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Singer Ed Sheeran is not giving up his pop throne just yet
A pop superstar for nearly 15 years, Ed Sheeran is always mindful of what — and who — is coming up next.
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September 24, 2025
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Firms that convert GRIT trainees to full-time staff will continue to get subsidies
It’s part of efforts to channel as many fresh graduates as possible into full-time jobs
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September 24, 2025

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KEEPING SPIRITS
As dusk settled over Lim Chu Kang Chinese Cemetery, incense smoke curled through weathered tombstones, carrying the faint scent of burnt offerings.
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September 24, 2025
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Bleak future for Ukraine: Athletics chief
Ukraine needs to “invest in youth sports now” despite the ongoing war with Russia or “there may be no one to represent” the country at future international events, the president of its athletics federation said.
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September 24, 2025
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Trump to announce TikTok deal, with Oracle and Silver Lake among investors
US President Donald Trump is set to declare this week that a deal to divest TikTok’s US operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance will meet requirements set out in a 2024 law, a White House official said on Sept 22, adding that investors will include Oracle and private equity firm Silver Lake.
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September 24, 2025

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Step up to ‘Japanese walking’
NEW YORK - Going for a walk is one of the simplest workouts, but it can have powerful health impacts.
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September 24, 2025

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China floods the world with cheap exports after Trump’s tariffs
Nations coming under increasing pressure to act, but are wary of antagonising Beijing
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September 24, 2025

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Making safety a culture, not just a rule
Having observed safety hazards at previous construction sites, this lead WSH coordinator now wants to make a difference
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September 24, 2025

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What happens when the ground shifts
Confront problems directly, trust the right expertise and stand by your staff - that was how Chiu Teng Construction's general manager Lim Chee Siang led his team through a crisis
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September 24, 2025
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Children now run towards Araujo, not away from him
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Gabriel Araujo finished top among the world’s best swimmers thrice, as he completed a hat-trick of titles in the men’s 200m freestyle, 50m and 100m backstroke S2 events.
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September 24, 2025
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ALL BLACKS SEE PAIN AS WAY TO CUP GAIN
After huge Springboks loss, coach sees 'real confidence' before Bledisloe Cup defence
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September 24, 2025
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Actor Desmond Tan and wife welcome second child
Singaporean actor Desmond Tan and his wife have welcomed their second child, a boy.
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September 24, 2025
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3 new fake bulk orders involving bogus Mindef, SAF personnel
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said it has been alerted to three new cases of suspected fake bulk orders by individuals pretending to be from the ministry or the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
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September 24, 2025
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U.S. KEEN TO HAVE EMOTIONAL EDGE
American captain Bradley feels golfers play well as they ‘don’t have to hold it in’ at Ryder Cup
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September 24, 2025
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Gout: Spot the signs before joint damage sets in
Left unchecked, it can lead to kidney and heart issues, says clinical immunologist and rheumatologist Grace Chan Yin Lai
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September 24, 2025
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Summits will allow both sides to chalk up some wins
FROM B1
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September 24, 2025
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Mojo Man should seize the day in weaker company
(3) MOJO MAN took on stronger last time and was narrowly beaten into second.
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September 24, 2025

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DBS multi-family office hits $lb in assets under management
Bank in talks with potential targets, on track to boost figure to $2b by end-2026
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September 24, 2025
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Keeping his workers safe around the clock
By showing care beyond the wharf, this senior operations executive has won his team's trust to join him in keeping port operations safe
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September 24, 2025
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US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China
He says Beijing needs to talk more with other global powers about 'de-confliction'
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September 24, 2025
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Onsite facility equips workers with sharper skills
Woh Hup's new in-house centre provides hands-on instruction in tasks such as scaffold work and proper tool use, boosting workers' competence and confidence
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September 24, 2025

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Mediterranean diet reduces diabetes risk, study shows
It adds to research showing diet, physical activity and weight loss can reduce the risk of getting the disease
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September 24, 2025
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FANS MOVE YIP TO TEARS
They show support even as she wins 100m backstroke silver; she hopes to get 50m gold
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September 24, 2025
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How tech keeps danger at bay
Across the construction sector, firms are harnessing smart tools such as Al-powered cameras and VR headsets to prevent workplace accidents
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September 24, 2025
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Singapore to help Egypt digitalise port after talks between presidents
Move to turn West Port Said into a smart port a replication of S’pore’s transformation
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September 24, 2025

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Cancer roller coaster of hopes and fears
Three people living with the disease open up about the emotional highs and lows of their journey
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September 24, 2025
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Man makes fake bomb threats after purported losses at cruise ship's casino
Offence led to boarding delay for next group of holidaymakers as safety checks were done
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September 24, 2025

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Optus outage sparks public fury and calls for Aussie telco sector overhaul
Singtel-owned Optus, Australia’s second-largest telecommunications company, is facing public fury over an emergency services outage that has been linked to three deaths and prompted calls for an overhaul of the entire industry.
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September 24, 2025
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Jail for man who jumped bail after insulting woman’s modesty in 1998
A man who jumped bail in 1999 after he used a mirror to look up a woman's skirt was finally rearrested in July 2025 after being on the run for more than 25 years.
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September 24, 2025
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Use Ukraine's drone skills to protect Nato's borders: Lithuania
NEW YORK Ukraine should be fully integrated into plans for a drone wall to protect Nato’s borders because it has the experience and know-how to be able to do it, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister said on Sept 22.
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