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Recall woes: Why are there still 12,700 cars with defective airbags on Singapore’s roads?

A mechanic holds an airbag module made by the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata, in a garage in Mulhouse, eastern France, on February 19, 2025. Some 236,900 CitroÎn C3 and DS 3 cars owners in northern France were asked on February 18, 2025 not to drive their cars until their airbags had been replaced, as part of a new wave of immobilisations linked to the Takata scandal. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Feb 11, in a photo released by Israel. Mr Netanyahu’s visit was lower-key than usual.

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over fire risk

BMW's headquarters in Munich, Germany. The car maker is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire.

Nestle widens infant formula recall after EU requests new toxin analysis

Nestle widened an infant formula recall to include a batch of Guigoz, contradicting analyst expectations that no further withdrawals would be needed from the Swiss group.

Australian snowboarder dies after ski lift accident in central Japan

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump asked Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a phone call to stop attacking Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv.

Danone recalls batches of Aptamil baby formula in Germany, letter shows

Danone Deutschland asked a wholesaler to withdraw some batches of its Aptamil baby formula, produced between May and August 2025.

Second baby death reported in France amid tainted formula crisis

Nestle has pulled products from shelves in more than 60 countries as a result of the tainted baby formula crisis.

Don Don Donki removes helium ‘voice-changer’ canisters from S’pore outlets amid safety review

The Japanese retail chain is reviewing the product's compliance with applicable safety standards.

2 MediNatura nasal sprays sold in US recalled over potential life-threatening infections

Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.

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