The Straits Times - June 23, 2024
The Straits Times - June 23, 2024
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June 23, 2024
Restoring kampung houses to keep Pulau Ubin’s rustic charm
The National Parks Board (NParks) will be rebuilding and restoring vacant kampung houses on Pulau Ubin, and developing a suite of programmes there for students over the next decade.
3 mins
At least 42 killed as Israel pounds Gaza City refugee camp, districts
Israeli forces say their fighter jets hit two Hamas military infrastructure sites
2 mins
MIRACLE BABY
S'pore girl with 1 in 100 million brain stem tumour survives and thrives against all odds
5 mins
Singapore in top lO list for objectionable uploads to You lube
Republic stepped up enforcement after online safety Act took effect in Feb 2023
3 mins
Cleanup under way at two Johor beaches affected by oil spill
Cleanup efforts are under way at two beaches in south-east Johor, following an oil spill incident on the southern coast of Singapore on June 14.
2 mins
Trust Your Spark - A chirpy pathbreaker in football boots
A foreign language, cold weather and bigger European opponents have not deterred Tan
4 mins
PAP counts influencers among new Friends to reach wider audience
Analysts warn of potential conflicts of interest and risks to the party’s credibility
7 mins
China threatens death penalty for die-hard’ Taiwan separatists
China on June 21 threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for \"die-hard\" Taiwan independence separatists, even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction over the democratically governed island.
2 mins
China’s mega online shopping festivals losing lustre as people tighten belts
Beijing resident Liu Zuyi used to scrimp and save months ahead of the Double Il sales - China's largest online shopping festival - before splurging on discounted household items or gadgets.
3 mins
Fan Bingbing makes waves online as Melaka tourism ambassador
Appearances at heritage sites send searches for Melaka’ spiking on Chinese social media
3 mins
EU tariffs on Chinese goods not a punishment, says German minister
Proposed duties are intended to level playing field with China, he tells officials at dialogue
2 mins
At least 30 dead, thousands evacuated as torrential rain hits Central America
At least 30 people have died and thousands forced to evacuate their homes as storms and heavy rainfall continue to lash Central America, according to local officials, with the constant downpours flooding rivers, destroying homes, triggering landslides and cutting off entire communities.
1 min
‘Bodies on the ground: Pilgrims recount haj heat horrors
Tally shows Egypt accounts for over half of the more than 1,000 fatalities so far this year
3 mins
Britain's richest family get jail terms for exploiting Indian staff
Four members of Hinduja family said to have paid staff at their Swiss mansion a pittance
2 mins
Three killed, 10 injured in Arkansas supermarket shooting
A shooter opened fire at an Arkansas supermarket on June 21, killing three civilians and wounding 10 others, including two police officers, Arkansas State Police said.
1 min
US Supreme Court upholds ban on domestic abusers owning guns
Biden welcomes court’s decision, vows to push for tougher curbs
2 mins
Outcry over mural of samsui woman with cigarette - URA requests delay in changes as it reviews stance
Many say the URA's initial order to erase cigarette amounts to historical revisionism
3 mins
Project for coastal cleanups a timely winner at sustainability hackathon
Team behind it among contest's five winners that looked at issues like waste and hygiene
2 mins
Making a success of an overseas work stint
Setting up bank accounts, networking and respecting local cultures are important
4 mins
Pricey beef has hog farmers betting consumers will eat more pork
American hog farmers are betting cash-strapped consumers will grill more pork and eat more pepperoni as beef prices surge, feeding a turnaround for an industry that has been struggling for more than a year.
2 mins
Potential for Japan despite England thrashing: Jones
TOKYO Eddie Jones experienced a chastening start to his second stint in charge of Japan's rugby team on June 22, after handing starts to four debutants including university student Yoshitaka Yazaki at fullback.
2 mins
'Really solid' Kim happy to build momentum
Tom Kim of South Korea celebrated his 22nd birthday on June 21 in style by securing the halfway lead at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut.
2 mins
Women's PGA Championship 2024 - ANOTHER SHOCKER SO KORDA 'TO RESET'
World No. 1 collapses to 81 for third straight missed cut; Yang and Schmelzel share lead
2 mins
Everything to play for, says Czechs' saviour Schick
Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick handed his team a lifeline with his equaliser against Georgia on June 22 salvaging a 1-1 draw in a Euro 2024 Group F match.
2 mins
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