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'Dead end' in school sport is a system that limits opportunity
The conversation around the National School Games (NSG) should not be reduced to a question of which sports lead to elite outcomes (Do the National School Games need a refresh?, April 15).
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April 21, 2026
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Primary schools try out AI teaching tools with 'guard rails' in place
In her Primary 5 and 6 classes, an English language teacher, 45, has been using artificial intelligence over the past three years to help her pupils write better compositions.
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April 21, 2026
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Police warn against scams via Google Meet video calls with fake cops
There have been 13 cases of phishing scams reported since April 1 that involve Google Meet video calls by individuals impersonating police officers.
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April 21, 2026
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Singapore tycoon seeks $1.27 billion from banks over collapsed Australian firm
In the early 2010s, a small Australian company tried to build a fleet of satellites before lenders, concerned about the flamboyant behaviour of its founder and chief executive officer Adrian Ballintine, pulled hundreds of millions of dollars of financing.
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April 21, 2026
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Jail, fine for drink driver who injured cyclist in 2022 and reoffended in 2024
A drink driver who caused grievous hurt to a cyclist and was caught drink driving again while on bail has been sentenced to nine weeks and four days’ jail.
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April 21, 2026
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Donation • Recognising and appreciating blood donors key to sustaining supply
We thank Ms Ng Cheng Hoon for her letter “Incentivising blood donation raises ethical concerns” (April 17).
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April 21, 2026
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Drivers' input vital in steering Fl forward: FIA
Formula One’s governing body FIA has hailed drivers for their “invaluable” input ahead of a teams meeting on April 20 that will put forward proposed rule changes to improve racing.
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April 21, 2026
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PEP REMINDS CITY THAT JOB IS NOT DONE
Spaniard praises resilient Arsenal for strong performance in loss as title race takes a turn
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April 21, 2026
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CICT to buy Paragon for $3.9b and sell Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.5b
Move to buy Orchard Road mall signals a shift in where company sees future growth
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April 21, 2026
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STI inches up 0.1% even as Iran conflict keeps investors on edge
* Losers pip gainers 300 to 297 across broader market * UOL leads STI gainers; Seatrium is worst performer * Local banks end mixed; key regional indexes up
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April 21, 2026
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S. Korea's class president elections evolve as competition grows
Electing a class president has long been a rite of passage for South Korean students, offering an early glimpse into leadership and democracy.
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April 21, 2026
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Godolphin 3YO colts Tentyris and Observer to begin stud duties
Two of Godolphin’s dual Group 1-winning colts have run their final races and will take up a place on the Darley stallion roster in late 2026.
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April 21, 2026
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Banchero helps Magic conjure Pistons upset
The Orlando Magic stunned the Detroit Pistons 112-101 on April 19, as the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics opened the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs with big wins.
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April 21, 2026
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Property • CapitaLand Trust acquiring Paragon for $3.9b
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) is moving into the prime Orchard Road space by acquiring Paragon, a freehold retail and medical complex, from Cuscaden Peak for about $3.9 billion.
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April 21, 2026
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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north
Japan issued a special advisory on April 20, warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at 8.0 magnitude or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.
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April 21, 2026
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Lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for Rust shooting heads towards trial
Two years after Alec Baldwin (right) was cleared of criminal charges in a fatal shooting on the Rust (2024) film set, a judge on April 17 allowed a civil case to proceed that could result in another high-profile trial over whether the American actor bears responsibility for the tragedy.
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April 21, 2026
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Why Vietnam is the hottest S-E Asian destination in 2026
The country is aiming for 50 million international tourists by 2030, with more hotels being built and flight routes expanded
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April 21, 2026
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CONFESARA TO CHASE G1 AUSTRALASIAN OAKS
ADELAIDE - Trainer Roger James’ history of picking off Australian Group 1 races for three-year-old fillies stretches right back to the start of the 21st century and he will look to tick off another feature on April 25.
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April 21, 2026
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Standing up for freedom of navigation sends right message: UN maritime chief
Global repercussions to shipping being used as collateral in regional conflicts, he warns
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April 21, 2026
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The Aussie with flying feet: Gout Gout is 18 and seriously fast
If you had to weigh the greatest labels of sport, you might say “Wimbledon champion” owns a historic heft and “heavyweight boxing champion” has a menacing eminence and yet none has the enduring cool of “fastest human on the planet”.
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April 21, 2026
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Film of Indian epic Ramayana aims for global audience
The filmmakers behind the big-budget Hindu epic, Ramayana, are aiming to bring a classic Hindu story to global audiences in 2026.
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April 21, 2026
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Can US blockade Iranian-linked ships anywhere in the world?
The United States military last week extended its blockade on vessels coming in and out of Iranian ports to the waters of the wider world, declaring that it would pursue any ship aiding Iran, regardless of location on the high seas or flag.
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April 21, 2026
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Man jailed 12 years for sexually assaulting daughter from age 6
One afternoon, a man tried to rape his daughter in his bedroom while other family members were watching TV in the living room.
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April 21, 2026
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Wellington residents urged to evacuate amid flood risk
Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on April 20, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced flash flooding overnight.
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April 21, 2026
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A devil's bargain cripples South Korea's energy security
In the 2025 film KPop Demon Hunters, a slick South Korean boy band acts as cover for a diabolical plot to feed humanity to a ravenous, fiery, subterranean monster.
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April 21, 2026
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Anxiety lingers in Kashmir a year after shooting attack
When falling bombs shattered the usual calm of his Kashmir village, Mr Mohammad Rashid set his mind to building a shelter for his family, ready in case fighting erupts again in the divided Himalayan region.
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April 21, 2026
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Train and bus services to be extended on eve of Labour Day
Public transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit (SBST) will be extending services on selected train and bus routes on the eve of Labour Day.
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April 21, 2026
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Iran may join peace talks after Pakistan works to end US blockade
Tehran 'positively reviewing' its participation but no final decision made
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April 21, 2026
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ROMANTIC WARRIOR CAN TOUGH IT OUT IN QEII CUP
Champion jockey Williams reunites with 2025 Derby winner Cap Ferrat in HK GI
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April 21, 2026
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What if China goes for a Taiwan blockade?
Since 2022, China has been practising for one. In the coming weeks, Taiwan will start drills designed to counter a Chinese energy blockade.
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