Crime

Who killed Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme? Amateur sleuths ask AI for help

FILE PHOTO: Wreaths are laid out at the grave of former Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme on the 36th anniversary of his assassination, at the Adolf Fredrik Cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden February 28, 2022. Claudio Bresciani/ TT News Agency/via REUTERS/ File Photo

Thieves targeting high-value Pokemon cards as Japanese media franchise turns 30

Pokemon cards, bearing “little monsters” that attract children as well as adult superfans, have soared in value in recent years.

Sabah body parts murder: 71-year-old man charged with murder, dismemberment of fiancee, 44

On Feb 12, City Hall garbage collectors discovered human body parts while carrying out routine duties in Indah Permai, Sepanggar.

Albanian PM fires deputy as corruption investigation heats up

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the Albanian opposition hold lights aloft during an anti-government protest, triggered by a corruption investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, near the Prime Minister's office in Tirana, Albania, January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

Man charged after he allegedly pinned down cat, used scissors to cut its fur and whiskers

The community cat had patches of fur cut from his body and his left cheek, according to his regular caretaker.

15 months’ jail for man who possessed almost 100 child sex abuse photos, videos

On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.

Corrective training, caning for man who fled after assaulting wife, rioting and was caught overseas

The Singaporean committed the assault while still under a remission order, which required him to stay out of trouble from Feb 22, 2020 to Jan 19, 2021.

20 months’ jail for man caught with over 3,000 etomidate-laced vape pods

Neo Yeow Siang was sentenced to a year and eight months’ jail, and a fine of $4,000.

Cuba says it killed 4 exiles, wounded 6 others who attacked from Florida speedboat

The wounded were evacuated and receiving medical attention, while the Cuban patrol commander was also wounded.

$5k fine for woman who lied to officer amid probe involving Tiong Bahru Football Club

Malaysian Kaw Lai Fong committed the offence after the senior legal counsel of SportSG lodged a report alleging various irregularities involving the financial affairs of FAS.

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