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Driver could not have noticed girl running across road: Coroner

The driver of the car that hit four-year-old Zara Mei Orlic and ran over her body could not have detected the girl’s presence as she ran across the road, a coroner has found.

Breaking health insurance vicious circle a top MOH priority, says Ong Ye Kung

Move to ensure private schemes give ample coverage but discourage over-consumption

S'pore residents say smartphones, short holidays, air-con are essential: Study

It comes amid public interest in resources needed to achieve basic living standards

Singapore economy grows by better-than-expected 2.9% in Q2

Economic growth in the past three months added to the fastest pace of expansion in six quarters, as reviving global demand for electronic goods put Singapore’s semiconductor industry back in the driving seat.

Fann Wong and son climb only 5m of the Great Wall of China

Singaporean actress Fann Wong and her son tried, but did not manage, to be heroes.

'WE HAVE AS GOOD A CHANCE AS SPAIN'

Southgate admits that final rivals are the best team, but England want to be loved’

MCILROY DOES 'GOOD JOB' OF FOCUSING

Scottish Open holder starts impressively; Thai Patty in 3-way lead at Evian C’ship

SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST

Trainer Peters’ Last Supper looks all set to outrun Class 4 peers again in closing event

More than half of criminal gains end up at crypto exchanges: Report

More than half of global illicit funds from crimes end up at centralised cryptocurrency exchanges, said a report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

Azalea launches latest series of private equity-backed bonds for retail investors

Azalea Asset Management has launched for public subscription its latest issue of private equity-backed bonds – Astrea 8.

STI climbs 0.4% on the back of US rate-cut optimism

Gainers easily outpace losers 382 to 220 on broader market | Mapletree Logistics Trust is tops among STI Reits, up 4.8% | UOB and OCBC dip, but DBS rises to all-time high of $38.38

Changi has extra eyes to spot runway debris - AI scanner

iFerret, which flags objects as small as 4cm, among AI projects presented at tech event

Chief Justice and URA chairman receive honorary degrees from NUS

They are university’s highest form of recognition for outstanding individuals

Residents trapped in Gaza City even as mediators seek truce

Hamas says massive attack this week could wreck efforts to finally end the war

South Korea to deploy cheap, invisible laser weapons against drones

SEOUL South Korea will deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones, becoming the world's first country to deploy and operate such weapons in the military, the country's arms procurement agency said on July 11.

Support from minority voters no longer a sure thing for Anwar

Low turnout at recent by-election shows 'growing disappointment' with PH: Analyst

Nato allies move to counter Russia and bolster Ukraine

German missile deal, aid boost to Kyiv are warning shots for Putin

Louis' mission in Olympic debut: Better 100m mark

When Benber Yu first started coaching Singapore sprinter Marc Louis over a decade ago, the latter was never a favourite in races nor was his talent immediately apparent.

'Sauna' cabin outside flat removed at owner's request after online buzz

A “sauna” cabin outside a Serangoon Housing Board (HDB) flat was removed on July 11, after photos of the wooden structure went viral online in recent days.

The next president's age may put the US at a disadvantage

Experts say a vulnerable leader projects a weak image for the country, hurts credibility

China warns Nato against provoking confrontation over Russia ties

China on July 11 warned Nato against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia, after the alliance accused Beijing of playing a key role in helping Moscow’s assault on Ukraine.

NTUC to be designated a politically significant person

Move aims to mitigate its risk of being target of foreign influence, given ties to PAP

Voices of Singapore Children's Choir takes second place

\"Is this a dream?\" sang the young choir from Singapore on a music festival stage in Wales on July 3.

SPAIN LUCKY TO GET 'GENIUS' YAMAL

De la Fuente wants to protect prodigy after record-breaking feat in s-final win over France

MISERABLE RUN TO MAIDEN MOMENT

Krejcikova conquers doubts to reach her first semi-final at All England Club

WOODWORTH HAS APPEAL THROWN OUT

Stewards reduce suspension to four months for unsatisfactory handling of Silver Dragon

US economy no longer overheated, Fed chief tells Senate committee

The United States is “no longer an overheated economy” with a job market that has “cooled considerably” from its pandemic-era extremes and in many ways is back where it was before the health crisis, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said in remarks to Congress that suggested the case for interest rate cuts is becoming stronger.

Banks drive STI to six-year high as local stocks extend gains

Local bourse surges 1%; gainers beat losers 324 to 231 | DBS charges ahead of peers; OCBC hits all-time high | 20 other constituents post gains led by ThaiBev, up 3.4%

Sats forms new business unit to expand Asia-Pacific presence

New unit to focus on growing market share in region and overseas operations

Israeli missile hit Gaza site as football match drew crowds

An Israeli missile slammed into a tent encampment in southern Gaza, just as displaced people had gathered to watch a football match at a school, eyewitnesses said on July 10.