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3 die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 3.
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May 05, 2026
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Travelling to and from Johor by cab? What changes mean for you
It has become more convenient for passengers to take a cross-border taxi from Singapore to Johor and back under a slew of changes that apply from May 4.
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May 05, 2026
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Over 2,500 caught for vape-related offences from Jan to March
A total of 2,589 people were caught for possession and use of vaporisers in the first three months of 2026.
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May 05, 2026
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Balestier Regency makes fourth collective sale bid at $255m guide price
Balestier Regency, a 72-unit condominium off Balestier Road, is gunning for its fourth collective sale attempt at a guide price of $255 million, The Straits Times understands.
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May 05, 2026
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Europe, Canada pull together at summit under Trump's shadow
US leader's policies on trade and defence have pushed the two closer together
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May 05, 2026
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Bangkok heat index exceeds 52 deg C, hitting 'extreme danger' level
City authorities urge residents to avoid all outdoor activities and watch for signs of heatstroke
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May 05, 2026
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PCs are now pricier, but users will seek gains from using AI
AI remains a priority amid challenges like the Iran war: Lenovo Asia-Pac president
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May 05, 2026
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MCLAREN UPBEAT ON PROGRESS
They reap most points in Miami but eye further improvement with more upgrades
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May 05, 2026
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Actor James Seah says allegations about his personal life are baseless
Local actor James Seah has responded to speculation that his marriage to local influencer Nicole Chang Min is on the rocks.
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May 05, 2026
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JINLING STARBLITZ DOUBLES UP
Trainer Choi’s 4YO Irish import turns his form around in Kuala Lumpur
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May 05, 2026
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Winning on debut would be Lucky Awesome for Tarry
May 5 South Africa (Vaal) preview
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May 05, 2026
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Malaria cases hit record high in Indonesia in 2025
Disease transmission largely driven by population mobility and climate change
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May 05, 2026
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TRUE LOVE PROVES A CLASS ABOVE IN G1 1000 GUINEAS
O'Brien's promising three-year-old filly blows her rivals away in British classic
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May 05, 2026
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Bedok hawkers hit by TB cluster news get conservancy, rent rebates
Businesses in Bedok Central affected by reduced footfall following the recent announcement of tuberculosis (TB) clusters will pay only half of their rent and service and conservancy charges in May.
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May 05, 2026
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Netflix to give director Greta Gerwig's Narnia a wide theatrical release
Netflix on May 1 said it would put American filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew movie in wide theatrical release in 2027, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days — a first for the streaming service.
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May 05, 2026
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FRENCH MATES GO HEAD TO HEAD
Spurs' Wemby and Wolves' Gobert face off in West semis, as Minnesota nurse injuries
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May 05, 2026
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Malaysia's graft buster to quiz former minister over chip deal
Malaysia's anti-graft agency said it has summoned former economy minister Rafizi Ramli for questioning following a probe into a deal involving British chip giant Arm Holdings.
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May 05, 2026
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How America's retail army came to rule the stock market
Unbowed by the Iran war and other shocks, individual investors are buying their way to new heights of influence.
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May 05, 2026
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China defies US unilateral sanctions, sparking showdown over banks
Beijing orders firms not to comply with US restrictions on five domestic refiners
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May 05, 2026
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More F&B options, greenery as demand for premium offices grows
Landlords say CBD workers increasingly look for higher-quality building features
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May 05, 2026
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Whoever your hero is, you have to admire Sinner
On Sunday, in the town where Salvador Dali studied fine arts, another artist creates a stylish slash on a Madrid canvas.
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May 05, 2026
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Explaining policies • Better to use a language one is proficient in
Mr Richard Tay Yak Mong suggested that government officials should lead by example and use their mother tongue on vernacular media channels (Let officials speak in vernacular languages on air, April 28).
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May 05, 2026
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Semi-final outcome could decide Alvarez's future
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of the Champions League semifinal clash at Arsenal on May 5 may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.
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May 05, 2026
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BTS' ex-trainer on how K-pop stars endure gruelling world tours
BTS, the biggest band in K-pop, have begun the US leg of a world tour covering at least 11 months, 80 concerts and 34 cities.
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May 05, 2026
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New car-sharing service Flexar launches with 200 cars, lOO locations
A new point-to-point car-sharing service, Flexar, was launched on May 4 with more than 200 vehicles and about 100 pickup and drop-off points across Singapore.
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May 05, 2026
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But with local inventories quickly depleting, US oil producers are struggling to keep up
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May 05, 2026
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Stock market contests offer fun way to hone skills
Stock market competitions, like seminars and training programmes, educate young investors about markets and investing.
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May 04, 2026
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Inflation • Refill-and-reuse systems can make household prices more transparent
I refer to the article \"Coffee, milk powder among 5% of common household items hit by 'shrinkflation' in Singapore: Singstat\" (April 29).
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May 04, 2026
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Iran stand-off could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
He and his Republican Party face political fallout as economic pressures mount
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May 04, 2026
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Unease in Europe over Trump's threat to pull more US troops out of Germany
BRUSSELS US President Donald Trump has threatened to pull even more American troops out of Germany after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 US service personnel from the country.
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