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US agencies believe Putin likely didn't order Navalny's death in prison camp

US intelligence agencies have found that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not order opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death at a prison camp in February, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.

Potential Trump running mate Kristi Noem defends killing dog on family farm

Mrs Kristi Noem, a contender to become Republican Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate, defended herself on April 26 against Democratic attacks over her account of shooting a dog on her family farm.

Florida schools become battleground in US culture wars

Decades-old tug of war to define national values coming to a head in US election year

Philippines denies China's claim of an agreement over disputed shoal

The Philippines on April 27 denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea, calling the claim propaganda.

Indonesia's nickel sector under ereater scrutiny amid graft cases

Several govt officials facing trial or probed for alleged bribery over issuance of mining permits

Cardboard coffins gaining ground among eco-conscious

Mourners who paid their last respects to the late Ms Wang Jin Lian in March were greeted by an unusual sight - a cardboard coffin.

Conservationists call for study of Mandai, Tagore forests as possible nature parks

They say the spaces, zoned for development, are crucial refuges for critically endangered wildlife

Family discovers she had bought insurance from suspect

Her brother says they are desperate for answers as they try to make sense of tragedy

Police probing case of girl, 15, who lived in Circuit Road market stall

The police are investigating a case of a teenager found living in a wet market stall for almost a year.

GREAT ways to uplift communities

From fundraising to volunteering with purpose, Great Eastern aims to be a force for good

$100m in govt funding for over 200 active ageing centres in coming year

Some $100 million will be pumped into more than 200 active ageing centres from April 2024 to March 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Property market to continue stabilising: Desmond Lee

Govt will watch the trends very carefully over the next few quarters, minister says

Condo sales to foreigners down 71% since ABSD hike in April 2023

Drop was more stark in prime district, which typically draws more interest from investors

BTS' agency files legal complaint against Ador CEO Min Hee-jin

The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS filed a legal complaint on April 25 against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company.

Hamilton lives up to hype

The title character’s ambition and flaws are deftly portrayed in the award-winning musical

Two-door fan buys first four-door to go with fatherhood

Food tech founder and new father Alan Phua trades his BMW 2-series Coupe for a 5-series saloon

Audi Q4 e-tron proves small can be more

The compact electric sport utility vehicle is a refined and spacious five-seater despite being not much bigger than the Q3

MAX’S MAXIMUM TUNE-UP

S’porean adds I more title in preparations for the defence of his world c’ship crown

EPL still a three-horse race, insists Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes it is still a three-horse race in the English Premier League, despite his team being in the driver's seat after their 4-0 thrashing of Brighton & Hove Albion on April 25.

National Training Centre move pays off for Samuel

Gymnast Samuel Loh is now reaping the rewards after conquering his fears by joining the National Training Centre (NTC) in 2023.

EMBIID HAS BELL'S PALSY, BUT DROPS 50

He confirms the diagnosis after helping the Sixers cut the Knicks’ play-off lead to 2-1

Singapore factory output falls 9.2% in March

Drop is biggest in 7 months and far sharper than analysts’ forecast

Satellite communications provider Viasat to push further into Asia

Region is fastest-growing market in this area; Singapore will play key role in company’s plans

Microsoft, Google see gains as Al fuels cloud demand

Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet sent a clear message to investors on April 25: Our spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is paying off.

China firms investing abroad at fastest pace in 8 years

Companies pump 46.6b in FDI from Jan to March, in sectors like EVs and solar energy

Senior MFA official admits to giving false information to public servant

The director-general lied about a package that he wanted to send via diplomatic bag

Feed made from food wastewater spurs hopes of cheaper fish

Fish on your dinner table could one day be produced more sustainably - and possibly more affordably as scientists in Singapore have found a way to create fish food from food processing wastewater.

Early intervention educators’ annual pay to rise by up to 16%

Yearly increase for next 3 years will help attract, retain talent

Publisher tells Trump trial about Playboy model deal

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on April 26 that he worked out a deal that would allow the former US president to buy the silence of a former Playboy model who said she had an affair with him, but called it off.

Contest hots up as India votes in second poll phase

Religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes among the hot-button issues