assam Agricultural University of Assam, India has claimed the Bhut Jolokia, once recorded as the hottest chilli in the world by the Guinness World Records, is losing its characteristic…
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake hits central Italy
At 3:36am this morning, local time a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 10 kilometres southeast of Norcia, Italy. The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometres, and was felt all the way to Rome, about 100 miles (150 km)…
British rail minister Claire Perry steps down
British Rail minister Claire Perry resigned on Thursday evening, after continuing problems with Southern
Final panel added to China's FAST radio telescope
On Sunday, China announced the attachment of the final panel to its telescope named Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST). This piece marks the end of a five-year-long US$180 million (CNY¥1.2 billion)…
North American Leaders' Summit 2016: leaders affirm strong relations
On Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Ottawa. This marks the first time Canadian, U.S., and Mexican leaders have met since…
IMF says UK leaving the EU will lead to negative economic consequences
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today said the United Kingdom (UK) voting to leave the European Union (EU) would have negative consequences for the country's economy and the wider…
Grand National winning horse 'Comply or Die' dies, aged 17
Comply or Die, the racehorse who won the 2008 Grand National has died at the age of 17. His death was announced by his former trainer, David Pipe. He died over at the weekend in Gloucestershire, where he had been…
Political columnist apologises after mocking disabled broadcaster Andrew Marr
Quentin Letts, a UK political columnist and sketch writer, publicly apologized yesterday after he mocked disabled broadcaster Andrew Marr. Letts was reviewing former BBC business editor Robert Peston's new ITV…
Nadal defeats Monfils to claim his ninth Monte Carlo Masters title
Tennis player Rafael Nadal beat Gael Monfils 7-5, 5–7, 6–0, to win his ninth Monte-Carlo Masters title yesterday. Nadal, who is ranked world number five in men's tennis, last won the title in 2012 and has now claimed…
Thousands march in London calling for David Cameron's resignation over tax affairs
Thousands of demonstrators marched in London today over the tax affairs of Prime Minister David Cameron which were revealed as part of the leak of the Panama
Flydubai plane crash leaves 62 dead
A Flydubai passenger jet has crashed in Russia, killing everyone aboard, 62 people including a crew of seven. The aircraft was making its second attempt to land early yesterday morning in Rostov-on-Don, a city in…
Former President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, detained as part of corruption investigations
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former President of Brazil, was detained yesterday as part of ongoing investigations into corruption related to Petrobras, the state-run oil company. A raid occurred at 0600 local time (0900…
Ed Sheeran wins Song of Year Grammy for Thinking Out Loud
Yesterday, UK singer Ed Sheeran won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for his song Thinking Out Loud from his album × ahead of Kendrick Lamar's Alright; Wiz Khalifa's, featuring Charlie Puth, See You Again; Little…
Messi passes from penalty for Suárez's hat-trick as Barça beats Celta 6-1
Yesterday, Barcelona football star Lionel Messi made a risky pass from the penalty spot to Luis Suárez, setting up the completion of a Suárez hat-trick against Celta Vigo, and Barça defeated them 6–1 in a La Liga match…
Barça defeats Gary Neville's Valencia 7-0 in Copa del Rey semis first leg
On Wednesday, FC Barcelona defeated Valencia CF 7–0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at Camp Nou. Lionel Messi netted three goals and Uruguyan striker Luis Suárez netted
Kerber wins over Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 in Aus Open 2016
Today, German tennis player Angelique Kerber defeated defending champion Serena Williams in the Australian Open 2016 Final at Rod Laver
6-1, 6-2, 3-6 and 6-3: Djokovic beats Federer and advances to Aus Open 2016 Final
Today, defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Swiss professional Roger Federer 6–1, 6–2, 3–6 6–3 in the Australian Open 2016 semi-final. Djokovic has previously featured in five Australian finals, winning them
Costa scores only goal as Chelsea beats Arsenal
On Sunday, London-based football club Chelsea F.C. defeated local rivals Arsenal F.C. 0–1 in a Premier League match played at Arsenal's Emirates
