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Dabrowski reveals cancer fight amid run to Olympic bronze

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski divulged on Dec 31 that her run to Olympic tennis bronze in Paris 2024 came as she received treatment for breast cancer.

Chebet sets 5km mark, eyes 2025 world championships

Two-gold Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet was \"super happy\" to smash the women's 5km world record with a 13min 54sec effort at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona on Dec 31, as she finished a blockbuster 2024 on a high.

Playing The Long Game To Be No. 1

Schauffele will be patient in bid to displace 'beast' Scheffler at top of world rankings

A good Scout: Brother plus wedding and golf celebrant

Maverick McNealy did not earn his first PGA Tour win until his youngest brother, Scout, started carrying his bag.

New year, new Knicks resolution for surging NY

Under stoic coach Tom Thibodeau and similarly mannered de facto team captain Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks are never going to make bold declarations about their resolutions for 2025.

Men's rugby should follow Maher's lead: Gilpin

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin believes social media sensation Ilona Maher is ideally placed to excite fans in the lead up to the 2025 Women's World Cup in England.

Pacers Cave In To Giannis' Cravings

Missing NBA action while ill, he helps the Bucks overturn a 19-point deficit on his return

Back-in-form Hawkbill gunning for hat-trick

Jan 2 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis

Strong Statement From WitnessImpact For 2025

Together with Pacific MV, they are the main eye-catchers at Dec 31 Kuala Lumpur trials

Patch Of Theta Wins HK Group 3

Howdeepisyourlove Upstages Favourite To Give Trainer Size Fifth Bauhinia Sprint Gong

Gratitude A Christmas gift on a fully booked long-haul flight

I am writing to share a story of kindness and gratitude — one that unfolded on Christmas Day, aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ325 from Frankfurt to Singapore.

Children ● An episode of misbehaviour is not always due to poor parenting practices

I refer to the letter \"Children should be well behaved in public\" (Jan 1) in which the writer appears to assume that a child misbehaving is the result of poor parenting practices.

Relational skills ● Learn from observing ordinary folk around us, not just prominent people

I enjoyed reading the honest confessional style of Mr Abel Ang when he shared his experience as a father (Building deeper relationships in 2025, Dec 30).

Urgent action needed to deal with flash floods

The flash floods in December affecting Dunearn Road, Bukit Timah Road and Balmoral Road (3 in 3 months: Flash floods could become more frequent, Dec 31), coupled with similar incidents in November in Potong Pasir and Yishun (Two flash floods amid record rainfall in the north, Nov 23) and in October in Bedok (Heavy rain drenches Singapore, Oct 15), highlight the alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of flash floods caused by climate change.

Family-friendly ● Better understanding of needs of children, parents may help address fertility crisis

As a father of a toddler and a newborn, I agree that our society needs to have a more welcoming attitude towards parents with young children (Let's create a more accepting society for parents and young children, Dec 30).

How Safe Are Black Plastic Spatulas? The Risks in Health Warnings

Fudging mistakes undermines trust in science and paves the way for unintended consequences.

AI, Musk and Trump add up to a turbulent 2025 for tech

Expect a step-up to ongoing battles over social media and artificial intelligence.

Not just another year, 2025 could set course for the future

A key general election is in the offing and issues such as cost of living, jobs and birth rates are being addressed.

RFK Jr is half right about American healthcare

What would have to happen for the anti-vaxxer-in-chief to do more good than harm?

Eco-conscious and dreading 2025? Here are some green shoots of hope

The green tech revolution, a peak in China's carbon emissions and growing focus on nature are positive signs.

Economic trends to watch for Singapore in 2025

Inflation, financial market volatility and geopolitics among developments to note

Insurer Singlife Launches Shared Services for Singapore Financial Advisers

Known as Propel, the hub is designed to enable advisers to start their own firms

US stocks slip on 2024's final trading day, after a robust year

Wall Street stocks slipped on Dec 31 to end 2024 on a gloomy note, but investors capped a strong overall year that was boosted by tech stocks, interest rate cuts and a robust US economy.

Private bankers will need to be nimble amid seismic changes

Industry veteran notes evolving clientele, increasingly sophisticated wealth products

Migrant workers welcome 2025 amid fireworks and carnival fun

Festivities held till midnight for the first time at six recreation centres

Joyous celebrations islandwide as nation rings in new year and SG60

Many join heartland events organised to kick off Singapore's diamond jubilee

Ignoring safety warnings, a growing number of tourists are exploring Afghanistan

In need of hard currency, the Taliban is trying to attract more foreigners to visit

Romania, Bulgaria Join EU's Borderless Schengen Zone

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Jan 1, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

New rules passed to boost use of driverless vehicles in Beijing

China's capital Beijing passed new regulations on Dec 31 to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city, with the authorities planning to eventually allow driverless public buses and taxis.

China's Xi says no one can stop its 'reunification' with Taiwan

No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Dec 31, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside the island of 23 million people.