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Clementi Stadium to be redeveloped by 2030: Desmond Lee

A mixed-use development integrated with West Coast MRT station also being explored

Flying beer cups: A regular but costly affair

The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament in Germany, with fans unconcerned at losing their deposits and national associations paying a hefty price with Uefa fines.

Defeat wasn't an option for hero Martinez

Emiliano Martinez said he “wasn’t ready to go home” after becoming Argentina’s saviour in their Copa America shoot-out win over Ecuador on July 4, saving two spot kicks and picking his team up off the floor after captain Lionel Messi had missed the first penalty.

Singapore retail takings rise 2.2% in May, driven by car sales

Outbound travel, tepid recovery in tourist arrivals dampen other sales: Analysts

S'pore is worst IPO performer in region, with only 1 listing

Malaysia is top IPO market in South-east Asia, listing 21 firms in first half of 2024

HK retailers bank on duty-free quota hike for mainland visitors

Cost-conscious tourists, residents drawn by lower mainland prices spell difficult times

Over 1,440 hauled up for investigations in one of largest anti-crime blitzes

A multi-agency enforcement blitz saw the authorities haul up 871 men and 577 women, aged between 16 and 91, over three weeks. It is one of the largest anti-crime blitzes to date.

Leaders must be honest about challenges: Chan

In an age of uncertainty, leaders must be honest with their people about challenges, rather than externalise problems, seek easy solutions or reduce complex global issues to binary labels, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.

NUS, StarHub to trial enterprise-grade 5G for students and staff

This will be available throughout S'pore for both coursework and research

97% of pre-schools have installed CCTV cameras

Most make July 1 deadline; ECDA to work with rest to ensure they comply before Jan

New centre brings robotics therapy closer to seniors

Bukit Batok facility enables them to receive help in the community instead of at hospitals

Olympics event could be moved if Seine is too dirty

Contingency plan in place for marathon swimming to be held just outside Paris

Russian strikes on airbases raise concerns over safety of new F-16s

Attacks expose holes in Ukraine defences amid imminent arrival of fighter jets

French far right says power within grasp as footballer warns of disaster

Tensions rise ahead of second-round vote, with supporters of candidates attacked

Brazil's Bolsonaro formally accused over gifts from Saudi govt: Sources

Brazilian federal police on July 4 formally accused former president Jair Bolsonaro of embezzlement for misappropriating jewellery he received while he was head of state, including luxury items given by the Saudi Arabian government, two police sources said.

Iran holds presidential run-off amid widespread voter apathy

Polls opened in Iran on July 5 for a run-off presidential election that will test the clerical rulers’ popularity amid voter apathy at a time of regional tensions and a stand-off with the West over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Gaza ceasefire hopes rise as Israel says it will resume negotiations

Optimism about talks comes after Hamas makes revised proposal on terms of a deal

S. Korean protesters urge doctors to end 4-month-long strike

Patients and families rally in capital as hospitals cut back on medical services

Philippines turned down US offer to help with S. China Sea tensions: Military chief

The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal, its military chief said.

Middlemen, overseas warehouses help drive up China's e-commerce exports

Increasing number of producers are also selling directly to consumers

Iswaran seeks to get prosecution to provide all its witnesses' statements

Prosecution says it is not obliged to do so, and has given list of witnesses and roles

Biden says I'm not going anywhere' as calls to quit race grow

US President Joe Biden said “I’m not going anywhere” as he faced calls by many Democrats to end his re-election bid, using the Fourth of July celebrations to hit back at doubts about his stamina and mental acuity to continue his campaign.

Europe seeks more cooperation with S'pore on chips, AI

EU tech chief says Republic is a key destination for research, innovation

Reform UK leader Farage wins Parliament seat

Mr Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, won a seat in the British Parliament for the first time on July 5 in the English seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, as voters deserted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party.

Apache attack helicopters to make Padang NDP dynamic display debut

14 aircraft will be involved in celebrations, including state flag and island fly-pasts

Safety lapses found on dredger involved in June oil spill

Serious lapses relating to fire safety and life-saving equipment aboard Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima were uncovered during an inspection by Singapore’s port authority in the wake of the worst oil spill here in a decade.

STB seeks proposals for waterfront wellness attraction in Marina South

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has called for proposals to develop and operate a new 4ha wellness attraction located along the waterfront near Marina Barrage.

Singapore committed to supporting SMEs: Chee

Govt will continue to groom start-ups and help companies expand here and abroad

S'pore to require app stores to verify age, in bid to protect kids

A new code will be introduced to require mobile app stores to implement age assurance measures to protect children from downloading apps that are inappropriate for their age.

New PM Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos

Labour's landslide win ends 14 years of Tory rule as Sunak takes blame for loss