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New York apartment tower explosion kills one, injures 14

The blast struck shortly after midnight at 3485 Bivona Street in New York’s Bronx borough.
The blast struck shortly after midnight at 3485 Bivona Street in New York’s Bronx borough.

Shark bites surfer in fourth attack in 48 hours for New South Wales in Australia

A general view shows the closed signage of the North Steyne Beach in Sydney on January 19, 2026. A shark mauled a surfer off an ocean beach in Sydney on January 19 in the Australian city's third shark attack in two days, authorities said. (Photo by Steven Markham / AFP)
A general view shows the closed signage of the North Steyne Beach in Sydney on January 19, 2026. A shark mauled a surfer off an ocean beach in Sydney on January 19 in the Australian city's third shark attack in two days, authorities said. (Photo by Steven Markham / AFP)

Woman arrested in South Korea after allegedly stabbing man she met via dating app

The woman, who is in her 30s, is suspected of stabbing a man she met through a dating application on Jan 19.
The woman, who is in her 30s, is suspected of stabbing a man she met through a dating application on Jan 19.

Physiotherapy, not surgery, to aid Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir as he recovers from fall, says aide

Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recovery process is expected to take some time.
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's recovery process is expected to take some time.

Aryna Sabalenka chides tour chiefs over ‘insane’ tennis schedule

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacting during her 6-3, 6-3 last-16 win over Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on Jan 8, 2026.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacting during her 6-3, 6-3 last-16 win over Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the Brisbane International tennis tournament at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane on Jan 8, 2026.

Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son

Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to hospital on Jan 6 after a fall at his residence.
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to hospital on Jan 6 after a fall at his residence.

City suffer defensive blow as Dias ruled out for weeks, Gvardiol sidelined long term

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2026 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol receives medical attention after sustaining an injury as Erling Haaland reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2026 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol receives medical attention after sustaining an injury as Erling Haaland reacts Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Man injured after basketball post in Hong Kong collapses and hits him

A man was injured after a basketball post toppled over and hit him at a court near a public housing estate in Hong Kong.
A man was injured after a basketball post toppled over and hit him at a court near a public housing estate in Hong Kong.

Stefanos Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas returning the ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner during the quarter-final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh on Oct 15, 2025.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas returning the ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner during the quarter-final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Riyadh on Oct 15, 2025.

Kylian Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid in La Liga chase

Kylian Mbappe’s status for the Spanish Supercopa is in serious doubt after the Real Madrid star suffered a sprained left knee in training.
Kylian Mbappe’s status for the Spanish Supercopa is in serious doubt after the Real Madrid star suffered a sprained left knee in training.

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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.