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Chinese truck drivers are going electric as petrol prices soar
As electric car sales soften in China after years of breakneck growth, electric trucks are taking off, with the emerging industry expected to get a boost from the Iran war.
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May 07, 2026
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Anthropic launches 10 AI finance tools; CEO warns of hit to software firms
The AI agents can speed up financial tasks, including building a pitchbook
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May 07, 2026
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London police to set up specialist team to protect Jews
The British police are setting up a new team of 100 officers, including counter-terrorism specialists, to help protect Jewish communities across London after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, including the stabbing of two men.
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May 07, 2026
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PM Wong to attend ASEAN Summit in Cebu
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will attend the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines on May 8, when leaders of the Il-member grouping are expected to discuss ways to strengthen trade, energy and food security in the region.
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May 07, 2026
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Rahm fine for Ryder Cup after DP World Tour deal
Spaniard Jon Rahm will be eligible for Europe in the 2027 Ryder Cup after reaching an agreement to pay fines and play events on the DP World Tour this season, a move that also triggered speculation about his future with LIV Golf beyond 2026.
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May 07, 2026
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S'pore has 30,500 EV charging points; deployment adjusted for new BTOs
The Republic is on track to have 60,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points by 2030, with around 30,500 in operation at the end of March in tandem with the growing demand for EVs.
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May 07, 2026
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From apprenticeships to worker safeguards, MPs suggest ways to navigate AI shift
MPs from across the political spectrum backed a parliamentary motion calling for a transition into an artificial intelligence-driven economy with no jobless growth.
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May 07, 2026
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Indonesia eyeing e-commerce ban for those under 16, says minister
Indonesia's government is mulling over an e-commerce ban for under-16s, the communications minister told AFP on May 6, hot on the heels of Jakarta imposing a sweeping social media prohibition for teens.
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May 07, 2026
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Salmokji: Whispering Water turns spooky reservoir into attraction
Korean folklore has no shortage of ghosts.
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May 07, 2026
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Cool deaths, but messy story
Mortal Kombat II squanders the cast on a plot that cannot keep up with its own body count
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May 07, 2026
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East Cape Derby trip should suit Anotherdanceforme
RACE 7 (2,400M)
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May 07, 2026
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Cambodia's scam centre crackdown leaves foreigners jobless and stranded
They may fuel unrest, be recruited by new scam centres or spark a humanitarian crisis
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May 07, 2026
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us, Baldoni’s production company said on May 4.
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May 07, 2026
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China willing to play bigger role in restoring Mid-East peace: Wang Yi
Foreign minister meets Iranian counterpart in Beijing amid shaky US-Iran ceasefire
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May 07, 2026
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Coinbase to cut 700 jobs amid crypto market volatility
Coinbase said it would cut about 14 per cent of its global workforce as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility and repositions the business for the artificial intelligence era.
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May 07, 2026
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HAYES CAMP BULLISH OVER IMPROVING TYCOON STAR
Powerful yard backs Yulong 3YO in Group | The Goodwood, despite outermost alley
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May 07, 2026
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US says Iran ceasefire not breached despite exchange of fire in Gulf
US says it is 'not looking for a fight'; Iran warns there is no military solution to crisis
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May 06, 2026
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Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift
Enterprises must transform with AI in a way that benefits workers, says Ng Chee Meng
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May 06, 2026
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Prabowo is raising Indonesia's profile. But is he also making it harder to read?
Indonesia certainly is more visible on the world stage. But it is also harder to discern what its foreign policy direction is.
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May 06, 2026
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Discipline • Deal holistically with students with learning differences who become bullies
As schools strengthen disciplinary measures against bullying, it is important to recognise that the same students we seek to protect may, at times, also be those we discipline.
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May 06, 2026
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Limited new damage to Tehran's nuclear programme: Sources
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since summer 2025, when analysts estimated that a US-Israeli attack had pushed back the timeline to up to a year, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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May 06, 2026
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SMALL BUGS, BIG APPETITES
A constant, rhythmic low buzzing permeates a room in a nondescript building in Tuas. To the team at Ento Industries, it is the sound of productivity.
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May 06, 2026
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Mid-East shipping disruptions put old Chinese frontier city back in focus
Xinjiang's Khorgos hub riding on surge in China-Europe freight rail services
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May 06, 2026
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Singapore, Pahang to explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest
Singapore and Pahang have agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation, for instance by strengthening business links, said a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
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May 06, 2026
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Iran v Trump: Is war about to break out – again?
The Gulf is back on the brink of a full-scale war after Iran launched several cruise missiles and drone attacks on oil installations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and US President Donald Trump threatened to blow Iran “off the face of the earth” if it expands its attacks against US vessels.
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May 06, 2026
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Alvin Tan responds to Jamus Lim's comments during debate on vet sector
Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan on May 5 sought to set the record straight on a case raised in Parliament by Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim concerning a resident's experience in reporting an incident to the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS).
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May 06, 2026
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SkillsFuture • Help those jobless for long periods return to work
The Government’s reply to the Forum letter “Do more to raise awareness of support schemes for the unemployed” (April 23) clearly explained why the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance is tied to recent employment (Government support in place to help job seekers and the unemployed, May 4).
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May 06, 2026
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Chevron CEO says physical shortages in oil supply to start appearing
Chevron chairman and chief executive Mike Wirth said on May 4 that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of global crude supply normally passes.
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May 06, 2026
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New laws passed on railway security, incidents ahead of RTS Link opening
Minister outlines how S'pore, Malaysia will manage cross-border incidents on 4km rail
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May 06, 2026
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Talking to a parent about hearing loss
An audiologist shares how you can raise this sensitive issue with ageing parents, and why acting early matters
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