Posts by Liam Redmond
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 420 miles northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances. A local official reportedly acknowledged arrests had been made,…
Read MoreDisturbing Photo of Jeffrey Epstein Taking Bubble Bath Emerges from New Trove Released by House Oversight Committee
A disturbing nude photo of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, relaxing in a bubble bath, was among 70 newly released photos by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday night. “In the interest of transparency, we will continue to release photos from the Epstein estate,” House Democrats said in a statement following…
Read MoreVietnam’s Street Vendors Embrace Cashless Payments as QR Transactions Jump 85%
A quiet transformation is under way in Vietnam’s markets, where the familiar clink of coins is increasingly being replaced by the beep of a smartphone. In Hanoi’s Tuong Mai ward, vegetable seller Hoa, who has worked at the wet market for 15 years, now completes transactions in seconds as customers scan a QR code displayed…
Read MoreConnecticut Woman Accused of Poisoning Her Husband Previously Faked Paternity Test to Keep Him from Gaining Custody of Their Child
The Connecticut woman who was accused of trying to poison her estranged husband with antifreeze chemicals amid a contentious custody battle allegedly faked a paternity test to prevent him from gaining custody of at least one of their children. As previously reported, Kristen Hogan, 33, allegedly poisoned her husband’s wine and iced tea in August,…
Read MoreSingapore Police Issue Advisory on Shell Investment Apps Linked to Fraudulent Schemes
The Singapore police have warned the public about a rise in investment scams involving the misuse of shell investment applications, with losses amounting to at least S$1.7 million since October 2025. At least 20 such cases have been reported, the authorities said. In this scam variant, victims are first drawn in by social media advertisements…
Read MoreSingapore: 32-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Boon Lay Drive Knife Incident, Faces Weapons Charge
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a knife-related incident at Boon Lay Drive earlier this month, police said on Friday, December 12. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that the man is expected to be charged on Saturday, December 13, for voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons. The arrest followed investigations into…
Read MoreFormer Tustin High School Coach Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with Her Student
A former Tustin High School coach was arrested Thursday on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a student. Ashley Fraga, 23, of Tustin, was arrested on suspicion of statutory rape, contacting a minor to commit a felony and oral copulation with a minor, according to Tustin police. Investigators were called Dec. 8 about a…
Read MoreSingapore PUB Reports Flash Flooding in Kembangan, Upper East Coast Road After Heavy Rain
Flash floods were reported in parts of eastern Singapore on Friday, December 12, following a spell of heavy rain across the island, with the national water agency PUB issuing multiple advisories to the public. PUB said a flash flood occurred in Sims Avenue East in Kembangan, affecting the stretch from Lorong Sarina to Lorong Mydin,…
Read MoreChurchgoing Georgia woman, 46 suffered severe burns in random toxic chemical attack while walking at park
A Georgia woman suffered severe burns to her face and body after being doused with a toxic chemical in a random attack while she was strolling through a park — and her sadistic assailant is still on the loose. Ashley Wasielewski, 46, was walking laps around Forsyth Park in Savannah Wednesday night after attending a…
Read MoreChinese Singer Wang Sulong Brings First Singapore Show to Indoor Stadium in March
Chinese singer-songwriter Wang Sulong, better known as Silence Wang, is set to perform in Singapore for the first time with a concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 28, 2026. The show will mark the final stop of his Rise Of Romance World Tour, bringing his latest global concert run to a close in…
Read MoreSpacex sets US$800 billion valuation, confirms 2026 IPO plans
The Musk-led company is targeting a valuation of about US$1.5 trillion for the entire company [TEXAS] SpaceX has authorised an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about US$800 billion, according to a company message seen by Bloomberg on Friday (Dec 12). The company also said that it’s preparing for…
Read MoreHow Did Peter Greene Die? ‘The Mask’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Found Dead Aged 60 Inside His NYC Apartment
Actor Peter Greene, best known for his roles in “The Mask” and “Pulp Fiction,” was found dead in his Lower East Side apartment on Friday afternoon, according to his longtime manager. Greene, 60, was found unresponsive in his Clinton Street apartment at about 3:25 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said, according…
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