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GenZero Cuts 3 Million Tonnes of Emissions Through Its Investments
It is targeting at least 7m tonnes of direct emission removals, cuts by March 2028
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September 01, 2025
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Conductor-composer Mikhail Pletnev shines in concert with SSO
The enigmatic Mikhail Pletnev is one of the undisputed superstars of the classical music world, having graduated from the Tchaikovsky Competition-winning piano virtuoso to orchestral founder and conductor with a smattering of Grammys and Gramophone Awards along the way.
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September 01, 2025
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Key US inflation gauge stable, paving way for lower Fed rates
But it remains unclear if price hikes from Trump's tariffs will become persistent
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September 01, 2025
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City Rocked by Brighton's Intensity
They lose again despite Haaland's 3rd goal; West Ham finally earn 1st win after bad start
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September 01, 2025
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Bruce Willis, who has dementia, moved out of family home
The wife of Hollywood star Bruce Willis has defended her decision to move the 70-year-old, who has dementia, out of their family home.
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September 01, 2025
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SkillsFuture • Consider bigger subsidies for senior learners
I belong to the Merdeka generation and retired. Recently, I was interested in a seven-month course in holistic nutrition with a competency certification upon successful completion.
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September 01, 2025
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Minister says Sammy Obeid's censorship claim is 'completely fictional'; US comedian denies lying
The authorities are considering taking further action against what Law Minister Edwin Tong said was a \"completely fictional\" account of events put out by Lebanese-Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid over his cancelled stand-up shows here.
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September 01, 2025
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Malaysia Mixed Doubles 'Boleh' on Merdeka Day
Badminton pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei made Aug 31, 2025 a day to remember as they emerged as Malaysia's first mixed doubles world champions on their country's National Day.
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September 01, 2025
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No regrets as Harhys returns to Thai league
Since he was a teenager at the Singapore Sports School, Harhys Stewart has always harboured a dream of playing professional football in Europe.
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September 01, 2025
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Now You See Me Live magic show makes Asia premiere in Singapore
Fans of the Now You See Me heist thriller film franchise (2013 to present) will soon get to see adrenaline-pumping performances and grand feats of illusion in the flesh.
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September 01, 2025
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Missing boy found dead in waters off East Coast Park
11-year-old Hairil had been reported missing on Aug 29; police do not suspect foul play
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September 01, 2025
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India watches with caution as Pakistan and Bangladesh reset ties
Relations began warming noticeably after ex-PM Hasina's govt was toppled in 2024
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September 01, 2025
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Ukraine's allies must ensure Russia can no longer continue war: Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug. 30 he expected that Russia would only stop its war against Ukraine once it could no longer wage it for economic and military reasons, given that diplomatic efforts in recent weeks had failed.
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September 01, 2025
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Soon's Music To Live On At World C'ships
Late swimmer remembered with theme song for Sept 21-27 para event in Singapore
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September 01, 2025
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With China and Japan, Modi Counts on Asian Solidarity Amid Trump's Tariffs
New Delhi Looking to Diversify Export Markets in the Face of Punitive US Tariffs
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September 01, 2025
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AI Tech Pushing Limits of Human Connection
She added: \"The medium of digital humans is particularly meaningful for Heng's practice.
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September 01, 2025
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Immersive version of The Wizard Of Oz film classic debuts in Las Vegas
Swirling winds, drone-operated monkeys and artificial intelligence (AI) brought new life to The Wizard Of Oz on Aug 28, at the premiere of an immersive version of the Hollywood film classic off the Las Vegas Strip.
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September 01, 2025
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Trump Officials Move to Fire Most Voice of America Journalists
The Trump administration on Aug. 29 moved to lay off nearly all of the remaining staff at Voice of America, setting up a potential battle with a federal judge who had blocked attempts to restructure the federally funded news network.
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September 01, 2025
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Dutch GP Win Puts Piastri in Control
McLaren driver goes 34 points clear of teammate Norris, who retires while in 2nd
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September 01, 2025
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Disney's Beauty And The Beast
The tale of Beauty And The Beast, about the unlikely romance between a female villager and a cursed prince, might be as old as time.
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September 01, 2025
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Newly discovered origami patterns put the bloom on the fold
The art of origami goes back centuries — enough time to explore every possible crease that can be made in a sheet of paper, one might think.
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September 01, 2025
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Unravelling typhoons
The Pacific is currently in the grip of typhoon season, with Vietnam, Laos and Thailand reeling from Typhoon Kajiki.
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September 01, 2025
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Petunia wins ugliest dog contest by being loved, not by looking perfect
She does not stand in triumph. She does not strut. Instead, Petunia rides in someone's arms, her small, hairless body balanced against a loop of pink leash.
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September 01, 2025
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Reflections on Singapore's 60th birthday
The old guard wrote their stories, and for our generation, we will have our own stories to pass down
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September 01, 2025
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The real problem with Cracker Barrel is not wokery but corporate mediocrity
'Blandification' is claiming casualties across sectors, from eateries to cars and movies.
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September 01, 2025
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Motorcades, barricades and red carpets: Tianjin stages China's biggest SCO summit
With motorcades sweeping down flag-draped boulevards and police presence at every junction, Tianjin got its turn in the geopolitical spotlight over the weekend: More than 20 world leaders converging in the northern port city as China pitches itself as an alternative to the US-led international order.
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September 01, 2025
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Hanchi goes one better in Jolly Beggar Stakes in Perth
Hanchi had not won a race since 2023, but that did not dissuade backers in punting him down to $10 favouritism in the A$100,000 (S$84,000) Jolly Beggar Stakes (1,000m), a Benchmark 84 Handicap at Belmont on Aug 30.
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September 01, 2025
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Actress Julia Roberts denies her new movie sets back feminist cause
American actress Julia Roberts delves into the rarefied world of academia in her latest film After The Hunt (2025), denying that its ambiguous handling of a campus sexual assault allegation was politically incorrect.
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September 01, 2025
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Jackson Tries to Force Exit After Aborted Loan
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.
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September 01, 2025
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Israel Pounds Gaza City Suburbs as Netanyahu Convenes Security Cabinet
Local health authorities say at least 18 people killed by Israeli gunfire and strikes
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