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S. Korea's investigators seek arrest warrant for suspended Yoon
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S. Korea's investigators seek arrest warrant for suspended Yoon

South Korean investigators have sought an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law, an official said on Dec 30, the first time an incumbent president has faced such action.

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December 31, 2024
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Over 950,000 Singaporean Households to Get U-Save, S&CC Rebates in January

More help in January

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December 31, 2024
MSF Postpones Raising Age Limit for Youth Courts from Below 16 to Below 18
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MSF Postpones Raising Age Limit for Youth Courts from Below 16 to Below 18

The roll-out of a law amendment that would allow older youth offenders to be tried in the Youth Courts has been postponed.

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December 31, 2024
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Electricity, gas prices to fall in next quarter due to lower energy, fuel costs

Households here can look forward to smaller electricity and gas bills from January to March 2025 due to lower energy and fuel costs.

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December 31, 2024
Lower-income families to get double the discount at FairPrice for 2 months
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Lower-income families to get double the discount at FairPrice for 2 months

Chas blue, orange card holders to get 6% off every Thursday and Friday, respectively

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December 31, 2024
Jeju Air plane crash Cruel end to family holidays, honeymoon
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Jeju Air plane crash Cruel end to family holidays, honeymoon

Newly wed couple, family on first overseas trip with 3-year-old son among victims

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December 31, 2024
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2 other planes hit by landing gear issues in recent days

Besides the Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people in South Korea on Dec 29, two other planes have reportedly suffered landing gear malfunctions in recent days.

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December 31, 2024
Board to ensure sale of Australia freight business is completed
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Board to ensure sale of Australia freight business is completed

Singapore Post's board of directors will work with the company's existing management to ensure the sale of its Australia freight business is completed as planned.

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December 31, 2024
Falsified data confined to affected customer: SingPost
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Falsified data confined to affected customer: SingPost

It responds to questions from investor group on whether it will conduct groupwide review

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December 31, 2024
South Korea Orders Air Safety Probe After Country's Worst Crash
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South Korea Orders Air Safety Probe After Country's Worst Crash

South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Dec 30 ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operation system, as investigators worked to find out what caused the country's deadliest air disaster and identify victims.

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December 31, 2024
Netizens skeptical about news of actress Vicki Zhao's divorce
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Netizens skeptical about news of actress Vicki Zhao's divorce

The star of iconic Chinese period drama My Fair Princess (1998 to 1999), Chinese actress Vicki Zhao, has announced her divorce from her China-born Singaporean businessman husband Huang Youlong.

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December 30, 2024
DONKEY MILK CHEESE A HIT
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DONKEY MILK CHEESE A HIT

\"Donkey milk has the taste of love,\" says Mrs Fatiko Basha as she caresses her favourite donkey, Liza, before collecting its milk. It also makes what is reputed to be one of the most expensive cheeses in the world.

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December 30, 2024
Obituary: Actress Olivia Hussey Was 15 When She Starred in Romeo and Juliet
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Obituary: Actress Olivia Hussey Was 15 When She Starred in Romeo and Juliet

Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, garnering her a Golden Globe, died on Dec. 27 at age 73, her family announced.

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December 30, 2024
Squid Game 2: Former BigBang Rapper T.O.P Plays Bizarre Version of Himself
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Squid Game 2: Former BigBang Rapper T.O.P Plays Bizarre Version of Himself

The second season of hit Netflix K-drama Squid Game (2021 to present) is not exactly built for laughs, but it serves up plenty of second-hand embarrassment through one singular force: Thanos, Player 230.

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December 30, 2024
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Yuewen Music Festival blasted for mismanagement

Yuewen Music Festival received scathing reviews from attendees after the first of its three-day event at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, on Dec 28.

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December 30, 2024
As India's Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click
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As India's Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click

From riding pillion on zooming motorbikes to round-the-clock airport stakeouts, India's celebrity-hunting paparazzi photographers have gone from \"outcasts\" to becoming a key part of Bollywood's vast film industry machine.

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December 30, 2024
Cantopop duo Twins take fans down memory lane in their 100th show
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Cantopop duo Twins take fans down memory lane in their 100th show

Singapore now holds a special place in the career history of Cantopop stars Charlene Choi, 42, and Gillian Chung, 43.

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December 30, 2024
JJ Lin keeps things fresh at his concert
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JJ Lin keeps things fresh at his concert

The Singaporean sang five songs never performed here at his show, which included a new wardrobe and stage design

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December 30, 2024
Building Deeper Relationships in 2025
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Building Deeper Relationships in 2025

Whether it is your child, parent or colleague, getting to know someone better depends on being open-hearted and having good social skills

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December 30, 2024
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Mums' get their pink back' after struggling with baby blues

With five young children, Ms Linnea Chambery had found herself at one of her most challenging points as a mother.

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December 30, 2024
DJ SHAN WEE: ACCEPTING 'TUITION CULTURE'
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DJ SHAN WEE: ACCEPTING 'TUITION CULTURE'

This was the year that Shan Wee, music director and DJ at One FM 91.3, accepted \"tuition culture\" like most parents here.

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December 30, 2024
Big moves, quality time
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Big moves, quality time

Five TV and radio personalities reflect on their parenting moments in 2024 and discuss upcoming plans

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December 30, 2024
S'PORE OUT BUT PROUD
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S'PORE OUT BUT PROUD

VAR drama does Lions no favours again but captain Hariss praises team's fighting spirit

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December 30, 2024
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Inter 'resource' Martinez returns to scoring ways in 3-0 win

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi reaffirmed his faith in striker Lautaro Martinez, after he ended his goal drought in the 3-0 win over Cagliari on Dec 28.

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December 30, 2024
Diallo focuses on fight to bring back United glory days
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Diallo focuses on fight to bring back United glory days

Amad Diallo has vowed to \"make history\" with Manchester United, despite his struggling club's dismal slide down the English Premier League table.

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December 30, 2024
'Relief' as City Beat Leicester
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'Relief' as City Beat Leicester

Guardiola sees his side win 2-0 in milestone match for rare away success

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December 30, 2024
Gym work pays off as Zverev fires Germany
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Gym work pays off as Zverev fires Germany

Alexander Zverev eased past Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-4 as Germany beat Brazil for a winning start to their United Cup defence on Dec 29, while the Czech Republic got the better of Norway in a hard-fought match.

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December 30, 2024
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Osaka driven by winning desire

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said on Dec 29 she still had a \"deep love\" for tennis and was excited for the coming season, believing she can revisit her former glories.

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December 30, 2024
Djokovic Calls For Fairer Treatment
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Djokovic Calls For Fairer Treatment

He slams lack of consistency, transparency in doping verdicts and agrees with Kyrgios

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December 30, 2024
Fan never 'officially informed' about event withdrawal fines
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Fan never 'officially informed' about event withdrawal fines

Olympic table tennis star Fan Zhendong said on Dec 29 that he had never been \"officially informed\" that he would be fined for not competing on the world tour, despite officials saying the rules were \"consistent, not new\".

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December 30, 2024