Eight people have been taken to hospital after an accident involving at least six vehicles in Tampines, at about 7am on Monday (Apr 22).

The world's most valuable digital currency, bitcoin, went through another "halving" over the weekend. It saw its daily supply of newly minted coins cut by 50 per cent. CNA takes a look at how it works. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

The United Nations says the pace of energy transformation is still much too slow, as it wrapped up its first Sustainability Week. Dozens of youth activists went on strike in New York calling for authorities to take action and tackle climate change. Sally Patterson with more.

Housing is an increasingly important issue in Britain ahead of an expected general election. A chronic lack of building new homes since World War II now means Britain lags behind the number of homes per thousand people compared to the rest of Western Europe. The shortage, coupled with a growing population, is driving up prices, making it difficult for young buyers to get on the property ladder. John Bevir reports.

In a world where artificial intelligence and "deepfake" technologies become more sophisticated, is seeing really still believing? A recent report by fraud analytic firm Sumsub found a sharp rise in people falling for deepfake scams last year. Cases in the Asia-Pacific alone soared more than 15-fold. China ranks fourth in the region, in terms of prevalence. CNA's East Asia Tonight dives deep into the challenges facing the region.

It has been two years since China announced its sweeping blueprint for a new world order amid rising geopolitical tensions rise and evolving conflicts. In recent months, Beijing has been ramping up efforts to promote its Global Security Initiative, a system that could rival Western frameworks and at the same time, put China at the heart of international issues. CNA's East Asia Tonight dives deep into the impact of China's proposed new framework for the world.

Apple has removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China following orders from the Chinese government. Beijing has cited national security issues, without specifying how both apps might have caused concern for authorities. In response, the US tech giant says it is obligated to follow the laws of the country it operates in despite disagreements. CNA's Roland Lim dissects the impact of the latest development on Apple and Meta.

The first of seven phases of the Indian national election kicked off last week, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to secure a third term. While domestic issues have taken centre stage, India's role on the world stage, and its relations with rival China, have also come into focus during the campaign. CNA's East Asia Tonight finds out what a third term for Modi would mean for China-India relations.

With retirement and re-employment ages set to be raised, the truth is that there will be more mature workers in our workforce. What are some unique challenges senior workers face and how can companies help them feel more valued? Our guest this week is Professor Yow Wei Quin, head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

“I am Xixi, I am perfect the way I am.” Xixi Lim, winner of Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes at Star Awards 2024, says it’s not easy being a plus-sized female artiste and thanks the people who believe in her. Full list of Star Awards 2024 winners: https://cna.asia/49LsjZS

Watch Marcus Chin sing his acceptance speech as he receives the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artiste award at Star Awards 2024. Full list of Star Awards 2024 winners: https://cna.asia/49LsjZS

Actresses Jesseca Liu and Ann Kok won the All-Time Favourite Artiste awards at the Star Awards 2024 ceremony, which took place on Saturday (Apr 21). The award is given to artistes who have won a total of 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male or Female Artiste awards. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Actor Mark Lee received the Special Achievement Award at the Star Awards 2024 ceremony on Sunday (Apr 21). The 55-year-old thanked those who had been influential in his career. These include filmmaker-actor Jack Neo, who gave Mark his first gig in Comedy Nite 35 years ago, as well as host-actor Dennis Chew who invited Mark to join him as a radio DJ. Full list of Star Awards 2024 winners: https://cna.asia/3QdUCcq Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

What award would celebrities give out if they could have their own awards show? We went backstage before the Star Awards 2024 ceremony to find out.

???? We went backstage before the Star Awards 2024 ceremony to say hi to the stars. Tune in to the show at 7pm, via the link above, to check out their final look.

Access to justice shouldn’t depend on being able to understand legal proceedings in English. But interpretation is not about regurgitating what speakers say in another language, a common misconception debunked by interpreters in Singapore's courts. Read their stories: https://cna.asia/3w6iYOs Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Twenty years may have passed, but former colleagues still remember their foreman ‘Hero Heng’. Every year, they attend a memorial service to honour Mr Heng Yeow Pheow, who lost his life saving eight others during the Nicoll Highway collapse in 2004. His body was never found but his legacy remains close to the hearts of many. CNA’s Aslam Shah speaks to Mr Heng’s colleagues as they gather for the 20th anniversary of his death. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Learning from the Nicoll Highway collapse, the Singapore Civil Defence Force built a tunnel in its training centre last year to teach officers how to free victims trapped underwater. On top of using gadgets like underwater rovers to search for victims, officers are also regularly deployed to help in overseas disasters, and get first-hand experience on the ground. CNA’s Aslam Shah chats to officers to find out how procedures have improved in the past 20 years. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia