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Young Singapore bodybuilder died from taking illicit drug to lose weight: Coroner

The coroner said that according to medical reports, the youth had previously seen several doctors and denied taking illicit drugs and steroids.
The coroner said that according to medical reports, the youth had previously seen several doctors and denied taking illicit drugs and steroids.

Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies before Champions Cup fixture in France

Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - Lions v New Zealand - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 25, 2026
Lions' Hyron Andrews in action during a lineout REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - Lions v New Zealand - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 25, 2026
Lions' Hyron Andrews in action during a lineout REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Trailer driver arrested after fleeing fatal accident scene in Defu industrial area

The accident involved a bicycle and a trailer at the junction of Defu Avenue 1 and Defu Lane 7.
The accident involved a bicycle and a trailer at the junction of Defu Avenue 1 and Defu Lane 7.

2 workers die after falling into sea at Tuas Port

PSA confirmed that two workers have died after they fell into the sea while performing stevedoring work.
PSA confirmed that two workers have died after they fell into the sea while performing stevedoring work.

3 Nepalese arrested for killing of Nepalese student in south-western Japan

18-year-old man in Japan arrested for allegedly killing baby with plastic bag

The man, believed to be the infant’s father, has told the police that he did not intend to kill the baby.
The man, believed to be the infant’s father, has told the police that he did not intend to kill the baby.

Worker dies after headscarf gets caught in water gate roller in Malaysia

Investigations showed that the victim’s headscarf had been entangled in the gate roller.
Investigations showed that the victim’s headscarf had been entangled in the gate roller.

Funeral held for Australian indigenous girl whose death sparked outback riots

Mourners attend the funeral service for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs Garden Cemetery in Australia on Aug 15.
Mourners attend the funeral service for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs Garden Cemetery in Australia on Aug 15.

Life imprisonment for helper who killed employer’s father, 73, with pillow at Bishan flat

Police investigating death of South Africa’s World Cup player Jayden Adams

Jayden Adams in action during the World Cup match against South Korea. The cause of his death on July 11 has not been revealed.
Jayden Adams in action during the World Cup match against South Korea. The cause of his death on July 11 has not been revealed.

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