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Man accused of sexually assaulting friend’s teenage daughter

The man can be jailed for up to 20 years and fined if convicted of sexual penetration of a minor who is above 14 years old but below 16 years of age.
The man can be jailed for up to 20 years and fined if convicted of sexual penetration of a minor who is above 14 years old but below 16 years of age.

Tourist jailed over theft of $200k diamond his partner hid in mouth at Chinatown store

Mangroliya was sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks’ jail on July 17 after pleading guilty to a theft charge while Serasiya’s case is pending.
Mangroliya was sentenced to two years, two months and two weeks’ jail on July 17 after pleading guilty to a theft charge while Serasiya’s case is pending.

Shooting in Arizona leaves 10 people wounded, including suspect

Body of sports journalist found burnt in Italy

Buildings in Naples, Italy, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Buildings in Naples, Italy, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges of rape, trafficking

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

World Cup 2026: Overseas gambling site using S’pore firms to collect illegal bets

International sports betting company GemBet presents itself as a legal avenue to place online bets. While it claims to have been founded in Singapore, the firm behind it is based in Curacao.
International sports betting company GemBet presents itself as a legal avenue to place online bets. While it claims to have been founded in Singapore, the firm behind it is based in Curacao.

Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86k after posing as renovation firm employee

The victim lodged a police report after discovering that renovations works were not completed.
The victim lodged a police report after discovering that renovations works were not completed.

Man arrested after alleged shoplifting spree at Changi Airport

The man allegedly committed theft from six retail shops in Changi Airport Terminals 2 and 3.
The man allegedly committed theft from six retail shops in Changi Airport Terminals 2 and 3.

Hong Kong wraps up probe into ‘preventable’ Wang Fuk Court fire

(FILES) Thick smoke and flames rise as a major fire engulfs several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. A devastating fire that ripped through a Hong Kong apartment complex last year and killed 168 people was "preventable", lawyers told a committee investigating the blaze in closing statements on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Yan ZHAO / AFP)
(FILES) Thick smoke and flames rise as a major fire engulfs several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 26, 2025. A devastating fire that ripped through a Hong Kong apartment complex last year and killed 168 people was "preventable", lawyers told a committee investigating the blaze in closing statements on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Yan ZHAO / AFP)

100 suspected drug offenders arrested in islandwide CNB operation

Suspected drug offenders arrested by CNB officers during an islandwide operation from July 12 to 17.
Suspected drug offenders arrested by CNB officers during an islandwide operation from July 12 to 17.

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