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Radiohead frontman clashes with pro-Palestinian heckler in Australia

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke briefly walked off-stage during an Australian concert after a verbal clash with a pro-Palestinian heckler.

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November 04, 2024
Mariah Carey reflects on 30 years as Queen of Christmas
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Mariah Carey reflects on 30 years as Queen of Christmas

\"I felt it was too early in my career,\" she said in a recent interview, recalling the early 1990s.

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November 04, 2024
Actress Margot Robbie welcomes baby boy
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Actress Margot Robbie welcomes baby boy

Barbie is now a mum. According to American entertainment news outlet People, Margot Robbie, lead actress and producer of the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Tom Ackerley.

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November 04, 2024
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IMDA says it is 'likely to be prejudicial to national interests'

Singapore film Small Hours Of The Night barred

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November 04, 2024
Can men in China take a joke? Comediennes have their doubts
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Can men in China take a joke? Comediennes have their doubts

BEIJING - On the list of topics best avoided by China's comedians, some are obvious: politics, the Chinese military.

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November 04, 2024
Blades and brotherhood
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Blades and brotherhood

In psychological thriller Pierce, actors Liu Hsiu-fu and Tsao Yu-ning play siblings who learn that brotherly love can be deadly

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November 04, 2024
Chamber concert an enjoyable study of musical nationalism
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Chamber concert an enjoyable study of musical nationalism

A FOLKLORIC JOURNEY: MELODIES OF THE HOMELAND

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November 04, 2024
A thank-you letter to parents, from a parent
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A thank-you letter to parents, from a parent

Parenting hones one's multitasking capability like nothing else

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November 04, 2024
Fun With Kids
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Fun With Kids

Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities

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November 04, 2024
PLAN A TRIP, TEACH THE KIDS
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PLAN A TRIP, TEACH THE KIDS

When Mrs Mey Sam's three kids were younger, she encouraged them to earn their own pocket money to spend during a family holiday.

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November 04, 2024
Cancer survivor Yam glad to keep swimming
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Cancer survivor Yam glad to keep swimming

Annie Yam was wearing a radiant smile as she got out from the OCBC Aquatic Centre's swimming pool, despite finishing fourth in the women's 50m butterfly (35-39 age category) at the annual Singapore Masters Swim Meet on Nov 3.

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November 04, 2024
TEONG AIMS FOR 2 BUDAPEST FINALS
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TEONG AIMS FOR 2 BUDAPEST FINALS

He wants to stay consistent at world championships after getting confidence back at World Cup

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November 04, 2024
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Comeback gives Reds' Slot title thoughts

LONDON - Liverpool boss Arne Slot is \"confident\" his side can pose a serious title challenge after coming from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 to go top of the English Premier League on Nov 2.

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November 04, 2024
City's injuries aside, Pep says Cherries deserved to win
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City's injuries aside, Pep says Cherries deserved to win

LONDON - Manchester City's injury crisis proved costly, as the champions saw a 32-game unbeaten English Premier League run come to a surprising end with a 2-1 loss at Bournemouth on Nov 2.

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November 04, 2024
SPURS UNSTOPPABLE AFTER UPPING GEARS
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SPURS UNSTOPPABLE AFTER UPPING GEARS

Postecoglou's men stick to their principles to stage second-half recovery led by Solanke

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November 04, 2024
Alpine principal 'massively motivated' to improve team
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Alpine principal 'massively motivated' to improve team

SAO PAULO - Oliver Oakes, the team principal of Formula One's Alpine, has big goals as he wants his strugglers to shrug off their problems and be at \"the front\" of the midfield next season.

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November 04, 2024
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No tweaks to new leagues before 5 years: AFC

Asian football's revamped club competitions will be given time to develop before further amendments are considered, said the continent's most senior official, as the Asian Champions League Elite reaches the halfway point of its league phase.

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November 04, 2024
SWIATEK BACK ON WINNING NOTE
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SWIATEK BACK ON WINNING NOTE

Her WTA Finals title defence opens rustily after 2 months out; Zverev wins in Paris

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November 04, 2024
5th League of Legends title is fun for T1's Faker
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5th League of Legends title is fun for T1's Faker

LONDON - South Korean giants T1, led by Faker, won their fifth League of Legends World Championship crown in London on Nov 2, beating China's Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in a thrilling final.

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November 04, 2024
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'Chuffed to be back' Graham scores 4 tries for Scotland

Scotland's winger Darcy Graham enjoyed a spectacular return to international rugby after a year's injury absence, by scoring four tries as they thrashed Fiji 57-17 at Murrayfield on Nov 2.

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November 04, 2024
ENGLAND LET IT SLIP FOR A FOURTH TIME
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ENGLAND LET IT SLIP FOR A FOURTH TIME

But Borthwick proud of team's smart rugby despite blowing lead in loss to All Blacks

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November 04, 2024
More NBA games in Mexico, with WNBA to follow
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More NBA games in Mexico, with WNBA to follow

MEXICO CITY - The Day of the Dead was lively on Nov 2 night in Mexico City, with the Miami Heat beating the Washington Wizards 118-98 and the National Basketball Association (NBA) securing more games in the Latin American city and looking to expand the NBA and WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association).

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November 04, 2024
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Embiid faces probe for bust-up: Reports

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is being investigated by the National Basketball Association (NBA) after an alleged locker-room altercation with a journalist, multiple United States media reports said on Nov 2.

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November 04, 2024
MESMERISING MITCHELL
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MESMERISING MITCHELL

Cavs star has 30 pts but credits team after his basket beats Bucks for perfect 7-0 mark

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November 04, 2024
Ensued takes Sa Sa Ladies' Purse, sets sights on HKIR
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Ensued takes Sa Sa Ladies' Purse, sets sights on HKIR

HONG KONG - Ensued took a vital step towards the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on Dec 8 with victory in the HK$4.2 million (S$716,000) Group 3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse Handicap (1,800m) under an inspired ride by Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Nov 3.

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November 04, 2024
CORONATION CUP UPSET IN IPOH
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CORONATION CUP UPSET IN IPOH

Macau Derby winner Mega Gems upstages favourites in Malaysian Group 1 mile race

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November 04, 2024
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Environment ● Do more to reduce usage of single-use plastics

When I visited my neighbourhood bakery, I noticed that every piece of bread bought was placed in a single-use plastic bag.

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November 04, 2024
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Replies Digital devices ● Schools to continue working with parents in guiding students

We thank Ms Sarah Wong for sharing her concerns and suggestions for the management and use of personal learning devices (PLDs) in schools (\"Schools should keep students' personal learning devices\", Oct 24).

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November 04, 2024
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Voices of Youth Telemedicine Patients have a role to play in upholding trust

Voices of Youth

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November 04, 2024
Make breach of Code of Animal Welfare a criminal offence
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Make breach of Code of Animal Welfare a criminal offence

I applaud the move by the National Parks Board to review the Animals and Birds Act and the Code of Animal Welfare for the pet industry (NParks to review Animals and Birds Act, Code of Animal Welfare, Oct 27).

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November 04, 2024