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Confessions of an ex-scammer
Even with increased global efforts targeting scam syndicates, eager job seekers are still being tricked into scam compounds in South-east Asia. One of them, whose team also targeted Singaporeans, tells Christine Tan about his harrowing experience.
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April 26, 2026
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Higher air fares, flight disruptions in Asia as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply
As fuel prices double, analysts say low-cost carriers cannot afford to fly as frequently
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April 26, 2026
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Woman in Australia trapped in waist-high waste for hours after toilet floor caves in
A woman visiting the Australian outback with her family endured a revolting wait for rescue after she plunged into a pit full of human excrement when the toilet floor beneath her gave way.
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April 26, 2026
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British-born osteopath relocated to S'pore with $2,000 and no safety net
His clinic in Orchard now serves more than 10,000 clients a year and employs 20 people
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April 26, 2026
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As S. Koreans tighten their belts, budget retailers clinch the deal
Record sales at discount store chain Daiso Korea have prompted other major retailers to roll out their own ultra-low-priced product lines, while community chat groups sharing tips on saving money are proliferating.
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April 26, 2026
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Singaporean Dante Chen's run as WWE wrestler ends after 5 years
Professional wrestler Sean Tan, the first Singaporean to join the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has finished his five-year run with the outfit after 147 bouts.
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April 26, 2026
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Is blended meat the food of the future?
Singapore brand Q Protein, made with animal meat and plant-based protein, is available from Amazon Fresh and Cold Storage
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April 26, 2026
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When a couple fight over the $12k monthly mortgage of their home
They failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses after their divorce
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April 26, 2026
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A twinge in my back, a shift in my life: How one small injury sparked huge clarity
A gym mishap challenges the ‘tahan’ reflex. Are Singaporeans conditioned to grin and bear it?
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April 26, 2026
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Aware's new leader and the art of mending what is broken
Lim Shoon Yin has no activist pedigree but a lifelong instinct for fixing systems that fail people.
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April 26, 2026
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US adding firing squads, electrocution, gassing to federal execution methods
US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to add firing squads, electrocution and gas asphyxiation as alternative methods of executing people convicted of the gravest federal crimes, it announced on April 24, noting difficulties in obtaining drugs for lethal injections.
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April 26, 2026
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Through a judge's lens
Across screens and continents, jurors studied some of the most powerful images to decide on which ones would shape how 2025 is remembered visually.
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April 25, 2026
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Sheng Siong working to keep prices affordable despite Iran war impact
Supermarket chain Sheng Siong is working to keep essential items affordable and available despite the trade disruption and higher costs resulting from the Iran war.
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April 25, 2026
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Space debris isn't a faraway problem, and it demands urgent collective action
With more than 13,000 active satellites circling the planet, avoiding collisions is critical to protect essential services like the internet and navigation systems.
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April 25, 2026
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Food prices in Asia tipped to rise as fuel and fertiliser crisis hits Australian farmers
Prices of Australian exports of staples such as beef, wheat and barley are predicted to increase by 20 per cent due to disruptions to fertiliser and fuel supplies, in a development that could trigger rises in food prices across Asia.
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April 25, 2026
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Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury
MADRID Carlos Alcaraz will not be defending his French Open title at the May 18-June 7 event after tests on his injured wrist revealed he would not be ready in time, the world No. 2 said on April 24.
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April 25, 2026
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DARYZ SHOULD COME OUT TOPS
April 26 Prix Ganay (2,100m) form analysis
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April 25, 2026
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Measles spread speeding up in Americas
Measles is on the rise in the Americas, particularly in Mexico, the United States and Canada, as some communities fail to get vaccinated, the Pan American Health Organization (PHO) said on April 24.
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April 25, 2026
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As US brands stumble, China wins over young Indonesians
Demographic a target for Chinese firms as they fan out abroad amid domestic woes
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April 25, 2026
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Compact German SUVs go head to head
The Audi Q3 and BMW X1 are well-matched in contest, but one pips the other by a thin margin
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April 25, 2026
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STI dips 0.4% as investors fret over war and inflation concerns
Stocks in Singapore ended lower on April 24 as geopolitics and inflation weigh on market sentiment.
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April 25, 2026
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Iran's chief diplomat heads to Pakistan, lifting hopes peace talks may resume
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected in Islamabad late on April 24, raising hopes for a second round of peace talks with the US.
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April 25, 2026
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MOH realigning resources with focus on mental health prevention
Ong Ye Kung reiterates commitment to tackling impact of social media on youth
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April 25, 2026
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Plaza Singapura to get $160m revamp to bring nature indoors
Mall will stay open while works take place in phases from 3rd quarter of 2026 to 2028
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April 25, 2026
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Private home prices up 0.9% in Ql, but M-E crisis could turn buyers cautious
Home-buying appetite looks intact for now as mortgage rates at lowest levels since 2022
4 min |
April 25, 2026
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AI adoption is not a technology problem. It's a leadership one
Unlocking productivity requires a fundamental relook at how an organisation is structured.
4 min |
April 25, 2026
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Indonesian minister floated idea of levy on Malacca Strait; it sank within 24 hours
Speedy walk back exposes mixed signals and policy confusion in govt, say observers
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April 25, 2026
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Symphony In White can score
April 26 S. A. (Scottsville) preview
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April 25, 2026
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World Cup in Trumpland is going to be a giant 'what just happened?' moment
A Trump ally's 'Italy for Iran' swop idea gives a taste of the disorientating off-field drama to come.
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April 25, 2026
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NParks CEO stepping down, Botanic Gardens director to take over on June 1
There will be a leadership change at the National Parks Board (NParks) when chief executive Hwang Yu-Ning steps down on June 1 after three years at the helm.
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