If you're still on the fence about catching the Brazil vs Japan friendly at The Kallang this Saturday (Nov. 14), one Brazilian superfan in Singapore has a simple message for you: you're not just buying a ticket, you're investing in a core memory.

Meet the force behind Singapore's Brazilian community: Ana Paula Nielsen.

Ana is a longtime resident of nearly 14 years who has spent the last decade bringing her homeland's vibrant spirit to Singapore, from leading Chingay contingents to organising annual Brazilian carnival parties.

Recently, she has been gearing up for Saturday's headline clash at the National Stadium.

At least 400 to 500 Brazilians in Singapore are expected to turn up in full force to cheer on their national team.

Ana shared that Brazilians from Malaysia and neighbouring countries will also be coming to Singapore for this match, bringing the total estimated number to 700 to 800.

"How much is the memory worth?"

Tickets for the Mizuho Blue Challenge match range from S$98 to S$888, which admittedly isn't cheap.

But to her, the price tag is worth every cent.

"It's not spending money [on the tickets], it's an investment," she shared, pointing out that fans rarely get the chance to watch world-class Brazilian stars live in Singapore.

She speaks from experience. Back at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Ana took her two young daughters to a match where Neymar scored four goals.

Because of where they were seated near the tunnel, she ended up getting a flag signed by Kaká as the players walked past.

"I don't remember how much I paid for the tickets," she laughed. "What you remember are the moments... to tell in the future to your grandkids."

Not just a football match

Those heading down to The Kallang on Nov. 14 won't just be watching a high-stakes rematch of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, where Brazil edged out Japan 2-1.

They'll also be treated to the infectious energy of Singapore's Brazilian community.

Ana personally reached out to The Kallang to offer the community's full support and added that attendees can expect some "activations".

"I told The Kallang to count on us, not only on spreading the word."

With the experience of bringing 430kg of authentic carnival costumes from Rio to Singapore for Chingay and throwing annual parties complete with 50kg of confetti and live samba drumming, Ana and the Brazilian community know a thing or two about creating an electric atmosphere.

Ana is hoping for a 4-0 Brazil win on Saturday, repeating their 2014 friendly victory over Japan in Singapore.

Mizuho Blue Challenge: Brazil vs Japan

When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

Time: Kick-off at 6:15pm

Where: National Stadium, The Kallang

Tickets available here.

Singapore Airlines' (SIA) share of Air India's losses amounted to S$361.7 million for the six months ended Sep. 30, 2026, according to its interim financial statements released on Nov. 11.

This was S$67.8 million lower than the S$429.5 million recorded during the corresponding period a year earlier.

However, the lower reported loss was not due to an improvement in Air India's underlying performance.

According to The Business Times (BT), SIA chief financial officer Tan JoAnn said at a Nov. 12 post-earnings briefing that the smaller loss was mainly due to the reversal of provisions made in previous years.

She did not disclose the amount reversed.

Value of Air India investment falls to S$800 million

The carrying value of SIA's investment in Air India fell by S$334.7 million over six months, from S$1.13 billion at the end of March 2026 to S$799.9 million as of Sep. 30, according to its interim financial statements.

According to BT, the decline reflected SIA's share of Air India's losses under the equity accounting method.

The investment previously had a carrying value of around S$2 billion at the end of March 2025.

As Mothership previously reported, SIA acquired a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India following its merger with Vistara in November 2024, with Tata Sons holding the remaining 74.9 per cent.

SIA remains optimistic about India's aviation market

Despite the losses, SIA chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong remained optimistic about India's aviation market.

Goh noted that Air India's frequent-flyer programme has around 10 million members, according to BT.

Goh also pointed to efforts by Air India's new chief executive officer, Tewolde Gebremariam, to increase revenue and control costs.

"Tewolde has just joined in September, so a lot of the measures that he is implementing obviously will take time to filter through," he said, according to BT.

SIA and Air India expanded their partnership in October 2026, offering more flight options between Singapore and eight Indian cities.

The changes also allow passengers to book eligible flights operated by either airline through the other's booking channels.

Lori Huang, the wife of former Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang, could receive about US$70 billion (approximately S$90.06 billion) if the couple divorces following reports of his extramarital affairs, according to Forbes.

The estimate takes into account California's community property laws, under which assets acquired during a marriage are generally divided equally in a divorce, including Huang's stake in Nvidia.

Forbes estimated Huang's net worth at US$143.2 billion approximately (S$184.23 billion) as of Nov. 12, after Nvidia's shares fell following his resignation amid reports of extramarital affairs.

It remains unclear whether the couple will divorce, with Lori yet to publicly address the allegations or indicate whether she intends to remain married to Huang.

Why Lori could receive half his fortune

Under California's community property laws, assets acquired during a marriage are generally divided equally between spouses in a divorce, according to the California Courts' Families Change resource.

Certain assets, including property owned before marriage or received through inheritance, may be excluded from the division.

Huang holds a 3.58 per cent stake in Nvidia, according to the company's 2026 proxy statement.

Lori could therefore receive a substantial share of the couple's wealth if they divorce, although the amount would depend on Nvidia's share price, any prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, and whether certain assets qualify as separate property, according to Forbes.

Married for over 40 years

Jensen and Lori met while studying electrical engineering at Oregon State University in the early 1980s, according to The Independent.

They married in 1985, eight years before Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993.

Lori, who also worked as a microchip designer, later put her career on hold to raise their two children, Spencer and Madison, both of whom now work at Nvidia.

Huang has previously credited his wife for supporting him throughout his career.

"Every moment of Nvidia, she was there," he said during an interview with CNA.

"She's been part of Nvidia every step of the way."

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, 63, has reportedly adopted a more resigned demeanour in the week since allegations about his extramarital affairs surfaced.

Hours after he announced on Nov. 12 that he was resigning as president, chief executive officer and board member, it was reported that he allegedly had an affair with a third woman, reportedly an employee.

The first was Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, who has also been described as an alleged Chinese spy.

The second was Nvidia's healthcare vice president Kimberly Powell.

The third woman was not named.

"I don't care"

Citing a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that Huang's demeanour had changed in the days following the allegations.

He had allegedly started using phrases, such as "whatever" and "I don't care."

People who have spoken with him in recent days described him as remorseful, adding that he had referred to himself as a "piece of sh*t".

They said he claimed not to care what happens to himself, and that his main concern is his wife and ensuring that the lives of the women linked to him are not "ruined".

Bloomberg reported that Huang could not be reached for comment.

Timeline of events

Questions about Huang's close relationship with Alice first emerged in a New York Times report in late October 2026.

After the U.S. government launched a probe into Nvidia’s relationship with Huang, Huang admitted that he had been unfaithful to his wife in an email to Nvidia staff on Nov. 8.

In it, Huang wrote that he owed his family and colleagues an apology.

"I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry."

He added: "I take full responsibility for what I did and the hurt I caused, and I accept the criticism that comes with it."

He also addressed his staff and colleagues, saying he had "fallen short" of his responsibility to serve them and be worthy of their trust.

Two of Huang's children work for Nvidia.

The affair allegation with Powell surfaced about three days later.

Nvidia's executive vice president and chief financial officer Colette Kress will replace Huang on an interim basis following his departure from the company.

She said: "Nvidia's strength has always come from its people, and together with our leadership team, I am committed to building on the extraordinary foundation Jensen created over the last 33 years."

"We will continue advancing the work that has made Nvidia a leader in accelerated computing and AI, and execute on the opportunities ahead. Our focus remains on serving our customers, partners, developers and shareholders."

Huang co-founded the chipmaker in 1993 and led it for over three decades, becoming the face of the AI arms race.

He is married to Lori Mills, his college sweetheart and lab partner.

The pair have two children together, both of whom work at Nvidia.

Reports have indicated that Huang had no succession plans as CEO.

A 60-year-old Singaporean man was fined S$4,000 on Nov. 12 after he molested a 20-year-old student nurse posted to a local health facility while he was there.

The Straits Times (ST) reported that Tan Kiah Chye, who was also ordered to pay the nurse S$1,000 in compensation, pleaded guilty to outraging her modesty.

A gag order was imposed on the woman to protect her identity, as well as the health facility.

Molest

Charge sheets seen by Mothership stated that Tan, who uses a wheelchair, wheeled himself towards the woman at about 9:39am on May 19 and slapped her left buttock over her pants.

He then apologised after she turned around, ST reported, adding that the woman later made a police report.

Tan was subsequently arrested in June.

Emotional trauma

ST reported that following the incident, the woman suffered emotional trauma, the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) told the court.

He said: "The accused outraged the modesty of a student who was training to be a healthcare worker.

Those convicted of molestation can be jailed for up to three years, fined or caned, or receive any combination of such punishments.

Those aged 50 and above are exempted from caning.

A Singaporean couple abandoned 71 cats in their squalid Bukit Panjang flat for nearly two years without adequate food or water, leading to the death of nine cats.

On Nov. 12, Nurul Nadiah Noor Mohamed was handed 16 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to 24 charges for permitting the causing of unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals.

The 33-year-old was also disqualified from pet ownership for 12 months, reported The Straits Times (ST).

Her now ex-husband, Muhammad Khairul Naim Zainol, 37, had previously pleaded guilty to the same number of charges and was jailed for 16 weeks on Sep. 23.

The couple's actions were uncovered after a neighbour reported a distressed and skinny cat on the unit's air-conditioning ledge to the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS).

The authorities found a total of 61 living cats, three carcasses, six skulls and a bag of bones upon examination of the flat, excluding the cat found on the ledge.

Unsterilised cats bred rapidly

The couple did not own any pets prior to purchasing their flat in March 2018. They acquired several unsterilised cats in early 2019.

The cats "bred uncontrollably", and despite rehoming attempts, their numbers ballooned.

The couple left their flat and moved in with Khairul's parents, abandoning the cats in the unit.

Due to unpaid utility bills, a few months later, the flat's water and electricity supply were cut off.

Khairul allegedly returned to the flat daily to leave dry kibble and water.

However, he stopped once it became more difficult to enter the unit and resorted to leaving the food and water at the unit's doorstep.

According to ST, Nurul followed her then-husband to most of these visits.

The last time he entered his flat was sometime in December 2023.

Khairul also claimed that he re-visited the unit's doorstep to place dry food on the morning of Feb. 20, 2024.

Cat on the aircon ledge

On Feb. 20, 2024, AVS and the police were separately alerted to the unit.

AVS received feedback that morning about a cat seen on the air-conditioning ledge of the unit. It was rescued by neighbours residing one floor below the unit and later taken to a vet clinic.

The police had received a call about a smell emanating from the unit.

AVS officers noted the dry kibble on the floor near the door entrance and a lack of fresh water supply.

Only one small container of water was claimed to have been provided by Khairul daily.

Court documents noted that there was one decomposing carcass with maggots seen in the living room.

There were also a few cats free-roaming in the unit, with several of them hiding under the mattress or curtains.

The floor and furniture were caked in excreta and dirt. Faecal material was found throughout the flat, and there was a strong ammonia smell.

A report by an NParks veterinarian stated that all 61 cats found inside the unit experienced pain and suffering, and all cats were found to be dehydrated on physical examination.

44 cats had a Body Condition Score which showed they were thin or very thin. Nine cats were found to be emaciated.

Sentencing

According to ST, a sentence of between 16 and 24 weeks' jail was sought by the prosecution for Nurul, who cited that this was not a momentary lapse of care.

Nurul's lawyer noted that she had made attempts to rehome the cats in mitigation.

The lawyer added that she was facing financial issues and caring for her ailing father, asking for a sentence of between eight and a half weeks and 16 weeks.

The district judge called the case one of the most egregious cases of animal hoarding when it comes to its scale and duration, reported ST.

He said this meant a stiffer sentence was warranted.

The Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) operator said it takes the deliberate manipulation of the machines and fraudulent claims seriously.

This was after a man was filmed scanning the barcode of a container repeatedly and returning other containers.

He repeated the process several times and successfully returned multiple cans.

Takes fraudulent claims seriously

A BCRS Ltd spokesperson told Mothership on Nov. 13 in response to media queries that it is aware of the videos circulating online showing an individual depositing ineligible containers into a Return Right machine after scanning an eligible container bearing the 10-cent deposit mark.

"The 10-cent deposit refund is intended for eligible beverage containers returned through the Beverage Container Return Scheme," the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added: "As the scheme operator, our priority is to ensure the system functions reliably and fairly for everyone.

"This includes validating refund claims and reconciling transaction records to guard against fraud, in accordance with our operating license."

The spokesperson emphasised that deliberate manipulation of the machines or fraudulent claims is taken seriously, as it undermines the trust of members of the public who are genuinely trying to recycle and return right.

Safeguard integrity of scheme

In a separate reply to Mothership, an NEA spokesperson said the agency takes a serious view of any deliberate misuse of the Return Right machines under BCRS.

"We have reminded the scheme operator, BCRS Ltd., to take appropriate measures to safeguard the integrity of the scheme and address any deliberate misuse of the Return Right machines," the spokesperson said.

"NEA will continue to work with BCRS Ltd. to review the system and strengthen safeguards where necessary, so that the scheme operates as intended," the spokesperson added.

"We also urge the public to use the Return Right machines responsibly in support of our national recycling efforts."

24-hour CCTV surveillance

The BCRS Ltd spokesperson added that it has since worked with Return Network Operators (RPNOs) to calibrate the Return Right machines to address the issue and will continue strengthening safeguards across the return network.

The spokesperson noted that all its Return Right machines are equipped with digital transaction logs, 24-hour CCTV surveillance and fraud detection technology

"We also regularly monitor data across our return network to detect any anomalous transaction patterns, and any fraudulent behaviour would be referred to the relevant authorities for investigation and appropriate action," the spokesperson said.

"We appreciate the community's vigilance and urge members of the public to report suspected misuse of Return Right machines directly to BCRS Ltd. Please continue using the machines as intended to support our national recycling effort."

A 56-year-old man was found dead in his Toa Payoh flat after a neighbour noticed he had not left home for two days.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the neighbour had also noticed that the lights in the unit remained off and there was a foul odour, prompting him to ask a young passer-by to call the police.

In response to Mothership's queries, the police confirmed receiving a call for assistance at Block 52 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh at around 9:50am on Nov. 11.

A 56-year-old man was found lying motionless in a residential unit and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Based on investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.

Upon arriving at the scene, a Shin Min reporter noted that the unit was locked with a chain, the wooden door was slightly ajar and the upper half of the window louvres was open.

A strong stench could still be smelled up close, and a bicycle and a power-assisted bicycle were parked outside.

Man lived alone

Speaking to Shin Min, the neighbour said the man lived alone, and often rode the bicycle parked at the door to work.

He added that the man appeared to do odd jobs and did not have a full-time job.

"I’ve lived here for 20 years, and this man has lived here for a long time. Back then, he lived with his mother and younger brother," the neighbour said.

However, the man and his brother did not seem to be on good terms, the neighbour said, and the brother moved out after their mother died.

He added that the man kept to himself — he never saw any friends visit, and the brother never came by.

He also described the man as having had a simple routine: he rode out to work during the day, and watched TV dramas or listened to the radio at home in the evenings.

The female cyclist, 37, killed in the Katong tipper truck accident on Nov. 11 was reportedly on her way to pick up her child.

According to Shin Min Daily News (Shin Min), a witness at the scene told reporters that she had heard the woman was on her way to pick up her child.

A construction site had taken up part of the footpath, and pedestrians had to walk around the site through a temporary walkway to return to the footpath and cross the road.

Shin Min’s reporter also observed that in about 10 minutes, at least two cyclists rode along the Amber Gardens road without using the temporary walkway.

The accident occurred at the junction of Amber Road and Amber Gardens at around 3:15pm that day, and the 37-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.

The driver of the tipper truck, 47, was arrested for driving without reasonable consideration causing death.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Road safety is a shared responsibility: MP

The MP for Marine Parade–Braddell Heights, Goh Pei Ming, said in a Facebook post that he was saddened to hear about the fatal accident, and called it "heartbreaking".

He encouraged pedestrians and drivers to take greater care to ensure road safety and to stay alert.

Goh also stated that he has received suggestions from residents about how the traffic situation in the area could be improved, and that he is working with the Land Transport Authority to look into these concerns.

"Everyone deserves to get home safely. Let’s look out for one another on our roads."

Nouvelle Chua Ruoshi, the woman who filmed the fatal abuse of four-year-old Megan Khung and helped dispose of her body afterwards, was sentenced to 13 years' jail on Nov. 13.

The 36-year-old previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to abuse Megan, disposing of her corpse, and taking drugs.

On Nov. 13, she was sentenced on all three charges.

Chua appeared in court on Friday (Nov. 13) dressed fully in black, including a mask and cap.

The courtroom's public seating was filled.

Megan's mother, Foo Li Ping and Foo's boyfriend Wong Shi Xiang, were previously sentenced to 19 years' and 30 years' jail, respectively, on Apr. 3, 2025.

They were then 29 and 38 years old, respectively, during sentencing.

Sentencing submissions

The prosecution initially sought 13.5 years' jail for Chua, while the defence sought six years and four months' jail.

During a tense hearing on Oct. 26, both parties sparred on the nature of Chua's culpability, with the prosecutor noting that Chua, alongside Foo and Wong, had robbed Megan of "basic dignity" over a prolonged duration of abuse.

This included occasions where Chua participated in the abuse, such as the mucus-eating incident and when she paraded Megan in public with make up on her face, and her recordings of the abusive acts, which he said had "minimal difference" to the abuse committed by Foo and Wong.

Finally, Chua participated in "achieving the final objective" of disposing of Megan's body, despite not being the orchestrator of the plans.

The defence, represented by lawyers from Trident Law, alluded to Chua being less culpable than her co-accused as she did not physically abuse Megan in any way.

The defence lawyer also pointed out that Chua freed Megan from the planter box during some of her visits and argued that she only helped dispose of Megan's body "on the instructions of Wong and Foo".

However, after being told by the judge that Chua had pleaded guilty to conspiring with Foo and Wong to abuse Megan, the defence was asked to file further submissions on the charges to be taken into consideration.

Sentencing decisions

During the sentencing hearing on Nov. 13, the judge noted that the defence had asked for a 30 per cent discount to her sentence, arguing that Chua had pleaded guilty early.

But the judge dismissed this, saying that she pleaded guilty more than a year after Foo and Wong did, and the couple did not get a full 30 per cent discount.

He also disagreed with Chua's plea for a lower sentence because she was less involved in the disposal.

He argued that her culpability in aiding in the disposal was not less than Wong and Foo.

Chua had known Megan's body remained in a box for two months as the couple plotted to get rid of it, and she was the one who bought the joss sticks and vinegar to help mask the smell of decomposition, the judge noted.

Neither was Chua less culpable than Foo in terms of abusing Megan, he found.

While she did not directly inflict abuse on Megan, she was not just a passive audience, but filmed the acts on at least six occasions, he said, adding that Megan was filmed in "extreme states of deprivation".

The judge also pointed out that by filming the abuse, including on some occasions where Megan was naked, Chua had created the risk of circulation of the clips to others who may derive perverted pleasure from watching them.

It was not explained why she had filmed the videos, nor whether they were shared with Foo, Wong, or anyone else.

For the disposal charge, Chua was handed five years and six months' imprisonment.

She received another six years and six months' jail for conspiring with Foo and Wong to abuse Megan, and one year's jail for consuming drugs.

All three sentences are to run consecutively.

In total, the judge sentenced Chua to 13 years' jail, backdated to her date of arrest on Jul. 24, 2020.

It also excludes the period she has been out on bail, which began on Aug. 13, 2020.

Chua was seen in tears after the sentence was delivered.

In his concluding remarks, the judge acknowledged a letter Chua had personally written and submitted to the court, though its contents are not known.

He also encouraged her to use her time in prison to reflect on her actions.

Chua was then taken into custody.

Abuse of Megan Khung

Foo and Wong had subjected young Megan to severe physical and psychological abuse over a period of 13 months.

They caned and hit the child repeatedly, starved her, and humiliated her by shaving her head and drawing on her face before parading her in public.

Chua's culpability in the abuse of Megan Khung

The offences were committed from February 2019 onwards in a unit at the Suites@ Guillemard condominium in Paya Lebar rented by the couple.

Chua was a friend of Foo and Wong and frequently visited the couple with her daughter, at times even staying over on weekends.

She was also entrusted with the care of the girl, whom she brought out with her own daughter.

She had noticed bruises on Megan since November 2019, but did not do anything to stop the abuse.

On some occasions, Chua noticed Megan was bleeding from the caning.

On one occasion, she covered her in a long-sleeve t-shirt to hide the bruises so Foo and Wong’s abuse would not be exposed, prosecutors previously said in court.

Phone recordings

Chua sometimes recorded the abuse on her mobile phone.

The clips were played in court during a previous hearing. In some of them, Megan was naked with visible bruises covering her emancipated body.

She was often seen crying and begging her abusers for leniency.

She also repeatedly asked for a T-shirt from Foo while naked in one clip, but was ignored.

In one instance, Chua could be heard telling Foo to make Megan eat her mucus after the girl complained she was hungry.

Foo then blew her nose into a handkerchief before forcefully smearing it on Megan's tongue.

In another video, Chua and Wong paraded the crying girl in public while Megan's face had red marks drawn all over it as punishment for playing with make up.

"Let's go gai gai (outing in Mandarin)," Chua could be heard saying jovially over the video.

The day Megan Khung died

On the night of Feb. 21, 2020, the day prior to her death, Megan was fatally punched in the stomach by Wong after being scolded.

The impact caused her back to hit the wall 10cm away with a loud thud.

Past midnight, Chua arrived at the unit to see Megan lying on the bedroom floor, clutching her stomach and saying she was in pain.

When Chua told Foo and Wong about this, the couple dismissed it, saying the child was just trying to get attention.

The three then gathered in the living room to take drugs together.

Hours later, Chua saw Megan in the same position and alerted Foo, who found some vomit with "clear membrane and black contents" beside Megan.

The three tried to wake Megan, but she was unresponsive.

They then took turns performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Megan but were unsuccessful.

Disposing the corpse

Megan's body was left in the unit for months with the air-conditioning turned on.

After the couple decided on what to do with her body, Chua was instructed by Wong to buy vinegar and other items used to mask the smell of decomposition.

They also ordered a custom-made barrel to burn Megan's body, while Wong wrapped the corpse using a blanket, then layers of cling wrap, and brown tape, before putting it in a Toyogo storage box.

On May. 8, 2020, the three adults collected the barrel and two boxes of charcoal that were procured on Wong's instructions.

Chua then drove Wong to the residence with knowledge of Wong's and Foo's plans to dispose of the corpse.

At 5:25am that day, they returned to the unit to collect the box containing Megan's corpse.

At 6:10am, Wong set up the metal barrel at an open area near his godfather's workshop in Ubi and burnt Megan's corpse in it.

Foo and Chua brought incense paper over and they also burned that in the barrel for several hours.

After the fire stopped, Wong brought the ashes to East Coast Park in a trash bag and scattered them into the sea.

Drug consumption

Chua was also found guilty of consuming drugs.

She had started consuming ICE in January 2020 and consumed the drug two days before her arrest, and the court heard.