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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Personal assistant who injected actor Matthew Perry with drugs sentenced to 41 months

The Canadian-American actor was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his luxury Los Angeles home in 2023.
The Canadian-American actor was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his luxury Los Angeles home in 2023.

Who is the family behind Mango, Spanish fashion firm in spotlight over founder’s death?

Mr Jonathan Andic (left) has been arrested in connection with the death of his father, fashion group Mango’s founder Isak Andic (right).
Mr Jonathan Andic (left) has been arrested in connection with the death of his father, fashion group Mango’s founder Isak Andic (right).

British regulator fines suicide forum over $1.6 million, warns of UK block

Worker dies after being struck by lightning on floating fish farm off Lim Chu Kang

The 30-year-old fishery worker was struck at around 4pm on May 5 at a fish farm in waters off Lim Chu Kang coast.
The 30-year-old fishery worker was struck at around 4pm on May 5 at a fish farm in waters off Lim Chu Kang coast.

Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform in Indonesia

The intern doctor suffered from a lung infection but continued working without taking sick leave even as her condition deteriorated.
The intern doctor suffered from a lung infection but continued working without taking sick leave even as her condition deteriorated.

Monkey malaria cases rising in Sabah; 1 person dead: Malaysian health minister

An infant receives a dose of the RTS,S malaria vaccine, also known as Mosquirix, at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, Ghana in November 2025.
An infant receives a dose of the RTS,S malaria vaccine, also known as Mosquirix, at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, Ghana in November 2025.

2 foreign nationals die after falling from height in separate cases at KLIA Terminal 2

The incident occurred at 2.20pm at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on May 1.
The incident occurred at 2.20pm at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on May 1.

Large sign collapses at Thai market, killing teen and injuring 11

The event drew large crowds, especially teenagers, which led to heavy congestion near the entrance.
The event drew large crowds, especially teenagers, which led to heavy congestion near the entrance.

Man arrested in Japan after allegedly incinerating wife at zoo

The man allegedly used the zoo's incinerator, meant to dispose of waste and dead animals, to burn the woman's body for several hours.
The man allegedly used the zoo's incinerator, meant to dispose of waste and dead animals, to burn the woman's body for several hours.

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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.