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Engineer wins Picasso work at charity auction – with $150 ticket
An art-loving engineer from Paris was the lucky winner of an original Picasso painting worth over a million euros at a charity raffle in Paris on April 14.
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April 16, 2026
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Delivery providers look to EVs, Al to cut petrol reliance as fuel costs rise
Major courier companies operating in Singapore and Asia are banking on alternative transport methods and artificial intelligence to reduce reliance on petrol as prices of fuel remain elevated amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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April 16, 2026
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Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest
Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab on April 12 following her recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, her representative confirmed to Reuters on April 13.
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April 16, 2026
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Yen sinks to lowest level against Singdollar in over a decade amid oil volatility
Japan currency’s weakness comes as MAS tightens policy stance to curb inflation
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April 16, 2026
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Clippers aim to match the Warriors' tempo
California rivals meet on April 15 (April 16 morning, Singapore time) in a door-die start to the National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference play-in, as the No. 9 seeds Los Angeles Clippers welcome the 10th seeded Golden State Warriors to Inglewood.
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April 16, 2026
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BINTANG SIXTY-ONE RARING TO GO
Trainer Jason Lim’s 5YO tosses in a gutsy display under Chavez
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April 16, 2026
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China plans largest renminbi bond issuance in Hong Kong since 2023
China is planning to issue the largest batch of renminbi sovereign bonds in Hong Kong since 2023 in April, increasing supply to global investors just as renminbi assets stand out as a haven amid the Iran war.
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April 16, 2026
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Fuel price spike revs up electric car sales in S-E Asia
Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Iran war.
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April 16, 2026
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ROOTED IN S'PORE SUCCESS
Feng's drive to nurture talent in academy stems from platform Republic provided her
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April 16, 2026
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Bloomberg journalist omitted info from own source about GCB deals: Ministers' lawyer
He says reporter 'created a fiction' of there being premiums paid for off-the-radar deals
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April 16, 2026
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13-DAY STAY MEANS STAGS GET 5TH COACH
Kinoshi resigns after less than two weeks, Tampines appoint Phang to replace him
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April 16, 2026
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From relics to daily sanctuary: Inside the National Museum of Korea's boom
On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls open officially, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.
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April 16, 2026
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General Munir's kite takes flight and could soar even higher
The Pakistan Field Marshal is walking tall on the international stage by playing a weak hand expertly.
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April 16, 2026
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Make it much easier to speak to a person on a hotline
When calling a hotline, much has been said about long waits and interactive voice response systems.
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April 16, 2026
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Trump turns on ally Meloni, saying Italy's PM lacks courage
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, US President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on April 14, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
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April 16, 2026
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ARIA CREATES FEVER PITCH
CBP W3 captain leads them to first NSG B Div football title with double
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April 16, 2026
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S-E Asia cruise industry raked in $12.7b in 2024; S'pore commands largest share
Republic captured nearly half of the 3.9 million passenger visits to the region
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April 16, 2026
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AXELSEN BOWS OUT DUE TO BACK PAIN
Dane won all of badminton's major honours but says 'body won't allow me to continue'
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April 16, 2026
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Paying for rivals' lodging pays off for Ong
In pursuit of faster times, national hurdler Kerstin Ong has made financial sacrifices, with her decision to become a full-time athlete being an example.
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April 16, 2026
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Renault to axe up to 20% of engineers as competition from China heats up
Renault plans to cut as much as 20 per cent of its global engineering workforce over the next two years as part of an effort to streamline operations amid intensifying competition.
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April 16, 2026
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Why 'glue work' can finally shine in the age of AI
Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together.
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April 16, 2026
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Disney is cutting 1,000 jobs in first layoffs under new CEO
Walt Disney is eliminating 1,000 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter, as new chief executive Josh D'Amaro begins to implement organisational changes at the entertainment company.
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April 16, 2026
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Schools to get funding to hire more manpower to tackle bullying
MOE will also use tech tools to improve processes, while teachers will be trained to handle cases
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April 16, 2026
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Can cheaper latte and starting the day early solve KL's perpetual traffic jams?
Campaign to ease morning rush hit by scepticism, while coffee incentive seen as tone-deaf
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April 16, 2026
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In Pope Leo, Trump faces a different kind of papal opponent
Unlike his predecessor, pontiff has growing support from conservative Catholics in US
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April 16, 2026
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The Food Challenge
DELICIOUS. AFFORDABLE. CONVENIENT. BUT HEALTHY?
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April 16, 2026
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Possession-driven body horror drives dark take on The Mummy movies
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is not the mummy movie audiences are used to, but something more intimate and disturbing.
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April 16, 2026
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CABALLUS ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE QUOKKA
Trainer Baker’s five-year-old sprinter also has bigger fish to fry after Perth showpiece
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April 16, 2026
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Singer Katy Perry investigated over sexual assault allegations by actress Ruby Rose
SYDNEY - American pop star Katy Perry is under investigation in Australia over allegations of sexual assault made by Australian actress Ruby Rose, the police and media said on April 15.
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April 16, 2026
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US streamer jailed in S. Korea over 'comfort women' statue stunt
An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentenced to six months in prison, a court in Seoul said on April 15.
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