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Strawberry Thief the pick of Greeff's crop in Race 5
RACE 1 (1,000M) (5) SAY A PRAYER was not disgraced on debut. She now has Richard Fourie in the irons and could score.
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May 14, 2026
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Anne Hathaway shines in compelling Mother Mary
The Pygmalion myth – the story of an artist who falls in love with his sculpture, which then becomes a living woman after he kisses it – is given a fresh interpretation.
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May 14, 2026
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New outpost of Victoria and Albert Museum aims to woo younger visitors
A new London museum conceived with and for under-30s is seeking to draw younger generations by tackling themes such as climate and gender.
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May 14, 2026
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MEXICO MEMORIES IGNITE HOPES
1st country to stage games at 3 World Cups could be where co-hosts play last-16 match
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May 14, 2026
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Integrity • Bus driver returned diamond ring
I would like to express my appreciation for Mr Teo Lai Huat, the driver of SBS Transit bus service 10, and commend him for his honesty, kindness and professionalism.
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May 14, 2026
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THROWING CHOO A TRIBUTE
Raffles Institution, current and former students pay homage to late throws coach
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May 14, 2026
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Trump arrives for summit with Xi, after trade chiefs conclude talks
US leader greeted by much fanfare, says he will ask President Xi to ‘open up’ China
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May 14, 2026
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Indian film star’s election victory celebrated by global Tamil fan base
Joseph Vijay’s shock win in Tamil Nadu polls thrills fans in S’pore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
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May 14, 2026
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Rubio, with new Chinese name, heads to Beijing despite sanctions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Beijing on May 12 with US President Donald Trump despite being under Chinese sanctions - a breakthrough apparently made possible after China changed the transliteration of his name.
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May 14, 2026
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Workers at risk of disruption could get ‘career bridges’ into other jobs
Move part of effort to establish a stronger system for career transitions
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May 14, 2026
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Could the hantavirus spark the next pandemic?
The outbreak is a test of how well global leaders respond to an emerging infectious disease.
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May 14, 2026
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Rahm keeps faith in LIV, focuses on PGA C’ship
LIV Golf's struggle to survive beyond the 2026 season, after Saudi backers pulled future financing, will not be a distraction for Jon Rahm when the PGA Championship begins on May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club.
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May 14, 2026
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Ahead of summit, China warns US on arms sales to Taiwan
China reiterated its strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan on May 13, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival for a summit in Beijing.
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May 14, 2026
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From robotics to medtech: S’pore deep tech firms tap US market for expansion
They benefit from tech ecosystems in major hubs, have access to more opportunities
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May 14, 2026
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Pigeon feeding • Show disapproval of acts, don't be mere spectators
I refer to the article ‘Singapore residents who repeatedly feed wildlife illegally to face jail, stiffer fines’ (May 7).
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May 14, 2026
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Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop is here, and it’s not a wristwatch
Swatch and Audemars Piguet (AP) have finally unveiled the Royal Pop collection, ending days of speculation that had already sparked queues outside some Swatch stores, including in New York.
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May 14, 2026
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BLOCKBUSTER BOOM
Big hitters like Spider-Man, Star Wars and Toy Story could make 2026’s summer one for the books
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May 14, 2026
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Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say
Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicised strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, said two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials.
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May 14, 2026
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S’pore should be enabler of AI solutions at scale, not compete on building frontier models: Committee
Singapore can position itself as one of the best places in the world to develop, test and deploy AI solutions that solve real-world business problems.
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May 14, 2026
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Wordle to become TV game show
NBC is betting that a mobile app word game could become a broadcast hit.
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May 14, 2026
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Singapore is pragmatic, focused on outcomes in approach to human rights
Each country has to approach the protection of human rights in ways that take into account its own national context and social realities, said Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam on May 12.
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May 14, 2026
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Jane Fonda, Gong Li open Cannes Film Festival
Celebrities from American actress Demi Moore to The Lord Of The Rings (2001 to 2003) star Elijah Wood headed up the red carpet for the May 12 opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, where the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the absence of Hollywood studios are major talking points.
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May 14, 2026
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Gunshots heard at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Unclear who fired shots; wanted senator has sought refuge in his office
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May 14, 2026
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K-actor Park Ji-hoon goes from crown to kitchen
The tragic young king has traded his throne for the army kitchen.
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May 14, 2026
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Sheriff Bill Brown to lay down the law
May 14 South Africa (Vaal) preview
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May 14, 2026
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Samsung denies unauthorised use of Dua Lipa’s image on TV boxes
Samsung Electronics on May 12 denied claims that it used a photo of British pop star Dua Lipa without permission, saying the image had been cleared for use through a content partner before it appeared on TV packaging in the US.
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May 14, 2026
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Shopee delivers record results in Q1 on back of AI usage
AI use has borne fruit for e-commerce company Shopee, which saw record results in the first quarter that ended March 31.
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May 14, 2026
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Confident Cavs ready to open fire against Pistons
Momentum has swung sharply in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference semi-finals, and suddenly the pressure has switched back to the Detroit Pistons.
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May 14, 2026
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Tyan and VJC have fun en route to 12th straight title
Shocked by an early goal from their rivals Raffles Institution (RI), Tyan Foong rode the waves of pressure on May 13 to inspire Victoria Junior College (VJC) to a 2-1 comeback win and a 12th straight National School Games A Division girls’ football title.
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May 14, 2026
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Trump says he does not need Xi’s help with Iran as it’s ‘under control’
US President Donald Trump said on May 12 that he will have a long talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the war in Iran during his trip to China, but added that he does not think he needs Mr Xi’s help.
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