Private-hire driver found dead in car after going missing for days; Mbappe and Haaland make mark at World Cup 2026: Singapore live news

This news roundup covers the death of a private-hire driver in Singapore, the strong World Cup 2026 performances of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and a social issue involving a Malaysian mother placing her child in an orphanage.
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These stories highlight a mix of local crime, international sports, and socio-economic challenges facing migrant workers in Singapore.
A private-hire driver was found dead in his car behind Block 632 Bedok Reservoir Road two days after his family reported him missing. (Screenshot: Google Maps) A private-hire driver was found dead in his car after being reported missing by family. The 60-year-old man was discovered motionless in a white car parked behind Block 632 Bedok Reservoir Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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