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Dredger had sudden loss of engine, steering control before hitting ship
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Dredger had sudden loss of engine, steering control before hitting ship

Dispersants, oil skimmers among methods used to ease impact of spillage from vessel

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June 17, 2024
Hailed a hero in China, S'pore's Hassan Sunny gets star treatment in Shanghai
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Hailed a hero in China, S'pore's Hassan Sunny gets star treatment in Shanghai

Goalie on holiday with family draws fans, with some following him around malls

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June 17, 2024
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Over 1,300 BTO flats with waiting time of around 3 years to be offered in June

A total of 1,352 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Woodlands and Tampines with waiting times of around three years will be launched before the end of June.

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June 17, 2024
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Ukraine summit seeks start to peace talks with Russia

Singapore calls for negotiations based on international law and UN Charter

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June 17, 2024
Malfunctioning component among reasons for N-S Line disruption: LTA
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Malfunctioning component among reasons for N-S Line disruption: LTA

A component meant to protect outdoor equipment from power surges, like those from lightning strikes, did not work as intended on June 3, resulting in a traction power fault that disrupted commutes along the northern stretch of the North-South MRT Line for more than two hours during evening peak hours.

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June 16, 2024
WHO warns of escalating health crisis in West Bank
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WHO warns of escalating health crisis in West Bank

Attacks on health infrastructure, growing restrictions obstructing access to care

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June 16, 2024
Young and old bond over dialect lessons at senior daycare centre
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Young and old bond over dialect lessons at senior daycare centre

Programme brings sense of purpose to seniors, helps kids develop social skills

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June 16, 2024
Inspiring, strong, loving: Dads show it their way
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Inspiring, strong, loving: Dads show it their way

This Father’s Day, meet four emotionally involved fathers who show true dad-ication

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June 16, 2024
World leaders join peace summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout
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World leaders join peace summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout

Absence of Moscow's powerful allies such as China set to blunt potential impact of talks

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June 16, 2024
Cleanup under way after oil slicks hit Sentosa, East Coast Park and other areas
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Cleanup under way after oil slicks hit Sentosa, East Coast Park and other areas

Oil slicks stained the coastlines at East Coast Park, Labrador Nature Reserve, Keppel Bay, the Southern Islands and Sentosa on June 15, a day after a damaged cargo tank leaked oil into the sea at Pasir Panjang Terminal.

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June 16, 2024
PM Wong kick-starts series of visits to districts across S'pore
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PM Wong kick-starts series of visits to districts across S'pore

A month after being sworn in to the top post, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says he plans to visit different constituencies across the island over the coming months to meet as many Singaporeans as he can.

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June 16, 2024
ANYWHERE FITNESS
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ANYWHERE FITNESS

Experts say daily exercise of at least 20 minutes is best for a healthier mind and body for all ages. Here’s how to get ina workout without going to a gym

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June 16, 2024
MAD ABOUT INDIAN MANGOES
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MAD ABOUT INDIAN MANGOES

Taste these seven varieties here before the season is over

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June 16, 2024
NTU marketing professor introduced as new face in Tampines East
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NTU marketing professor introduced as new face in Tampines East

A new grassroots leader for the Tampines East ward of Tampines GRC was introduced to residents by anchor minister Masagos Zulkifli on June 15.

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June 16, 2024
Debate over Malaysia's bumiputera policy hots up amid UiTM saga
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Debate over Malaysia's bumiputera policy hots up amid UiTM saga

Analysts do not see Anwar govt changing course as it cannot afford to alienate Malay voters

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June 16, 2024
Concerns for habitat as oil spill reaches southern islands
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Concerns for habitat as oil spill reaches southern islands

Groups planning to survey area to document the oil slicks and impact on marine life

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June 16, 2024
Modi govt set to revise unpopular military scheme
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Modi govt set to revise unpopular military scheme

India’s short-term military service scheme said to have cost BJP crucial votes in the election

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June 16, 2024
Need a taxi in Wuhan? It may come without a driver
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Need a taxi in Wuhan? It may come without a driver

Hundreds of robot taxis ply Chinese city’s roads in world’s biggest driverless car trial

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June 16, 2024
Social cohesion at risk in Australia amid Gaza conflict
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Social cohesion at risk in Australia amid Gaza conflict

Fears that harmony is in danger as incidents of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism rise

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June 16, 2024
Visiting Chinese Premier calls for 'shelving differences' with Australia
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Visiting Chinese Premier calls for 'shelving differences' with Australia

SYDNEY - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 15 called for \"shelving differences\" with Australia as he started a four-day trip dangling the promise of expanded trade despite their geopolitical rivalry.

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June 16, 2024
Kyiv rejects Putin's demand for more Ukrainian land to end war
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Kyiv rejects Putin's demand for more Ukrainian land to end war

It says it equates to surrender; Moscow shows growing confidence its forces have upper hand

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June 16, 2024
South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as president
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South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as president

JOHANNESBURG - Mr Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as South Africa's president on June 14, having brokered a deal with the opposition for a government of national unity after his African National Congress (ANC) party's worst election result since the end of apartheid.

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June 16, 2024
Don't come for the Olympics, Parisians plead on TikTok
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Don't come for the Olympics, Parisians plead on TikTok

Videos from residents highlight transport chaos, surge pricing, among other woes

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June 16, 2024
Employers should do more than just talk
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Employers should do more than just talk

Workers still fear discrimination despite years of raising awareness. Do companies need to go further?

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June 16, 2024
Kate in first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
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Kate in first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

LONDON Catherine, Britain's Princess of Wales, on June 15 made her first public appearance since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer, attending a military parade in central London.

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June 16, 2024
GET RIGHT BACK ON THE MONKEY
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GET RIGHT BACK ON THE MONKEY

Classy horse gets Golden opportunity to win again in a field dropped to only four runners

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June 16, 2024
Fish from Tampines container farm goes on sale at market
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Fish from Tampines container farm goes on sale at market

This marks first harvest of the mid-priced jade perch breed from community project

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June 16, 2024
ONE OF AW YONG'S 'BEST MOMENTS'
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ONE OF AW YONG'S 'BEST MOMENTS'

Sub’s first career strike is winner as 1O-man Young Lions recover to upset Albirex 3-2

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June 16, 2024
Tai 'fares really well' despite missing cut
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Tai 'fares really well' despite missing cut

Hiroshi Tai was not among the golfers teeing off in the third round of the US Open in Pinehurst on June 15 after an early exit, but Singapore national coach Murray Smit praised the 22-year-old for a creditable showing in his maiden Major outing.

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June 16, 2024
'SUPER LONG DAY' FOR BAKSHI
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'SUPER LONG DAY' FOR BAKSHI

Indian, 19, has joint clubhouse lead after 28-hole session due to previous rain delay

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June 16, 2024