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Work to begin in 2025 on mega floating solar farm at Kranji Reservoir

Project will be major boost to Singapore’s efforts to harness more renewable energy

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June 12, 2024
ALCARAZ PLAYS DOWN MATCHING RECORDS
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ALCARAZ PLAYS DOWN MATCHING RECORDS

He says it is almost impossible’ to win 14 French Open titles or 24 Major crowns

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June 11, 2024
BOSTON CELEBRATE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
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BOSTON CELEBRATE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Celtics star Brown credits guard for 2-0 Finals lead after Jrue nets team-high 26 pts

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June 11, 2024
CLEARING AWAY FROM THE PACK
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CLEARING AWAY FROM THE PACK

Purton takes Hong Kong tally to 4 wins after sweet treble, with nine meetings left

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June 11, 2024
CAMERA-SHY EQUINE CHAMPION
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CAMERA-SHY EQUINE CHAMPION

Lim’s Saltoro refuses to head into victory circle after win

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June 11, 2024
Britain's rich race to save their wealth from election hit
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Britain's rich race to save their wealth from election hit

Some are cashing in investments, paying off bills that may soon rise or leaving entirely

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June 11, 2024
China's push to clear inventory of unsold homes unlikely to help developers
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China's push to clear inventory of unsold homes unlikely to help developers

They expect few projects to be selected, citing an inadequate lending facility

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June 11, 2024
Free MRT rides along seven new TEL stations on June 21
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Free MRT rides along seven new TEL stations on June 21

Stations from Tanjong Rhu to Bayshore will host games, activities during public preview

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June 11, 2024
He's turning 70 soon, but his kidney is nearly a century old
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He's turning 70 soon, but his kidney is nearly a century old

He received organ from father in his youth; many face long waiting list for a transplant

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June 11, 2024
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Number of armed conflicts in 2023 highest since end of World War II: Study

Spread of ISIS and involvement of more non-state actors among reasons for rise

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June 11, 2024
Austrian flight lands safely after hailstones rip away nose cone
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Austrian flight lands safely after hailstones rip away nose cone

An Austrian Airlines flight landed safely in Vienna after a severe hailstorm tore away much of the plane's nose cone and left the front windows riddled with cracks.

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June 11, 2024
Israel's euphoria over hostage rescue may well be fleeting
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Israel's euphoria over hostage rescue may well be fleeting

Resignation of main political rival from war Cabinet has left Netanyahu even more exposed

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June 11, 2024
South Korea resumes loudspeaker broadcasts, North vows 'response'
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South Korea resumes loudspeaker broadcasts, North vows 'response'

Tensions ratcheted up as two Koreas engage in tit-for-tat campaigns

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June 11, 2024
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Around 20% of pupils in Malaysia's Chinese primary schools are non-Chinese

It’s tough for many with most subjects taught in Mandarin, but parents see value in learning it

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June 11, 2024
Japan's latest crime menace, yamibaito, is nameless and faceless
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Japan's latest crime menace, yamibaito, is nameless and faceless

More youth, like child star Wakayama, are hired to pull off scams, robberies and murders

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June 11, 2024
Macron urges French voters to make ‘right choice' in polls gamble
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Macron urges French voters to make ‘right choice' in polls gamble

His surprise move comes after far right crushed his centrist alliance at EU ballot

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June 11, 2024
Centrist minister Gantz's resignation leaves Netanyahu reliant on hardliners
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Centrist minister Gantz's resignation leaves Netanyahu reliant on hardliners

Govt’s coalition majority not threatened but it may find it harder to gain broad support

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June 11, 2024
Last of 10 convicted persons sentenced to 17 months' jail
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Last of 10 convicted persons sentenced to 17 months' jail

He had demonstrated high degree of disregard for law in Singapore, says judge

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June 11, 2024
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Hiring outlook in S'pore weakens for a third quarter as sentiment dips

Hiring optimism in Singapore declined for the coming third quarter of the year, marking a dip in sentiment for three consecutive quarters.

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June 11, 2024
135 million early deaths globally since 1980 linked to air pollution: Study
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135 million early deaths globally since 1980 linked to air pollution: Study

NTU-led research finds death toll spiked in years with climate events like El Nino

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June 11, 2024
RealVantage breaks down walls in real estate investing for the masses
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RealVantage breaks down walls in real estate investing for the masses

Real estate fund targets investments in middle market real estate assets

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June 10, 2024
CROATIA LIFT CONFIDENCE
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CROATIA LIFT CONFIDENCE

They beat Portugal 2-1 away in final friendly before Euro, sending warning to Spain, Italy

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June 10, 2024
Jacobs wants to go faster after retaining 100m title
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Jacobs wants to go faster after retaining 100m title

Home favourite Marcell Jacobs vowed to improve his time and technique ahead of the Paris Olympics after he retained his European 100m crown in Rome as Italy basked in their bountiful weekend with five golds to surge to the top of the medal table.

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June 10, 2024
Workers from dorms drinking, sleeping by roadside at night
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Workers from dorms drinking, sleeping by roadside at night

Motorists say they endanger themselves and other road users with such behaviour

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June 10, 2024
US 'standing strong' with Ukraine in Russia battle, Biden vows
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US 'standing strong' with Ukraine in Russia battle, Biden vows

In a swipe at Trump, he emphasises value of US-European alliances on state visit to France

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June 10, 2024
Seoul accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
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Seoul accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme

Filipino workers say brokers charged steep fees, cheated them out of promised wages

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June 10, 2024
Terrorist attacks dampen Chinese interest in key corridor project with Pakistan
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Terrorist attacks dampen Chinese interest in key corridor project with Pakistan

Political instability, economic distress in the country causing serious delays, say analysts

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June 10, 2024
Proposal to allow pets on China’s trains draws cheers and jeers
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Proposal to allow pets on China’s trains draws cheers and jeers

Some welcome prospect of trips with pets, but others raise objections over fur, faeces

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June 10, 2024
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Layoff worries mount as Indonesia sees flood of illegal imports

Smuggled goods compete unfairly with locally made products, economists say

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June 10, 2024
Malaysia's data centre push sparks concern over power, water usage
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Malaysia's data centre push sparks concern over power, water usage

It could strain supplies in the coming years, particularly in industrialised states: Experts

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June 10, 2024