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Carrie Wong couldn't sleep after finding out co-star was Lee Joon-gi
Singaporean actress Carrie Wong was so excited when she found out she would be acting alongside South Korean heart-throb Lee Joon-gi in her first overseas drama that she could not sleep that night.
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May 27, 2026
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Time to streamline EV charger payment systems
I would like to urge the authorities to streamline the payment systems used at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Singapore.
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May 27, 2026
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PRIDE’S DUO GEAR UP FOR G1 KINGSFORD SMITH CUP
Australian trainer’s Private Eye and Headley Grange trial at Warwick Farm
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May 27, 2026
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Beijing expands travel curbs to leading AI talent at private firms
Key industry personnel need govt approval for overseas trips in bid to safeguard tech
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May 27, 2026
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‘Heat dome’ over Europe scorches Britain, France and Spain
Forecasters in Europe warned on May 26 of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a ‘‘heat dome’’ push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent.
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May 27, 2026
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AI stories aren't inevitably 'not art'
Exercising our own judgment when it comes to quality is something we should not outsource to machines.
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May 27, 2026
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Rolling back claim of an imminent deal amid criticism
“nightmare for Israel”. Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, dismissed the proposed deal as “a disaster”, claiming that, if accepted, all the US military effort in the Gulf “would be for naught”.
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May 27, 2026
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Firm, director convicted over safety lapses in 2021 Tuas blast that killed 3
A company involved in the installation of fire protection systems and one man linked to it were convicted over safety lapses that caused a blast that killed three employees in 2021.
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May 27, 2026
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WHO urges DRC's neighbours to act now to counter Ebola risk
States neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 25.
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May 27, 2026
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14 drivers caught providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services
A total of 14 drivers were caught providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services on May 25, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said in a Facebook post on the same day.
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May 27, 2026
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Young musicians' talents shine on stage
The third instalment of 13-year-old Mikkel Myer Lee’s Ludwig van Beethoven piano sonata cycle played to a full house at Esplanade Concert Hall.
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May 27, 2026
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From overspending to business failures
Why more people in Singapore are going bankrupt
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May 27, 2026
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Minorities fear World Cup immigration enforcement in US
Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride, but Mr Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is afraid to attend a match because of US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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May 27, 2026
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N. Korea fired projectiles, including short-range ballistic missile: Seoul
North Korea fired several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, towards waters off the country’s west coast on May 26, South Korea’s military said.
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May 27, 2026
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Can Australia's housing reform spare tech start-ups?
Changes to capital gains tax prompt backlash from start-up founders, investors
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May 27, 2026
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GO WITH ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE
2 Armor Golden Eagle has made a rapid rise in the ratings since switching to this track and distance three runs ago, when he led all the way to score by a neck at the top of Class 4.
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May 27, 2026
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Fatty liver genes combined with diabetes, obesity raise liver cancer risk: Study
Researchers in Singapore have found that a specific genetic change that results in fatty liver, when combined with metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity, is linked to a higher risk of liver cancer.
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May 27, 2026
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BTS win Artist of the Year at American Music Awards
The South Korean boy band also won Best Male K-Pop Artist and Song of the Summer for Swim
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May 27, 2026
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How about a social media ban for adults instead?
Amid much chatter over restricting access for children, we should reflect on our own use and how platforms can be better designed.
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May 27, 2026
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TOP SEEDS TAKE TIME TO FIND THEIR FEET
An, Shi overcome slow starts to progress as world No. 1 mixed doubles pair crash out
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May 27, 2026
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SRT holding pup auditions for Legally Blonde musical
The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is holding auditions for two very important roles in its upcoming production of Legally Blonde - The Musical at the Esplanade in July.
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May 27, 2026
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Canberra Drive EC site up for tender under tighter rules
Test for how developers respond as buyers could become more price-sensitive: Analyst
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May 27, 2026
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This mental trick may help you get more exercise
One recent evening, I had planned to go for a run before dinner. But I got tied up answering an e-mail, and before I knew it, my window to exercise had shrunk. Instead of doing a shorter run, I decided to skip it altogether.
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May 27, 2026
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The Bachelorette to leave rivals heartbroken
RACE 1 (1,200M) (9) THE BACHELORETTE could emerge victorious. She finished a fast-finishing second on debut over 1,000m. She is open to any amount of improvement with that experience under the belt and the extra 200m likely to suit.
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May 27, 2026
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FAMILY IS THE ACE UP LOH'S SLEEVE
In this series, The Straits Times talks to key personalities in the Singapore sports industry. Today, the spotlight is on national badminton player Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 world champion who has faced issues with consistency. Ahead of the KFF Singapore Open, he shares his thoughts about life as a father and touring professional.
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May 27, 2026
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Starbucks Korea execs apologise over promotion fiasco, warn of revenue hit
Top executives issued public apologies and warned of “substantial” declines in revenue after Starbucks Korea was hit by a boycott campaign in response to a botched promotional event that referenced a highly sensitive 1980s massacre to sell tumblers.
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May 27, 2026
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Top Australian bank's chief says AI will shrink teams, no use 'pretending otherwise'
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) chief executive officer Matt Comyn said artificial intelligence will take away jobs at businesses across the economy, and it is incumbent on firms to help staff plan for the changing future.
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May 27, 2026
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Is it safe to wear earbuds while sleeping?
Consider replacing your earbuds if they cause itchiness or pain
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May 27, 2026
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Body dysmorphic disorder a debilitating condition
Ms Mandy Rosenberg, 35, from Brookfield, Wisconsin, has always drawn attention because of her looks. With her long blonde hair, athletic build and large blue eyes, she was called Barbie by some of her high school peers.
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May 27, 2026
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Hamstring issue clouds Messi's World Cup outlook
Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami announced on May 25.
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