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July 07, 2024
Clementi Stadium to be redeveloped by 2030: Desmond Lee
A mixed-use development integrated with West Coast MRT station also being explored
![Clementi Stadium to be redeveloped by 2030: Desmond Lee](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/DI_DYbGxY1720304062866/CLEMENTI-STADIUM-TO-BE-REDEVELOPED-BY-2030-DESMOND-LEE.jpg)
3 mins
Social network key to happiness of seniors with no kids: Study
Four-fifths of them cite similar well-being to those with kids because of family or friends
![Social network key to happiness of seniors with no kids: Study](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/SmZmCPaPQ1720304165049/SOCIAL-NETWORK-KEY-TO-HAPPINESS-OF-SENIORS-WITH-NO-KIDS-STUDY.jpg)
5 mins
Older adults with no kids take on bulk of caregiving, study shows
Older adults who do not have children provided significant caregiving support for their elderly parents, compared with their siblings who have children, a local study has found.
3 mins
Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins run-off presidential election
Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on July 6 won a run-off presidential election against ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili, the Interior Ministry said.
![Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins run-off presidential election](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/B0cOGoP5d1720304477966/IRAN-REFORMIST-PEZESHKIAN-WINS-RUNOFF-PRESIDENTIAL-ELECTION.jpg)
3 mins
Biden's performances since Trump debate still not convincing enough
Some major party donors and media want the 81-year-old out of the presidential race
![Biden's performances since Trump debate still not convincing enough](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/Dg54ZH4xP1720304366854/BIDENS-PERFORMANCES-SINCE-TRUMP-DEBATE-STILL-NOT-CONVINCING-ENOUGH.jpg)
4 mins
Surge pricing: How demand may affect fun time - and your wallet
Dynamic pricing may turn off some, but can benefit others if done well: Experts
![Surge pricing: How demand may affect fun time - and your wallet](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/NPRQw9jP-1720304638524/SURGE-PRICING-HOW-DEMAND-MAY-AFFECT-FUN-TIME-AND-YOUR-WALLET.jpg)
6 mins
More avenues for youth to contribute to society: PM Wong
Many opportunities being created for them to make a positive impact, he says
![More avenues for youth to contribute to society: PM Wong](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/wdUOx7tWj1720304859457/MORE-AVENUES-FOR-YOUTH-TO-CONTRIBUTE-TO-SOCIETY-PM-WONG.jpg)
3 mins
On board the new sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong
121/2-hour journey comfy, but has room for improvement: Passengers
![On board the new sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/JLjkdDZ5A1720304978553/ON-BOARD-THE-NEW-SLEEPER-TRAIN-FROM-BEIJING-TO-HONG-KONG.jpg)
4 mins
New British PM Starmer 'restless for change' after huge election win
Britain’s newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 6 began his first full day in charge declaring the ousted Tories’ plan to deport migrants to Rwanda “dead and buried” and pledging growth as his government’s “No.1 mission”.
![New British PM Starmer 'restless for change' after huge election win](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/CAWB2TRxy1720305099263/NEW-BRITISH-PM-STARMER-RESTLESS-FOR-CHANGE-AFTER-HUGE-ELECTION-WIN.jpg)
3 mins
France holds its breath ahead of uncertain vote
France’s tense election campaign was on hold on July 6 on the eve of the final vote, but thoughts were turning to an uncertain future before polling even opens.
![France holds its breath ahead of uncertain vote](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/HHPkZAbKE1720305185462/FRANCE-HOLDS-ITS-BREATH-AHEAD-OF-UNCERTAIN-VOTE.jpg)
2 mins
Political unrest worldwide is fuelled by high prices, huge debts
Populist movements on left and right spring up, targeting liberal democracy, capitalism
![Political unrest worldwide is fuelled by high prices, huge debts](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/atSctOyds1720305260421/POLITICAL-UNREST-WORLDWIDE-IS-FUELLED-BY-HIGH-PRICES-HUGE-DEBTS.jpg)
6 mins
WHO cancer research unit classifies talc as 'probably carcinogenic'
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer agency on July 5 classified talc as “probably carcinogenic” for humans.
2 mins
KL focusing on repatriating assets bought using IMDB funds
The Malaysian federal government is focusing on repatriating assets wrongfully bought using 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
1 min
US tourist named 'Malaysia' delights netizens in country
Malaysians, meet Malaysia.
![US tourist named 'Malaysia' delights netizens in country](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/phUjihRmf1720305475651/US-TOURIST-NAMED-MALAYSIA-DELIGHTS-NETIZENS-IN-COUNTRY.jpg)
1 min
PN retains Penang state seat by comfortable margin in by-election
Result indicates opposition alliance's rising support following narrow win in 2023 polls
![PN retains Penang state seat by comfortable margin in by-election](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/r-VkMn1Z21720305544882/PN-RETAINS-PENANG-STATE-SEAT-BY-COMFORTABLE-MARGIN-IN-BYELECTION.jpg)
2 mins
Growing interest among India's nurses in seeking work in Singapore
Key factors are better pay, English-language environment and advanced healthcare set-up
5 mins
8 held over gruesome murder of Tamil Nadu politician
Eight people were arrested in India on July 6 for the murder of a politician who championed the rights of lower-caste Indians, police said.
1 min
Ukraine's navy chief says Russia is losing its Crimea hub in Black Sea
Moscow forced to move warships to base that lacks Sevastopol's extensive facilities
![Ukraine's navy chief says Russia is losing its Crimea hub in Black Sea](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/WH_I-S5tc1720305882407/UKRAINES-NAVY-CHIEF-SAYS-RUSSIA-IS-LOSING-ITS-CRIMEA-HUB-IN-BLACK-SEA.jpg)
3 mins
Hamas accepts US proposal on talks to release Israeli hostages
Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, a senior Hamas source said on July 6.
![Hamas accepts US proposal on talks to release Israeli hostages](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/f7i6k9b4g1720305953085/HAMAS-ACCEPTS-US-PROPOSAL-ON-TALKS-TO-RELEASE-ISRAELI-HOSTAGES.jpg)
1 min
Duo's solo bikepacking trips end in friendship in China
Strangers at first, fellow S'poreans linked up while taking different routes through S-E Asia
![Duo's solo bikepacking trips end in friendship in China](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/TEPHHv6vq1720306022365/DUOS-SOLO-BIKEPACKING-TRIPS-END-IN-FRIENDSHIP-IN-CHINA.jpg)
4 mins
309 linked to scams involving $10m in Om losses under investigation
A total of 309 suspects linked to more than 1,300 cases of scams involving losses of over $10 million are being investigated by the police.
1 min
Oil booms at Coney Island, Chek Jawa, Pasir Ris Park removed
Oil containment booms pre-emptively placed at sensitive biodiversity areas in the north-east of Singapore have been removed after consultation with oil spill consultants, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee said in a Facebook post on July 6.
2 mins
Some enter East Coast Park waters despite oil spill advisory
Docs warn exposure to low-sulphur oil can pose health risks such as respiratory issues
![Some enter East Coast Park waters despite oil spill advisory](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/sXB9vQq0s1720306133188/SOME-ENTER-EAST-COAST-PARK-WATERS-DESPITE-OIL-SPILL-ADVISORY.jpg)
2 mins
Event celebrating racial and religious harmony returns, with spotlight on youth
In an era of social media and misinformation, youth in Singapore play a crucial role in preserving interracial and inter-religious harmony.
![Event celebrating racial and religious harmony returns, with spotlight on youth](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/F33lVhdD21720306358929/EVENT-CELEBRATING-RACIAL-AND-RELIGIOUS-HARMONY-RETURNS-WITH-SPOTLIGHT-ON-YOUTH.jpg)
2 mins
Cameras being considered after design of Marine Parade bus stop draws flak
One way to solve a problem commuters are facing at the new bus stop opposite Parkway Parade mall due to its design is to install cameras that allow those seated at the bus stop to see footage of arriving buses.
1 min
LTA in talks over anti-lock brakes for new motorcycles
It is looking to make feature mandatory for new two-wheelers; riders welcome proposal
![LTA in talks over anti-lock brakes for new motorcycles](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/ipmy01XYs1720306289226/LTA-IN-TALKS-OVER-ANTILOCK-BRAKES-FOR-NEW-MOTORCYCLES.jpg)
3 mins
Over 400 Zhenghua households to get credits for use at vending machines
More than 400 less privileged households in the Zhenghua division of the North West District will benefit from a new programme aimed at helping them cope with the rising cost of living.
1 min
SPIETH HEROINE IS COMING HOME
Trainer Peters' filly all set to score overdue win after squandering chances recently
![SPIETH HEROINE IS COMING HOME](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/vhmEPk1Cm1720306813196/SPIETH-HEROINE-IS-COMING-HOME.jpg)
2 mins
MURRAY'S WIMBLEDON OVER
Briton's mixed doubles partner Raducanu withdraws as he looks to end career in Paris
![MURRAY'S WIMBLEDON OVER](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/bCo2AmUsF1720306893371/MURRAYS-WIMBLEDON-OVER.jpg)
3 mins
Confident Canada relish s-final with Argentina
ARLINGTON Canada coach Jesse Marsch said his team were relishing the chance to face world champions Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals on July 9 after their shock win over Venezuela.
![Confident Canada relish s-final with Argentina](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1757188/zjtzwkiOC1720307009395/CONFIDENT-CANADA-RELISH-SFINAL-WITH-ARGENTINA.jpg)
2 mins
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