All I remember between that glass of wine and finding myself in the Royal Berkshire Hospital a day later was trying, and failing, to open the back door of my cottage to let my dog out.

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A 65-year-old man was found dead at the foot of a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Tampines on Wednesday (March 4) night.The incident happened at about 11.35pm at Block 381 Tampines Street 32.When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 2.10am, a police cordon was in place around an area near the lift lobby. In response to AsiaOne's queries, police said the man is believed to have fallen from height.  A police cordon was in place at an area off the block's lift lobby. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi He was found lying motionless at the foot of the said block and pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.Based on preliminary investigations, no foul play is suspected, the police added.Police investigations are ongoing.

Singapore's query to the Israeli government on allegations of Singaporeans fighting for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has yet to be met with a response, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister of Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in Parliament on Thursday (March 5). He was responding to a supplementary question from Workers' Party MP Dennis Tan, who asked if the Government has sought clarification with Israel on these allegations. «We have not received a response, and one must understand that there are obviously difficulties that other governments may face in complying with this request,» Shanmugam said. «While it's an offence under Singapore law, and we consider it to be contrary to our national interest, it may not be an offence in Israel, nor may be it an offence in other countries,» he added. Should the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) get «any credible information», action will be taken.

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict the risk one has for developing diabetes or high cholesterol will be made available to healthcare providers from early 2027, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Thursday (March 5).By assessing factors including the age and medical history of a patient, the Assisted Chronic Disease Explanation using AI (ACE-AI) tool could help detect such health conditions earlier, he told Parliament during the Ministry of Health's (MOH) Committee of Supply debate.A person detected to be at high risk for diabetes and/or hyperlipidaemia by ACE-AI has more than a 75 per cent chance of being diagnosed within the next three years.The tool will be rolled out to Healthier SG general practitioner (GP) clinics and polyclinics from 2027. There are about 1,100 Healthier SG clinics as at February, said an MOH spokesperson.Care providers will be able to view the tool's risk assessment of their patients enrolled in Healthier SG, and use the result to recommend and adjust personalised care plans.

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A 29-year-old man, who was arrested for driving under influence after the car he was driving crashed into two elderly pedestrians in Choa Chu Kang in November last year, is among three persons to be charged in court on Thursday (March 5).The trio, aged between 29 and 36, are allegedly accused of driving under the influence of etomidate. They ended up in separate accidents between August 2025 and January this year.2 similar offences in 3 monthsAsiaOne reported on the fatal Teck Whye accident, which happened along Teck Whye Lane at about 2.50pm on November 8, 2025.Two elderly women, aged 83 and 84, were standing on the pavement preparing to cross the road when the 29-year-old male driver mounted the pavement and crashed into them.

“I made a mistake,” said the Texas Republican, hours after the House Ethics Committee announced it would investigate allegations that he “engaged in sexual misconduct.”

The party says that the region «will not be a party to the conflict in this war»

According to the sources cited by Channel 12, Benjamin Netanyahu asked the White House for clarification on this matter

The IRGC fulfilled three missile strikes

Keir Starmer sounded defiance over his refusal to allow UK bases to be used for offensive strikes, insisting he was worried about 'escalation'.

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Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat has called for peaceful resolution of the Middle East conflict, stressing the importance of adherence to the international principles under the United Nations (UN) Charter.

The Futuna community in Port Vila is preparing for an historic event with the first-ever Futuna Cultural Talent Competition, bringing top cultural groups on Efate together this afternoon at Seaside Futuna from 4pm to 8pm.

A Regional Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Workshop will be held in Port Vila from March 23 to 27.

The Government has intervened in a long-running street lighting dispute after revealing that around VT100 million is outstanding under a contract between the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) and UNELCO.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has asked the Magistrates’ Court to dismiss all charges against him, arguing that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case of criminal misappropriation.

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Top AI executives, in response to a backlash against high utility bills, pledged to cover the energy costs created by data centers at an event with the president.

An Indian national returning from Dubai described scenes of panic, missile alerts, and sleepless nights as regional tensions escalated. Saumya Khandelwal recounted witnessing missile activity and emergency alarms, forcing her to seek shelter in a hotel basement. Despite the fear, she highlighted the cooperation of authorities and locals in Dubai, and the support from the Indian Embassy.

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Airlines are intensifying evacuation efforts with special flights as Middle East air travel disruptions continue for the fourth day. Indian carriers planned 58 flights on Wednesday, with IndiGo and Air India increasing capacity on long-haul routes. Airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are handling limited repatriation flights, while services in Bahrain, Doha, and Kuwait remain suspended.

A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections.

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