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Merck slams US official's call to split up combined measles-mumps-rubella shots
A top US health official on Oct 6 called for the combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) shot to be broken up, drawing a quick rebuke from vaccine maker Merck, which said there is no scientific evidence that shows any benefit to doing so.
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October 08, 2025
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Trump to impose 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports from Nov 1
President Donald Trump said on Oct 6 that a steep US tariff on imported heavy trucks would begin on Nov 1, postponing the date that he initially threatened to impose such duties.
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October 08, 2025
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Singapore shares end higher as DBS rally continues
Singapore shares closed higher on Oct 7, buoyed by local bank DBS' continued rally.
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October 08, 2025
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Singapore boosts commercial partnerships with Australian state
A new agreement between Singapore and the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will facilitate more commercial partnerships between the two sides, with a focus on innovation and the green economy.
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October 08, 2025
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Goldman raises December 2026 gold price forecast to US$4,900
Goldman Sachs on Oct 6 raised its December 2026 gold price forecast to US$4,900 per ounce from US$4,300, citing strong Western exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and likely central bank buying.
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October 08, 2025
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Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary; militants fire rockets
Israeli tanks, boats and jets pounded parts of Gaza on Oct 7, giving Palestinians no respite on the anniversary of the Hamas attack that led to two years of war and underlining the challenges at talks on US President Donald Trump's plan to halt the conflict.
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October 08, 2025
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Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
The search for victims of last week's Indonesian school collapse ended on Oct 7 with the death toll climbing to 67, an official said.
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October 08, 2025
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EYEING INSTANT IMPACT
Cadillac want to get up to speed fast when they make FI debut at Australian GP in 2026
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October 07, 2025
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Singtel pledges support for troubled Optus after recent outage
Amid widespread concern over a September emergency hotline outage at Optus that has been linked to three fatalities, Singtel has expressed its commitment to tackling the underlying problems at its wholly owned Australian subsidiary.
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October 07, 2025
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DARYZ'S ARC WIN A FITTING TRIBUTE TO LATE AGA KHAN
Trainer Graffard and jockey Barzalona also claim France’s biggest race for the first time
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October 07, 2025
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Creativity takes to the skies
Airline safety videos are evolving into branding showcases for destinations as they feature viral dance numbers and cinematic takes
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October 07, 2025
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Viva’s Liberte should be in with another shout
RACE 7 (1,400M)
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October 07, 2025
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$2 Daiso deals and cheaper groceries are the real dividends of free trade
Free trade needs a reframe. Keeping consumer markets competitive and affordable may be more effective than the traditional narrative of jobs and factories.
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October 07, 2025
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Public sector carbon emissions fall slightly by 1.9% in FY2024
The public sector’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped slightly by 1.9 per cent in the 2024 financial year (FY) compared with the previous year, but direct emissions are set to rise in the coming years when a new incineration plant starts running.
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October 07, 2025
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No, your body won't collapse like a jellyfish.' How I live with osteoporosis
I was diagnosed in 2022 and am still trying to overcome my fear of falling.
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October 07, 2025
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The Clooneys' human rights awards draw A-listers to London
Some of Hollywood’s most prominent names descended on London on the night of Oct 3 to attend the Albie Awards, Amal and George Clooney’s black-tie, celebrity-laden event that celebrates those who have devoted their lives to justice.
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October 07, 2025
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Digital economy makes up 18.6% of GDP, generates 214,000 tech jobs
Growth in 2024 comes mostly from digitalisation in non-tech sectors: Report
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October 07, 2025
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Two years on, true faces of the Israeli-Palestinian war have emerged
When Hamas infiltrators struck Israel at the crack of dawn on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, nobody - not the Israelis or Palestinians, nor anyone elsewhere in the world - believed this would trigger Israel’s longest war since the creation of a Jewish state.
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October 07, 2025
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Act to boost trade or there won't be another Asian miracle: Expert
Call for region to deepen cooperation amid rapidly changing geopolitical environment
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October 07, 2025
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WILL GLOVES COME OFF FOR NORRIS, PIASTRI?
In this series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour.
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October 07, 2025
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Negotiators gather for Gaza talks, but quick deal unlikely
Contentious details remain to be ironed out to reach a comprehensive agreement
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October 07, 2025
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Right-wing activists divide Dublin with lamp-post flag blitz
Right-wing activists are lining the streets of Dublin with Irish tricolour flags in a campaign that is dividing communities and fuelling a bitter debate about immigration.
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October 07, 2025
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'Gas'-lighted? Durians in Germany behind gas leak reports to firefighters
Firefighters in a German city found themselves in one thorny situation after another when residents activated them three times in one day over gas leaks - which, in fact, turned out to be the penetrating waft of the durian.
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October 07, 2025
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Superman actor David Corenswet flew to Singapore for Fl race
Superman was in town during the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 on Oct 5.
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October 07, 2025
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Sabah dissolves state assembly, paving way for polls led by Anwar’s ally GRS
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Mohd Noor has dissolved the state assembly, paving the way for the 17th state election, with his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ruling coalition hoping to retain power with help from Ma-Jaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance.
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October 07, 2025
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STI continues upward trend amid mixed regional showing
Shares on the Singapore bourse closed higher on Oct 6, continuing its record-breaking streak.
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October 07, 2025
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PM Wong offers condolences to families of Optus outage victims
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his condolences over the deaths of three people linked to an outage on Australian telco Optus, which is wholly owned by Singtel.
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October 07, 2025
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ASFOORA MAKES HISTORY IN UBER-DRAMATIC STYLE
Australian mare owes Prix de ’Abbaye win to equally speedy taxi driver-cum-courier
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October 07, 2025
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KPop Demon Hunters singers cite hip-hop as inspiration
While the Korean-American lead vocalists in the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters are largely inspired by the work of other K-pop artistes, Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna said they also admire American hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott and Doechii.
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October 07, 2025
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What if working from home was a legal right?
An Australian state is planning a new hybrid work law despite an angry business outcry.
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