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MORIYASU STICKS BY WORLD CUP TITLE TARGET
Japan coach feels his side have the quality and depth to compete despite key absences
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May 28, 2026
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Osaka entertains with fashion statement win
Naomi Osaka had packed plain backup outfits in case officials objected to her sparkling yellow-brown and gold dress during her French Open clash with Germany’s Laura Siegemund on May 26, but she said she was happy to be able to continue setting the style standard.
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May 28, 2026
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Oreo and BTS to release limited-edition purple cookie from June 8
When K-pop royalty meets an iconic cookie, you get the limited-edition purple hotteok-inspired Oreo.
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May 28, 2026
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Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
Event has raised eyebrows over $77m cost and its location on historic South Lawn
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May 28, 2026
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When a deepfake image becomes real harm
Rita’s story is a composite of many who have had to endure such harrowing experiences.
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May 28, 2026
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LOH'S RESOLVE HITS HOME IN REVENGE WIN
Top S’pore shuttler thankful for fervent local support after hard-fought victory
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May 28, 2026
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Drake ties with Taylor Swift for most No. 1 albums on Billboard
In the last instalment of this column, The Straits Times curates the most buzz-worthy music released in the past month
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May 28, 2026
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Taiwan to launch child investment accounts to boost birth rate
Taiwan plans to launch government-subsidised investment accounts for those aged six to 18, a move that could provide a boost to the island’s booming wealth management sector.
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May 28, 2026
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How one family is chasing a million-dollar Pokemon dream
Mr Andy Chua’s first profitable Pokemon card sale made him look at the hobby differently.
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May 28, 2026
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Rising prominence of South-east Asian curators and institutions helps drive success
After a seven-year break, Indonesia is eschewing the conventional static presentation in favour of a more collaborative, artist-focused approach.
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May 28, 2026
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Father’s struggle to understand son’s autism led him back to school
Mr Jason Tan started out not knowing much about autism and supported his son, Isaac, through primary school as best as he could.
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May 28, 2026
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Why Europe is warming up faster than rest of world
Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world’s fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.
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May 28, 2026
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Biden sues to stop DOJ disclosing interview recordings
Former president Joe Biden is suing the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in an effort to block officials from sharing audio recordings and transcripts of interviews he gave for a memoir project with Republicans in Congress and a conservative advocacy group.
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May 28, 2026
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Vape business in Malaysia thrives underground
Invite-only digital black markets operate out of regulators’ view despite online ban
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May 28, 2026
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Tony Blair criticises Labour over its bid to oust PM Starmer
He slams govt for lacking clear agenda, says Starmer’s personality isn’t principal problem
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May 28, 2026
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Pressure a gripping D-Day drama, Anemone wilts under Day-Lewis father and son
The story: In the 72 hours leading up to D-Day, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) agonises over whether to launch the largest seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether – based on the advice of one man and his barometer.
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May 28, 2026
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Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82
Unregistered miners, missing trackers also uncovered in initial findings: State media
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May 28, 2026
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GUNNERS’ SUCCESS COMES AT A PRICE
Club’s players may suffer detrimental effects after leading charts on fixture workload
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May 28, 2026
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NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war: Sources
NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of forces in Latvia and Estonia in the event of a war with Russia, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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May 28, 2026
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LTA awards $757m road improvement contract to enhance connectivity to T5
Construction works to further enhance road networks leading to the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) will begin in the third quarter of 2026, after the Land Transport Authority (LTA) awarded a civil contract to a joint venture.
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May 28, 2026
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Son unworried despite fans' gloom
Son Heung-min said that he was “feeling great” ahead of the World Cup and backed himself to perform, despite suggestions that South Korea’s talismanic captain’s powers are on the wane.
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May 28, 2026
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Ferrari launches $1m ‘Luce’, its first fully electric car, in a tough market
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals such as Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.
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May 28, 2026
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5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive
Five of seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on May 27, Laotian and Thai rescuers said.
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May 28, 2026
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Teen traders, grail cards and weekend profits
One of the booths at Kyo Cards Con is run by Mr Lee Shang Hong and his friends.
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May 28, 2026
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Taeyang embraces authenticity and reinvention on comeback solo album
South Korean singer-songwriter Taeyang is entering one of the most significant years of his career.
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May 28, 2026
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Scammers sending fake e-mails demanding payment for unpaid fines, ERP charges: LTA
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has alerted the public to stay vigilant against e-mails impersonating the authority that claim the recipients have unpaid fines and Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges.
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May 28, 2026
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HK school principal suspended over swearing incident in S’pore
A school principal from Hong Kong has been suspended from his position after he was seen swearing at security guards while on a school trip in Singapore.
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May 28, 2026
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Will my child with special needs be better off in a special education school or mainstream school?
With more children in Singapore being identified as having special educational needs (SEN), parents are grappling with this decision: Would a mainstream or a special education (SPED) school be a better fit for their children, especially at the primary school level?
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May 28, 2026
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Knicks’ ‘magical’ NBA Finals return long-awaited
Long-suffering New York Knicks fans woke up on May 26 still buzzing from a night of celebration after their basketball team advanced to an NBA Finals that they will enter as underdogs, regardless of who they face in their bid to end a 53-year title drought.
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May 28, 2026
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Vivian urges North Korea to keep dialogue channels open
He says communication is more important than ever amid ongoing global uncertainty
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