A resident of One Fort condominium says the sound of daily pickleball games behind her home has become unbearable.Stomp contributor Kel told Stomp the noise from the pickleball courts near Block 14 Kampong Arang Road, beside Katong Community Centre, has worsened significantly in recent years.Pickleball is a paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, typically played on a badminton-sized court with two players (singles) or four (doubles).Players use solid-faced paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net, with the game known for its fast pace and distinctive 'pock' sound when the ball is struck.«What started as a small weekend activity during Covid-19 has now become a daily nuisance,» she said.According to her, players now gather almost every day between 8am and 11am, and again from around 3pm until 10pm. On weekends, the games stretch from early morning to late at night.«It's affecting our mental wellness,» Kel added."I live on the 10th floor and have irregular working hours due to the nature of my work. I have resigned to wearing earplugs which still do not block off the noises.

The four Chinese nationals who were arrested after a police search operation near the Rail Corridor on Friday (Aug 8) are suspected to be members of a criminal housebreaking syndicate.The quartet, aged between 36 and 41, were found to possess housebreaking implements such as screwdrivers and spanners.At a media conference on Sunday (Aug 10), the police said they had been conducting housebreaking operations in the vicinity of the Rail Corridor and Bukit Timah Road on Friday evening.Patrolling officers had spotted the men running into a forested area, and a joint operation involving the Gurkha and Special Operations Command was activated to comb the area.According to The Straits Times, officers were spotted searching near Greenleaf Place and a drone was seen flying over the nearby forested area.During the search operation, two men were arrested at the forested areas near the Rail Corridor, said police.The third man was arrested at a mall near Clementi that night, while the fourth man was arrested on Saturday (Aug 9) morning at a hotel in Geylang.

In the settlement of Sredneye, Russian servicemen have taken new lines and positions, there is also a small advance in the direction of Zelenaya Dolina, Andrey Marochko noted

«it is absolutely possible,» a White House representative pointed out

According to the region’s governor Roman Busargin, one of the drones fell in the courtyard of a residential building

Air defense units destroyed 27 enemy fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, head of the grouping’s press center Leonid Sharov said

Zelensky has not yet received an invitation, the newspaper reported

L’animal, une femelle en âge de pondre, présentait une large blessure au ventre et des traces de prédation. Elle a été repérée près du quai des ferries ce samedi 9 août. Sa dépouille, «dans un état de dégradation trop important» va être ramenée au large et aucune autopsie n'est prévue.

L'atoll situé au centre-est des Tuamotu a reçu la visite du navire de la marine nationale « le Bougainville », en escale ce jeudi 7 et vendredi 8 août. À cette occasion, la population a été invitée à visiter le navire. Des rencontres amicales de futsal et volleyball ont aussi été organisées, entre les militaires et les associations locales.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi criticized Pakistan's claims of victory in the May clashes following Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of narrative management in war. He emphasized that the Centre granted the armed forces a «free hand» to execute Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack.

The Morloks had this reputation of being the «all-American family», US academic Dr Farley said. Everything appeared picture-perfect. But everything was horrific.

Liam Gallagher has shown the strength of his brotherly bond by opening his £4million home to Paul Gallagher, his rape-accused sibling, just weeks before his court appearance.

Secret service agents suspected the founder of Rolex was a Nazi spy, formerly classified documents reveal.

Peter Nguyen went viral earlier this week after he was busted vaping in the bathroom on a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco.

As part of his 'MAGA summer' holiday, the US vice-president is set to make a visit to the Grade II-listed property, accompanied by his wife Usha and children Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel.

Craig Bloomer, 54, who ran a café in Wolverhampton, died after he was caught in a scooter crash while in Greece .

The victim was allegedly cat-called by a man as she walked past the entrance to the migrant accommodation, followed by the alleged attack the following day in a nearby Tesco store.

A 57-year-old security guard has been charged with robbery with aggravation following an incident in Lucea, Hanover, on Tuesday. The police say Fitzroy Douglas, otherwise called ‘Adrian’, of Malcolm Heights in the parish, allegedly attacked a...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will announce the date of Jamaica’s next general election during the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) mass rally in Half-Way Tree, St Andrew, on Sunday, the party said. The JLP leader confirmed the plan during a...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has launched an investigation into the derailment of a train at the entrance of the rail tunnel in the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine on Saturday. Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, head of...

The first-term senator from Arizona crisscrossed the red state, holding a town hall, visiting the Iowa State Fair and making other stops, aiming to offer hope to Democrats.

A recent statement by Vanuatu Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat during the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations has raised diplomatic concerns, as his declaration regarding the return of the contested southern islands Umaenupne (Matthew) and Leka (Hunter) appears to misrepresent…

Women in Vanuatu now have better access to breast cancer screening, with Vila Central Hospital (VCH) confirming that its diagnostic mammogram machine is officially operational.

A tragic accident in South Tanna has claimed the life of a young boy and left several others, including a pregnant woman, in critical condition.

The Government of Vanuatu has officially forfeited seven land leases in Port Vila due to non-payment of land rent, following public notices and warnings issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MoLNR) in July.

Ce samedi 9 août 2025, l'esplanade du Palais Rénovation a vibré aux couleurs de la Nation à l'occasion de la première cérémonie d'allégeance au drapeau de l'ère de la 5ᵉ République. L'événement s'est déroulé en présence du Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Chef du Gouvernement, S.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompagné de la Première Dame, Madame Zita Oligui Nguema. Placée sous le thème « Jeunesse et Patriotisme : Porter haut les couleurs de la République », cette (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

An unofficial adviser to President Trump, Loomer chastised Army Secretary Dan Driscoll over a social media post recognizing the combat actions of Florent Groberg.

Clap de fin de la 33ème édition de la Saga ce dimanche 10 août. C'est grâce aux familles d'accueil que cet évènement peut offrir de belles vacances à des centaines de jeunes. Cette année, 43 foyers ont ouvert leurs portes, à Papeari, à des enfants venus de toute la Polynésie : des Marquises, des Tuamotu, des Australes. Rencontre avec la famille Teipoarii.

L'incident s'est produit ce samedi 9 août aux alentours de 9h30 du matin. Un pêcheur a été mordu par un requin gris au niveau du pied. Il a plongé du quai de Atuona pour récupérer le téléphone d'un touriste. Malgré ses tentatives pour le chasser, le squale l'a attaqué.

Assam is gearing up for a special intensive revision of electoral rolls, directed by the CEO ahead of the Election Commission's schedule. This preparation includes ensuring all election officials are in place and identifying additional booth-level officers. The Chief Minister emphasizes the need to cleanse voter lists, referencing concerns about alleged illegal entries, particularly in border areas.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns regarding the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, assuring that it integrates all amendments proposed by the select committee and accepted by the government. Rijiju emphasized that social media apprehensions are unfounded, as the bill reflects six months of diligent work and incorporates suggested changes, maintaining the original bill's essence.

The Supreme Court has established an 11-member interim high-powered committee, led by Justice Ashok Kumar, to oversee the Banke Bihari temple's operations and plan its holistic development. The court permitted the Uttar Pradesh government to acquire land for a corridor similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Kapil Sibal, former minister, has raised concerns about the sudden disappearance of ex-Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from public view since his resignation. Sibal expressed that he has been unable to reach Dhankhar and questioned whether a habeas corpus petition should be filed. He also urged the government to disclose Dhankhar's whereabouts and well-being.

BJP intensified its demand for Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his vote fraud allegations, highlighting his failure to accept the Election Commission's challenge to provide an affidavit. The party suggested Gandhi should resign from Lok Sabha if he lacks confidence in the EC.