The Straits Times - September 08, 2024
The Straits Times - September 08, 2024
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September 08, 2024
Pope Francis' first visit to S'pore has been 8 years in the making
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent The upcoming visit by Pope Francis to Singapore is one that has been eight years in the making.
3 mins
UN demands full probe into Israel's killing of US activist in West Bank
The Turkish-American woman was shot while taking part in a protest march
3 mins
Super Typhoon Yagi leaves at least 4 dead in Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees, and swept ships and boats out to sea, killing at least four people, as it made landfall in northern Vietnam on Sept 7, after leaving at least 24 dead through southern China and the Philippines.
1 min
Pope calls for better treatment of workers in Papua New Guinea
Pontiff, who is on second leg of his trip to region, also calls for end to ethnic violence
3 mins
Scoot flight to Guangzhou encounters turbulence; 7 injured
Seven people were injured when a Scoot flight from Singapore to the Chinese city of Guangzhou hit turbulence on the morning of Sept 6.
1 min
She didn't wear her seat belt and lost her memory after crash
The number of seat belt violations dipped recently, but some hospitals said they are seeing more unbelted traffic accident patients. One woman discovered the hard way the importance of wearing a seat belt. The Sunday Times finds out more.
4 mins
Iconic arch tops off Geylang Serai cultural belt rejuvenation
The rejuvenation works for the Geylang Serai cultural belt has been completed, with an arch that stretches across the junction of Geylang Road and Joo Chiat Road being the landmark of the area.
3 mins
Tik Tok games with gambling element may be breaking the law
Experts also highlight the potential harm to addicted users, especially younger ones
5 mins
Coastal or urban living? Design guides for 13 HDB towns completed
They outline distinct themes to help retain each estate's identity, ensure cohesive design
2 mins
Hunt for Filipino preacher uncovers secret tunnels, rooms that held sex victims
Police believe Quiboloy is hiding in a bunker somewhere underneath the sprawling 30ha compound of his church
5 mins
Penang Chief Minister vows work continues after opting out of party polls
He dismisses 'lame duck' tag despite standing down as state DAP chairman
4 mins
Sinkhole incident: KL is generally safe, says ministry
Kuala Lumpur is generally safe, said Malaysia's natural resources and climate change ministry.
1 min
In learning to love Harris' liberal politics, has the US moved left?
Not really, say observers, as the American electorate as a whole is much more moderate
4 mins
Trump's sentencing in hush money case delayed till after polls
Sentencing for Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed on Sept 6 until after November's election, a win for the Republican as he battles US Vice-President Kamala Harris in the knife-edge White House race.
2 mins
Kyiv hits Russian ammo depot as Moscow advances in the east
Ukrainian security services said on Sept 7 they struck a Russian ammunition factory in a border region, as Moscow's forces claimed yet another advance on the battlefield.
1 min
US 'alarmed' by potential Iran transfer of missiles to Russia
Any Iranian transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia would mark a sharp escalation in the Ukraine war, the US said on Sept 6, following reports that the two countries had deepened ties in recent weeks with such an arms transfer.
1 min
French mass rape suspect among 'worst sexual criminals'
The daughter of a Frenchman on trial for enlisting strangers to rape his drugged wife on Sept 6 described him as “likely one of the worst sexual criminals in the past 20 years\".
3 mins
Anti-immigrant feelings challenge Canada's welcoming image
Immigrants being blamed for country's worsening housing crisis, high cost of living
4 mins
Early report on Brazil plane crash finds signs of ice build-up
A preliminary report into the August crash of an airliner in Brazil has found signs of ice build-up on the plane but no definite cause for the accident, the country's Centre for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa) said on Sept 6.
1 min
Bali's iconic padi fields at risk of extinction from climate change
Subak system tops list of Unesco sites that could be wiped out by 2050: Study
4 mins
Doctor to get award for saving man at Yishun MRT station
He tended to heart attack victim while on his way to work; 4 SMRT staff to be lauded too
3 mins
Bus driver arrested after accident in Tuas that killed another bus driver
A bus driver was arrested after another bus driver died in an accident in Tuas on Sept 6.
1 min
Holland Village MRT mural pays tribute to area's heritage
Shuttered Thambi Magazine Store among landmarks depicted in 10m-long art piece
3 mins
163-year-old tiger orchid back in bloom at Botanic Gardens
The tiger orchid the largest orchid species in the world - is back in bloom at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
1 min
Home Team agency honours failed projects to spur innovation
Crime Correspondent When Mr Chan Tsan, chief executive of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), saw the resumes of those from foreign start-ups, he was surprised by one thing: They were not shy about listing their failures.
3 mins
Go easy on food and on those mukbang videos too
Experts flag health risks of overeating after recent deaths of two overseas content creators
4 mins
In the English countryside, lessons for a city dweller
To understand who we are is to sometimes roam among those not like us.
5 mins
Why 'divorcing' couple could not hide their $12m from creditors
Judge says man's move to transfer all of his assets to ex-wife not immune from bankruptcy action
5 mins
Young&Savvy Breaking away from the pack and working out solo
There's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to spending on your fitness regime
4 mins
Will T-bill continue to 'chill' with rate cuts?
It has been the ultimate no-brainer for more than a year: park your money in super-safe Treasury bills (T-bills), earn yields of more than 5 per cent, rinse and repeat.
4 mins
Cryptocurrency as a route to escape the rat race?
Buying Ether to learn to code smart contracts sparked his fascination with digital assets
2 mins
Cash still king for US retail investors even with expected Fed rate cuts
A golden era for cash may be winding down as the US Federal Reserve gets ready to cut interest rates.
3 mins
Deepfake Elon Musk is out to scam you
Scammers using Al-edited videos of genuine interviews with billionaires to con investors.
5 mins
LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO CLAIMS FIRST QEII CUP FOR MEAGHER
S'pore star bounces back from Raffles Cup defeat with win in penultimate Group I race
3 mins
Transport issues but LA28 aims to deliver best show
Los Angeles cannot compete with the iconic landmarks of the Paris Olympics, but LA28 organisers are confident the Hollywood factor and their city's identity will help them raise the bar when they host the global event.
2 mins
DUO'S GOLDEN SLAM IS 'STUFF OF DREAMS'
Hewett and Reid finally add the Paralympic crown to their 21 Slams to emulate Djokovic
2 mins
Several Asian states 'capable of hosting Olympics'
Better marketing for the Asian Games and getting more sponsors on board will be high on the agenda when Randhir Singh takes over as president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Sept 8, the veteran administrator told Reuters.
2 mins
TEEN SIMMERS DOWN TO WIN WORLD TITLE
Second-year pro surfer blocks out emotions to beat ace Marks; Florence is men's champ
2 mins
Cheptegei's death highlights domestic violence in Kenya
Moureen Atieno Omolo was unable to sleep for days after hearing about the deadly attack on Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, whose former boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her ablaze on Sept 1.
2 mins
Wedding can wait for doubles champ Kichenok
Newly crowned US Open women's doubles champion Lyudmyla Kichenok had plans to get married this week but revealed on Sept 6 that her unexpected appearance in the latter stages of the Grand Slam forced a postponement.
1 min
DESIRE, PASSION BEHIND ITALY'S WIN
Spalletti praises young side's mental strength and teamwork in comeback victory in France
3 mins
Rodrygo pleased to score in 'ugly' Brazil win
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo did not mind an \"ugly win\" as long as his struggling Brazil side beat Ecuador at home on Sept 6.
2 mins
TRIBUTES, TEARS FOR BISHOP
Netball coach steps down for personal reasons; Yeo to lead S'pore to Asian c'ship
3 mins
Fans' 'cheers' inspire Kenya to their first trophy
The crowd of 1,280 at the OCBC Arena on Sept 7 may have comprised mainly Singaporean supporters, but that did little to intimidate Kenya's netballers who were facing the hosts in the Mirxes Nations Cup final.
2 mins
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