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The TelegraphHezbollah launches deepest ever attack inside Israel
Hezbollah has launched a series of drone strikes against Israeli military bases, in its deepest attack inside Israel since the start of the war in Gaza.
- Bloomberg
Sea billionaire’s wife to buy Singapore mansion for $31 million
The wife of tech billionaire Forrest Li is set to acquire a mansion in one of Singapore’s most coveted residential areas, even as the luxury property market remains in a lull.
- HuffPost
How Toxic Is Trump? Republican Group's Hidden Camera Reveals Uncomfortable Truth.
The former president's behavior just doesn't fly out in the real world.
- Fortune
Sundar Pichai tells Google staff he doesn’t want any more political debates in the office after firing 28 employees over Israeli contract protest
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has ordered employees to leave their political opinions at home after sacking "disruptive" protesting employees.
- INSIDER
Israel hit Iran with a half-ton supersonic 'Rampage' missile, report says
Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Fatal accident in Tampines: Two dead, including 17-year-old JC student, after multiple-vehicle collision at junction
At least two people were killed in a road traffic accident involving multiple vehicles at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Avenue 4. Read on.
- The Telegraph
Jamie Vardy’s Leicester fairy tale is nearing its end – the question is what is next?
As Leicester City close in on an immediate return to the Premier League, the uncomfortable question looms large: is this the end of the fairy tale for Jamie Vardy?
- BANG Showbiz
Sydney Sweeney jokes she’s sorry for having ‘great’ breasts!
After veteran Hollywood producer Carol Baum mocked the blonde over her looks and acting ability, Sydney Sweeney has jokingly apologised for having a “great” cleavage and “correct opinions”.
- People
Sydney Sweeney Jokes That She’s Sorry for Having ‘Great’ Boobs During Mexico Vacation
The 'Euphoria' actress poked fun at her appearance in an Instagram post while enjoying a getaway with friends
- The Telegraph
Penalty reactions that tell us everything we need to know about Manchester United’s character
Before we find fault with Manchester United after reaching the FA Cup final, and there is plenty of it to go around, it is worth considering what would constitute an appropriate response to winning a penalty shoot-out in a match they had deserved to lose?
- Cinema Online
Louis Koo shares context story of his HKFA appearance with Anita Yuen
The actor had everybody confused when he appeared on stage as presenter instead of Sean Lau
- Associated Press
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said. The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. A video circulating on social media purported to be of the incident shows several helicopters flying low in a formation.
- Evening Standard
Nicolas Jackson avoids red card for Takehiro Tomiyasu foul in 'one of worst referee decisions of season'
The Chelsea striker was not even booked for catching the Arsenal defender’s ankle
- The Daily Beast
Snoozy Trump Wakes Up as Prosecutor Calls Him a Liar
Victor J. Blue/ReutersOpening statements had not yet begun on Monday when former President Donald Trump dozed off for the first time.He quickly opened his eyes when defense attorney Todd Blanche slid him a note, as prosecutors prepared to kick off opening arguments in the historic trial, which hinges on accusations that the former president falsified business records over a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in an effort to keep her quiet as the 2016 presidential election lo
- SETHLUI.COM
Aunty Lily Kitchen: Indonesian-Peranakan stall with delights like gado gado, handmade otah & Nyonya kueh
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- Yahoo News Singapore
Accident on PIE: Six taken to hospital after chain collision involving six cars and taxi
A car chain collision on PIE in Singapore resulted in six individuals being taken to hospital. Read on to find out what happened.
- People
As Amber Heard Marks Her 38th Birthday, Get to Know Her Quiet Life in Madrid Two Years After Johnny Depp Trial
The actress moved to Spain for a quieter life with daughter Oonagh, who turned 3 earlier in April
- BuzzFeed
15 Last Words People Said On Their Deathbed That Range From Heartbreaking To Hilarious
Doctors, nurses, caregivers, and loved ones are sharing their experiences being present for the final moments of someone's life...and hearing their last words.
- The Telegraph
Ukraine’s elite Azov brigade managed to steal a special Russian tank. This is why
One day apparently in early April, a Russian T-72 tank rolled into battle near Terny, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. The tank ran over some barbed wire, which fouled its tracks. Out of control, the tank collided with a BMP fighting vehicle.
- BBC
Woman used as 'sexual toy' after Belfast Tinder meeting
Fearghall Joseph Mulgrew, 25, is jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to the assault.