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Shakira thrills two million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
Latin pop queen Shakira delighted two million people who packed Rio’s famed Copacabana Beach under a full moon on May 2, delivering fan-favourite hits and words of love for Brazil.
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May 05, 2026
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OCBC to buy HSBC Indonesia's retail banking business
OCBC
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May 05, 2026
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Iran says it forced US warship to turn back from Hormuz, while US denies it was hit by missiles
The US military said two US Navy guided-missile destroyers had entered the Gulf to break an Iranian blockade and that two US ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran said it had prevented a US warship entering the Gulf.
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May 05, 2026
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Ngee Ann Poly grads to be offered free AI courses
Minister urges grads to sign up and stay at the cutting edge in a rapidly changing world
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May 05, 2026
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Examining impact of parents' sensitivity to children's needs
Study to help identify effective caregiving interventions for families with young kids
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May 05, 2026
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Jakarta defends Cabinet Secretary over claims he is gay, unfit for job
The Indonesian government has rushed to defend Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya after politician Amien Rais said Mr Teddy is not fit for the job due to his alleged homosexuality, which he deemed a moral threat to the nation and President Prabowo Subianto.
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May 05, 2026
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Lucky turtle charms give Nanyang winning boost
Perched on the Nanyang Girls' High School volleyball team bench, four green figurines in varying poses caught the eye as the players battled against River Valley High School in the National School Games B Division final.
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May 05, 2026
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The next career skill you need to learn? How to drop the bad habits
We often talk about lifelong learning and adding more skills.
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May 05, 2026
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Cross-border taxi bookings start on Grab app
Prices appear to be higher than that of a street-hail ride from Ban San terminal
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May 05, 2026
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Young Antonelli shows his class, on and off the track
In the end, the dire forecast of thunderstorms and potentially race-stopping lightning strikes never materialised to disrupt the Miami Grand Prix, to everyone's great relief.
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May 05, 2026
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Philippines accuses Chinese ships of illegal marine research
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said four Chinese vessels were conducting illegal marine scientific research in its waters and threatened to deploy aircraft and boats to repel them.
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May 05, 2026
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STI advances 0.2%, with Venture Corp leading gains
Singapore stocks ended higher on May 4.
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May 05, 2026
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In an age of doom scrolling, Asia's book market is thriving
If the habit of reading fades in the next generation, the loss will be felt in how all of us think and act.
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May 05, 2026
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Opportunity to bring ASEAN, Pacific regions closer together
FROM A1
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May 05, 2026
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Thomas Cup silver as good as gold for France
France may have missed out on a maiden Thomas Cup title, losing to 12-time champions China in the final on May 3, but Toma Junior Popov said “it may be silver, but for us it feels like gold”.
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May 05, 2026
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What a leaking bathroom taught me about elder-proofing my home
Good lighting, clear spaces and movable furniture make homes safer for ageing, when falls can be deadly.
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May 05, 2026
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North West, 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, releases debut EP
North West, daughter of American media personality Kim Kardashian and her former husband, American rapper Ye, has launched her first solo music project.
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May 05, 2026
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Cellphone ban in US schools achieves only some intended goals: Study
Banning cellphones was supposed to improve many of the problems ailing US education, including distraction, bullying, declining test scores and absenteeism.
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May 05, 2026
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US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini
Taiwan is a “trusted and capable” partner of the US and Taipei’s global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the US State Department said of President Lai Ching-te’s trip to the southern African kingdom.
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May 05, 2026
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Oil tanker hijacking stokes fears of new disruption in Gulf region
Attack heightens concern over piracy resurgence affecting shipping in Red Sea
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May 05, 2026
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Dubai airport delays landmark passenger target as war crimps growth
Dubai International Airport said it will need another year to reach a landmark passenger target as the war in Iran crimps demand at the world’s biggest international aviation hub.
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May 05, 2026
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US becomes oil supplier of last resort as Hormuz disruptions escalate
But with local inventories quickly depleting, US oil producers are struggling to keep up
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May 05, 2026
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FANCYING PRO FENCING
Teo glides from pool to piste as CEO of WFL, a new pathway for full-time fencers
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May 05, 2026
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Guided tour at Sentosa among key activities of Go Green SG
Free tour to spotlight island's conservation efforts; over 1,000 activities in annual drive
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May 05, 2026
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Labour chief to ask Parliament to affirm no 'jobless growth' amid Al disruption; MPs query school bullying review
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng will ask Parliament to affirm that Singapore must not have jobless growth amid Al disruption, and is expected to detail NTUC’s plans to help workers through this transition.
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May 05, 2026
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Caregiving • Support must include fathers and sons as well
I have been a caregiver to my mother for 19 years, since I was 21.
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May 05, 2026
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Impatient customers cause delivery riders to take risks
Letter of the day
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May 05, 2026
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GameStop makes $7lb bid for eBay in attempt to rival Amazon
GameStop is proposing to buy eBay for about US$56 billion (S$71.2 billion) in a bold attempt by chief executive Ryan Cohen to take over a storied e-commerce name several times larger.
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May 05, 2026
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Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump:
NATO chief
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May 05, 2026
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Indians vote for change in key states
Big gain for BJP in West Bengal; actor Vijay's party set to govern Tamil Nadu
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