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Resort town in Hokkaido roiled by debate over immigration
In the small town of Kutchan, near the internationally renowned Niseko ski slopes in Japan, a barren field once planted with potatoes has become a flash-point for a national conflict over labour, tourism and immigration.
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October 06, 2025
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Rights groups slam Kelantan top cop's call to punish girls in statutory rape cases
Critics say his suggestion undermines the very purpose of child protection laws
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October 06, 2025
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Norman would do it again but slightly differently
Greg Norman said he is proud of what he accomplished as the chief executive officer of LIV Golf and that PGA Tour players have benefited from the Saudi backed league.
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October 06, 2025
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Take a hike: S. Korean parents bond with baby and one another on walks
Baby Hiking Club draws parents eager to share love of nature with infants
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October 06, 2025
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WNBA spat worsens as meeting is called off
The relationship between Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star forward Napheesa Collier and league commissioner Cathy Engelbert apparently hit another setback, with the player cancelling a meeting scheduled for next week, ESPN reported on Oct 4.
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October 06, 2025
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S'pore, Malaysia operators still offering cross-border rides for firms despite risks
While some halt their services amid stepped-up enforcement, others operate under the radar
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October 06, 2025
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Royal Animal Rescue, started by two pet lovers, has its own ambulance, medical motorbike
Ms Rinchen Koh and Mr Benjamin Burke were on their usual walk in the neighbourhood with their shih tzu, Casper, when a German shepherd dashed out and attacked the smaller dog.
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October 06, 2025
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Volunteer group to launch grant for projects on reptiles, amphibians
A grant of $2,000 to fund projects on reptiles and amphibians here annually by students and emerging scientists will soon be launched by the Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS).
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October 06, 2025
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Another loss, and Ange knows he must deliver
Under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou insisted Nottingham Forest \"will turn their fortunes around\", after Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scored a brilliant goal and won a penalty in a 2-0 English Premier League home win on Oct 5.
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October 06, 2025
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Musical Kimberly Akimbo puts actors on ice skating rink
“First lady” of Philippine musical theatre Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo stars in Pangdemonium production
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October 06, 2025
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Star-spotting at Fl: From Hyun Bin to Chen Bo-lin
The annual Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is not only a feast of speed and excitement, but also a gathering of local and foreign stars.
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October 06, 2025
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Prabowo tells army to guard raw resources from foreign groups
President Prabowo Subianto told the military to guard the country's vast natural resources from foreign entities, saying such groups have been \"stealing\" and \"smuggling\" Indonesia's assets.
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October 06, 2025
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Kim says North Korea will develop additional military measures
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang has allocated strategic assets to respond to the buildup of US military forces in the South and vowed to develop additional military measures, state media KCNA reported on Oct 5.
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October 06, 2025
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Keeping Up Appearances' Patricia Routledge brought dignity to her roles
Patricia Routledge (right), the Tony Award-winning British actress and singer who brought an insistent dignity to roles that included Lady Bracknell, English monarchs and a pretentious, pratfall-prone English housewife, died on Oct 3 in Chichester, England. She was 96.
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October 06, 2025
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Pharma stocks cap off best week in 23 years on Pfizer deal
Drug-pricing and tariff deal with US govt helps ease overhang weighing on sector
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October 06, 2025
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Indonesia lifts TikTok suspension as app shares data
Indonesia has lifted its suspension of TikTok’s local operating licence after the social media platform shared data requested by the government about recent protests, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said.
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October 06, 2025
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Three factors crucial for raising productivity in construction sector
Key lies in communication, standardisation, balancing foreign labour and automation
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October 06, 2025
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Birdwatchers turn citizen scientists to help track avian visitors
Over 100 people to log their observations in islandwide event to support global initiative
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October 06, 2025
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Taiwanese Hokkien troupe returns with Final Bow
Heavily pregnant in 1953, Taiwanese opera performer Chen Shui-liang was playing the male lover in The Butterfly Lovers when her labour contractions started.
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October 06, 2025
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Poised to be Japan’s first female PM, but she’s not a feminist
Takaichi’s policy positions on gender place her on the right of conservative ruling party
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October 06, 2025
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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 37
The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 37 on Oct 5, officials said, as rescuers recovered more victims buried under the rubble.
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October 06, 2025
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Microbes offer natural alternative to clean up oil spills: Researchers
Their findings could inform development of greener solutions for future pollution events
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October 06, 2025
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S'pore crypto sector continues to mature amid regulatory scrutiny
Some players are pushing back against speculative 'crypto bro' culture and label
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October 06, 2025
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Iran says cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA 'no longer relevant'
Iran’s top diplomat said on Oct 5 that cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog was no longer relevant following the re-imposition of international sanctions on the Islamic republic.
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October 06, 2025
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Struggling with maths? Maybe it's dyscalculia
The learning difficulty is frequently underdiagnosed and can be mistaken for other conditions like dyslexia or ADHD
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October 06, 2025
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How to stand out on social media without coming across as a braggart
In this series, assistant business editor Cheong Poh Kwan finds practical answers to candid questions from readers on navigating workplace challenges and advancing in their careers.
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October 06, 2025
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Moy’s Groovy salutes in easy fashion at inaugural Horse Owners Trophy
Groovy romped home in the RM50,000 (S$15,300) Horse Owners Trophy in Ipoh on Oct 4, a further testament to his consistency in Malaysia after crossing over from Singapore.
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October 06, 2025
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Dave Grohl has fond memories of visiting S'pore
Foo Fighters' frontman played their first show here in 1996, and was also here as the drummer for Nirvana in 1992
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October 06, 2025
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Zverev claims courts slowed to help top two
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev accused tennis tournament directors of slowing down courts to help Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner succeed across all surfaces, with the German saying on Oct 4 that the sport needs to bring back variety.
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October 06, 2025
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More young people in China going under the knife in quest for “beauty ideal’
Many seek to address longstanding insecurities about their looks, boost self-confidence
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