Drownings

40 drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

Much of France was set to experience temperatures around 40 deg C on June 23, forecaster MeteoFrance said.

Philippines probes deaths of 2 players from top university basketball team

Rene Clert Baterbonia (left) and Divine Adili were playing for Ateneo de Manila’s top-ranked basketball team.

Boy, 3, drowned after he fell into condo pool while riding scooter in 2025: Coroner

Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.

Safety warnings issued after nine die in UK water incidents during heatwave

A person walks along the beach in Blackpool, Britain. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 deg Celsius.

Europe heatwave ‘brutal reminder’ of climate change’s impact, says UN

France (above) and Britain have reported their hottest ever May days this week.

5 teen students drown while swimming in Vietnam river

Maldives rescuers search for five drowned Italian divers

A tourist, along with guides, returns after an open-water diving session near Rasfannu Beach in Male on May 15, 2026.

Help pours in for family of boy who drowned in Kallang River while fishing

Muhammed Qayyim Daniel Putra Rosli, 13, drowned in the Kallang River on Feb 25 while fishing with friends.

Coroner’s inquiry: Death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore ruled an accidental drowning

Indian singer Zubeen Garg had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht on Sept 19, 2025.

Kallang River incident: How can local anglers stay safe while fishing in Singapore?

Photo of a PUB sign with Lower Seletar Reservoir Fishing Deck in the background on Mar 6, 2026.

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