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Van Nistelrooy is positive about United, but Keane is not
The Straits Times

Van Nistelrooy is positive about United, but Keane is not

Manchester United's interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy believes the team can turn around their torrid season, based on the \"spirit\" he saw in their two games since the sacking of manager Erik ten Hag.

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November 05, 2024
The Straits Times

Gyokeres can help Amorim land City blow

LISBON - Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim is relying on red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres to inflict damage on future rivals Manchester City, in his final Champions League match at the helm on Nov 5.

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November 05, 2024
IT DOESN'T GET BIGGER THAN THIS: ALONSO
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IT DOESN'T GET BIGGER THAN THIS: ALONSO

Liverpool's former star calls it a 'beautiful challenge', as he takes Leverkusen to Anfield

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November 05, 2024
Palestine committed to World Cup dream in wake of conflict
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Palestine committed to World Cup dream in wake of conflict

Palestine's quest to qualify for the World Cup Finals for the first time underlines the determination to overcome the devastation caused by the Gaza conflict, the president of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has told Reuters.

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November 05, 2024
CHEPKIRUI DIGS DEEP TO CLINCH 1ST MAJOR
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CHEPKIRUI DIGS DEEP TO CLINCH 1ST MAJOR

She leads Kenyan sweep of women's race in NY marathon as Nageeye takes men's crown

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November 05, 2024
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Clear guidance needed despite apology letter for racism

Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Balestier Khalsa have forwarded a letter of apology from a parent of an Under-15 player to ActiveSG Football Academy, following alleged racist abuse from the parent during a Singapore Youth League match on Nov 2.

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November 05, 2024
Doncic has fun working his magic on Orlando
The Straits Times

Doncic has fun working his magic on Orlando

LOS ANGELES - It was clear Luka Doncic was having \"fun\" after he scored 14 of his 32 points in the first quarter, as the Dallas Mavericks got off to a hot start en route to a 108-85 National Basketball Association (NBA) victory over the Orlando Magic on Nov 3.

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November 05, 2024
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No. 2 Zverev 'cannot force results' in bid for first Slam

PARIS - Alexander Zverev said he will \"let the results come to me\" as he targets a first Grand Slam trophy of his career in 2025.

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November 05, 2024
'FOCUSED' ZHENG BACK IN THE HUNT
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'FOCUSED' ZHENG BACK IN THE HUNT

She scores first win over Rybakina in three meetings; faces Paolini in last group match

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November 05, 2024
Alpine's bingo day at the office
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Alpine's bingo day at the office

SAO PAULO - Alpine hit a possible €29.2 million (S$41.9 million) jackpot in Brazil on Nov 3, when French pair Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly finished second and third respectively to rescue the struggling Renault-owned Formula One team's season.

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November 05, 2024
The Straits Times

Easier to salute masterclass Max than Mad Max

So what did Max Verstappen do in the days between Mexico and Brazil?

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November 05, 2024
BRAZIL WIN IS ONE OF VERSTAPPEN'S BEST
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BRAZIL WIN IS ONE OF VERSTAPPEN'S BEST

From starting in 17th to topping the podium, Red Bull ace can now seal title in next race

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November 05, 2024
SHANG CHI IS A SMASH HIT IN POOLS TROPHY
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SHANG CHI IS A SMASH HIT IN POOLS TROPHY

Former Kranji horse impressive in Ipoh race named after Singapore gaming company

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November 05, 2024
VAUBAN, BUCKAROO JOINT TOP CUP PICKS
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VAUBAN, BUCKAROO JOINT TOP CUP PICKS

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is an open race with no real standout among its 24 runners

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November 05, 2024
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Hiring Do more to protect job seekers from rogue agencies

I refer to the article \"MOM suspends licences of 2 employment agencies that allegedly collected fees before clients got jobs\" (Nov 1).

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November 05, 2024
Hawker centre Town council committed to continually improving infrastructure
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Hawker centre Town council committed to continually improving infrastructure

We refer to the ST Forum letter \"Disappointed by results of renovation at hawker centre\" (Oct 29).

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November 05, 2024
Fall risk ● Consider requiring anti-slip materials at walkways, common areas
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Fall risk ● Consider requiring anti-slip materials at walkways, common areas

I refer to the article \"New fall-risk screening process more easily accessible to seniors\" (Oct 27). I believe this is a step in the right direction to reduce fall risk, especially since one in four Singaporeans is expected to be aged 65 and above by 2030.

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November 05, 2024
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Too early for children to have debit cards

I refer to the article \"Debit card for your 7-year-old? Banks in Singapore ramp up strategies to attract younger crowd\" (Nov 1).

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November 05, 2024
The Straits Times

The dos and don'ts of the e-mail introduction

Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favours.

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November 05, 2024
Will 'blind dates' with books be a lasting bestseller for bookstores?
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Will 'blind dates' with books be a lasting bestseller for bookstores?

'Blind Date With a Book' masks a book's real cover and lets readers discover what's inside, and customers apparently love them.

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November 05, 2024
Why Income Insurance may want to consider an SGX listing
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Why Income Insurance may want to consider an SGX listing

Going public is one way for the insurer to draw new investors and boost the capital needed for its social mission.

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November 05, 2024
Whoever Wins, America Will Still Need to Turn Itself Around
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Whoever Wins, America Will Still Need to Turn Itself Around

National renewal will require elites to buy into a project of far-reaching reform.

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November 05, 2024
Why a Trump victory will hit Europe hardest
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Why a Trump victory will hit Europe hardest

The security impact will be felt even before his inauguration. A three-way trade war involving the US, the EU and China will also be very damaging.

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November 05, 2024
The Straits Times

MAS pushes on with asset tokenisation in financial services for commercialisation

Singapore is pushing ahead in its plans for asset tokenisation in financial services so that commercialisation of the sector can take place.

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November 05, 2024
S'pore life insurers have healthy buffers to withstand shocks
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S'pore life insurers have healthy buffers to withstand shocks

Most hit a capital adequacy ratio of at least 150% - more than the normal level of 100%

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November 05, 2024
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Wife of Three Arrows co-founder sells S'pore mansion for $51m

The wife of Zhu Su, the co-founder of collapsed cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has managed to sell a mansion she owns in Singapore for $51 million, despite a court-imposed freeze on some of the couple's other assets.

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November 05, 2024
India's HCLTech to open AI lab in S'pore, signs pacts with polys
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India's HCLTech to open AI lab in S'pore, signs pacts with polys

HCL Technologies (HCLTech), one of India's top software and IT services firms, said it will open an artificial intelligence laboratory here in 2025.

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November 05, 2024
The Straits Times

RWS casino chief steps down; Genting Singapore shares rise

Mr Andrew MacDonald, chief casino officer and director at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), has stepped down.

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November 05, 2024
Horticulturalist among 13 to get SkillsFuture Fellowships
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Horticulturalist among 13 to get SkillsFuture Fellowships

Awards given in recognition of their dedication to skills mastery and development

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November 05, 2024
Australian mining boss ousted after tax evasion probe
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Australian mining boss ousted after tax evasion probe

MELBOURNE - Mineral Resources said founder and managing director Chris Ellison will step down within 18 months after an internal investigation into undeclared payments made to companies owned by him found the tycoon had engaged in \"profoundly disappointing\" conduct.

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November 05, 2024