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4,500 from active ageing centres take part in inaugural Seniors National Games
Madam Adeline Chong has been worried that she might get dementia ever since her mother suffered from the condition for years before she died.
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October 05, 2025
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How a woman spent $70k on a shopping spree while her marriage was ending
After her marriage hit the rocks, a woman went on a six-month shopping spree and ended up spending about $70,000 on home furnishings, a holiday and designer items.
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October 05, 2025
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Freshened-up Afrique ready to pick up where he left off
Four-time Oaks winner can end Irish trainer O'Brien's nine-year drought in French classic
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October 05, 2025
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S'pore Grand Prix • Russell pips Verstappen to pole position
Formula One's Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix could see a sixth different winner in six editions on Oct 5, after Mercedes' George Russell pulled off a surprise in the Oct 4 qualifying session.
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October 05, 2025
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Sleepless in Singapore? A book can be a quiet antidote
The physical book can be a gentle lullaby in a world hurtling towards insomnia.
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October 05, 2025
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RASHFORD REBORN WITH BARCELONA
In this new series, The Sunday Times highlights the standout players or teams to watch in the world of sport. Today, we focus on Marcus Rashford’s upturn in form following his loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona.
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October 05, 2025
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HYROX HYPE
The fitness race's growth in Singapore since October 2023 has been nothing short of explosive, but will it last?
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October 05, 2025
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Yip and her 'best co-pilot' celebrate new chapter
The Republic's greatest Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu tied the knot with 34-year-old pilot Bruce Boo at the Jurong Lake Gardens Guesthouse on Oct 4.
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October 05, 2025
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City's improvement peps up Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Oct 3 he was delighted to see his team rebound after suffering back-to-back losses in August, with the club unbeaten in the last six matches in all competitions.
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October 05, 2025
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Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM
TOKYO - Japan is set to get its first woman prime minister after former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, 64, prevailed in a five-horse race to succeed Mr Shigeru Ishiba.
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October 05, 2025
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Shorter wait times for beds, surgery for patients in the north: NHG Health chief
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s bed crunch eased with Woodlands Health’s opening in 2024
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October 05, 2025
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Crazy over canned fish
Tinned fish has gained popularity on TikTok, and more stores are selling it in Portugal to cater to growing tourist demand
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October 05, 2025
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Some crime fiction work when adapted for the small screen; others are better read
Book fans can be the most unforgiving audiences, especially when their favourite story gets translated into another medium.
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October 05, 2025
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Doodling his way into an artistic enterprise
Design student Dylan Chia's entrepreneurship journey started with his love for doodling.
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October 05, 2025
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POLE, BUT RUSSELL NOT CARRIED AWAY
Mercedes driver is quickest in qualifying, but wary of second-placed Verstappen
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October 05, 2025
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Death toll in Indonesia school collapse rises to 17
The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 17 on Oct 4, an official said, as rescuers moved to deploy heavy machinery to recover dozens more victims believed still buried under the rubble.
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October 05, 2025
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Petal power
Blossoms and battles in Malaysia's floriculture hubs
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October 05, 2025
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Man found to have rare genetic condition after daughters are diagnosed
Discoveries help them be put on appropriate treatment to avoid further suffering from symptoms
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October 05, 2025
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Munich airport begins slow reopening after drone sightings
MUNICH - Munich airport said on Oct 4 it was resuming flights from 7am local time, with delays expected through the day, hours after both runways were closed for the second time in less than 24 hours due to a drone sighting.
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October 05, 2025
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Boks seal 'unreal' back-to-back Rugby C'ships
South Africa's pack turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Oct 4 and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.
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October 05, 2025
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Israel eases Gaza offensive after Trump demands an end to bombing
Move comes after Hamas agrees to release hostages and start talks on US peace plan
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October 05, 2025
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Potholes here down 40%, thanks to enhanced pre-emptive maintenance
LTA to conduct next-gen road pavement study aimed at boosting durability of roads
3 min |
October 05, 2025
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Rule changes to spark 'very hot' Fl driver market: Todt
Formula One is heading into a new era in 2026, with sweeping changes that could shake up the grid.
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October 05, 2025
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Get involved in the SG Youth Plan
As Singapore marks its 60th year of independence, the country is looking beyond just economic growth, but at a more important question: What kind of home do Singaporeans want to build?
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October 05, 2025
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The Opera People’s Shridar Mani a fan of Arundhati Roy and Leo Tolstoy
Who: Shridar Mani, 38, co-artistic director of homegrown arts company The Opera People.
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October 05, 2025
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Maher’s Royal Supremacy Cup-bound after landing Metropolitan
Royal Supremacy could be on a Melbourne Cup path following a strong win in the A$750,000 (S$638,000) Group 1 Metropolitan (2,400m) at Royal Randwick on Oct 4.
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October 05, 2025
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Driving force behind $129,000 visa fee: Lost US tech jobs
Rising concerns that tech industry is replacing local workers with foreign labour
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October 05, 2025
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Rally in Malaysia against Urban Renewal Act takes on anti-Israel overtones
A rally against a Bill that will make it easier for property developers to redevelop rundown neighbourhoods took on anti-Israel overtones on Oct 4, with protesters drawing parallels between what they say is a law that allows forced land grabs in Malaysia and the situation that Palestinians face.
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October 05, 2025
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Brompton wants you to ride for yourself, and planet Earth
CEO says the bike's true measure is whether it has helped change how people live in cities.
7 min |
October 05, 2025
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Less money for the ex?
Moves to deplete matrimonial funds by splurging usually backfire and prove costly
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