Tag: news
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Selangor fatal school stabbing: Father of 14-year-old suspect says ‘nothing can bring their daughter back’
Overview of the Selangor school stabbing A tragic incident unfolded at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, when a 16-year-old female student was stabbed to death on October 14. Police have said two sharp objects were recovered at the scene and are treating the case as murder under Section 302 of the…
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Alex Jones Defamation Judgment: Supreme Court Denies Block
Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Jones Defamation Case The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block or pause the nearly $1.5 billion defamation judgment facing conservative commentator Alex Jones. In a brief order, the court declined to hear Jones’s appeal of a state court ruling, effectively leaving intact a judgment that has drawn…
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Wicked Singapore premiere tickets spark debate over price and expectations
Singapore reacts to the Wicked premiere day-ticket price In a move that quickly drew mixed reactions, organizers announced a $93 ticket option for the Wicked: For Good premiere day at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) in Resorts World Sentosa. The plan is part of Wicked’s five-city global tour, and Singapore marks its lone Asian stop. However,…
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Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Seizes CBI Probe Over Impartiality Doubts
Background: A Tragedy that Shook Public Confidence The Karur stampede occurred during a TVK rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, in September, tragically claiming 41 lives and injuring more than 100. As investigators sought to establish the facts and responsibilities, questions about the fairness of the ongoing probe began to cloud public discourse. The case has…
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Lineman Electrocuted in Escalante City: Incident Details
Tragedy in Escalante City A 24-year-old lineman died after a fatal electric shock while working to energize a transformer in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Police identified the victim as Orly, an employee of a private contractor and a resident of Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The incident underscores the inherent…
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Two Brothers Collapse in Manila Believed to be Linked to ‘Tuklaw’ Use
Overview Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, suffered sudden seizures and collapses while crossing a street in Sampaloc, Manila, on a Saturday afternoon. Authorities say the episodes followed reported use of a substance known locally as “black cigarette” or “tuklaw.” The incident has sparked concern about illegal drugs and the dangers of street-level drug use…
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Shukan Bunshun’s Bombshell: Netflix Star Ryoko Yonekura Allegedly in Drug Probe Amid Cancelled Appearances
Overview: A Bombshell Report Sparks Immediate Buzz Media outlet Shukan Bunshun reported on October 11 that Japanese actress Ryoko Yonekura is allegedly under investigation by Japanese authorities over suspected drug involvement. The report, which has circulated quickly online, centers on a sequence of events claimed to precede the inquiry, including social media silence, a police…
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Ian Watkins: Death in prison attack raises questions
Overview Disgraced former rock star Ian Watkins died after being attacked in prison, according to sources familiar with the incident. Watkins, 48, was serving a 29-year sentence with a further six years on licence for a series of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby. The attack occurred on Saturday morning…
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No Survivors Reported After Tennessee Explosions at Plant
Overview of the Tennessee blast A powerful explosion at an explosives facility in Humphreys County, Tennessee, left investigators scrambling to determine what happened and whether anyone survived. As daylight broke on Friday, authorities acknowledged the scope of the disaster and signaled that the search-and-recovery operation would be lengthy. Official updates and what we know Humphreys…
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Whistleblower Killed in NIA-Region 10 Shootout Philippines
Investigation Begins After Whistleblower’s Death The death of Niruh Kyle Antatico, a former employee of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Region 10, has shocked residents and renewed concerns about routine whistleblowing on public projects. Antatico, 40, who frequently spoke out on social media about alleged corruption in NIA programs, was shot and killed by…