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King’s Express should fare better over shorter |800m
(3) KING’S EXPRESS fluffed his lines last time, but there were legitimate excuses for that disappointing performance over 2,000m, and he could make amends back over this trip with the aid of his rider’s 4kg claim.
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September 19, 2025
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NBA EUROPE IS FANS’ GAIN
Expansion beyond US a ‘great avenue to grow basketball’, says ex-champ Turiaf
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September 19, 2025
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Kompany praises Kane's 'hard work' after double
MUNICH - England captain Harry Kane says facing English Premier League sides gives him extra motivation to “play better”, after he scored twice in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 home win over Chelsea in their Champions League opener on Sept 17.
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September 19, 2025
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Rapper Cardi B pregnant with fourth child
Cardi B is expecting a child with her American football player-boyfriend Stefon Diggs, following weeks of rumours.
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September 19, 2025
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Fired US health agency chief testifies about pressure to 'replace evidence with ideology'
WASHINGTON - The former chief of the US disease prevention agency told senators on Sept 17 that she was fired for refusing to approve changes to childhood vaccine schedules not backed by scientific evidence, as the Trump administration moves to dismantle longstanding health policy.
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September 19, 2025
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Affordable housing, sustainability among ministries’ priorities
Plans released in ministries’ addenda to President’s address at Parliament’s opening
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September 19, 2025
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Build defence capabilities, but also reassure other nations: Chan Chun Sing
Enhancing a country’s security should not result in making others feel less secure, he says
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September 19, 2025
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Healthpoints can be used to offset up to $580 in MediShield Life premiums
A healthy lifestyle is paying off in more ways than one.
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September 19, 2025
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Judge finds owner of service road at Parklane mall ‘unreasonable’ for charging garbage trucks access fees
The daily task of rubbish collection at Parklane Shopping Mall became difficult after the owner of the service road that leads to the bin centre began charging garbage trucks parking fees to access the road.
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September 19, 2025
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China’s defence minister urges more unity to avoid ‘law of the jungle’
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun trumpeted Beijing’s efforts to reshape global governance, warning on Sept 18 against an increasingly divided world “defined by the rule of the jungle”, while saying his country’s strong military would be a force for peace.
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September 19, 2025
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K-pop stars Sunye, Choi Si-won face backlash for tributes to Kirk
South Korean singer Sunye, a former member of K-pop girl group Wonder Girls, has come under fire after posting a social media tribute to American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 19, 2025
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McLaren aim to paint Baku orange with papaya parade
Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will not only resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could also secure McLaren the constructors' crown.
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September 19, 2025
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Trump set for return to UN as Gaza and Ukraine conflicts rage
He will speak at gathering amid a second term marked by severe US foreign aid cuts
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September 19, 2025
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Singapore companies eye growing opportunities in India's semiconductor sector
People-to-people and business ties strengthening as India races to build chip supply chain
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September 19, 2025
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Knowing when to pull the plug is crucial: S’pore entrepreneurs
Knowing when to pull the plug is crucial to living to fight another day for an entrepreneur, as it helps to cut losses before they spiral out of control.
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September 19, 2025
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Coach of SPL selection Noor wants to repay Eagles
Having played in the Sultan of Selangor's Cup, Geylang International coach Noor Ali received a form of recognition last week when it was announced that he will be heading to the 2025 edition as coach of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) Selection team.
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September 19, 2025
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14 projects to fight rising seas get $22m in grant from PUB
R&D funding will shape S'pore's capabilities in coastal protection, says Goh Hanyan
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September 19, 2025
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Sunway to assume ownership of ongoing development projects in Singapore, assets in Malaysia
Real estate group Hongkong Land Holdings will sell its Singapore and Malaysia property arm MCL Land to Malaysia’s Sunway Group for $738.7 million, the companies said on Sept 18.
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September 19, 2025
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Spotlight on student initiatives to tackle real-world problems
Driving through the mountainous regions of northern Thailand, from Chiang Mai towards the national parks beyond the Mae Chaem district, a bright yellow sign stands out among the usual roadside markers.
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September 19, 2025
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'I take it day by day': Borg on his cancer fight
Swedish tennis icon Bjorn Borg said he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and will \"fight every day like it’s a Wimbledon final\".
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September 19, 2025
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Two new stamps issued to mark 60 years of S'pore-Thailand ties
A historic street off New Bridge Road and a popular pier near Bangkok's Grand Palace will feature in two new stamps issued to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Thailand.
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September 19, 2025
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Trump designates anti-fascist Antifa as terrorist group
US President Donald Trump on Sept 17 said he was designating the left-wing, antifascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organisation, in a move following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 19, 2025
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Carousell opening second-hand luxury bag store at The Centrepoint
Homegrown online marketplace Carousell Group will open a new retail store selling secondhand luxury handbags in Orchard Road on Sept 23.
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September 19, 2025
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US liberal groups worried as Trump readies order on political violence
Left-wing groups say reaction to Charlie Kirk murder is undermining their work
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September 19, 2025
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Centurion Accommodation Reit launches IPO, aims to raise $77lm
Centurion Accommodation Reit will launch its initial public offering (IPO) at 10pm on Sept 18, marking the second-largest listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2025 so far.
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September 19, 2025
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27 vapes seized, 4 users fined in raids over 4 days in Tampines, CBD
In raids led by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) spanning four days, a total of 27 vapes and components were seized.
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September 19, 2025
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Dolphin-like fossil that is at least 8 million years old found in Peruvian desert
Palaeontologists in Peru on Sept 17 unveiled the fossilised skeleton of an ancient dolphin-like creature estimated to be between eight million and 12 million years old.
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September 19, 2025
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Singapore Retail Festival aims to up visibility, footfall for physical retailers
Food vendors include six Michelin Bib Gourmand brands like Fei Fei Roasted Noodles, suburban favourites like Chinese snack chain Dough Magic, and formerly online-only businesses like Wanting Kimchi. The mandatory coffee stand is run by Percolate, the sort of trendy roaster that also sells ceramics and imported beans.
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September 19, 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! taken off air over host's remarks
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Sept 17 that it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003 to present) off the air, after remarks by the late-night American talk show’s host about Mr Charlie Kirk’s assassination triggered a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.
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September 19, 2025
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Investors in Vietnam may soon need police nod for projects
Planned reform aimed at boosting security, ensuring ruling party’s ‘absolute leadership’
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