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What Is With...Wuthering Heights and other Hollywood press tour 'showmances'?
On- and off-screen “mutual obsession” between lead actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi draws mixed reactions
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February 20, 2026
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Airbus says engine supply woes holding back aircraft production, deliveries
Airbus said the lack of reliable engine supplies for its A320 family of jets is holding back production and aircraft deliveries, extending the planemaker’s struggles to meet record demand for its bestselling model.
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February 20, 2026
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon gets life term for insurrection
Prosecutors had sought death penalty in case arising from ex-leader’s martial law bid
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February 20, 2026
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Families • Reframe parenthood for a new generation
I refer to the Opinion piece \"Will an endowment of $300,000 per child move the needle?\" (Feb 16).
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February 20, 2026
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Cool clothes a hot topic
As temperatures rise and interest in heatwear increases, South-east Asian designers are proving that they are adept at balancing heat and style
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February 20, 2026
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US military moves into place for possible strikes on Iran
But any attack would lead to retaliation against Israel and US forces in the region
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February 20, 2026
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An iron fist in a velvet glove: Rubio's message on US-Europe ties
Despite the softer tone of his Munich speech, the harsh reality for Europe is that it has become a tiresome burden for the US and has very limited strategic options.
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February 20, 2026
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Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites
Satellite images show that Iran has recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, experts say, advancing work at a location reportedly bombed by Israel in 2024, amid tensions with the US.
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February 20, 2026
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Why the US and Iran are readying for a historic showdown
As a massive American armada heads towards Iran, both Trump and Khamenei are gambling on conflict to achieve their aims.
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February 20, 2026
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Amid global divides, Chinese community must stay rooted in multiculturalism, shared values: DPM Gan
With the world increasingly divided and uncertain, it is especially important that the Chinese community's cultural identity is firmly anchored in Singapore's multicultural society, shared principles and common future, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
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February 20, 2026
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Disney-themed fireworks show in Marina Bay from March 13 to 15
From March 13 to 15, the skies above the Marina Bay precinct will light up with a 10-minute spectacle celebrating the homeporting of Asia’s first Disney cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, in Singapore.
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February 20, 2026
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New tool to ensure safe aircraft separation being tested in S'pore
It will maximise capacity on the runway; Al capabilities to be incorporated in next phase
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February 20, 2026
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European spy chiefs sceptical US can secure Ukraine peace deal this year
Moscow using the peace talks to push for sanctions relief and business deals, they say
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February 20, 2026
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Connection with new Ferrari makes Hamilton positive about season
Lewis Hamilton on Feb 18 said that Ferrari's new car has his \"DNA\" within it as the seven-time former world champion put it through its paces on the first day of the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
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February 20, 2026
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CAULFIELD'S DIAMOND COULD BE ETERNAL WARRIOR'S BEST FRIEND
Colt with solid Victorian classic ties bids to keep it in the family
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February 20, 2026
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OpenAI set to raise $127b in first phase of new funding round
SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI is close to finalising the first phase of a new funding round that is likely to bring in more than US$100 billion (S$126.8 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
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February 20, 2026
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No verified info on S'poreans fighting for IDF: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it is aware of a foreign news report stating that two Singaporeans were among those who fought for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the conflict in Gaza.
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February 20, 2026
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German Chancellor joins calls for social media limits for children
Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed growing calls in Germany for controls on access to social media platforms by children.
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February 20, 2026
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Ipoh flood victims suffer huge losses, face a grim fasting month
Flood-hit families in Malaysia are struggling to prepare for the fasting month.
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February 20, 2026
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China’s economic policies causing waste at home, damage abroad: IMF
It urges country to shift to a growth model driven by domestic consumer spending
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February 20, 2026
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PM Wong visiting Malaysia on Feb 20
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Malaysia on Feb 20 at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.
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February 20, 2026
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Singapore shares rise after tech rebound on Wall Street
Local stocks finished stronger on Feb 19, tracking regional gains and following a strong rebound in technology shares on Wall Street.
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February 20, 2026
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Incredible demand for special World Cup: Infantino
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be \"sold out\", FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Feb 18, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff.
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February 20, 2026
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Italy against Russian, Belarusian flags at Paralympics
Olympic hosts Italy on Feb 19 called for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at the Paralympic Winter Games in March.
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February 20, 2026
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Break fast with free snack packs at 60 FairPrice outlets
Muslims preparing to break their fast can dig into a snack pack that will be given out at 60 FairPrice outlets throughout the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
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February 20, 2026
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CARDONA COLL, FATTON WIN 1ST SKIMO GOLDS
In another historic moment, skater Fontana becomes Italy’s most decorated Olympian
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February 20, 2026
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Iranian regime believes fighting offers the best bet for its survival
The chances of a negotiated resolution of the conflict are, therefore, tiny because the Iranian regime believes that fighting offers the best bet for its survival.
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February 20, 2026
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Prosecutors had sought death penalty in case arising from ex-leader's martial law bid
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Feb 19, after finding him guilty of masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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February 20, 2026
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2 weeks' jail for woman who slapped 73-year-old cabby while drunk
An intoxicated woman slapped an elderly taxi driver in an unprovoked attack after stating that she did not have any cash or cashless payment methods to settle her $24 fare.
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February 20, 2026
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US Fed minutes show wariness over further rate cuts
US Federal Reserve officials appeared surprisingly wary of cutting interest rates when they met in January, with several even suggesting the central bank may need to raise rates if inflation remains stubbornly high.
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