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Outcry over mural of samsui woman with cigarette - URA requests delay in changes as it reviews stance

Many say the URA's initial order to erase cigarette amounts to historical revisionism

Three killed, 10 injured in Arkansas supermarket shooting

A shooter opened fire at an Arkansas supermarket on June 21, killing three civilians and wounding 10 others, including two police officers, Arkansas State Police said.

US Supreme Court upholds ban on domestic abusers owning guns

Biden welcomes court’s decision, vows to push for tougher curbs

Britain's richest family get jail terms for exploiting Indian staff

Four members of Hinduja family said to have paid staff at their Swiss mansion a pittance

At least 30 dead, thousands evacuated as torrential rain hits Central America

At least 30 people have died and thousands forced to evacuate their homes as storms and heavy rainfall continue to lash Central America, according to local officials, with the constant downpours flooding rivers, destroying homes, triggering landslides and cutting off entire communities.

‘Bodies on the ground: Pilgrims recount haj heat horrors

Tally shows Egypt accounts for over half of the more than 1,000 fatalities so far this year

EU tariffs on Chinese goods not a punishment, says German minister

Proposed duties are intended to level playing field with China, he tells officials at dialogue

Fan Bingbing makes waves online as Melaka tourism ambassador

Appearances at heritage sites send searches for Melaka’ spiking on Chinese social media

China’s mega online shopping festivals losing lustre as people tighten belts

Beijing resident Liu Zuyi used to scrimp and save months ahead of the Double Il sales - China's largest online shopping festival - before splurging on discounted household items or gadgets.

China threatens death penalty for die-hard’ Taiwan separatists

China on June 21 threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for \"die-hard\" Taiwan independence separatists, even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction over the democratically governed island.

PAP counts influencers among new Friends to reach wider audience

Analysts warn of potential conflicts of interest and risks to the party’s credibility

Trust Your Spark - A chirpy pathbreaker in football boots

A foreign language, cold weather and bigger European opponents have not deterred Tan

Cleanup under way at two Johor beaches affected by oil spill

Cleanup efforts are under way at two beaches in south-east Johor, following an oil spill incident on the southern coast of Singapore on June 14.

Singapore in top lO list for objectionable uploads to You lube

Republic stepped up enforcement after online safety Act took effect in Feb 2023

MIRACLE BABY

S'pore girl with 1 in 100 million brain stem tumour survives and thrives against all odds

Restoring kampung houses to keep Pulau Ubin’s rustic charm

The National Parks Board (NParks) will be rebuilding and restoring vacant kampung houses on Pulau Ubin, and developing a suite of programmes there for students over the next decade.

At least 42 killed as Israel pounds Gaza City refugee camp, districts

Israeli forces say their fighter jets hit two Hamas military infrastructure sites

Vertonghen confident in Belgium's quality

Belgium have sought to project an image of calm after losing their opening game at Euro 2024, but must be worried about yet another early tournament elimination as they prepare to face Romania in Cologne on June 22.

Spain are world's best, but coach preaches humility

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has declared that his team are the best in the world, after they underlined their Euro 2024 title credentials by outclassing defending champions Italy in a 1-0 victory on June 20.

"Emotional control' driving Tsunoda to greater heights

Yuki Tsunoda used to be known for his four-letter word outbursts on the team radio - this season it is for his controlled mastery of four wheels.

Red Bull eyeing bid for a Las Vegas NBA franchise

Red Bull is considering bidding for a new National Basketball Association (NBA) team, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that would significantly strengthen the energy drink giant's sports empire.

MOORE IS THE NEW ASCOT KING

English champion passes Dettori as jockey with most wins (83) at the Royal meeting

Number of Asia's rich hits record high as asset values rebound

Report comes as industry players also note wealth transfer between generations

Genting signs $1.3b deal for floating LNG facility with China firm

Genting has signed a US$962.8 million (S$1.3 billion) deal for a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility from China's Wison New Energies, the Malaysian company said on June 20.

Canada eyeing new tariffs on Chinese EVS after moves by US, EU

PM Trudeau under pressure to follow the lead of Western counterparts

Data shows S. Korea's export momentum softening in June

South Korea's early trade data showed that growth in exports moderated so far in June, cooling a rally that has boosted optimism over the outlook for economic growth.

Man jailed for stealing 120k from fellow passenger on a flight from HK to S’pore

In one of the worst cases of theft on board a plane, a man who stole cash worth about $120,000 from a fellow passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight was sentenced to 30 months' jail on June 21.

CDAC reduces tuition curriculum by 30% to give pupils more time to learn through play

The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) is adopting a new approach that will cut the curriculum in its tuition programmes for Primary 1 to 4 pupils by 30 per cent to allow them more time to learn through play.

40 assets at NDP to mark 40 years of Total Defence

Light machine gun, next-gen fire engine among those to be unveiled for first time

Outgoing Dutch PM expected to take over as Nato chief

Mark Rutte will come in at perilous moment for Western allies as Ukraine war drags on