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Assault

Father-son pair jailed after they flew to Singapore and assaulted businessman over deal turned sour

Gao Yong and his son Gao Zhenhan were on Nov 11 sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail after they pleaded guilty to assaulting the victim, who is from Malaysia.
Gao Yong and his son Gao Zhenhan were on Nov 11 sentenced to 10 weeks’ jail after they pleaded guilty to assaulting the victim, who is from Malaysia.

France searches Ritz, Villa Windsor in probe of the late Al Fayed

Man charged with hurting three people by dangerous driving after Little India police chase

The vehicle collided with another car, and overturned at the junction of Race Course Road and Birch Road.
The vehicle collided with another car, and overturned at the junction of Race Course Road and Birch Road.

Cornell alleged gang rape case: Faculty senate declares no confidence in university leadership

The former student alleged in her civil complaint that Cornell failed to protect her from being raped.
The former student alleged in her civil complaint that Cornell failed to protect her from being raped.

Details of Russell Brand's convictions

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his wife Laura Brand, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

The rise and fall of Russell Brand

(FILES) British comedian and TV personality Russell Brand arrives for the British Premiere of the film 'Sixty Six' directed by Paul Weiland in London's Leicester Square, on October 23, 2006. British comedian Russell Brand was on November 5, 2026 found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women. (Photo by MAX NASH / AFP)
(FILES) British comedian and TV personality Russell Brand arrives for the British Premiere of the film 'Sixty Six' directed by Paul Weiland in London's Leicester Square, on October 23, 2006. British comedian Russell Brand was on November 5, 2026 found guilty by a London jury of one rape and three sexual assaults, involving a total of four women. (Photo by MAX NASH / AFP)

Man arrested for suspected drug trafficking, biting and spitting at CNB officers

The controlled drugs seized included 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of ‘Ice’ and 25g of ‘Ecstasy’ tablets.
The controlled drugs seized included 1,554g of cannabis, 166g of ‘Ice’ and 25g of ‘Ecstasy’ tablets.

Man who assaulted stranger wearing cap with Israeli emblem gets 3 weeks’ jail

Singaporean Muhammad Asyraf Said, 30, pleaded guilty to assaulting Alan Sim in Rivervale Drive in Sengkang on Oct 27, 2025.
Singaporean Muhammad Asyraf Said, 30, pleaded guilty to assaulting Alan Sim in Rivervale Drive in Sengkang on Oct 27, 2025.

Nigeria says troops kill 48 Islamist fighters after attacks in Borno, Yobe bases

New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell

Cornell University students walk around campus during an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Chi Phi fraternity, in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 8.
Cornell University students walk around campus during an investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Chi Phi fraternity, in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 8.

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