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President Yoon's arrest possible in theory, but many obstacles in the way
The idea of a sitting president being arrested, once deemed unthinkable, now looms as a real possibility in South Korea.
South Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ex-minister
The move comes amid fears a key suspect in the failed martial law declaration could flee
Man arrested over fatal knife attack at Hougang hardware store
A knife attack in Hougang in the late morning on Dec 10 left one woman dead and two others, including the suspected assailant, injured.
SkillsFuture helps older workers close skills gaps, says Chan Chun Sing
Continued learning to hone skills will enable them to stay competitive, says minister
Iata: Number of air travellers to cross 5 billion for first time; average fares to drop
GENEVA - The number of air travellers around the world is expected to surpass five billion for the first time in 2025 as travel becomes increasingly affordable, said the International Air Transport Association (Iata).
S'pore improves in test of adult skills, but decline among older workers flagged
OECD study finds sizeable gap remains between young adults and older workers
'LAST-CHANCE TOURISM' AT A COST
A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists, but its remote location and fragile environment - which make it a unique destination - also pose challenges.
Jay-Z, accused of raping teen with Diddy, claims blackmail
Musician and producer Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit on Dec 8 of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean Combs in 2000, court documents show.
Marina Abramovic turns from extreme art to decompression
ZURICH - Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic, known for works that push her body and her audience to extreme limits, is these days inviting people to decompress by taking a break from digital overload.
K-pop associations back agency in NewJeans' contract dispute
The Korea Entertainment Producer's Association (Kepa) has criticised K-pop girl group NewJeans for \"unilaterally\" terminating their exclusive contract with their agency, Ador.
Yisa Yu to hold first concert in Singapore
Yisa Yu, who is known for her soulful voice, will hold her debut concert here on March 29, 2025, at The Star Theatre.
Joyce Lee Tong shows depth and versatility in art song recital
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, art song evenings were often held in intimate spaces.
Will the Wicked practice of taking videos of the big screen go away?
During an opening weekend screening of the hit movie musical Wicked in November, a woman sitting in front of me reached for her mobile phone during “The Wizard And I,” Cynthia Erivo’s first big number as the misunderstood green sorceress Elphaba.
TwoSet Violin release farewell music videos
YouTube stars Eddy Chen and Brett Yang, who announced split in October, are briefly back as faux band of classical composers
Photographer's fight to protect paradise
Over almost 60 trips, Sebastiao Salgado recorded the landscapes of the Amazon rainforest and the lives of its inhabitants
GEN Z'S FREQUENT FLIERS
Young, social media-savvy jetsetters go the extra mile for their next trips to thrilling new destinations
Sex, a hex and a sick child offer clues to the mpox epidemic's birth
On Sept 30, 2023, an anxious father took his five-year-old son to the hospital in Kamituga, a muddy, bustling town carved out of the thick forest in eastern Congo.
PACK IT RIGHT AND CARRY-ON
Getting ready for a trip? Pack smart to leave room for extra shopping and dodge hefty fees for checked baggage allowance
1 Woman grandmaster v 3 inept journalists = major humiliation
In their bid to taste high-class sport, to get under its sweaty skin, to investigate talent, journalists will sustain broken noses, mental scarring and do excessively unreasonable things.
PONDERING THE NEXT MOVE
Grandmasters note world event's boost to chess scene, want to build on success
Mbappe 'can do better' for struggling Real
BERGAMO - Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on, and their trip to Atalanta on Dec 10 is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders.
Minnows Girona vow to fight rampant Reds
MADRID - Girona host Liverpool in the Champions League on Dec 10 knowing the clash offers a chance to lay a glove on a top side before their European dream peters out.
LIONS GET FAVOURABLE DRAW
But Ogura says India, HK and Bangladesh will pose challenges in Asian Cup qualifiers
Soto's record $1b deal bigger than Ohtani's
Baseball superstar Juan Soto made history on Dec 8 when he agreed to a 15-year, US$765 million (S$1.03 billion) contract – the largest deal ever in professional sports – with the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.
More United woes as Ashworth quits quickly
LONDON - Manchester United confirmed the shock departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth on Dec 8, just five months after he took up the role at Old Trafford.
CHELSEA MENTALLY SPOT ON: MARESCA
He praises Blues for overcoming adversity to earn comeback victory at Tottenham
Scheffler caps dominant year with Hero World Challenge win
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler completed a stunning golf season by retaining his title at the Hero World Challenge on Dec. 8 to capture his ninth victory in 2024.
McLaren and Ferrari deliver big spectacle in Abu Dhabi
If ever there was a great screenplay to showcase the history of Formula One, it's a showdown between the sport's two longest-established contestants: Ferrari versus McLaren.
VERSTAPPEN DELIVERS PATERNITY LEAVE JOKE
Dutchman, who has eight penalty points, hints that he'd be fine with a ban next year
Nuggets star Jokic maintains golden touch with 104 points in 24 hours
LOS ANGELES - Nikola Jokic produced another dazzling high-scoring performance with a 48-point masterpiece, as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Dec 8.