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World°s worst team gain historic promotion

They had always been known as the whipping boys of international football, but San Marino - whose team are mostly made up of part-time players with other jobs - made history on Nov 18.

Spain finish 2024 on a high with Tenerife treat

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was an emotional man after Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help his Euro 2024 winners beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Nov 18.

GHOSTING GVARDIOL LIFTS CROATIA SPIRITS

His equaliser against Portugal sends team into q-finals, forces Scotland into play-offs

Paolini powers through to send Italy into final

Jasmine Paolini \"gave everything\" for Italy on Nov 18, and it paid off for her on a tough day at the Martin Carpena Arena.

Kane feels he's at his best and is looking beyond 2026

England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane believes that he is performing at his highest level, as he dismissed suggestions that the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.

INDONESIA 'DESERVE WIN'

Saudi coach hails hosts' famous 2-0 upset; runaway leaders Japan humble China 3-1

TOUR CHANGES 'ADD COMPETITIVE DRAMA'

Smaller fields, fewer PGA Tour cards from 2026 aimed at enhancing the fan experience

Canadian GP date shift an effort for greener F1

Formula One announced the Canadian Grand Prix will move from mid-June to May on the 2026 schedule to \"rationalise\" the circuit's schedule.

Smith eyes 1st individual 2024 win at hometown event

Cameron Smith knows time is running out to bag a first individual victory of 2024, and the Major champion is hungry to get it done in his home town of Brisbane at the Nov 21-24 Australian PGA Championship.

Lakers aim to remain on song against Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers return home on Nov 19 (Nov 20, Singapore time), when they will put a five-game winning streak on the line against the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup West Group B game.

No slam dunk for Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) said on Nov 18 that it would have access to coveted National Basketball Association (NBA) content for 11 more years under a legal settlement with the league, sending shares of the media company more than 5 per cent higher.

LUE'S WAR CRY RALLIES CLIPPERS

Coach cproud, of his team's composure to hold off a comeback from Golden State

PACIFIC BAO BEI LOOKS READY TO MAKE WAVES

David Kok will be pleased with his winning workout on Nov 19

RAGING BLIZZARD CAN WIN AGAIN

Nov 201 Hong Kon-g (Happy Valley) form analysis

Haze Dedicated NEA microsite for understanding of situation

We thank Forum writer Kung Yen-Fay for the letter \"Make haze info comprehensive and easy for all to understand\" (Nov 14).

Education Parents can have bigger say in choice of school

Secondary school student Nathan Foong's considerations (How I picked my secondary school after PSLE results, Nov 17) are valid and logical.

Replies Vehicles Inspection fees itemised based on required tests

We refer to Mr Ho Peng Heng's letter on reviewing charges for the annual inspection of electric vehicles or EVs (Review annual inspection charges for EVs, Nov 13).

Proposed changes to traffic rules send wrong signal to road users

The proposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being \"overly punished\" are inappropriate, unwise and lack empathy for the victims (Proposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being overly punished, Nov 11), particularly the one on the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for first-time offenders who commit dangerous driving offences that cause grievous hurt or death.

Neighbour disputes ● Safeguards needed for mandatory treatment

A new law will allow people who cause unreasonable acts of disturbance in the community to be issued mandatory treatment orders if it is believed that the underlying causes are related to psychiatric conditions (Mandatory mediation a first step in settling disputes between neighbours: Edwin Tong, Nov 12).

Don't mess with YouTuber Li Ziqi and her farm life videos

A beloved rural Chinese influencer makes a comeback after a quiet but grueling battle with her agent.

Is your master's degree useless?

New data shows a shockingly high proportion of courses are a waste of money.

Ben & Jerry S v Unilever is the end of corporate do -gooden'sm

When the conglomerate bought the ice-cream maker, its social stances were a selling point, but the situations changed.

Trump Wont hesitate to flex muscle - cmd countries get that

Foreign policy is about securing vital national interests, and not about face or values.

The problem of politics in a noisy age

We are once again having to readjust to a vast expansion in the amount of conflicting information at our fingertips.

Say aah ! Why is Singapore neglecting dental health?

Misplaced priorities? People maintain their cars diligently but skip regular visits to the dentist.

Cyber-security staff may soon get clarity on skills required

CSA study aims to raise productivity and professionalism amid rise in cyber attacks

Enabling tie-ups to accelerate energy-efficient computing tech

US firm's initiative comes as data centres worldwide struggle to meet demands of AI

Keppel unveils mega deals to boost monetisation drive

Keppel on Nov 19 announced two major deals to boost its monetisation drive and elevate its position as a major global asset manager.

HSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in revamp

HSBC Holdings has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm's newly formed corporate and institutional banking (CIB) division as chief executive officer Georges Elhedery continues his hunt for ways to make the bank run more efficiently.

Retaliatory tariffs could undermine Asia's growth: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Nov 19 that tit-for-tat tariffs could undermine Asia's economic prospects, raise costs and disrupt supply chains, even as it expects the region to remain a key engine of growth for the global economy.