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2 Ukraine officials held over suspected enabling of draft evasion; $7.8m found

Ukrainian investigators said on Oct 4 that they found stacks of cash totalling almost US$6 million (S$7.8 million) during a raid on the home of a state official suspected of helping men dodge mobilisation.

Indonesia, Malaysia laud proposed one-year delay to EU anti-deforestation law

More time needed to be ready for complex regulations, say top palm oil producers

Italy sets its sights on climate activists with 'anti-Gandhi' Bill

Blocking a road to protest inaction against climate change could soon be punishable with prison in Italy, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government cracks down on demonstrations, even peaceful ones.

Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers

From melting glaciers to super intense cyclones, the effects of climate change were seen across the globe this week.

Hezbollah battles Israeli soldiers at Lebanon's border

Intensified strikes by Israel turning a year of cross-border exchanges into full-blown war

Spotlight on patriotic education in China after stabbing of Japanese boy

Wartime history lessons seen by some as playing a role in stirring violent acts

Owner of Thai excursion bus involved in deadly fire apologises to families

The owner of the bus that went up in flames on Oct 1, killing 20 children and three teachers, showed up at the funeral on Oct 3 to pay his respects, apologise and provide compensation to the families of the deceased.

Paris coding school with no teachers or fees gave him an edge

School's unorthodox style proves to be right fit for S'porean who quit NUS studies earlier

S'pore students among fastest to finish coding core curriculum

Three students from the first intake of the Singapore University of Technology and Design's (SUTD) 42 Singapore (42 SG) coding programme are among the fastest in the world to complete its common core curriculum.

T-cell leukaemia patients get experimental treatment lifeline

Therapy developed by NUS Medicine and NUHS has been tested on 17 people

Road to the White House passes through Erie County

It is the most vital swing county in the largest swing state of the 2024 US presidential race

Thousands gather to witness final horse races at Singapore Turf Club

Queues form early to gain admission as visitors bid farewell to 182-year heritage

Peddlers hawking contraband smokes, chewing tobacco in Sg Kadut, Mandai

Peddlers of duty-unpaid cigarettes and chewing tobacco are pushing their trade from dimly lit areas around workers' dormitories to park connectors around Sungei Kadut and Mandai Road.

'Weirdly quiet': Fewer Singaporeans visit JB in past few days

Shops notice slump in footfall as vehicles without permit avoid entering Malaysia

PAP group calls for lower consent age of 18 for mental health services

Assessments, basic counselling should also be accessible without parental consent: MP

NO REVENGE FOR CUBS

Singapore U-16s lose 1-0 to BG Pathum in repeat of 2023 Lion City Cup final

REDS NOT CARRIED AWAY

Slot says his players, who have topped the EPL table before, know it is still early days

Guardiola wary of Fulham's speedy weapons

Last season's English Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves playing catch-up to Liverpool in this early part of the campaign, but are expected to push the Reds all the way.

TOO EARLY TO JUDGE UNITED, SAYS TEN HAG

But Red Devils co-owner Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee manager's future after Porto draw

Clubs may get extra transfer window

Fifa has proposed opening an extra transfer window in June 2025, ahead of the first edition of its expanded Club World Cup in the United States, world football's governing body announced on Oct 3.

Fifa regulations breach free movement laws: EU court

Some of Fifa's player transfer rules go against European Union laws and free movement principles, the EU's top court said on Oct 4 in a ruling that could open the door for players to find a new club more easily after their contract is terminated.

Chess ace Ding reminds us, heroes are vulnerable humans

From Wenzhou in Zhejiang province come many brilliant things.

CLARK EXCITED FOR FUTURE

Fever star is WNBA's top rookie of 2024, capping sensational record-breaking year

DOPING CASE MAKES SINNER FEEL UNEASY

But Italian is 'very confident' he will avoid sanction after three hearings went his way

Randle feels wanted in Minnesota, eyes NBA title

Once he got over the initial shock of being traded from the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, Julius Randle was excited to join another NBA (National Basketball Association) title contender.

Sosie draw gives legendary trainer Fabre boost for Arc

Sosie's chances of giving trainer Andre Fabre a record ninth win in Europe's most prestigious race, the €5 million (S$7.1 million) Group 1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2,400m), were boosted on Oct 4 with a favourable draw.

HARRY IS BACK MOSTLY FOR THE GOODBYES

Gold Cup ride is main job, but A'lsisuhairi would not miss Kranji farewell for anything

It runs in their blood: How S. Korean archery hits the bull's eye

Two months after the country’s archers bagged seven medals at the Paris Olympics, shooting fever is still running high.

Iswaran's 12-month prison term underlines intrinsic value of public trust

The integrity of our public institutions is paramount and serves as the lynchpin for our faith in governance.

GenZero to review carbon credit deal after fraud charges

Temasek-owned investment firm GenZero said it is reviewing its involvement in a South-east Asian carbon credit programme after US federal prosecutors filed fraud charges against a senior figure behind the company running the programme.