Singaporean army officer Nicholas Tang was recently awarded the prestigious International Sword at the UK's Royal Military Academy — a recognition handed to the best international cadet.

This is the story of how the sword came to bear his late father's name: https://cna.asia/3U9Zlxc

Singapore woman killed in Spain: A pair of €935 (S$1,350) limited edition Nike sneakers found in suspect Mitchell Ong's hotel room is reported to match the footprints where Audrey Fang's body was found.

More on the ongoing investigation: https://cna.asia/3w85bHl

“My dear angel, rest in peace. I will always remember your smile and the sound of your laughter."

Friends, teachers and family paid tribute at the burial ceremony of 17-year-old Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, the Temasek JC student who died in the Tampines accident on Monday. https://cna.asia/4dbhrri

Scam alert: Don't click on links sent along with Budget 2024 infographics purportedly from the Ministry of Finance. It's a phishing scam that the police are warning Telegram users about. https://cna.asia/3JrYqDn

Would you quit your job if you were asked to be in the office more often?

A survey found that 1 in 2 workers in Singapore said they would, with Gen Z workers most likely to feel this way.
https://cna.asia/3xM9UPx

Malaysian helicopter crash: The two navy choppers that collided were rehearsing for a parade together for the first time.
https://cna.asia/44eaKQX

A man in South Korea who hated cats went on a 9-month cat-killing spree that left 76 cats dead.

He has been sentenced to 14 months’ jail: https://cna.asia/4daLYW3

From June, Malaysians travelling to Singapore on "bas kilangs" (factory buses) will be able to clear immigration using QR codes at both Johor land checkpoints, under a trial.

They'll still need to bring their passports along, though: https://cna.asia/3JCxjVW

The US Senate has passed the Bill that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or be banned from the US market.

The Bill now heads to President Joe Biden, who has previously indicated that he will sign it into law: https://cna.asia/3vW9aqx

The founder of Wake Up Singapore, Ariffin Sha, has been charged with defamation.

He is alleged to have published a false article two years ago about a woman who claimed to have miscarried her baby at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital: https://cna.asia/3JDPF93

Tesla could begin selling its humanoid robot called Optimus as early as the end of next year, says Elon Musk in a conference call to investors.

He claims it will be able to perform factory-related tasks by the end of 2024: https://cna.asia/4db7dHi

🌝 Look up tonight - if the skies are clear, you might catch April’s full moon, known as the Pink Moon, rising.

There will also be a meteor shower early next month. https://cna.asia/3TXTbA8

Singapore woman killed in Spain: CCTV footage showing a car rented by suspect Mitchell Ong at the location where Audrey Fang’s body was found has emerged.

Ong was also said to have bought a vacuum cleaner to clean the vehicle, with a judge noting that this was “very suspicious”: https://cna.asia/4bbG0CH

Tampines accident: A 42-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving after Monday’s fatal multi-vehicle collision.

His driver's licence is also suspended. https://cna.asia/3xMJIE9

Singapore's Red Cross has sent the country's first team of civilian volunteers on a mission to help with relief efforts in Gaza.

They will be based out of Egypt and are supporting efforts to procure medical supplies and provide vital food support: https://cna.asia/4d3vnn0

Peach Garden’s Thomson Plaza outlet has been suspended until further notice, after 43 people who ate there between Apr 17 and 18 had stomach flu symptoms.

Two of them were hospitalised: https://cna.asia/4deuUOU

Two army horses were seen galloping through central London earlier today. https://cna.asia/3WcNHEr

Feels like 52°C: An extreme heat warning has been issued for Bangkok, with the mercury forecast to hit 39°C.

People have been advised to stay indoors: https://cna.asia/3WhaK0H

Tampines accident: Man to be charged with 4 offences, including dangerous driving causing death. https://cna.asia/3xQluJn