A nine-year-old boy armed with a machete allegedly chased a primary school teacher in a school in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand.

The incident occurred on Jun. 12 at a school in Mueang district, The Thaiger and Khaosod reported.

In a video circulating online, the teacher was seen running away from the armed boy, who was wearing what appeared to be his school uniform.

Argument

According to a social activist, Ton Or Pen Nueng, the boy was apparently involved in an altercation with a classmate.

His homeroom teacher purportedly stopped the dispute and reprimanded him.

The boy reportedly became angry and shouted at the teacher before being sent home, with his parents being informed of the situation.

Some time later, the boy allegedly returned to the school armed with a machete and tried to attack the teacher who reprimanded him.

The teacher purportedly ran and called for help.

Other students in the school were reportedly frightened and cried in panic as a result of the incident.

A school caretaker eventually intervened and lured the boy towards an open area near the playground, before persuading him to drop the machete.

History

Residents said the boy had a history of allegedly displaying aggressive behaviour, which included bullying classmates, making threats and extorting money from other students.

The school had also previously discussed the issue with the boy’s family.

He was apparently suspended before, and the school arranged for him to study online.

However, he returned to the school in person, and his behaviour apparently worsened.

Assessment

Concerned about the safety of students and teachers, Ton said she had contacted the head of the Sakon Nakhon Child Protection Home to seek assistance regarding this incident.

Officials informed her that a multidisciplinary team consisting of child psychologists and social workers would reportedly visit the area and assess this incident.

The boy’s family background and the factors that may have led up to this incident will be investigated.

Local authorities are expected to determine appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the school's students and staff, while providing support and rehabilitation for the boy.

A two-room Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Queenstown was recently sold for S$540,000 (about S$1,067 per square foot) in early June.

It is among the most expensive transactions for its flat type in Singapore, according to 99.co.

Previously in February, a two-room resale flat just a short walk away at Block 95 Dawson Road sold for S$695,000, which set a national record for a two-room flat at the time.

SERS development

According to HDB's website, the unit is located between the fourth and sixth storeys of Block 53 Strathmore Avenue.

It still has 93 years and seven months remaining on its lease, longer than many resale flats in Queenstown.

The block is a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) project in the relatively older Forfar Heights housing estate.

While the lease of the other blocks commenced in 2006, Block 53's lease started recently in 2020.

This new 43-storey block was built in the estate as a replacement flat for residents affected by the Tanglin Halt and Commonwealth SERS exercises.

It has 247 units in total, 42 of which are two-room flat types.

The recent S$540,000 transaction was the first resale of a two-room unit in the block, according to 99.co.

However, its other flat types have previously recorded impressive deals.

The highest record for a four-room resale flat in the block was S$1.195 million, in August 2025.

Convenient location

Apart from the long lease, the appeal of the flat possibly also comes from its location.

Forfar Heights is a short seven-minute walk away from Queenstown MRT station.

For shopping, Dawson Place sits at just a four-minute walk away, while Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, Queensway Shopping Centre, and IKEA Alexandra can be reached within a 15 minutes' walk.

UOB customers will soon have a chance to see Hong Kong singer-actress Sammi Cheng, 53, perform live.

The Cantopop star will hold a performance specially for the bank's customers titled 'An Evening With Mi' at the Sands Grand Ballroom on Sep. 6.

In partnership with CK Star Entertainment, this marks the first-ever exclusive private session UOB has held for its customers.

This event also marks Cheng’s first return to the Singapore stage in more than a decade after her 'Touch Mi' world tour in 2015.

Tickets for this one-night-only event can be redeemed only through UOB's loyalty rewards system, UNI$, and will only be available within the first half of Aug on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be no public sale of tickets.

In a statement, Cheng said, "I am really looking forward to this upcoming event. My fans in Singapore have been incredible supporters throughout my music journey, and I want to show my appreciation for their dedication."

"Connecting through music is something I deeply value, and I look forward to sharing a memorable evening with everyone in attendance."

More information can be found here.

The Singapore Police Force is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Dory Tan Qi En.

She was last seen at Block 679 Hougang Avenue 8 at about 5pm on May 26, 2026.

She was wearing a navy-coloured T-shirt and long pants with elephant prints.

Anyone with information is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online via www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.

All information will be kept strictly confidential.

Two Chinese football fans were allegedly robbed at gunpoint shortly after landing in Mexico City for the World Cup, in an attack that left one of them with a gun pressed against his head.

According to City News Service, the two men, identified only by their surnames Wang and Li, landed in Mexico City on the evening of Jun. 10, and were on their way from the airport to their hotel when they were targeted.

"They pointed a gun at our heads"

Li told reporters the robbery happened around 7:20pm, less than an hour after they touched down.

He said:

"Our local driver had just picked us up. About 1 kilometre from the airport, we were robbed at gunpoint. One person carried out the robbery while another waited on a motorcycle. They pointed a gun at our heads, took our belongings and fled."

Wang described the attackers as two men on a motorcycle who demanded "watch" as their first word. He recalled the attackers pressing the gun against his head twice.

He said:

"They spoke very fiercely. They pointed the gun at my head and pressed it hard against me twice. I still have the mark now."

The entire ordeal purportedly lasted 30 to 40 seconds. The attackers took both men's watches, as well as a bag belonging to one of them containing a tablet, cash, and a passport. Their driver also handed over his belongings, though the robbers left those behind as they were of little value.

Wang said:

"I didn't really feel scared in the moment, but afterwards I was terrified. My head kept hurting."

After reaching their hotel, the two men reported the incident to local police. Li alleged that officers who arrived at the scene allegedly demanded payment before leaving.

The two men also contacted China's overseas consular protection hotline. The Chinese Embassy in Mexico was alerted and reached out to the victims, helped expedite replacement travel documents, and raised the case with Mexican authorities.

Wang said:

"The embassy could protect our safety right away, and I deeply felt how much our country looks out for us. I want to get home as soon as possible."

Wang said he had originally planned to continue on to Los Angeles after the World Cup, but decided to fly home immediately after the robbery. He urged others travelling abroad not to flaunt their wealth and to travel in groups.

One suspect arrested

Mexican authorities told the Chinese Embassy on Jun. 13 that one suspect had been detained, though the investigation remains ongoing and no information has been released on whether the stolen items were recovered.

The two men managed to board a flight home less than 48 hours after the robbery.

Embassy issues fresh safety advisory

Following the incident, the Chinese Embassy in Mexico issued a fresh safety advisory for Chinese citizens in the country, urging them to stay alert when out at night, avoid carrying large amounts of cash or valuables, and keep travel documents separate from cash and valuables.

The embassy advised that anyone facing robbery, kidnapping, or armed attacks should prioritise their personal safety, call 911 once safe, and contact the embassy.

A 30-year-old male kindergarten teacher in Shanghai's Xuhui district has died, with his roommate saying he had been under intense pressure from both the school and parents in the days leading up to his death.

According to Sin Chew Daily News, the teacher, surnamed Wang, passed away on May 30. His roommate wrote on Weibo that Wang, usually warm and cheerful, had been stressed at work lately and had gone 43 hours without sleep before his death.

Authorities say investigation ongoing

According to HK01, a staff member from the Xuhui District Education Bureau said on Jun. 12 that they were aware of the case.

The staff member said:

"We are deeply saddened and regretful over Mr Wang's passing. The relevant circumstances are still under investigation. We also ask that the public respect the privacy of the deceased and refrain from speculating or spreading unverified information."

The kindergarten involved has not responded.

Days before, he was looking forward to a holiday

According to his roommate, just three days before his death, Wang had been looking forward to an upcoming holiday, telling his roommate he had planned a trip to Hainan, bought travel essentials, and even renewed a year-long video streaming subscription.

Wang's father had passed away from illness when Wang was in his final year of secondary school, leaving his mother to support the family on her own. He went on to study at Gannan Normal University, graduating to become a kindergarten teacher known by students and parents alike as dedicated and responsible, per HK01.

Timeline of the days before

According to his roommate's account, posted on Weibo, a series of events in the days before Wang's death added to his stress. On May 27, Wang allegedly had to take on more responsibilities after a colleague quit. He reportedly told his roommate he felt anxious every day because of it.

The roommate said that the following day, two parents got into an argument in the class group chat over a personal dispute. When Wang sought help from relevant personnel, he was reportedly turned down. That night, according to the roommate, Wang first expressed thoughts of suicide, per HK01.

According to his roommate, Wang left his home for the last time in the early hours of May 30, after going 43 hours without sleep.

Online tributes pour in

HK01 reported that Wang's death drew an outpouring of tributes online from former students, parents, and friends.

One commenter recalled meeting Wang a decade ago on their first trip to Shanghai, when Wang treated them to a meal.

A senior from Wang's university recalled knowing him through a volunteer club, saying he was someone who put in effort in volunteer activities.

A parent of a student praised him for being conscientious and responsible, and said his son remembers him to this day.

"We still haven't dared to tell him that Mr Wang is gone."

Durian prices in Malaysia have fallen to their lowest levels in recent years.

This is due to a surge in durian supply caused by large-scale fruit drops across various states, Guangming Daily reported.

As durians from different regions enter their peak harvest season, prices are expected to drop further by about 10 per cent in the coming weeks.

Among the durians is the Black Thorn, which reportedly hit an all-time low price.

The prices of the Musang King, also known as Mao Shan Wang, and other varieties have also fallen.

Lai Jingqun (transliterated), the owner of 668 Durian King in Sanbaya, South Kedah, told Guangming that the Black Thorn durians currently sold at his stall are priced between RM13 (S$4.12) and RM55 (S$17.42), depending on their size.

He noted that compared to the same period in 2025, durian prices have dropped by about 20 per cent to 30 per cent overall, marking a rare low in recent years.

A man chugged a whole bottle of Moutai in less than three minutes before boarding a high-speed rail train in Chongqing, China.

Moutai, also known as Kweichow Moutai, is a Chinese liquor with variations that range from about 38 per cent to 53 per cent alcohol by volume.

Opened

According to local media, the man had apparently brought an already opened bottle of Moutai before boarding a train at the Chongqing East railway station.

He was stopped by staff during security checks as it violated railway regulations.

The man complied and proceeded to drink the liquor in less than three minutes to avoid wasting it.

He then passed security checks and boarded the train.

In China, passengers are allowed to bring bottled liquor that is intact, clearly labelled, and has an alcohol by volume of between 24 per cent and 70 per cent, with a total volume not exceeding 3,000 millilitres, onto trains.

Opened liquor, bulk liquor, homemade liquor, and liquor with damaged packaging are prohibited.

Continued drinking

The man’s wife, surnamed Zhong, said her husband frequently drank.

He apparently did not cause any trouble or act inappropriately at the station or on the train.

After arriving at their destination, he continued drinking with his friends.

She also added that they would check relevant regulations before travelling in the future to avoid similar situations.

A 46-year-old man was arrested at a Marina Bay open-air car park after he was caught on camera attempting to open the door of a Tesla.

The car's owner found out about the man's suspicious behaviour after the Tesla's sentry mode cameras and sensors picked up on his attempt.

The man was found with a signal transmitter device.

Alert received on phone

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the car owner, Zhang Yi Li (transliteration), 39, and her husband and friends were visiting food and music festival GastroBeats, held at Bayfront Event Space, at about 7pm on Jun. 13.

They parked their Tesla at an open-air car park.

Zhang told Zaobao that her Tesla's "sentry mode" was activated at the time.

Tesla's "sentry mode" keeps the vehicle's cameras and sensors powered and ready to record if suspicious activity is detected around the vehicle.

Zhang said she received an alert on her phone that someone had tried to open the car door at around 7:23pm.

"At the start, I assumed someone had got the wrong car. I wasn't too worried as this has happened before," Zhang told Zaobao.

However, out of caution, Zhang decided to head to the car park to make sure.

Man loitered at car park

She then reviewed the car's camera recordings and saw that a man had loitered around her car and attempted to open the door.

Based on the recordings, the man had spent about 45 minutes going back and forth beside the car, Zaobao wrote.

"He continued loitering around the area for 10 minutes after I reached the car park. He kept looking at my vehicle, and he came and went multiple times," Zhang recalled.

She alerted the police after suspecting that the man was targeting unlocked cars.

The police arrived about 10 minutes later.

The man attempted to flee, but was eventually arrested, Zaobao wrote.

Signal transmitter found on man

Responding to media queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at 11 Marina Boulevard and that a 46-year-old man was arrested for attempted theft.

Police investigations are ongoing.

"The police later told me that they found a signal transmitter on the man, but did not share more details," Zhang said.

Zhang suspects that the man had hidden the device in his cross-body bag and used it to interfere with the car's receivers to prevent the car doors from locking.

She also suspects that she was targeted as there were a few bags placed in the car's rear passenger seats.

Zhang told Zaobao that she did not expect such an incident to happen at a crowded public area.

"Even in a safe place like Singapore, we shouldn't let down our guard completely," Zhang remarked.

She said that she decided to check on her car when she received the alert as she had been robbed in Singapore in the past.

A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly stopped vehicles and laid in the middle of the road in the wee hours of the night.

A video on Facebook page SGRV Admin showed the man talking to a truck driver.

He was then seen lying on his back on the road, as other motorists and passers-by waved to stop oncoming vehicles.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force said they received a call for assistance along Admiralty Road West on Jun. 14 at around 3:15am.

The man was arrested for drunkenness in public and is also being investigated for mischief.

Police investigations are ongoing.