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US dollar, stocks and Bitcoin surge as Trump claims election victory

Investors bought US dollars, Bitcoin and stocks, and sold bonds as Donald Trump was elected the 47th US president on Nov 6, and Republicans took control of at least one chamber of Congress.

How did Kamala Harris lose this election?

The 2024 election looks eerily similar to 2016's, when former secretary of state Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump despite being the favourite going into the race.

Heartbreak for Harris supporters as they see states fall one by one

Trump's win marks clear and decisive shift to the right in the polarised country

Trump the unexpected unifier in deeply polarised nation

His 2016 win was powered by white voters, but this time he has successfully diversified

PM Wong reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump

Singapore looks forward to working with US President-elect Donald Trump and hopes for increased bilateral and regional cooperation with Washington, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Singles to get priority access to BTO flats under new Family Care Scheme

Singles applying for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will get priority access when they buy a home near or with their parents under a new scheme that kicks in from mid-2025.

TRUMP WINS BIG

Former president Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning comeback in the 2024 US election, riding on a multiracial coalition of supporters that not only powered his Electoral College win, but also appeared to vindicate his controversial politics by awarding him the popular vote.

Singapore and Indonesia to write new chapter in ties, says PM Wong

Singapore and Indonesia will be writing a new chapter in their bilateral ties by collaborating on new opportunities, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 6.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has cancer

American actor James Van Der Beek (right), who starred in the 1990s teen TV drama Dawson's Creek, on Nov 3 said he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Content creator Mayiduo's directorial debut is a film with a cast of influencers

Local content creator Kelvin Tan, better known by his online moniker Mayiduo, is making his directorial debut with a cast of influencers.

Actress Diana Danielle asks estranged husband Farid Kamil to let her go

Malaysian actress Diana Danielle shared that she had spent a full year trying to reconcile and improve her marriage with actor Farid Kamil, but it was futile.

Sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa for Dua Lipa

Pop star Dua Lipa has been enjoying herself in town ahead of her two shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 5 and 6, which kick off her world tour in support of her third album, Radical Optimism (2024).

Shawn Mendes opens up on why he walked away at his peak

NEW YORK - On a rainy summer night, on a club stage in Woodstock, New York, Shawn Mendes was ready for tears. Happy tears, overwhelmed tears. Just some processing-everything-as-it-happens mistiness.

Christmas action with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

Festive flick Red One also marks a return to action films for American actress Lucy Liu

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025 Experimental platform grapples with displacement

Meanwhile, the festival organiser is looking for a new title donor

Cemetery weddings find new life thanks to 'positive death' moment

It is right there in the vows uttered at innumerable weddings each year: \"Till death do us part.\"

Whole body deodorants get popular

If you suddenly feel as if you are being inundated with advertisements for something called \"whole body deodorant\", you are not alone.

Having a recovery day? Stay active

Low-impact movement can be more effective than rest for reducing muscle soreness after exercise

Are Organic foods more nutritious?

Studies on organic foods' long-term health effects have been mixed

TRIPLE WHAMMY

Retiree shocked by diagnoses of lung, liver and prostate cancers

Inter must be ruthless with crunch ties approaching

Inter Milan's European and domestic ambitions face a big week with the visits of both Arsenal and Napoli, as the Italian champions try to banish worrying signs of frailty.

PUFFS FROM RED-HOT MAX

Kitefoiler keeps vow to serve curry snack on Nov 7 for winning Young World Sailor title

Ueda blow, but Japan coach stays positive

Japan suffered a blow in their bid to lock up a spot at the 2026 World Cup Finals, when striker Ayase Ueda was ruled out for the rest of 2024 after suffering a hamstring injury playing for his Dutch club Feyenoord.

Bayern treating Benfica game like a final, says Palhinha

Ahead of Bayern Munich's crucial Champions League home encounter against Benfica on Nov 6, Joao Palhinha must feel as if he has been transported to a different world.

Ageing ● Make older drivers more recognisable on roads

I refer to the article \"Debate heats up over driving age limit, medical test after accidents involving elderly drivers\" (Nov 3).

GOAL-SHY PSG IN EUROPE WORRIES ENRIQUE

Ahead of Atletico game, the coach admits reliable striker needed after Mbappe left

ARYNA CREDITS 'BEST TEAM EVER'

She says their work spurs her to progress in WTA Finals and seal year-end top spot

Lack of game time not stopping Aussie Kerevi

Australia centre Samu Kerevi is relishing a potential return to Test rugby against England at the weekend and said that he would be ready even if he has had little game time over the last six months.

Constructors' title is still McLaren's main goal

McLaren's priority is to win the Formula One constructors' title, after Lando Norris' challenge for the drivers' crown was all but ended in Brazil at the weekend, the team said.

No Athlete of Year award for Lyles

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles is not one of the two finalists for male track Athlete of the Year, World Athletics revealed on Nov 4.