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Driving centres in Singapore raise learner fees
Taking lessons to seek a driving licence has become more expensive, with the three driving centres in Singapore raising fees from Jan 1.
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January 05, 2026
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Models He Sui, Moka Fang share rare shots with their babies while welcoming 2026
He Sui took to social media on Jan 2 to reflect on the past year, and posted some rare family photos with her partner, Hong Kong actor William Chan, and their newborn baby.
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January 05, 2026
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Why China is racing to develop its own commercial jet engine
Its reliance on Western suppliers is a vulnerability in its aviation ambitions
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January 05, 2026
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F&B Give viable businesses a fair chance to survive
As a food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality operator, I am worried that the high number of business closures in the sector is slowly being treated as “normal” in Singapore.
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January 05, 2026
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Australia's double bonanza from rare earths
With its reserves, Australia stands to gain from growing global demand and its strategic heft amid efforts to break China's grip on the minerals.
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January 05, 2026
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Cunha urges Red Devils 'to give it all' to win matches
Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat by fierce rivals Leeds United, as the Brazilian’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 English Premier League draw at Elland Road on Jan 4.
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January 05, 2026
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Filly Call Of The Karoo is knocking on the door
Jan 6 South Africa (Fairview) preview
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January 05, 2026
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Venezuela's Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists vow defiance
Captured leader's allies still in charge; Trump says US will manage Latin American country
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January 05, 2026
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Comeback win shows Senegal's mettle: Gueye
Crowned African champions in 2022, Senegal are seen as the biggest threats to hosts Morocco’s dreams of winning their first Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title in half a century.
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January 05, 2026
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GROWING GUNNERS PROVE CHARACTER
Arsenal's title credentials on full display in come-from-behind EPL victory over Bournemouth
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January 05, 2026
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India displays sacred gems removed over a century ago
Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Jan 3 in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.
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January 05, 2026
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PRECIOUS CHARM DIGS DEEP TO LAND COASTAL CLASSIC
Trained by Symon Wilde, in-form 6YO mare scores gritty head-win in Geelong feature
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January 05, 2026
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As Aceh reels from floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss
It finds flood-prone areas in Aceh likely to have fewer trees, more oil palm plantations
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January 05, 2026
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AI bubble fears and policy splits loom over Asia stocks
Asian equities kicked off 2026 with sharp gains, but the advance may face headwinds from worries over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and diverging interest rate paths across the region.
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January 05, 2026
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Violinist on Will Smith's tour files wrongful termination lawsuit
A violinist who performed on American actor Will Smith’s concert tour in 2025 filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Smith and his production company on Dec 30, 2025.
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January 05, 2026
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Singapore may not top 2025 GDP surge, but can still defy US tariff blow in 2026
Singapore's economy may have set a level of peak performance in 2025 that will be hard to beat in 2026, but most analysts believe it can achieve enough economic growth in 2026 to keep unemployment low and wages up.
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January 05, 2026
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Dementia made my mother a poet
The writer wonders if she had tried hard enough translating the strange dialect that takes over as memory fragments.
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January 05, 2026
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Twice as nice for hungry Littler
Luke Littler is seeking to win more titles on a “roller-coaster” journey, as he thrashed Dutchman Gian van Veen to win the PDC World Darts Championship for the second successive year in front of a raucous Alexandra Palace crowd on Jan 3.
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January 05, 2026
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'Criminal influencers' were public figures
At the time of his arrest, She was head of a gambling empire that included a US$15 billion casino, entertainment and tourism complex called Shwe Kokko on the Thai-Myanmar border linked to scam and trafficking networks.
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January 05, 2026
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KOBAYASHI EYES TITLES WITH STAGS
Ex-Japan international part of Tampines' reinforcements as they hunt for silverware
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January 05, 2026
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Trump’s actions mark revival of concepts of empires and spheres of influence
In private, most European leaders agree that the US intervention with its summary arrest and exfiltration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and their transfer to US jurisdiction, broke all the established rules of international law.
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January 05, 2026
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Homeschooled students in China embrace free time away from gruelling system
SHANGHAI - Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock climbing or learning acupuncture in her living room as part of her homeschooling after she left China’s gruelling public school system.
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January 05, 2026
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Fan Bingbing gives thumbs up to Singapore's food, garden city look
Chinese actress-turned-beauty businesswoman Fan Bingbing finds Singaporean girls a disciplined bunch.
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January 05, 2026
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All Ngee Ann Poly students to learn generative AI from 2026
It will be embedded in curriculum; students to use it each year in at least one module
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January 05, 2026
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SUNS SEEK REVENGE AGAINST THUNDER
Meanwhile, NBA leaders Oklahoma City will want to build on their winning streak
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January 05, 2026
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A SMART start to PSLE preparation
Parents can consider setting specific, measurable and relevant goals with their PSLE-aged child to manage expectations about the upcoming national examination
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January 05, 2026
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Global crackdown sees at least 5 scam kingpins exposed over last 4 years
It follows greater cooperation between law agencies in various jurisdictions
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January 05, 2026
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LaRavia has trust in shooting down Grizzlies again
Two nights after the Lakers used a late surge to get past the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, the teams will run it back again on Jan 4 (Jan 5, Singapore time) in Los Angeles.
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January 05, 2026
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What's at stake for China's economic interests in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s last publicly reported meeting - just hours before his capture - was with a Chinese special envoy to reaffirm Beijing’s support for the Latin American country and champion for a new multipolar world order.
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January 05, 2026
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Doctor gives those with intellectual disabilities dignity through healthcare
In 2014, 40-year-old Jeffrey abruptly broke from his routine.
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