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UK counter terror officers join probe after car hits pedestrians, injuring 7

Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred, area commander for Derby issuing a statement near to a cordon set up on Friar Gate in central Derby, England on March 29, 2026.
Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred, area commander for Derby issuing a statement near to a cordon set up on Friar Gate in central Derby, England on March 29, 2026.

Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Christian worshippers mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jerusalem's Old City March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Christian worshippers mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jerusalem's Old City March 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack

French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into a suspected attack on Bank of America's offices in Paris.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into a suspected attack on Bank of America's offices in Paris.

Malaysia cops arrest four for allegedly setting off fireworks from car

Three men and a woman, aged 21 to 28, were arrested on March 28 in Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh.
Three men and a woman, aged 21 to 28, were arrested on March 28 in Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh.

Motorcyclist dies after accident in Yishun; car driver arrested

The police said they were alerted to the accident involving a car and a motorcycle at about 2.20am on March 26.
The police said they were alerted to the accident involving a car and a motorcycle at about 2.20am on March 26.

Singapore’s riot police get upgraded water cannon vehicle after 20 years

The Riot Control System Tactical Strike Vehicle (left) and the new-generation water cannon vehicle have been added to the Special Operations Command police officers’ fleet.
The Riot Control System Tactical Strike Vehicle (left) and the new-generation water cannon vehicle have been added to the Special Operations Command police officers’ fleet.

Pedestrian, 74, dies after accident in Ang Mo Kio; man arrested for careless driving

A photo of the aftermath of the accident circulating online shows an ambulance at the accident site.
A photo of the aftermath of the accident circulating online shows an ambulance at the accident site.

Tokyo police search military base over Chinese embassy intrusion case

Police officers stand guard in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
Police officers stand guard in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.

Israeli strikes hit two Gaza police checkpoints, killing six, medics say

Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, in Gaza City, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, in Gaza City, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say

People stand around destroyed vehicles following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in the Grogan area, popular for automotive workshops and secondhand spare parts, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi
People stand around destroyed vehicles following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in the Grogan area, popular for automotive workshops and secondhand spare parts, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.