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Five survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia
Rescuers pulled five survivors from the ruins of a collapsed school in Indonesia on Oct 1, as desperate parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens more still believed trapped in the rubble.
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October 02, 2025
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Blues memories don't 'feed' Mourinho in defeat
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him, after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Sept 30.
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October 02, 2025
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Vietnam puts property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at $390m
Vietnam's government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong (S$390 million) in property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Oct 1 that nearly 170,000 houses were damaged or inundated by flooding.
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October 02, 2025
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Improved motion sensing system better ensures safety of seniors living alone
Madam Ng Ban Wee wants to spend her remaining years at home, in the community she is familiar with.
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October 02, 2025

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Team behind Safti City training facility among three defence tech award winners
Annual award recognises those that make significant tech contributions to defence
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October 02, 2025
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Rocky start, big finish for engaging rendition of Ravel
The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875 to 1937).
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October 02, 2025
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Minister denies KL is behind suspension of Malaysiakini's Facebook pages
Episode involving news site raises concerns about media freedom under PM Anwar
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October 02, 2025
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Video-game maker EA agrees to $71b sale in record buyout
Investors include Trump's son-in-law's firm and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund
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October 01, 2025
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Ex-lovers acquitted of all charges over alleged sexual abuse of woman’s daughter
Judge says he did not find complainant’s evidence sufficiently credible, convincing
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October 01, 2025

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Micron sees demand rising for its S'pore-made chips amid Al boom
The flash memory chips are needed in consumer devices as well as data centres
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October 01, 2025
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Noise disputes Clearer policies, stronger intervention tools needed
I was saddened to read about the recent death stemming from a dispute between neighbours over noise (Woman dies after noise dispute between neighbours; man arrested for murder, Sept 24).
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October 01, 2025

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'TO GET IT AT 26 WAS UPSETTING'
A sedentary lifestyle and unsafe workouts are driving a rise in sciatica cases among the young
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October 01, 2025

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Trump's peace plan tackles Israel fatigue, crimps China in Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace deal is designed to appease his political base, increasingly impatient with his unqualified support for Israel, and keep China from expanding its influence in the Middle East.
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October 01, 2025
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New book on Lee Kuan Yew's policies, principles launched
Will Singapore Still Exist In 100 Years? is an update based on Chinese version published in 2023
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October 01, 2025

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KL to let Malaysians with S'pore driving licences tap fuel subsidy
RON95 petrol subsidy scheme only for Malaysian drivers with local licences
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October 01, 2025
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Alcaraz enjoying 'best season' after Tokyo title
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Sept 30 to win his eighth title of a spectacular 2025 and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men’s game.
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October 01, 2025
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after 19 years of marriage
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and singer-guitarist Keith Urban have split up after 19 years of marriage.
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October 01, 2025

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Malaysian completes Cambridge doctorate with zero corrections on thesis
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) medical lecturer Hanis Hidayu Kasim completed her doctorate at the University of Cambridge with zero corrections - a rare distinction in the academic world.
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October 01, 2025
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NMPs Public calls made to invite all to submit names of suitable candidates
We refer to the Forum letters by Mr Irwan Jamil, “NMP scheme must evolve to remain relevant” (Sept 22), and Ms Koh Yan Ping, “Next slate of NMPs should have at least one woman who is a senior” (Sept 23).
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October 01, 2025
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Business winners and losers of Singapore's Fl race
Event spells bonanza for hotels and creates jobs but some shops lament loss of revenue
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October 01, 2025
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Denuclearisation off the table for N. Korea, but a freeze is plausible, say analysts
It may even shut some nuclear facilities in exchange for lifting of US sanctions
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October 01, 2025

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I went to Sweden and caught a glimpse of Singapore's future
Sweden's innovative culture and Singapore's efficient governance make a formidable combination.
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October 01, 2025
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Where's the next football god?
In this new series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour. From Lamine Yamal's status as the next big thing to the burgeoning popularity of pickleball, we'll ask The Big Question that will set you thinking, and talking.
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October 01, 2025

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WUNDERBAR TO THE TASK IN UP HONG KONG G3
Oct 1 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
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October 01, 2025

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ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN CAN SHOW HIS WARES
All systems go for trainer Moy's five-year-old after he turns in a smart training gallop in KL.
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October 01, 2025
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Donald Trump reaches for ‘eternal peace’ in Gaza
The US President will be the chairman of the strip’s reconstruction board.
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October 01, 2025
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Despite flaws, US proposal offers the quickest path to peace
It is nebulous. It includes many clauses that can be interpreted in various ways.
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October 01, 2025

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Gear up for Fl
Here are five free events leading up to race weekend, including a weekend market at New Bahru
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October 01, 2025

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Hamas reviewing Gaza peace plan as Trump warns it to accept deal
Proposal includes hostage exchange, Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament
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October 01, 2025
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Community programme gets seniors to dance their way to better health
Inter-generational initiative aims to boost physical health, cognition and well-being
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