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HK actor Joe Ma hospitalised due to severe inflammation and swelling in right leg
Hong Kong actor Joe Ma had to cancel his work engagements after he was hospitalised for a severely inflamed right leg.
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June 08, 2026
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Armenia heads to the polls in test of PM’s pivot from Russia
Kremlin accused of seeking to sway vote in former Soviet republic with EU ambitions
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June 08, 2026
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FIREBALL FINISH FROM MAHER'S MISS IN G1 OAKS
3YO filly storms home to give Australian handler his second crown in Queensland feature
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June 08, 2026
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IMPROVING UNDER ISHIDA
Mixed results in two games but new coach sees ‘real change’ in Lionesses
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June 08, 2026
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More retrenched white-collar workers seeking unions’ help
NTUC seeing more retrenchments, flags concerns over offshoring and Al job cuts
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June 08, 2026
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EARLY CHRISTMAS DAY GIFT FOR O'BRIEN IN EPSOM DERBY
4YO Bay City Roller topples Aga Khan and Coolmore stars in Group 1 Coronation Cup
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June 08, 2026
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Research finds interaction with father, not mother, affects child health more
For much of the 20th century and beyond, social scientists attributed a variety of chronic mental health problems to dysfunction between infants and their mothers, who were categorised as overbearing, rejecting, domineering or ambivalent.
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June 08, 2026
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Airlines bearing brunt of fuel price shock by absorbing hike: IATA
In the Asia-Pacific, the net profit for airlines is forecast to decline from an estimated US$9.8 billion in 2025 to US$6.6 billion in 2026.
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June 08, 2026
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Painter Khoo Sui Hoe helped set up artist-run initiative in S’pore
Khoo Sui Hoe, an artist whose practice helped shape the development of modern art in Malaysia while forging enduring links between George Town, Penang, and the United States, has died at the age of 86.
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June 08, 2026
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Top five PSLE revision tips from experts
Find appropriate solutions to address weaknesses in subject matter, get adequate rest and manage expectations about the national exam
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June 08, 2026
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South Korea could get first female PM in 20 years
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen Han Seong-sook, the country’s Minister of SMEs and Start-ups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on June 7.
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June 08, 2026
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Cancer • Exercise can help survivors improve their quality of life
As an exercise oncologist, I applaud cancer survivor Jill Alphonso’s courage and viewpoint that the survivorship phase needs to be recognised beyond the acute treatment and hospital phases (Cancer survivorship must be recognised as an ongoing phase of care, May 19).
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June 08, 2026
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June is going to the dogs
Pet owners and animal lovers will have plenty to look forward to this June, with a growing number of businesses and organisations rolling out pet-friendly events that cater to both two- and four-legged visitors.
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June 08, 2026
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Solid France, sublime Mbappe tipped for glory
A wealth of world-class talent and enviable squad depth will help France win the 2026 World Cup, said many members of the local football community in a poll conducted by The Straits Times.
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June 08, 2026
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Iraq striker grilled for 7hr before entry into US
Iraq’s World Cup striker Aymen Hussein was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport in the US after arriving with the squad early on June 6, an Iraqi sporting official said.
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June 08, 2026
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Older HDB projects could get new chute doors to avoid waste chokes
New hoppers that prevent dumping of bulky items set to be installed in 3 projects first
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June 08, 2026
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Nicholas Galitzine on turning into He-Man for Masters Of The Universe
In the movie Masters Of The Universe, the insecure Adam transforms into He-Man simply by wielding the Sword of Grayskull.
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June 08, 2026
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Why the World Cup produces an ugly version of the beautiful game
FIFA could emulate other sports by tweaking rules to generate more excitement, writes sports analyst James Tozer.
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June 08, 2026
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Family of late Creative Technology founder gives $385,000 to ST charity
The family of the late Sim Wong Hoo, one of Singapore's pioneering tech entrepreneurs, on June 7 donated $385,000 to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.
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June 08, 2026
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Sorry, I'm not available. Talk to my AI double
Busy executives, consultants and professors are using virtual stand-ins to speak on their behalf.
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June 08, 2026
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Chow Yun Fat and God Of Gamblers Returns co-star reunite after 32 years
Chinese actor and martial artist Xie Miao was just 10 years old when he starred alongside Hong Kong actors Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung Ka Fai in God Of Gamblers Returns (1994).
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June 08, 2026
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Golden Tempo last to first in 158th Belmont Stakes
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won the 158th Grade 1 Belmont Stakes (2,000m) at Saratoga racecourse on June 6 to give trainer Cherie DeVaux another slice of history.
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June 08, 2026
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Singapore households’ net wealth up, but also taking on more debt
SingStat figures indicate that the debt situation remains broadly stable for now
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June 08, 2026
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Malaysian police probe into ex-anti-graft chief reportedly completed
Malaysian police have completed a probe into two cases involving former anti-graft chief Azam Baki and referred the matter to the Attorney-General's Chambers, according to the New Straits Times (NST).
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June 08, 2026
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Science Centre’s chemistry wins at 1st Football Fiesta
With the 2026 World Cup just days away, football fever is sweeping across the globe ahead of the sport’s biggest showpiece.
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June 08, 2026
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Why Singapore is getting its ducks in a row in exploring nuclear energy
Singapore is set to embark on Phase 1 of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission in 2027, as announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Energy Market Authority’s 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on May 19.
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June 08, 2026
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Pentagon sees growing espionage threat from Israel
Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on US negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran, amid rising concern over a more general counter-intelligence threat from Israel.
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June 08, 2026
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France, allies said to be weighing national sanctions to pressure Israel
France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on June 6.
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June 08, 2026
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Java needs sea wall, mangrove restoration to save north coast
Indonesia’s environmental ministry is pushing for a hybrid coastal defence along the northern Java coast, consisting of estuary protection, groundwater control, tight spatial planning and mangrove restoration.
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June 08, 2026
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Road safety • Road redesign can make it easier to practise safer behaviour
Road safety discussions often focus on personal responsibility. Drivers must remain attentive, and pedestrians must use roads responsibly.
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