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‘Living’ lab models by NUS team could make developing treatments safer, faster
They use AI to design biomaterials to more accurately replicate conditions in the body
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May 18, 2026
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Ang’s maiden pro triumph a timely boost for his drive
Success can prove a double-edged sword and it was the case for Singapore’s Ryan Ang.
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May 18, 2026
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Ronaldo's wait for Al Nassr trophy goes on after ACL2 loss
Cristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned 1-0 at home by Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) final on May 16.
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May 18, 2026
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Buyer loses car to collapsed dealer's creditor, incurs $100k in legal costs
Mr Wang Bingxin, 42, bought a used Toyota Vellfire in September 2024 in the hope of earning an income as a private-hire car driver. But he ended up losing nearly a quarter of a million dollars when the car was seized by a finance company a month later.
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May 18, 2026
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CPF Jurong centre reopens with upgrades tailored for seniors
Easier wheelchair access, communication monitors, voice amplifiers among features
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May 18, 2026
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Fernandes wants more after equalling EPL assist record
Bruno Fernandes equalled the English Premier League (EPL) record of 20 assists in a season, as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on May 17.
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May 18, 2026
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Canada deepens defence ties with Nordics after Trump threats
Alliances are shifting in the Arctic as climate change makes it more accessible
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May 18, 2026
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2YO REEF RUNNER IMPRESSES ON DEBUT
Champion trainer Snaith lands quinella in S’pore Pools Trophy Maiden Juvenile Plate
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May 18, 2026
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S’pore doctor sees patients in world’s fiercest war zones like Gaza, Sudan
While most people instinctively flee from war zones, emergency medicine doctor Lim Chin Siah, 46, is drawn to some of the world’s deadliest conflicts to treat the wounded.
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May 18, 2026
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China says Trump visit deals are ‘preliminary’
China’s Commerce Ministry on May 16 described as “preliminary” the tariff, agricultural and aircraft deals agreed during last week’s visit by US President Donald Trump.
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May 18, 2026
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The 'Play, Instruct, Befriend' approach to parenting
They correspond to different stages when a child is growing up
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May 18, 2026
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Co-working firm JustCo launches IPO; Mary Chia goes to court to settle debt
SIA warns of cloudy skies ahead; Genting S’pore and SingPost shares fall
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May 18, 2026
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BACK AFTER 17 YEARS, OUT IN 17SEC
Rousey stops Carano in a fight reuniting MMA icons, to retire to have more kids
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May 18, 2026
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Taiwan won't be sacrificed or give up way of life under pressure, says Lai
US arms sales a commitment, he adds in his first direct response to Trump-Xi summit
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May 18, 2026
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Growth of urban cities discussed at Zaobao’s inaugural cultural forum
The intersection between the growth of urban cities and the lives of citizens was among the key points of discussion at Lianhe Zaobao’s inaugural cultural forum dubbed City Insights 2026.
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May 18, 2026
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Fears grow that Iran may be using proxy forces beyond Mid-East
A criminal complaint against an Iraqi man that was unsealed in a US court on May 15, accusing him of plotting attacks in the US, has raised fears that Iran is increasingly wielding its proxy forces to target Western interests far beyond the Middle East.
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May 18, 2026
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Rapper Namewee acquitted of drug-related charges
Malaysian rapper, singer and actor Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, was acquitted on May 14 by the Magistrate’s Court of two drug-related charges.
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May 18, 2026
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Former footballer David Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
Former Manchester United and England football star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
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May 18, 2026
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Magical Place should go back-to-back
RACE 1 (1,200M)
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May 18, 2026
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Identity • Singapore is home and where I want to achieve more
Voices of Youth
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May 18, 2026
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Iran happy FIFA gave solutions to 10 issues raised
FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom expressed confidence about Iran’s World Cup participation after holding a “positive meeting” with Iran’s football association president Mehdi Taj on May 16.
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May 18, 2026
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SINNER IS FINALLY A MASTER AT HOME
Local hero beats Ruud in straight sets in Italian Open final to make ATP history
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May 18, 2026
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ALONSO UPBEAT ON BLUES JOB
Fallen EPL giants sign Spaniard on four-year deal, their 6th permanent boss since 2021
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May 18, 2026
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How corporate employers evaluate candidates from family businesses
In this series, business journalist Timothy Goh offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times’ Headstart newsletter.
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May 18, 2026
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Changing mindsets, reducing academic pressure
For decades, academic excellence has been a cornerstone of Singapore society.
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May 18, 2026
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More S’pore residents buying the Swiss franc for safe-haven appeal
More Singapore residents are buying the Swiss currency as global uncertainty drives demand for safe-haven assets, with trading platforms here reporting a rise in purchases in recent years.
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May 18, 2026
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Nervous system under attack
Half her vision went dark, but it was not an eye problem
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May 18, 2026
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Hundreds flock to launch
Royal Pop collection by Audemars Piguet and Swatch
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May 18, 2026
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Crackdown in S-E Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has the authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hot spots Cambodia and Myanmar.
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May 18, 2026
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‘I do not know if she is still alive’
Son of Aung San Suu Kyi makes plea for her release
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