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Istanbul Horse Racing Goes International This Weekend
Plenty of Turkish Group action on Sept 6 and 7, including Bosphorus Cup, QEII Cup
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September 02, 2025

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Injured Moore out, Soumillon in
With Ryan Moore sidelined through a recent leg injury, the Ballydoyle doors have opened up for another champion jockey, Christophe Soumillon.
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September 02, 2025

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Prive Group shuts all its outlets, the latest F&B casualty in S'pore
The Prive Group has closed all its restaurants in what has been a brutal 2025 for the food and beverage industry.
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September 02, 2025

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Ukraine's Police Chief Says Russia Had Hand in Slaying of Former Parliamentary Speaker
Ukraine's police chief said on Sept. 1 he suspects Russian involvement in the murder of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy after a suspect was detained.
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September 02, 2025

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Factory activity across Asia shrinks as US tariffs bite
Export powerhouses Japan, South Korea, Taiwan hit in August; China bucks the trend
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September 02, 2025

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Political stand-off in US intensifies over Trump's plan for Chicago crackdown
Democratic governor of Illinois says Trump aims to manipulate 2026 midterm polls
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September 02, 2025

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Gareth 'Wills' SJI to Title
After 2024 omission, he helps school win first C Div tennis crown in 36 years
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September 02, 2025
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India backs Myanmar military's election plan: State media
India will send teams to monitor a general election in war-torn Myanmar that is set for December, Myanmar state media said on Sept 1, as New Delhi signals support for a vote that has already been derided by critics as a sham.
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September 02, 2025
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All medical practitioners must report suspected Kpod cases within 7 days
With etomidate listed as a Class C drug from Sept 1, all medical practitioners are legally required to report suspected abusers to the authorities within seven days.
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September 02, 2025

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Pakistan's Economy Under Threat After Floods in Punjab
Over 2m people affected as worst floods in decades destroy homes, crops and livestock
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September 02, 2025

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Over 350,000 Singaporeans Have Drawn Up Lasting Power of Attorney
About 290,000 of them are aged 50 and above, exceeding MSF's goal by 50,000
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September 02, 2025
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FAS Unveils New Gen Sec
Local football body picks Sailors' sporting director Badri to lift the game 'at all levels'
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September 02, 2025

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Journey of 'Douchey Captain America' is relatable: John Cena
The US pro wrestler reprises his role in the HBO Max series' second season, set after the events of the Superman film
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September 02, 2025
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Director Guillermo del Toro delivers his monster Frankenstein at Venice Film Festival
Mexican writer-director Guillermo del Toro gave birth to another monster on Aug 30, his big-budget Frankenstein movie, joking that the effort had left him worn out as his creation got its world premiere in Venice.
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September 02, 2025
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Art goes to strata malls and former Raffles Girls' School
Singapore Biennale 2025
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September 02, 2025

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Vital for nations to work together amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
New tariffs system presents not just challenges but also opportunities, he says
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September 02, 2025

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Young backpackers being lured to Australia for mining jobs
Ms Janne D'Huyvetter's TikTok account used to look like those of a lot of other travel influencers: full of dreamy sunsets and surf breaks, coffee-shop reviews and tips for backpacking abroad.
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September 02, 2025
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Thundery showers expected on several mornings in first half of Sept
It will be a wet start to September as thundery showers and gusty winds are expected on several mornings in the first half of the month.
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September 02, 2025
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Sexual harassment rampant in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps: Study
Sexual harassment remains the most pressing concern for Rohingya women and adolescents living in squalid refugee camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, according to a study released on Aug 31.
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September 02, 2025
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Housing: Review rule on overseas property ownership and buying an HDB flat
Current HDB rules disqualify Singaporeans who own any overseas residential property from purchasing even a non-subsidised resale flat, unless the property is first disposed of.
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September 02, 2025

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All Eyes on Isak to Liverpool on D-Day
Swede set to be Anfield ace as Newcastle turn to Wissa ahead of transfer deadline
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September 02, 2025

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S'pore's tough stance on vapes draws mixed response overseas
Some urge their lawmakers to follow suit; others elsewhere take different approach
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September 02, 2025
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S. Korea, Japan Had Hottest Summers on Record
Japan and South Korea sweltered in 2025 through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said on Sept. 1.
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September 02, 2025

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Job of teaching is getting tougher
Teaching is a calling. One does not join the profession to get rich.
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September 02, 2025

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Israel Sends Tanks Deeper into Gaza City; More Families Flee
Offensive Comes as Scholars' Association Says Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza
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September 02, 2025

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WET AND WILD
Here are 5 highlights from music festival Waterbomb Singapore
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September 02, 2025
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New Zealand Opens Luxury Home Market to Golden Visa Holders
New Zealand will loosen its ban on foreigners buying houses, opening the door for wealthy investors to purchase luxury properties as part of a push to revive its sluggish economy.
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September 02, 2025
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Concerns over age-guessing software ahead of Australia's teen social media ban
An Australian government-commissioned report said selfie-based age-guessing software could enforce a teen social media ban, but noted that some groups experienced \"unacceptable\" levels of inaccuracy, raising concerns about the December roll-out.
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September 02, 2025

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More Singaporeans Going on Tours in Search of Overseas Kin
Travel agencies report rising demand for ancestry and heritage tours, especially from multi-generational families
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September 02, 2025
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Marketa in last 8, but 'still long way to go'
Czech Marketa Vondrousova booked her place in the US Open quarter-finals by beating ninth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a clash of former Grand Slam winners on Aug 31.
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