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Man charged with murder of woman in Choa Chu Kang
A man accused of killing a woman in Choa Chu Kang on May 26 has been charged with murder.
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May 29, 2026
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AI is threatening the giants of consulting
The technology opens the door for smaller players to challenge the Big Four.
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May 29, 2026
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What Is With... the office making you ugly?
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) opens with a captivating montage of working women picking their way through the streets of New York, en route to jobs implied to be glamorous.
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May 29, 2026
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Kim Soo-hyun’s agency says truth will be out after YouTuber’s arrest
The agency of South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, 38, said on May 27 that “the truth is being confirmed through due legal process and a thorough investigation”, following the arrest of a YouTuber who led accusations that the actor dated late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.
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May 29, 2026
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Jail for woman who shoved girl, 8, against wall at MRT station
Unhappy that a girl had bumped into her on a crowded MRT platform, a woman shoved the eight-year-old against a wall, causing pain to the victim’s head and shoulder.
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May 29, 2026
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Palace in Europa League after ‘one-year delay’
Departing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner toasted the Conference League final victory on May 27 by saying the club were back where they belong after a “year’s detour”.
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May 29, 2026
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Teo Siong Seng will not seek re-election as SBF chairman, takes leave of absence from PIL, NUS
Shipping mogul Teo Siong Seng will take further leave of absence, which will now extend to his roles at Pacific International Lines (PIL) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), as he deals with accusations of price fixing by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
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May 29, 2026
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Jill Biden thought husband had a stroke during 2024 debate
On the evening of June 27, 2024, millions of viewers watched with alarm and confusion as then US President Joe Biden, appearing listless and lost, made an ultimately campaign-ending appearance in his only presidential debate against Mr Donald Trump.
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May 29, 2026
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F&B • Different rules for returning cans and bottles may confuse diners, staff
As someone working in hospitality, I welcome Singapore’s push to reduce waste through the new beverage container return scheme and the “Return Right F&B” option.
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May 29, 2026
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Any conflict over Taiwan would risk US-China nuclear escalation: Study
A conflict between the US and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping operations targeting rival command and communications hubs, a leading defence research centre said on May 28.
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May 29, 2026
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Byju's founder given jail by S'pore court for contempt
The founder of failed Indian technology company Byju's was sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt, according to people familiar with the matter.
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May 29, 2026
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterms pressure
US President Donald Trump said on May 27 that he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
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May 29, 2026
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3 in 4 Ngee Ann Poly students to graduate with overseas exposure by 2030
Move to deepen understanding of S-E Asia through two fully funded programmes
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May 29, 2026
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More oxygen needed to save 7 trapped in Laos cave: Rescuers
The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven divers trapped in a cave in Laos said on May 28 that more oxygen tanks would be needed to complete the rescue mission.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Shoebox’ flat reform leaves low-income HK residents in limbo
Tenants face eviction as subdivided flats are being phased out after law came into effect
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May 29, 2026
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for the first time in weeks
Israel says target was a Hezbollah-linked militia figure, as US-backed ceasefire frays
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May 29, 2026
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Actress Jaime Teo shuts Collab Skincare
Local actress Jaime Teo is bidding farewell to the skincare brand she co-founded.
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May 29, 2026
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Grade I Woolavington is next up on Wish List
May 30 South Africa (Greyville) preview
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May 29, 2026
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He doesn't need colours to express himself
“I’m actually quite a colourful person,” he says. “I just don’t need colour in my clothes to express that.”
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May 29, 2026
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Retrenchments: Why early disclosure may do more harm than good
Advance retrenchment notification could lock in decisions too early and make job losses harder to avert.
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May 29, 2026
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S’pore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM
But proportion of firms that raised wages fell to 72.4%, from 78.3% in 2024
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May 29, 2026
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Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut
If Ferrari wanted to grab the world’s attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished — even if much of the reaction has been shock and outrage.
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May 29, 2026
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INSTINCTIVE WIN FOR LOH
He progresses after ‘overwhelming’ clash in last 16 and vows to fight till the end
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May 29, 2026
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China vows to aid Cuba against ‘power politics and bullying’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi vowed to support Havana and confront “power politics and bullying” during talks with his Cuban counterpart in New York, state media reported on May 27, as the Caribbean island faces mounting pressure from the US.
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May 29, 2026
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Marcos’ sister flags support for Philippine V-P Sara Duterte ahead of impeachment trial
Senators seeking to lock impeached Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte out of politics for good may face an uphill battle, with one of her staunchest supporters calling the movement against her family “insane and wicked”.
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May 29, 2026
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What PayNow's alias removal really signals
Combating scams is only part of the story. The move pushes Singapore towards a more auditable payments infrastructure.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Greetings after 88 days’: Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Iranians, isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the US and Israel, expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times, access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites.
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May 29, 2026
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Senator charged over flood infrastructure corruption scheme
The Philippines’ anti-graft watchdog charged Senator Jinggoy Estrada with plunder and graft for his alleged involvement in a multibillion-peso corruption scheme that slowed economic growth and outraged the public.
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May 29, 2026
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The Food Challenge
DELICIOUS. AFFORDABLE. CONVENIENT. BUT HEALTHY?
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May 29, 2026
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They care about tech that keeps trains on track
Seven in 10 S'pore public transport users polled say transport technologies behind the system matter
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