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A love letter to the Nanyang generation
The surprise blockbuster, Dear You, has captured hearts across China, but its greatest achievement may be reviving the story of Nanyang migration for a new generation.
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June 07, 2026
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Taiwan must 'spend smarter' on its defence: Senior US diplomat
Taiwan needs to “spend smarter” on its defences and learn lessons from the Ukraine and Middle East wars on using drones to ensure the military balance with China, the de facto US ambassador to Taipei said on June 6.
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June 07, 2026
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Elderly jaywalkers risk life and limb for convenience
As an elderly man jaywalked on Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, a yellow taxi approached him and he stopped in the middle of the road to avoid the vehicle as it went past.
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June 07, 2026
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Smarter for operators
Behind the scenes, the transition has meant rethinking how a bus depot operates.
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June 07, 2026
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Family of Everest survivor demands probe into rescue efforts
The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on June 5 that he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital.
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June 07, 2026
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Free To Play is S'pore's first video game literary anthology
Works span prose, poetry, comics and multimedia using QR-linked sites
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June 07, 2026
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Space station leak sparks brief safety alert; crew shelters in docked capsule
Astronauts working on the International Space Station (ISS) briefly sheltered in a docked capsule on June 5 as Russian colleagues assessed leak repairs, NASA said.
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June 07, 2026
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Albanians rally against Kushner-linked luxury resort project
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana late on June 4 in the largest protest this week against a planned luxury resort on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast by a company linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
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June 07, 2026
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NO MORE ROOM FOR SENTIMENT
Zverev hopes to be fourth time lucky against friend and Grand Slam final debutant Cobolli
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June 07, 2026
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Senegal represent Africa's best shot at glory
Senegal might have been stripped of their African title but they still offer the continent its best hope of success at the World Cup.
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June 07, 2026
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Fighting to survive
New restaurant owners are betting on meaningful experiences, genuine value and the ability to evolve with market changes
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June 07, 2026
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Vance blames UK student's murder on migrant ‘invasion’
US Vice-President J.D. Vance on June 5 blamed Britain’s handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man on what he called civilisational decline caused by an “invasion” of migrants.
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June 07, 2026
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I hired a humanoid robot to clean my home. An auntie does it better.
Chinese firms sending humanoid cleaners into homes to help them learn the job better
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June 07, 2026
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Catherine Cho centres women in gripping gangster drama
By the first lines of The Devoted, you know how the novel will end. The narrator’s husband will be killed in three days. She will be the one behind his murder.
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June 07, 2026
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MPA launches regular tours to 130-year-old Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
Elegant in appearance, skilfully designed and “thoroughly substantial in every particular” was how a December 1895 article described Sultan Shoal Lighthouse when it was just built.
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June 07, 2026
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HURT, UNHEARD AND UNSEEN
Once a fortnight, a handful of men secretly log online for 90 minutes of honest sharing and the relief of being understood.
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June 07, 2026
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FANS ON MBAPPE, MESSI & THEIR HOPES
With the World Cup just around the corner, The Sunday Times and Money FM 89.3's Sports Minutes invited nine fans from participating nations, as well as columnist and pundit Neil Humphreys, on the World Cup Team Talk podcast show to talk about trophies, egos and locker room chemistry.
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June 07, 2026
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‘Soft’ water bottles for fans; Iran get visas
FIFA said on June 5 it will allow fans to bring one “soft, plastic” disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.
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June 07, 2026
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From hiking to hotpot, lonely folk in China fuel $9.5b paid companionship economy
On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China's best-known peaks, hikers can book and pay for \"climbing buddies\" to walk with them, carry bags and take photos for a few hundred yuan.
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June 07, 2026
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Easier for bus captains
Driving electric buses takes adjustment, especially for those who have driven diesel buses for 30 to 40 years, says Tan Lee Kun, 47, one of Gali Batu bus depot’s two chief bus captains.
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June 07, 2026
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Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths
Thousands have searched for ancestors’ names, aware they may find shocking truths
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June 07, 2026
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For this seasoned entrepreneur, growing wealth beats saving up
Be it protecting downside or creating cash flow, every dollar should have a role, he says
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June 07, 2026
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A toast to spring
Cucumbers, sugar snap peas, fennel: Spring cocktail ingredients are now cosplaying as parts of a farmers’ market haul. Introduce a green snap to your next drink by borrowing inspiration from the garden.
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June 07, 2026
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GOAL MACHINE LEADS GOLDEN GENERATION
Haaland confident that a young Norway can navigate tough group and go beyond last 16
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June 07, 2026
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Israel reviewing incident that killed three Lebanese soldiers
Barrack confirmed the visa issuances, saying that “sports transcends borders, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world”.
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June 07, 2026
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Traffic Police to get new commander on June 8
A new commander will take the helm of the Traffic Police on June 8.
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June 07, 2026
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How to make the King of Carbonara’s famous pasta
To say that Italian chef Luciano Monosilio has perfected the art of making spaghetti alla carbonara might be an understatement.
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June 07, 2026
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AI VERSUS WORKERS Is tracking AI usage the wrong KPI?
More workers are using the technology for busywork to meet top-down mandates from management
6 min |
June 07, 2026
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Watt's next for our buses
Expect quieter rides and fume-free bus stops as more buses go electric
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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ENGLAND READY FOR HEAT OF BATTLE
Coach Tuchel will demand a hard-pressing, high-intensity style despite tough conditions
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