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Two gentle, polite, bright men wait to wrestle on a board

The brightly-lit, mirrored rooms in the bowels of the Capitol Theatre are where actors prepare. Put on make-up. Slip into character. Rehearse their lines. Now in these rooms sit two men who are performers of another kind.

RUSSELL ON POLE WITH LATE DASH

It's the 4th one in his career; Verstappen is 5th on grid just ahead of rival Norris

Yapp pockets belief after winning star-studded event

After months of struggling with self-doubt, Singapore's top pool player Aloysius Yapp finally won an individual event on the World Nine-ball Tour (WNT) on Nov 22, when he beat German Moritz Neuhausen 13-6 in the International 9-Ball Open final.

Mazzulla powers flat Celtics to Cup win

MIAMI - The Boston Celtics struggled on Nov 22, but had their emotionally charged coach Joe Mazzulla to thank for.

TOUCH ON VARIOUS SKILLS

In a special series, Play of the Month, The Sunday Times' sports desk will dive into a sport. Every month this year, an expert in a sport will provide tips on how to play and get better at it. The November spotlight is on touch rugby.

The Ghost is not frightened by male rivals

Nov 24 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis

LEONG MA BISCUIT DOES NOT CRUMBLE

Jockey lost whip at crucial time, but trainer Ismadi's horse responds to hands and heels

Better conduct in insurance sales is for long-term protection

Whatever they are called, insurance agents, financial advisers, brokers and even banks all play the role of a middleman.

Growing his money to have more time with his family

Finance exec says returns from investments give people more time to do the things they love

Bankruptcy can give some debtors a second chance

Many people avoid filing for bankruptcy out of shame and embarrassment around their financial circumstances, because they receive poor advice or because they're too proud.

Shopping vintage by design – and scoring

True grit, patience and much luck needed when scouring vintage clothing stores

When debt causes couples to break up

As far as marriage vows go, it is debt, and not just death, that routinely causes couples to part.

Why a scam added to a debt-laden couple's woes

Couple's apparent overspending eats into their divorce settlement

What to budget before you 'BTO' with would-be spouse

Assess your financial readiness, including savings, income stability, debt obligations

Geopolitics, 'toiletgate', and drama: Chess is colourful and complex

Chess is often used as a metaphor for other things. Politicians and diplomats supposedly play \"3D chess\" when they negotiate treaties, football coaches do it too.

Parents lie to kids all the time, but they should think twice first

Before lying becomes a habit, it's worth dwelling upon the reasons for doing so and considering whether a different approach would work better.

How do parents reduce screen time without scream time?

We can do better as a family when it comes to discipline and communication. Managing emotions is key.

Rattled by a retirement budget dry run. But it was a fruitful exercise

The writer tried to stick to a fake budget, and the experience turned out to be an emotional roller coaster

No more sugar rush: How did I lose my sweet tooth?

Writer reflects on how she no longer craves the sweets she liked, but thinks it's better this way - to keep diabetes at bay.

14 people arrested following anti-vice raids in S'pore, Hong Kong

Fourteen people were arrested for vice-related activities after multiple locations in Singapore and Hong Kong were raided by the cities' respective police forces over 17 days.

OCBC to make quantum leap as next-gen tech evolves

Bank aims to train about 100 employees in quantum computing over next 3 years

French cheese product recalled due to contamination fears: SFA

A French cheese product is being recalled due to possible contamination with a bacterium that can cause diarrhoea.

USB ports on buses use low voltage that cuts electrocution risk: LTA

The USB charging ports on public buses here are of significantly lower voltage, which greatly reduces the likelihood of electrocution, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said.

DREAM HOME, NIGHTMARE CONTRACTOR

Contractor uncontactable after being paid over $152,000 in deposits for penthouse renovation

Where connections brew

New heritage gallery celebrates the evolution of local coffee shop culture

Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said on Nov 22 that Russia would keep testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat and had a stock ready for use, while Ukraine said it was already at work to develop air systems to counter the weapon.

Protests as Russia claims emissions in annexed Ukraine regions

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Russia has included the territories it occupies in Ukraine in its recent greenhouse gas inventory report to the UN, drawing protests from Kyiv officials and activists at the COP29 climate summit this week.

Powerful Israeli air strike kills 11 in central Beirut

Attack using bunker-busting missiles is 4th strike this week targeting city's central area

Ottawa denies it has evidence linking Modi to Violence in Canada

Canada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations that they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, denied it had evidence Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was linked to violence on its soil.

US bars imports from more Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour

The US said on Nov 22 that it is barring imports from dozens more China-based companies - ranging from businesses in the metals to food industries - citing worries over forced labour.