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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Second Cambridge man charged in student murder probe
A second man has been charged in connection with the murder of an international Algasim, 20, from Saudi Arabia, was stabbed near Cambridge's main railway station on 1 August and died in the early hours of the following Corrigan, 21, of Holbrook Road in Cambridge, was charged with his Corrigan, 50, of Vinter Terrace, Cambridge, has now been charged with assisting an offender. Both men were expected to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 8 Algasim had been on a 10-week study placement at the EF International Language was stabbed in the neck at about 23:30 BST on Friday in the Mill Park area of doctors and paramedics attended the scene, but Mr Algasim died shortly afterwards. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
‘I know I can't overstep but...' — Woman anxious after BF's parents ask for large sum of money while he's still studying
SINGAPORE: A woman has taken to Reddit to share that she's been feeling increasingly anxious about her relationship after her boyfriend's parents unexpectedly asked him for a large sum of money. On Sunday (Aug 10), the woman wrote on the asksg forum that her boyfriend, an international student on a scholarship, had been unable to save much since coming to Singapore. So when he landed an internship this year and began receiving a steady income, she thought 'things were finally looking up.' Unfortunately, that sense of relief was short-lived. Out of the blue, she said his parents, whose business is failing and who have a five-figure debt, contacted him with an urgent request for financial help. 'His parents asked for a large sum (four figures) from what he painstakingly managed to save. They were in urgent need of money. I was upset because I felt like they shouldn't be taking from him while he's still a student,' she wrote. 'I'm naturally anxious, and this has really stressed me out. I reflect and know I haven't been supportive, as I keep adding additional stress on him about my worry. He understands and has now set boundaries with his parents, but I don't know if those boundaries will hold in the future. I don't know what to do,' she added. For context, the woman shared that before the internship, her boyfriend worked multiple ad hoc jobs since the scholarship allowance he receives isn't enough to pay for all his needs and rent. 'He literally survived from paycheck to paycheck,' she said, adding that over the course of their two-year relationship, they consistently split the bill evenly and often opted for simple, budget-friendly dates at hawker centres instead of more expensive venues. Seeking advice, she asked online users: 'For anyone who's been in a similar situation, how do you handle financial issues like this in a relationship? It's not my money, and I know I cannot overstep. But we both want to build a future together. He plans to apply for PR here once he graduates, can't go NS anymore.' 'Once you marry him, you basically marry his whole family of debt.' In the comments, several users tried to reassure her that she had little reason to worry. 'It's natural to be anxious when it comes to financial uncertainties, but from what you've said, it doesn't seem like he's financially dependent on you for his family's issues?' one person wrote. 'He's still pulling his weight in the relationship by paying for his share financially (since it's still 50/50), so if he can maintain that going into a marriage, there should be no issue.' Another advised, 'There's nothing much you can actively do for now but to just wait and see, observe your boyfriend's actions and see if he's strong enough to deny his parents' ridiculous requests. That's how you know the boundaries will not be compromised in the future!' Others, however, were far less sympathetic. Some told her outright to reconsider the relationship, warning that family obligations have a way of creeping back no matter what boundaries are in place. One said, 'Major red flag, bail before it is too late. Once you marry him, you basically marry his whole family of debt. If he cannot cut ties now, he also cannot do it in future, so please stop dreaming. 5-digit debt and still holding on to a failing business? That sounds like no amount of money can bail them out.' In other news, a domestic helper has turned to social media to share her frustration over an elderly employer who, she claims, criticises her 'no matter what she does.' Posting in the Direct Hire Transfer Singapore Maid/Domestic Helper Facebook group, the helper said that her employer 'puts her down' almost every day, with the harshest comments often directed at her cooking. Read more: Maid says elderly employer criticises her 'no matter what she does,' asks for advice on social media
SBS Australia
09-08-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
'I want to change our life's story': Filipina turns love for cleaning into thriving business in Australia
Former public high school teacher and law student in Pangasinan, Yvonne Masilang, arrived in Perth, Australia in 2021 as an international student. She and her sibling were singlehandedly supported in their studies by their mother, a dedicated school nurse. She pursued studies in Early Childhood Education and is now working as an Assistant Centre Manager at a childcare centre in Perth. Because she found cleaning therapeutic, she decided to start a cleaning business with an all-Filipino team. According to IBIS World industry data for 2025, there are now more than 45,000 commercial cleaning businesses in Australia—up by 3.1% compared to 2024. The industry currently employs an estimated 230,000 people in 2025. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST SBS Filipino 14:08 Filipino For 29-year-old Yvonne Masilang, a former teacher from Pangasinan and now an assistant centre manager at a childcare in Perth, Western Australia, cleaning has always been therapeutic. It's a passion she has carried since her youth—one she has now turned into a thriving business. House-Proud Pinay Yvonne Masilang turns love for cleaning into thriving business in Perth Western Australia. Credit: Maid by Yv FB Page Cleaning is my comfort zone. No matter how exhausted I am, I still have to clean—even if it's already past midnight. My day feels incomplete without it. Yvonne Masilang, Business owner Maid by Yv and Childcare Assistant Centre Manager She adds that in a single day, she mops the floor four times. Even at the childcare centre where she works, her boss and colleagues describe her as an organised and meticulous cleaner—a trait she says she inherited from her late father's family. House-proud Pinay turns love for cleaning into thriving business in Western Australia. Credit: Yvonne Masilang/FB According to Yvonne Masilang, assistant centre manager at a childcare centre and owner of a cleaning business in Perth, her venture not only supports her mother and fuels her passion for cleaning, but also provides jobs and brings joy to her clients. credit: Yvonne Masilang Yvonne, a former teacher and law student from Pangasinan, first arrived in Sydney, Australia, in 2021, before heading to Perth to pursue Early Childhood Education. House-proud Pinay turns love for cleaning into thriving business in Western Australia. Credit: Yvonne Masilang/FB Before starting her career in childcare, she worked at a restaurant in Sydney and as a housekeeper at a hotel in Perth. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 📲 Catch up episodes and stories – Visit or stream on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Youtube Podcasts , and SBS Audio app.
CTV News
08-08-2025
- CTV News
Hamilton police make arrest in murder of innocent bystander
Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old international student from India, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while waiting for a bus in Hamilton on April 17. An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Mohawk College student who police say was caught in the crossfire of a 'violent altercation' in Hamilton that involved multiple vehicles. At around 7:30 p.m. on April 17, police said Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old international student from India, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while waiting for a bus near the intersection of Upper James Street and South Bend Road. Police said the victim, who was not involved in the altercation, had just left a local gym and was heading home when she was hit by a single bullet during an exchange of gunfire between two groups. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, police said shortly before the gunfire erupted, a dispute had broken out in the area. 'It had been going on for a few minutes and then had culminated with the shooting that happened when she arrived there,' Acting Det.-Sgt. Daryl Reid told reporters Thursday. On Aug. 5, police said 32-year-old Jerdaine Foster was arrested in Niagara Falls in connection with the deadly shooting. He faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. 'Investigators know that there were at least seven people involved in this argument, this dispute, that resulted in the death,' Reid added. He said investigators are still working to identify the other suspects who were there that day. 'The investigation is still ongoing and we will do everything in our power to identify, locate, and arrest all of these people that are involved,' Reid said. 'We do believe there are more people out there with information that we need to know.' The accused, Reid noted, has ties to Halton, Hamilton and Niagara, and moved around though short-term rentals in the regions. Police would not provide any information about what may have led to the dispute between the two groups. 'The motive behind that dispute, that is a major part of the court process,' Reid said. With files from the Canadian Press
CTV News
07-08-2025
- CTV News
Man arrested in death of international student struck by stray bullet in Hamilton: police
Hamilton police identified 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa as the victim who died in a shooting on April 17. (Hamilton Police Service) A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an international student who was struck by a stray bullet in Hamilton last spring. Harsimrat Randhawa, 21, was shot and killed while waiting for a bus on Upper James Street in Hamilton on April 17. This is a breaking news story. More details to come.
