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Immigration seen by Americans as top issue for Trump to tackle: Poll

WASHINGTON - Americans see immigration as the most pressing issue for President-elect Donald Trump to address, and a large majority believe he will order mass deportations of people living in the US illegally, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Nov 7 found.

Putin lauds 'courageous' Trump, says Russia ready for dialogue

SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 7 congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.

China readying itself for Trump 2.0 as higher tariffs loom

It has beefed up retaliation toolkit, boosted tech self-sufficiency

Prosecution points out differences in Singh's and Low's accounts

PROSECUTION: SINGH'S STORY NOT CONSISTENT WITH LOW THIA KHIANG'S

Cross-examination of WP chief ends; verdict expected on Feb 17

Deputy A-G gives view of true version of events; defendant disagrees with most of it

More teens in S'pore are getting hooked on their digital devices

Children and teenagers cannot take their eyes off their gadgets and smartphone screens, which are fueling a problem of addiction and increasing behavioral issues.

Shop theft, cheating among top youth offences in 2023

Act amended to allow cases of those aged 16 to below 18 to be heard in Youth Courts

Lee Hsien Yang's allegations will not distract Govt from focusing on core issues, says PM

Mr Lee Hsien Yang's allegations against Singapore have been fully responded to, and the Government will not be distracted from its work, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 8.

Cost-of-living, job security to be covered in Budget 2025: PM

These are concerns that come up frequently among residents during walkabouts, he says

Singapore must work harder to boost ties in a fraught world: PM

It must also work with countries of like mind to shape rules, norms: PM Wong

Timing of next general election not decided yet, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he has not yet decided when the next general election will be held and the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has not been formed.

SHINING LIGHTS AT MUSEUM GALA

American actress Blake Lively, model Kaia Gerber and reality TV star Kim Kardashian took pictures under the lights, posing against a backdrop of more than 200 restored street lamps from Urban Light, an installation by American artist Chris Burden that served as a stand-in for a red carpet.

Body of One Direction star Liam Payne flown home to Britain

BUENOS AIRES - The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who fell to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October, began repatriating the singer's body to Britain on Nov 6, a police source told AFP.

Live streamers apologise to Chan Brothers for online statements against the travel agency

More Singapore-based live streamers have reached a private settlement with Chan Brothers Travel and issued public apologies for the online statements made against the local tour agency's services.

US presidential election: A-listers fail to win votes for Kamala Harris

LOS ANGELES - A raft of celebrities - from American singers Taylor Swift and Beyonce to actors George Clooney and Harrison Ford - proved unable to prevent Ms Kamala Harris' crushing defeat in the United States presidential election, underlining the limited impact of sweeping star endorsements on voters.

SOLE MATE: BIRKENSTOCK'S FOOT-CARE LINE

Birkenstock's new foot-care products with skin-loving ingredients. PHOTO: BIRKENSTOCK

Prada Outpaces fashion rivals on Miu Miu's Gen Z appeal

UNITED STATES - Prada defied a luxury industry slump last quarter as fashion fans snapped up Miu Miu's Arcadie handbags and cashmere cardigans.

Go ahead, paint on my designer bag

Luxury handbags have become the canvas of choice for artists and art lovers

AROMA ALCHEMY: TIGER BALM'S AROMATHERAPY LOTIONS

For generations, Tiger Balm has been Asia's secret weapon - grandma's cure-all in a jar, packed with herbal goodness that can tackle anything from a stubborn headache to post-workout aches.

K-BEAUTY 'HANOK': KSISTERS' NEW LIFESTYLE STORE

Stepping into Ksisters' first boutique in Wheelock Place feels like entering a slice of Seoul.

BUSY 2025 AWAITS TAN

Boccia star will start preparations for new season in December after two-week break

Sailors squander two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Persib

What started out as a promising evening that could have sealed qualification to the Asian Football Confederation Champions League Two's round of 16 turned out to be a nightmare for the Lion City Sailors as they capsized after blowing a 2-0 lead.

Infinitely superior but luckless PSG annoy Enrique

PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique blamed his team's 2-1 home loss to Atletico Madrid on bad luck, admitting the Ligue 1 leaders' qualification chances were in danger as they plunged into the red zone of the Champions League group phase on Nov 6.

Very strange handball turned the game: Emery

BRUGES - Aston Villa manager Unai Emery lamented Tyrone Mings' incomprehensible handball that led to their 1-0 Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Nov 6, saying that the bizarre incident killed the game.

'WE CAN BEAT CHELSEA IF WE PLAY LIKE THIS'

Gunners boss Arteta blames ref for Inter loss but upbeat ahead of crunch EPL clash

World Cup loss to All Blacks in distant past for Ireland

DUBLIN - Ireland meet New Zealand on Nov 8 at Lansdowne Road in a rematch of their epic 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final which dashed Irish dreams of lifting the trophy.

Improved Dupont returns to lead France in Tests

PARIS - French rugby's golden boy Antoine Dupont is set to feature for his country's 15-a-side team on Nov 9 for the first time since a morale-denting Rugby World Cup exit a little over a year ago.

INJURIES THREATEN TO DERAIL PEP'S CITY

Guardiola vows to fight on, but off-field distractions could also add to his headache

SWIATEK GETS EXTRA BOOST FROM CROWD

World No. 2 swats aside Kasatkina 6-1, 6-0 in just 51 minutes at WTA Finals in Riyadh

SWIATEK GETS EXTRA BOOST FROM CROWD

World No. 2 swats aside Kasatkina 6-1, 6-0 in just 51 minutes at WTA Finals in Riyadh