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Americans 'show character' in loss to Germany
The United States were dealt a 2-1 defeat by Germany in their final warmup friendly ahead of the World Cup, but coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was impressed by the character shown by his side.
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June 08, 2026
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Taiwan moves to position itself as a China-free drone hub
It aims to become a trusted supplier amid security concerns over Chinese drones
4 min |
June 08, 2026
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LES BLEUS PRIMED FOR REDEMPTION
The Straits Times assesses the leading contenders at the World Cup and why 2022 losing finalists France look destined to win football’s biggest prize
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June 08, 2026
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Why North Korea is not coming back to the table just yet
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s favourite mode of transportation is a heavily armoured olive green locomotive that crawls at 60kmh at its fastest because of its weight.
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June 08, 2026
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Sleek police drama An Interrogation demands more than actors can deliver
It is far more interesting to read English playwright Jamie Armitage’s police room drama An Interrogation - billed as a psychological thriller - as a study of how gender and class shape power dynamics under duress.
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June 08, 2026
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Airline profits set to halve in 2026 due to 70% surge in jet fuel prices
Airline profits are predicted to take a hit in 2026 with a 70 per cent increase in jet fuel prices resulting from the war in the Middle East, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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June 08, 2026
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SpaceX IPO roils markets; Singapore tech stocks not spared
Analysts warn that the Elon Musk-owned company’s offering could be overpriced
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June 08, 2026
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No major technical roadblocks prevent S’pore from storing nuclear waste, study shows
There are no major technical roadblocks for the Republic to store its nuclear waste — possibly deep underground - if the country decides to adopt nuclear energy, according to a study by the Singapore authorities and a Swedish company.
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June 08, 2026
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Knicks look to come up trumps amid measures
Road closures, bag bans and a host of security measures will greet fans at Madison Square Garden on June 8, as US President Donald Trump descends on the heart of Manhattan to watch the New York Knicks play the San Antonio Spurs at home in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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June 08, 2026
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We need to close the gap between Singapore's mental health goals and reality
There’s greater awareness about well-being and support services, but this must translate more meaningfully into the everyday lives of Singaporeans.
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June 08, 2026
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Spotted a seahorse or pipefish in local waters? Share info with researchers
Hidden among seagrass meadows and coral reefs, seahorses and their slender cousins, the pipefish, have gone relatively unnoticed, and not much is known about them locally.
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June 08, 2026
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Heavy rain hits south-west Japan, prompting landslide warnings
Heavy rain hit southern Kyushu in Japan on June 7, prompting the weather agency to warn of possible landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen or overflowing rivers.
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June 08, 2026
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Music For People Festival Orchestra delivers an all-Beethoven spectacle
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) season is officially over, but large-scale orchestral music continues unabated.
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June 08, 2026
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There's no escaping the El Nino, but ASEAN can blunt its fire and fury
Both firefighting assets and longer-term land management policies are needed.
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June 08, 2026
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As Prabowo falters, political heavyweights smell an opening
Some of Indonesia’s big names back in the spotlight, with eye on 2029 presidential election
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June 08, 2026
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Girls Girls Girls a 'surgery' of 20 scripts
Playwrights Deonn Yang and Alfian Sa’at interviewed queer women from different fields for the Wild Rice play
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June 08, 2026
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Israeli strike kills 5 in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks
An Israeli air strike on a Hamas-led police station in the Gaza Strip killed five Palestinians and wounded at least 16 others on June 7, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal.
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June 08, 2026
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What is a 120-year life for?
Ravi Velloor’s commentary on the prospects of living to 120 and beyond (Preparing for a time when living to 120 is commonplace, May 27) raises important questions about how society must adapt to extended lifespans.
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June 08, 2026
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US says it shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day
Fresh diplomatic efforts under way with Pakistani minister visiting Tehran
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June 08, 2026
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Illness • Kudos to Singapore’s efficient public healthcare system
I am a Sri Lankan-born Australian living and working in Singapore since 2011. In July 2025, my connection to Singapore deepened unexpectedly through a personal health crisis.
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June 08, 2026
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Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter migrant ‘invasion’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Europe on June 6 to counter what he termed an “invasion” of its coastline by migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France.
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June 08, 2026
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2,520 BTO flats with waits of around three years to go on sale in June
Units in Sembawang, Ang Mo Kio among about 6,900 flats to be launched, says HDB
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June 08, 2026
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In-form Porfirio can put his best foot forward
June 8 South Africa (Fairview) preview
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June 08, 2026
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IATA urges bigger green aviation fuel push as production stagnates and prices rise
It is “obviously problematic” that prices of sustainable aviation fuel have climbed amid the war in the Middle East, even though the cost of producing green jet fuel is separate from conventional fuel costs, said a global airline industry body.
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June 08, 2026
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JustCo CEO buys shares despite post-listing slide
Move signals strong confidence in the company’s long-term prospects, he says
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June 08, 2026
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N. Korean nuclear arms programme ‘absolutely non-negotiable’
Any threats will not be tolerated: Kim Jong Un’s sister
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June 08, 2026
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Man appeals against ruling after he gets 95% of $23m matrimonial assets
He argued most assets were acquired before the marriage, or with funds earned before it
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June 08, 2026
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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
3 min |
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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