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Speedboat fire at Phuket pier leaves 5 injured, I missing
A speedboat burst into flames at the deep-sea pier in Ao Makham, Phuket, on the morning of April 6, leaving five people injured and one still missing, officials said.
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April 07, 2026
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Jail for man caught naked with lover after he drove off with her husband on bonnet
Victim tried to stop couple from leaving and was flung off, suffering injuries
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April 07, 2026
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1,600 FOR PICKLEBALL OPEN
OCBC-Great Eastern Oct 23-25 event one of S-E Asia’s biggest, brings fraternity together
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April 07, 2026
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Seoul says ‘credible intelligence’ shows Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his heir
South Korea’s spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on April 6, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts.
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April 07, 2026
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Large families with young kids to receive $1,000 in LifeSG credits in April
Eligible large families with young children will receive $1,000 in credits for each third and subsequent Singaporean child aged one to six years old on April 28, to help defray expenses.
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April 07, 2026
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Spurs still eye top seeding after rare setback
The San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from a rare loss and return to their bid for the top seeding in the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs, when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on April 6 (April 7 morning, Singapore time).
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April 07, 2026
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What is clear is the strait will not revert to pre-war status where all ships pass freely
FROM B1
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April 07, 2026
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Parliament to discuss cushioning S’pore from Middle East conflict’s impact
Parliament will discuss measures to cushion the Middle East conflict’s impact on Singaporeans on April 7, with three ministers scheduled to make statements on the situation.
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April 07, 2026
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GREEN JACKET'S TIMELESS ALLURE
Past Masters winners speak highly of the iconic blazer ahead of this year’s first Major
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April 07, 2026
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Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah
An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on April 5 killed a local official from a Christian political party, sharpening internal divides over Hezbollah as Israel's strikes expand to new parts of the country.
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April 07, 2026
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The toughest test our kids face today
Forget maths. Forget mother tongue. And forget spelling.
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April 06, 2026
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Pre-schools should avoid ultra-processed foods
My child is enrolled in a preschool bearing healthy preschool accreditation by the Health Promotion Board (HPB). While I appreciate the intent behind the Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme, I am concerned that it risks being more symbolic than substantive.
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April 06, 2026
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on April 5 to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or domination.
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April 06, 2026
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Japan goes on the offensive against cyberattacks
A new law overturns the old reactive cybersecurity response as Tokyo awakens to rising threats from state-backed actors and criminals.
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April 06, 2026
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US snatches airman from Iran as Trump ratchets up pressure
Open Strait of Hormuz or 'you'll be living in Hell', he warns Tehran
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April 06, 2026
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Travel and shopping • Enhance experiences for those with severe physical disabilities
I went to Japan recently with my sister to celebrate her 50th birthday.
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April 06, 2026
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A first for NZ men but Aussie women win sixth title
Love was in the air after New Zealand secured a historic triumph in the Fiba 3x3 Asia Cup men’s competition by beating South Korea 21-15 on April 5, with Most Valuable Player David Lewis giving a shout-out to his fiancee after the win.
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April 06, 2026
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Container return • MOE working with schools on beverage scheme
We refer to Ms Jennifer Ho’s letter “Container return scheme difficult for school canteen stallholders to manage” (March 25).
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April 06, 2026
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WHO'S AFRAID OF PSLE MATHS?
Parents can build up their child's confidence in mathematics in many ways, according to expert Yeap Ban Har
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April 06, 2026
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Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds
Officials say it hit a drug rehab centre; rights groups call for independent probe
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April 06, 2026
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For nimble SMEs, AI can be a weapon and not a barrier
Size should not stop firms from using AI and, sometimes, the gains can be disproportionate.
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April 06, 2026
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Pet portraiture gets popular with pawrents
Like many of their generation in the south, Tonya and Larry Smith, both 69, commissioned oil paintings depicting each of their six grandchildren, the girls wearing frilly dresses, the boys in slacks.
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April 06, 2026
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There is climate value in S-E Asia's protected areas, but we're failing to use it
Across Southeast Asia’s coastlines, nature is quietly delivering climate action at a scale we have yet to appreciate fully.
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April 06, 2026
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Man fails in claim for four luxury watches he alleged were gifts from father-in-law
A man who sued his then father-in-law for the return of four luxury watches has lost the case.
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April 06, 2026
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Showcase for mid-career choreographers
Like a satisfying three-course meal, the inaugural edition of Liminal, a platform created by The Human Expression Dance Company (T.H.E) to nurture mid-career choreographers, offers diverse approaches to contemporary dance grounded in the visceral physicality characteristic of the company.
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April 06, 2026
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Keeping old condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules
Issue extends beyond funding and hinges on early planning, owners taking responsibility
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April 06, 2026
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VOCALISING FEARLESS FOOTBALL
Lionesses coach Ishida, a former singer, relishes building team from the ground up
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April 06, 2026
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Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang's concert in Singapore cancelled for second time
Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang’s concert in Singapore has been called off for the second time in a row, sparking an outcry among fans.
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April 06, 2026
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Jet Force all set to fly high in Variety Club Mile
April 6 South Africa (Kenilworth) guide
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April 06, 2026
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Most Thais say rising living cost becoming hard to bear: Poll
Thailand's rising cost of living is becoming increasingly hard for households to bear, with a new survey showing that most people are already feeling the strain as Songkran approaches.
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