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HAPPY HOWE NOT TEMPTED BY UNITED
Committed Newcastle boss says rumours about Red Devils' hot seat irrelevant to him
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January 08, 2026
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Taiwan says China's war games sought to undermine support
China's war game exercises around Taiwan last week were part of a campaign to counter growing international support for the island and an attempt to divert attention away from Beijing's economic troubles, Taiwan's top security agency said on Jan 7.
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January 08, 2026
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Grab to trial food delivery by drones across Kallang River to Tanjong Rhu
Residents in Tanjong Rhu could soon get their food delivered by drones flying across Kallang River as part of a three-month trial by food delivery platform Grab.
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January 08, 2026
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S’pore tracks Wall Street rally amid mixed regional showing
STI up 0.2%, led by City Developments’ 4.2% surge
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January 08, 2026
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Rosenior's exit stirs debate on multi-club system
The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.
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January 08, 2026
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Venezuela among 25 nations added to costly US visa policy
President Donald Trump's administration has added 25 more countries to a list of nations whose citizens could be required to post bonds of up to US$15,000 (S$19,200) to apply for entry into the US, according to the State Department website on Jan 6.
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January 08, 2026
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Venezuelans in Singapore express cautious optimism after Maduro’s capture
They cheer news of his ouster, but remain wary as govt is still staffed by his loyalists
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January 08, 2026
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Don't be fooled – everything has changed for the global economy
Damage caused by US tariffs could show up in 2026.
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January 08, 2026
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Australia's southern states hit by intense heatwave
Australia’s south sweltered through a brutal heatwave on Jan 7 that delivered temperatures above 40 deg C in some cities, triggering health warnings, straining power grids and causing bush fires to flare.
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January 08, 2026
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Nominated MPs • Stay closely linked to people on the ground
I read with interest the article “From jobs to healthcare, range of issues to be raised by new batch of NMPs” (Jan 5).
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January 08, 2026
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DBS shares cross $58 for Ist time as bank stocks extend multi-week rally
Local lenders help push benchmark STI to fresh all-time high of 4,747.62
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January 08, 2026
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Court dismisses request to release seized funds linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi
Judge says evidence presented points to transnational money laundering
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January 08, 2026
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Punggol's first self-driving shuttle to start serving public within 3 months
Mapping and familiarisation completed; over 10,000km clocked safely: Sun Xueling
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January 08, 2026
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Still keeping up with music education
FROM LATIN BALLROOM DANCING TO K-POP MOVES
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January 08, 2026
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Colombian guerillas fleeing Venezuela after US raid: Officer
Colombian guerilla commanders who allegedly operated in Venezuela are fleeing, following the US military operation in Caracas that ousted leader Nicolas Maduro, a source in the Colombian forces said on Jan 6.
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January 08, 2026
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Knicks ‘got to be better’ to show title credentials
New York Knicks owner James Dolan spent Jan 5 giving a rare interview in which he said he expected his team to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
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An eyesore • Clothes for recycling pile up beside bin
At Block 1A in Eunos Crescent, there is often a pile of clothes strewn on the floor beside the textile recycling bin.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
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THEY GOT IT WRONG: SABALENKA
She's sad about the negative views on 'Battle of the Sexes' and says 'it was fun'
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January 07, 2026
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Rules of engagement for an honest debate on Singapore's immigration policy
The West's immigration debates offer hard lessons on what to avoid when Singapore revisits its population conundrum.
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January 07, 2026
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More young people in S'pore drawn to skilled trades
Many see a hands-on career as rewarding, hope to become their own boss
7 min |
January 07, 2026
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Littlemissmillion should prevail
Jan 8 South Africa (Vaal) preview
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January 07, 2026
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Episode confirms shift in US behaviour under Trump: Expert
ly worded remarks that did not mention Washington or US President Donald Trump by name.
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January 07, 2026
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Growing unease in Asia-Pacific over US strike on Venezuela
While governments across the Asia-Pacific region have responded cautiously to the US attack on Venezuela, lawmakers and former officials have hit out at Washington’s move, saying its actions risk accelerating the erosion of the rules-based international order.
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January 07, 2026
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Boating • Bring down CIQ costs for pleasure craft owners in Singapore
I wish to highlight the high cost faced by owners of pleasure craft (boats used for sport, recreational or leisure purposes) when leaving and entering Singapore, and to urge the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to consider a more practical and affordable alternative.
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January 07, 2026
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AI, quantum computing, interdisciplinary research to reshape science: Heng Swee Keat
As the world is in the midst of a revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities, the research and innovation field will also be impacted in fundamental ways, said National Research Foundation (NRF) chairman Heng Swee Keat.
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January 07, 2026
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How not to get 'captured' in Trump's TV show foreign policy
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the theatrical use of force offer lessons on surviving US foreign policy in the near term.
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January 07, 2026
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Air India said to be replacing CEO amid losses
The Tata Group has started scouting for a new chief executive for Air India, as it grows impatient with the carrier’s slow recovery after a deadly crash that killed 241 passengers and crew in 2025, people familiar with the matter said.
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January 07, 2026
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Japanese dance group Avantgardey to perform in S'pore in March
With their identical schoolgirl pinafore uniforms and bob haircuts, viral Japanese dance group Avantgardey are set to put on their first solo show here on March 11 and 12.
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January 07, 2026
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Plans to draw top talent, nurture local researchers
FROM A1 increasingly complex and require expertise from multiple fields.
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January 07, 2026
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3 S’poreans among 120 fined, given community service for littering in Malaysia
Three Singaporeans are among 120 individuals issued RM2,000 (S$630) fines and community service orders for littering in public areas, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
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