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Greeks rally to mark anniversary of deadly 2023 train crash ahead of trial

A protester holds a placard during a demonstration in front of the Greek parliament, marking the third anniversary of the 2023 deadly train crash in Tempi, the country's worst railway disaster on record, in Athens, Greece, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
A protester holds a placard during a demonstration in front of the Greek parliament, marking the third anniversary of the 2023 deadly train crash in Tempi, the country's worst railway disaster on record, in Athens, Greece, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Cambodian authorities detain 81 scam suspects in capital raid; claim more than 220,000 have fled

The authorities detained 81 people and seized phones, computers and wigs.
The authorities detained 81 people and seized phones, computers and wigs.

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

The bombings on April 21, 2019, left 500 people wounded, with 45 foreigners among those killed.
The bombings on April 21, 2019, left 500 people wounded, with 45 foreigners among those killed.

Over 9 in 10 pieces of criminal cybercontent taken down were scams: Online Criminal Harms Act Office

Assistant Commissioner Marc E, Director of the Online Criminal Harms Act (Ocha) Office, speaking to the media on Feb 19.
Assistant Commissioner Marc E, Director of the Online Criminal Harms Act (Ocha) Office, speaking to the media on Feb 19.

Arrest of Western Australia man over alleged terror plot ‘deeply shocking’, PM Albanese says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Sydney Opera House during a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the December 14, 2025, mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Sydney Opera House during a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the December 14, 2025, mass shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

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
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

Migrants rescued off Spain's Balearic Islands, ending search for missing boats

Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish Coast Guard vessel after authorities said they rescued people off the Balearic island of Ibiza, as it docks at the port of Ibiza, Spain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Ubilla
Migrants wait to disembark from a Spanish Coast Guard vessel after authorities said they rescued people off the Balearic island of Ibiza, as it docks at the port of Ibiza, Spain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Francisco Ubilla

New prefixed number for calls from police among anti-scam measures to be rolled out

Government official impersonation scams have been on the rise, more than doubling from 1,504 cases in 2024 to 3,363 in 2025.
Government official impersonation scams have been on the rise, more than doubling from 1,504 cases in 2024 to 3,363 in 2025.

Man found after being reported missing in Tampines

Mr Zhang Jianying was last seen near Block 826 Tampines Street 81 on Feb 25.
Mr Zhang Jianying was last seen near Block 826 Tampines Street 81 on Feb 25.

Two teens among three caught for using deregistered vehicles and other traffic offences

Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.
Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.

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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.