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CYCLING FRETS ABOUT SECURITY
La Vuelta protests expose safety fears, potential disruption of future events
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September 17, 2025
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Indonesia's gig drivers plan more protests as anger rises
They blame govt for its longstanding failure to create enough secure, well-paying jobs
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September 17, 2025
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Thailand weighing tax on gold trading as baht rally threatens exports, tourism
The Thai authorities are considering a tax on physical gold trading to slow a rally in the nation’s currency that has threatened exports and tourism.
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September 17, 2025
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Lucky Lad can call the shots over 1,200m
Top sprinter (1) LUCKY LAD should enjoy reverting to this distance.
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September 17, 2025
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Nepalis forced to look abroad for employment
After youth protests over corruption and joblessness toppled Nepal’s Parliament and left dozens dead, villagers like Mr Santosh Sunar see their own struggles reflected in the nation’s turmoil.
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September 17, 2025
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Charity RLAF seeks donations for disaster-hit Afghanistan, Pakistan
Local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) has launched a fundraising campaign to raise at least $100,000 for communities affected by recent natural disasters in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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September 17, 2025
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Joey Yung in town for gig and food
Feasting and fun with her fans were on Hong Kong diva Joey Yung’s mind during her recent trip to Singapore.
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September 17, 2025
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IHG to exit InterContinental Singapore in Bugis by year end
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will exit InterContinental Singapore in Bugis by end-2025, when its hotel management agreement comes to an end.
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September 17, 2025
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The brutal fight to dominate Chinese carmaking
Pity Ford, VW and other Western manufacturers.
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September 17, 2025
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Uefa and Fifpro flag player welfare issues
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and David Terrier, president of players’ union Fifpro Europe, called for action on Sept 15 to safeguard player health, warning that the congested fixture calendar has reached a tipping point.
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September 17, 2025
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History-maker Kipyegon keeps it under control
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon delivered a dominant performance to claim an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500m title in Tokyo on Sept 16.
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September 17, 2025
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Israel begins offensive in Gaza City as UN probe accuses it of genocide
Ground incursion begins after night of massive bombardment of urban hub
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September 17, 2025
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Overcoming barriers to Work Well SG
“unconverted and unmotivated” who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
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September 17, 2025
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Newest face of long-term unemployed in the US? College grads
Tech advances, automation, Trump's federal cuts have disproportionately affected them
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September 17, 2025
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Enrique 'calm' despite PSG's spate of injuries
There is a sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title, amid doubts about how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar.
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September 17, 2025
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Support for firms to adopt new tech like Al part of govt refresh of economic strategy
Employment Act will also be updated to better protect different groups of workers
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September 17, 2025
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How Ukraine and Gaza scrambled the ideological map
The two wars have divided the West — and not along the old left-right lines.
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September 17, 2025
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Death toll from Sabah floods and landslides climbs to 13
After 18 hours of relentless search and rescue efforts, the body of Kemiey Asphereynda Benny was finally retrieved from the rubble of a landslide that struck her home in the town of Papar in Sabah, Malaysia, on Sept 15.
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September 17, 2025
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The best exercises for back pain
I struggle with lower back pain. I have heard that “motion is lotion”, but I am worried that the wrong type of exercise could make the pain worse. What is the most effective — and safest — way for me to work out?
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September 17, 2025
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All new motorcycles must have anti-lock brakes from April 1, 2027
All newly registered motorcycles in Singapore must be equipped with an anti-lock braking system from April 1, 2027 - a move to improve safety for motorcyclists, pillion riders and other road users, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said.
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September 17, 2025
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'Thin' Bayern squad face Blues test
Bayern Munich's revamped lineup faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home to Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Sept 17.
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September 17, 2025
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O'Connor eyeing Wallaby recall for All Blacks Tests
Fly-half James O'Connor flew out of Australia on Sept 15 with no guarantee he will play another Test for the Wallabies, but let everyone know he wants to be back for the final Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand.
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September 17, 2025
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RELEASE THE SPIRIT IN THE MOOD TO WIN
Trainer SY Lim’s Iron Samurai and Silver Samurai also show slashing form at Selangor
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September 17, 2025
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TTSH rolls out new online portal to guide caregivers
Ms Jean Lim found herself out of her depth in February, when she suddenly had to care for her 71-year-old mother who had a fall.
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September 17, 2025
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LTA officers raid shop in Aljunied, seize 11 illegal mobility devices
Over 600 non-compliant mobility devices seized between January and August: LTA
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September 17, 2025
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Greg Hsu, Angela Yuen to meet fans here at Sept 25 movie premiere
Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu and Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen are coming to town to meet fans as part of an Asia promotional tour for their new romance fantasy film.
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September 17, 2025
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NUS expands deep tech start-up support with new investments, Stanford tie-up
The Republic's startup ecosystem is set to gain fresh momentum as the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) injects new capital into its venture support programmes.
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September 17, 2025
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Alphabet becomes fourth firm to hit US$3 trillion in market value
Alphabet on Sept 15 joined an elite group of companies valued at more than US$3 trillion (S$3.8 trillion), riding renewed optimism around artificial intelligence (Al) and a favourable antitrust ruling.
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September 17, 2025
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PAS wraps up annual congress with call for leadership change in opposition coalition
It raises possibility of showdown with ally Bersatu over PM candidacy for next election
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September 17, 2025
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Arthur Sze is next US poet laureate
Arthur Sze was a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), taking notes during a calculus lecture, when he suddenly stopped listening.
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