London’s burning? Britain seeks to snuff out rising wildfire threat
June 30, 2023 2:36 PM England and Wales saw the number of recorded wildfires increase fourfold last year, to 983 from 247 in 2021. Read More
Dangerous heat, heavy wildfire smoke march across North America
June 30, 2023 2:26 PM Extreme heat and wildfires are aggravated by greenhouse gas emissions that come from burning fossil fuels. Read More
Higher household electricity and gas tariffs from July to September
The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats will increase by S$1.14 before GST, says SP Group.Read More
Company director jailed for asking subordinate to lie after electrocution of construction worker
He feared that he would get into trouble with authorities and be implicated in the death of the worker.Read More
Law Society flags unlicensed firm S K Kumar Law Practice, tells public not to hire its lawyers
Lawyers who have been known to practise under this firm include fugitive Charles Yeo and Mr Dhanwant Singh.Read More
Bedok North fire that killed 3 likely started by cigarette left on cardboard box: Coroner’s court
The late Ms Chan Ai Lin Aileen’s boyfriend left a lit cigarette on a cardboard box and texted his girlfriend to dispose of it when he remembered.Read More
US approves ammunition, parts to Taiwan
June 30, 2023 12:05 PM The State Department said the two deals “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. Read More
Delta Air Lines flight landed safely in US without front landing gear
June 30, 2023 11:35 AM No injuries were reported on Delta 1092, which carried more than 100 people. Read More
July 4th Independence Day weekend celebration to test US travel system
June 30, 2023 11:15 AM This year’s celebration may be something of a battle with the elements. Read More
Trump may skip first Republican debate, hold rival event
June 30, 2023 8:30 AM The debate will be the first chance to see the Republican presidential candidates square off against one another. Read More