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[Local News] from @newsoutpost Driver fined $8,000 for drinking gin after crash to mask alcohol level. The driver had asked his passenger to fetch him alcohol from the apartment. He then consumed the alcohol and was found to have more than double the prescribed limit when taking the breathalyser test. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4xqSX6K

[World News] from @newsoutpost Woman admits killing Cal Fire captain wife years after killing her estranged husband. She pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing her wife at their home after the officer tried to leave the marriage. She had previously served nearly 10 years in prison for killing her ex-husband in 2000. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4hSUxcL

[World News] from @newsoutpost Wildfires ease in Greece as residents return to damaged homes. Firefighters remain on alert for flare-ups northwest of Athens after blazes destroyed homes, pine forests & farmland across the region. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4bqXD42

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Cold Storage launches "On The Go" stores across 58 Esso stations. The supermarket chain opened its first 24/7 outlet on East Coast Road, replacing FairPrice Express to offer ready-to-eat meals, fresh fruit & daily essentials islandwide. 📌 More info: bit.ly/3RJjMnr

[World News] from @newsoutpost 17 Michelin-listed restaurants in South Korea violated food safety laws. Offences involved failures to complete mandatory sanitation training, breaches of food safety standards, improper food handling and failure to conduct required employee health checks. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4w41HOT

[Local News] from @newsoutpost 4 arrested over abduction and weapon possession. Investigations found the group confronted the victim over a car rental agreement dispute. Two suspects fled in the victim's car with him inside before crashing into a lamp post while being pursued by police. 📌 More info: bit.ly/3TGKjlQ

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Man jailed 3 months for setting fire to community cat houses in Bukit Batok. He was frustrated by the cardboard shelters and set fire to them, causing more than $900 in damage. He claimed the shelters attracted birds, making them prone to attracting pests. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4h7UPfH

[World News] from @newsoutpost Thailand seizes illegal squishy toys over cancer-causing chemicals. Officials warned that some squishy toys may contain substances that fail safety standards. Six major shops and distribution centres were investigated after identifying high-selling online retailers and suppliers. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4fDVxA8

[World News] from @newsoutpost 28 still missing after ferry fire in Indonesia's Madura Island. 5 people died and 238 were rescued after the ferry caught fire. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4hcue11

[Local News] from @newsoutpost 8 men charged with obtaining paid sex from 16-year-old girl. The woman is accused of arranging commercial sexual services involving two 16-year-old victims and profiting from them. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4cjDyNd

[World News] from @newsoutpost Japan intervenes in currency market to support falling yen. Authorities spent billions buying yen after it hit multi-decade lows, aiming to ease import costs ahead of a central bank rate decision. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4fOPyr9

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Fashion label Love, Bonito reported a data breach exposing personal details. Compromised information includes customer names, shipping addresses, phone numbers, & some credit card data of about 3% of its e-commerce customers. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4fES0Af

[World News] from @newsoutpost Europe heatwaves drive demand for Magnum ice cream. The company reported a 4.9% organic sales growth in the second quarter, beating the forecast of 2.9%. Heatwaves across Europe helped drive higher Magnum ice cream sales, particularly in France and Britain. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4h6ifC7

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Teen fined $600 for licking iJooz straw in viral video. The court did not place him on probation, noting he would be studying in France from Sep to Dec. A detention order was unnecessary as the case did not meet the threshold for a custodial sentence. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4pWweNd

[World News] from @newsoutpost Man fakes own kidnapping in Malaysia to repay loanshark debt. He aimed to trick his parents into paying RM30,000 (S$9,500) to settle his debt. Police found him at a budget hotel less than 24 hours later and believe the scheme was planned with the loan sharks’ guidance. 📌 More info: bit.ly/44VFMhO

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Singapore PR charged with allegedly sending $93 to support terrorist acts in Gaza. He allegedly transferred US$72.28 (S$93) and attempted to send another US$1 via PayPal in Aug 2024. He was allegedly told the funds would be used to buy military equipment. 📌 More info: bit.ly/45pQ5ee

[World News] from @newsoutpost Myanmar introduces death penalty for cyberscam crimes. The proposed law introduces penalties ranging from 10 years' jail to life imprisonment, as well as the death penalty for forcing others to carry out online scams through violence or abuse. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4h1opn8

[Local News] from @newsoutpost Shooting stars to light up Singapore skies on 29 & 30 Jul. Up to 25 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions. The best time to catch the shower is between 2am and 5.30am from dark, open areas such as parks, beaches and reservoirs. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4vRRqFm

[Local News] from @newsoutpost 14-year-old among three self-radicalised Singapore teens detained. The student was detained after allegedly planning a mass stabbing at his school. He had drafted a 21-page manifesto detailing his weapons and intended targets, including non-Muslim teachers and students. 📌 More info: bit.ly/3RF9PXU

[World News] from @newsoutpost Malaysia to host Bahrain GP in F1 return this Oct. It will fall on Oct 4, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix. The race at Sepang will be known as the “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia”. 📌 More info: bit.ly/4wjZWxX