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Australia's south-east braces for extreme fire danger amid heatwave

Australia's south-east sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Jan 5, elevating bushfire risk and prompting the authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.

Johor families cheer return of Saturday-Sunday weekends

Switch from Friday-Saturday break allows more family time, syncs work schedules

Malaysian Cabinet to discuss HSR project; lack of funds the biggest snag

The Malaysian Cabinet is slated to deliberate the way forward for the stalled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in the next few weeks, with the lack of funds to build the 350km line its biggest stumbling block, industry players said.

Maga tensions spark fears of chaos in Trump White House

With President-elect Donald Trump's allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest hostilities between his billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition.

Invisible barriers stop Singapore women from joining AI boom

Gender imbalance could impact nascent tech's potential biases, applications: Experts

S. Korean protesters rally for and against Yoon's arrest as deadline looms

Thousands braved heavy snow in Seoul on Jan 5 to rally for and against the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as South Korea's political crisis appeared headed towards another high-stakes confrontation.

Concerns Grow Over Reports of Increased Synthetic Drug Production in Myanmar

Civil war has allowed crime groups to boost manufacturing capacity, say Thai authorities

Local Banks See Rise in Mortgage Refinancing After Rate Cuts in 2024

Potential savings, attractive terms and perks from institutions among factors cited

PM Wong heads to Putrajaya today for Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Jan 6 for the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat with Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

10,000-seater stadium, indoor pools among new sports facilities in Toa Payoh

They are part of an integrated hub that will be able to hold sporting, community events

Cross-examination in sexual offence trials must be done with more care: Chief Justice

The process of cross-examination in sexual offence trials should be handled with more care and sensitivity, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon said in a recent judgment in an outrage of modesty case on Dec 3.

Japan's True Blue Tradition

Call it an antidote to fast fashion. Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs.

6 easy dishes to pack for lunch

Nutritionists and food content creators suggest these healthy and convenient recipes

Don't cross Culinary Class Wars star Anh Sung-jae of three-Michelin-starred Mosu

On an early episode of Netflix's hit reality cooking show Culinary Class Wars (2024), chef Anh Sung-jae stood in a warehouse filled with makeshift cooking stations and considered the plate in front of him: a rainbow palette of handmade pastas, purees and delicately cooked seafood. On top was a smattering of flower petals.

Emerald Hill to make Netflix debut

Emerald Hill looks set to be the must-watch local blockbuster series of 2025.

Refreshed museums in SG60 arts

A timely slate of refreshed spaces and new programmes at Singapore's arts and cultural institutions will be launched in 2025, wooing audiences with a different Singapore story as the nation gears up to mark 60 years of independence.

Going casual to woo fickle diners

Serious artwork on the wall. Bespoke crockery on cloth-covered tables. A fine wine list. Eye-watering menu prices. Just don't call it a fine-dining restaurant.

Smartwatches Make Healthcare Smarter

From tracking heart rate to steps taken to sleep quality, smartwatches and fitness trackers can generate biometric data about the people using them.

Quality, not quantity, rules the superhero game

In 2025, the big studios are rolling up their sleeves to tackle a disease plaguing the box office – superhero fatigue.

Big-name musicals to hit the stage

Soothing melodies and soaring high notes are set to fill the air, as the coming year brings along a host of musicals to the Lion City.

Celebrating design with SG60, new hotels and theme parks

Architecture and urban design take centre stage in 2025, with marquee events such as a year-long celebration of Singapore's 60th year of independence (SG60) and launches of Sentosa attractions to enhance the destination's \"islander allure\".

Travel prices likely to remain high

Low-cost carriers (LCCs) - once known solely for their no-frills, short-haul offerings - have been going through a route awakening.

More will work from the office, but hybrid is here to stay

2025 marks five years since Covid-19 shattered entrenched beliefs about the nature of work.

Taking Pulse Of The Roar

In 2021, the \"Unleash The Roar!\" (UTR) project was launched to transform Singapore football. The collaboration between the Government and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) came on the back of a goal outlined by the sports body, which then set the Lions' sights on qualifying for the 2034 World Cup. Over three years into its launch, and with the countdown clock ticking, The Sunday Times talks to football officials, players and the community about the project's progress. How close are the Lions to achieving this ambitious goal, or does UTR's mission extend beyond World Cup qualification?

ISAK'S 'ART' WINS IT FOR MAGPIES

Manager Howe lauds his striker's 14th goal of season, which keeps Newcastle in fifth place

United 'Much Better' Than 14th

Liverpool boss Slot says rivals are in a false position in the table ahead of their clash

Reds v Red Devils brings back old, bad, bitter memories

When it comes to English football's two most successful clubs, the gulf between Liverpool and Manchester United has not been so vast in modern times.

'Luke The Nuke's' Big Blast

Littler, 17, is youngest darts world champion, beating his predecessor to claim £500k

Osaka 'really happy' on final return

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka believes she has room for improvement, after reaching her first final since 2022 as she swept aside unseeded American Alycia Parks at the Auckland Classic on Jan 4.

Hamilton 'excited for year ahead' at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton is opening a new chapter at Ferrari after 12 seasons with Mercedes.