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Australia says platforms need not verify all ages for teen social media ban
It calls for the use of ‘minimally invasive’ methods to check ages to block those younger than 16
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September 17, 2025
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Americans believe harsh political rhetoric is fuelling violence: Poll
Roughly two out of three Americans believe that the harsh rhetoric used in talking about politics is encouraging violence, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in the days following the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 17, 2025
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LYLES EYES 'BREAD AND BUTTER' 200M
Flamboyant American gunning for fourth straight title in pet event after 100m loss
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September 17, 2025
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Worries over speculative buying after Chinese biotech stock rises 4,500%
A Chinese biotechnology company has skyrocketed more than 4,500 per cent in the three months since its Hong Kong debut, stoking worries of speculative buying.
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September 17, 2025
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China fires water cannon at Philippine ships in South China Sea
The China Coast Guard said on Sept 16 it fired a water cannon at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, and the Philippines accused Beijing of “aggressive” actions that injured one.
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September 17, 2025
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Vietnam becomes Republic’s second S-E Asian partner in carbon credit pact
Vietnam has become the second Southeast Asian country to seal a carbon trading agreement with Singapore after Thailand, expanding the Republic’s market for carbon credits generated in the region.
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September 17, 2025
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India battles doping stigma in Olympic bid race
Indian sport is battling to shake off its reputation for being one of the world’s worst doping offenders as the country pushes an ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
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September 17, 2025
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HEALTHY HEALTHY IS THE TOP PICK
Healthy Healthy (Harry Bentley) winning on debut in the Class 4 event (1,200m) at Happy Valley on Oct 18, 2023. He will be ridden by Andrea Atzeni in the Repulse Bay Handicap, a Class 3 race (1,000m) at Happy Valley on Sept 17. PHOTO: HKJC
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September 17, 2025
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Hao Corp’s Taste Orchard lease terminated after just 18 months
Its Hao Mart and sub-tenants must vacate, hand over premises by Dec 31
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September 17, 2025
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Nvidia broke antitrust laws, China says amid trade talks with US
China ruled that Nvidia violated anti-monopoly laws with a high-profile 2020 deal, ratcheting up the pressure on Washington during sensitive trade negotiations.
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September 17, 2025
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Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson say goodbye to The Conjuring movies
The Conjuring movies (2013 to present) may be horror by blood, but they have the beating heart of a grand romance.
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September 17, 2025
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How can I cut my risk of cancer if it runs in the family?
It is true that having a family history of cancer raises your risk of developing the disease. But getting sick is not inevitable.
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September 17, 2025
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Unpaid for months. Now what?
When salary disputes and other workplace issues hit a dead end, TADM's trained mediators help workers and employers talk it out and find a solution
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September 17, 2025
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Tailor has creative ideas to improve women's football
Throughout her career, Manisha Tailor has confronted entrenched gender stereotypes, often being underestimated and wrongly assumed to occupy peripheral roles instead of being recognised for her work as a football coach.
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September 17, 2025
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Ukraine struggles to identify thousands of soldiers' remains
It has been more than a year since Ms Anastasiia Tsvietkova’s husband went missing fighting the Russians near the eastern city of Pokrovsk, and she does not know whether he is alive or dead.
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September 17, 2025
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S’pore to buy $76.4m worth of nature-based carbon credits overseas
Projects in Ghana, Peru, Paraguay mark first tranche of such credits secured by Republic
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September 17, 2025
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Clubs, bars risk losing licence if patrons or staff caught with Kpods
Onus is on the outlet to ensure drug-laced vapes are not brought into premises: Police
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September 17, 2025
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New private home sales boosted by flurry of launches
The front-loading of five new private residential launches ahead of the Hungry Ghost Festival, lower mortgage rates and Singapore's better full-year prospects sent new private home sales rocketing in August.
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September 16, 2025
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Paolini to 'fight to last' for BJK Cup
Two-time Major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed on Sept 15 to \"fight until the last ball\" as she hopes to guide Italy to a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup title in Shenzhen.
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September 16, 2025
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OPEN DOORS
Singaporean couple buy $89,000 home in Okayama and have hosted more than 40 guests for free there
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September 16, 2025
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Ex-S'pore uni student held over smuggling
A former engineering student at NTU has been arrested in Malaysia for allegedly trying to smuggle vapes laced with etomidate and cocaine into South Korea.
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September 16, 2025
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Rubio says a diplomatic solution to Gaza war may not be possible
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast doubt on the chances of negotiating the surrender of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, saying on Sept 15 during a visit to Israel that a diplomatic deal to end the war in the Gaza Strip might not be possible.
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September 16, 2025
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Best buys in the sky
Official airline merchandise, electronics and perfumes are popular among travellers
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September 16, 2025
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SGX chair urges investors to take greater responsibility for decisions
Letting investors see facts and decide is better than trying to remove risks, he says
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September 16, 2025
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Are stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo coming to Singapore?
The cast of musical film Wicked: For Good (2025) is reportedly coming to Singapore, according to a singing contest taking place in the Philippines organised by Universal Pictures Philippines.
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September 16, 2025
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Shakespeare family tragedy Hamnet wins top prize
TORONTO Hamnet, a devastating period drama about the life of English playwright William Shakespeare and his family, won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Recognising Palestine: A desperate effort to salvage the two-state solution
Hardline elements in Israel want to deny Palestine statehood. Their plans need to be thwarted and Singapore has a role to play.
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September 16, 2025
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How long does it take to change a life? For a Uruguayan runner, just 42.195km
Only sport can in a single moment rewrite the trajectory of a career, emotionally drain a coach, and turn an athlete from anonymous competitor to international headline.
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September 16, 2025
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Mid-career switch Offer more social service training options
The reality of Singapore’s rapidly ageing population is becoming more pronounced, and with it comes an urgent need to strengthen our social service sector.
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September 16, 2025
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Two more eateries duped by fake bulk orders from 'Bedok army camp mar'
At least two more eateries — a nasi Jemak shop and a bakery - have fallen prey to fake bulk orders, taking the total number of reported cases in about a week to five.
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