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November 09, 2024
Ex-Wallaby Lyons sees signs of Aussie revival
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Ex-Wallaby Lyons sees signs of Aussie revival

Once rugby powerhouses, two-time world champions Australia have found themselves in a rut in recent years.

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November 09, 2024
TAN A MAJOR DOUBT FOR WOMEN'S CUP
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TAN A MAJOR DOUBT FOR WOMEN'S CUP

Knee surgery puts her out of action for 4 to 6 weeks, but S'pore striker has faith in team

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November 09, 2024
Team and fans behind Reds' flying start: Slot
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Team and fans behind Reds' flying start: Slot

LONDON - Arne Slot has been asked this question a couple of times before, but on Nov 8 he reiterated that he is not shocked by a stunning start to life in charge of Liverpool as the Reds have stormed to the top of the English Premier League and Champions League.

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November 09, 2024
TOUGH, BUT PEP RELISHES ADVERSITY
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TOUGH, BUT PEP RELISHES ADVERSITY

City boss wants to lift his players through rough patch, as does Arteta at Arsenal

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November 09, 2024
England must 'step up' against Wallabies
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England must 'step up' against Wallabies

Tom Curry insists England's rugby players must take responsibility for their repeated failure to close out winning positions and adopt a \"no excuses\" approach, as they look to revive their fortunes against Australia at Twickenham on Nov 9.

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November 09, 2024
African footballers chase their dreams in Brazil
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African footballers chase their dreams in Brazil

For King Faisal, a 20-year-old winger from Ghana, the invitation to move to Brazil to play football is easily summed up: \"It was a dream.\"

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November 09, 2024
UNITED ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS: AMAD
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UNITED ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS: AMAD

Double scorer says Red Devils' first Europa League victory shows their true colours

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November 09, 2024
Watch your own tongue, drivers tell FIA chief
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Watch your own tongue, drivers tell FIA chief

TONE DOWN YOUR RHETORIC

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November 09, 2024
SINNER OUT TO REDEEM HIMSELF
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SINNER OUT TO REDEEM HIMSELF

The 2023 ATP Finals runner-up is favourite in Turin after two Grand Slam titles in 2024

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November 09, 2024
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Kindness of O'Neal inspired by boxing's Ali

Shaquille O'Neal hopes to carry on the legacy of late boxing great Muhammad Ali, the retired four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion said, as he uses his fame to advance his philanthropic work.

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November 09, 2024
Bucks look for momentum after ending losing streak
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Bucks look for momentum after ending losing streak

MILWAUKEE - Damian Lillard hailed the Milwaukee Bucks' \"right mentality\", as he scored 34 points to snap a run of six straight defeats to bag their first home win of the season with a 123-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Nov 7.

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November 09, 2024
ONG STORMS TO NEW RECORDS
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ONG STORMS TO NEW RECORDS

Singapore freediver weathers difficulties in Philippines to set two national marks

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November 09, 2024
YOUNG CHAMPION SET TO ATONE
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YOUNG CHAMPION SET TO ATONE

Nov 9 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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November 09, 2024
VIA SISTINA OUT TO FRANK HOT COX PLATE FORM
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VIA SISTINA OUT TO FRANK HOT COX PLATE FORM

Champions Stakes win will vindicate camp's decision for mare to bypass Melbourne Cup

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November 09, 2024
Preserving ancient art of Korean Lego, one house at a time
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Preserving ancient art of Korean Lego, one house at a time

Built using a traditional joinery technique, hanoks have gained popularity in recent years after decades of decline, being turned into tourist accommodation, eateries and retail stores.

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November 09, 2024
Youth mental health - an impending, growing crisis
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Youth mental health - an impending, growing crisis

It is a complex issue requiring immediate and sustained attention. The time to act is now.

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November 09, 2024
She developed eating disorder to cope with woes
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She developed eating disorder to cope with woes

Ms Lee Yue Er's most striking childhood memory was that of her parents shouting and fighting while she sat on the floor crying.

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November 09, 2024
He struggled for a year not understanding he was depressed
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He struggled for a year not understanding he was depressed

In the kitchen of Mr Reshiivarma's family home, there used to be a small space between the dining table and the washing machine that he would often retreat to after school.

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November 09, 2024
Digital addiction affected their studies and family relationships
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Digital addiction affected their studies and family relationships

Mohamed Zinedine Emad became aware of the negative impact excessive gaming and digital use had on his studies and relationship with his parents through counselling in an intervention programme.

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November 09, 2024
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How smartphones helped create an anxious generation

Amid a surge in mental health issues among young people, Insight explores what can be done to stem the tide, and brings you stories of hope.

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November 09, 2024
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Once again, America needs to deal with Trump

The former president has defied the odds one last time. America will simply need to get on with it.

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November 09, 2024
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What Donald Trump's win says about the US' brand of democracy

It affirms the need to accept the outcome even if it bothers many. But a second Trump administration should also respect the system's checks and balances.

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November 09, 2024
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As govts push for teen social media bans, scientific debate erupts

Part of the reason for so much debate is that experiments that have people reducing their social media use produce varied results.

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November 09, 2024
Let's get real about Singapore's manufacturing sector manpower needs
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Let's get real about Singapore's manufacturing sector manpower needs

Younger Singaporeans are shunning manufacturing jobs and automation has its limits. A reset on foreign manpower policies can help ease the crunch.

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November 09, 2024
Singtel-owned Optus fined $10.6m by Australian regulator over outage
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Singtel-owned Optus fined $10.6m by Australian regulator over outage

Australia's telecom watchdog has fined Singtel subsidiary Optus A$12 million (S$10.6 million) for failing to provide emergency call services to thousands during a nationwide outage in 2023, the regulator said early on Nov 8.

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November 09, 2024
Growing demand for mix of tech knowledge, other skills in fintech jobs
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Growing demand for mix of tech knowledge, other skills in fintech jobs

Job seekers need to develop soft skills and other competencies as hiring slows: Experts

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November 09, 2024
Shares of three local banks hit record highs amid strong Q3 results
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Shares of three local banks hit record highs amid strong Q3 results

Shares of DBS, UOB and OCBC hit record highs on Nov 8, after the three local banks separately discussed options to manage excess capital, including share buybacks and increased dividend payouts.

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November 09, 2024
What Trump's victory means for the retail investor
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What Trump's victory means for the retail investor

Most experts betting on US stocks in tech, utilities, defence, financial, energy sectors

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November 09, 2024
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Work to begin on $6.8b RWS expansion, including new hotels

Singapore's two integrated resort (IR) operators are accelerating plans to ramp up their offerings in efforts to draw more visitors.

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November 09, 2024