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Safe clubbing drive returns amid crime surge at nightspots
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Safe clubbing drive returns amid crime surge at nightspots

Molestation cases and fights increase; staff to get training to handle situations effectively

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January 25, 2024
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Kids with early life adversity face higher risk of mental health disorders: Study

Children who were exposed to high levels of adversity in the womb, such as their mothers' mental and physical health challenges during pregnancy, show an accelerated pattern of brain development, likely in order to survive their difficult circumstances.

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January 25, 2024
$30m initiative set up to drive research into green computing
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$30m initiative set up to drive research into green computing

Academic institutions, tech firms to work on building low-carbon digital solutions

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January 25, 2024
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Simulating disruption to power, food supply for Total Defence

Over 500 entities including firms and schools to take part in islandwide drill

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January 25, 2024
North Korea fires cruise missiles off its west coast, Seoul says
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North Korea fires cruise missiles off its west coast, Seoul says

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles towards the sea off its west coast on Jan 24, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, in the latest sign of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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January 25, 2024
Australian PM set to water down tax cuts for wealthy despite election pledge
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Australian PM set to water down tax cuts for wealthy despite election pledge

The move comes amid surging living costs and fall in his approval ratings, but could cause inflation to rise

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January 25, 2024
Thai court's ruling lets opposition figure Pita return to Parliament
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Thai court's ruling lets opposition figure Pita return to Parliament

Former premier hopeful cleared of violating election law, but his party's future still in doubt

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January 25, 2024
Risky to use Israel-Hamas war to score points in Indonesia polls
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Risky to use Israel-Hamas war to score points in Indonesia polls

Presidential candidates’ loud support for Palestinians could stir up tensions at home

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January 25, 2024
Trump wins New Hampshire, but race also exposes chinks in his armour
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Trump wins New Hampshire, but race also exposes chinks in his armour

Former president’s biggest weakness Is his poor support among independent voters

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January 25, 2024
What is far-right extremism and how did a S'porean teen become radicalised?
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What is far-right extremism and how did a S'porean teen become radicalised?

Ideologies pushing white supremacist, xenophobic beliefs influenced 16-year-old

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January 25, 2024
President meets overseas S'poreans on first day of state visit to Brunei
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President meets overseas S'poreans on first day of state visit to Brunei

Their experience abroad will enrich Singapore, says President Tharman

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January 25, 2024
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Comfort DelGro joint venture clinches $5.lb Stockholm Metro deal

Transport giant Comfort DelGro has clinched a major contract to operate the Stockholm Metro system, further expanding the group's international footprint.

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January 25, 2024
New guide on emergencies for outdoor adventure education
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New guide on emergencies for outdoor adventure education

Document to help providers improve safety comes after death of student in 2021

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January 25, 2024
Changi Airport's 2023 passenger traffic rebounds to 86% of pre-Covid-19 levels
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Changi Airport's 2023 passenger traffic rebounds to 86% of pre-Covid-19 levels

Some 58.9 million passengers passed through Changi Airport in 2023, rebounding to 86 per cent of traffic levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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January 25, 2024
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S'porean teen who identified as white supremacist placed on restriction order

Radicalised by online material, 16-year-old student aspired to carry out attacks abroad

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January 25, 2024
THAI TEEN TYROS FOR STAGS
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THAI TEEN TYROS FOR STAGS

Thitipat, Thanet eye Europe as they join Tampines on loan from BG Pathum

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January 24, 2024
Australia into last 16, but need to be more ruthless'
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Australia into last 16, but need to be more ruthless'

Being ruthless is next on the agenda for Australia after they made it to the Asian Cup round of 16, following a 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan in their Group B match on Jan 23.

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January 24, 2024
DOMINANT DJOKOVIC TOO HOT FOR FRITZ
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DOMINANT DJOKOVIC TOO HOT FOR FRITZ

World No. I marches into semis, where he has never lost on 10 previous occasions

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January 24, 2024
SUBURB EYEING AN OLYMPIC BOOST
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SUBURB EYEING AN OLYMPIC BOOST

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine hopes Paris Games will change its reputation and infrastructure

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January 24, 2024
EMBIID'S 70-PT ROMP COULD HAVE BEEN MORE
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EMBIID'S 70-PT ROMP COULD HAVE BEEN MORE

Sixers star rues missing easy shots after winning face-off with Spurs’ Wembanyama

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January 24, 2024
CLASS 3 THRILLER ON THE KRANJI CARDS
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CLASS 3 THRILLER ON THE KRANJI CARDS

Stylish last-start winners Red Dot and Trident could spoil Silo’s hat-trick party

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January 24, 2024
No-frills flying emerges as air travel's painful, greener future
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No-frills flying emerges as air travel's painful, greener future

Cutting emissions is once again sector’s top challenge as global air travel recovers

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January 24, 2024
China weighs $378b rescue package for ailing stock market
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China weighs $378b rescue package for ailing stock market

Plan for stabilisation fund to buy shares on HK exchange link, say sources

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January 24, 2024
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Sex crimes against boys: Self-styled religious teacher jailed

Man who preyed on 4 boys sentenced to 212 years’ jail, 8 strokes of the cane

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January 24, 2024
Coldplay light up stadium with kaleidoscopic sold-out concert
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Coldplay light up stadium with kaleidoscopic sold-out concert

British band take the stage for first of six shows in S’pore at 55,000-capacity venue

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January 24, 2024
Superstar awards for healthcare workers who go extra mile
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Superstar awards for healthcare workers who go extra mile

16 recipients receive accolade at annual Singapore Health Quality Service Awards

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January 24, 2024
World's largest cruise ship is a climate liability
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World's largest cruise ship is a climate liability

Despite the Icon being more efficient, liners are energy hogs catering to vacationers

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January 24, 2024
Cameroon kicks off world's first malaria vaccine mass rollout
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Cameroon kicks off world's first malaria vaccine mass rollout

19 more African countries aim to join programme to vaccinate children this year

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January 24, 2024
Former Australian PM Morrison to quit Parliament in February
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Former Australian PM Morrison to quit Parliament in February

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has announced he will retire from politics in February, ending a prolonged period of speculation over his future following an election defeat in 2022.

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January 24, 2024
Israel says 24 soldiers killed in its deadliest day of Gaza ground war
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Israel says 24 soldiers killed in its deadliest day of Gaza ground war

21 died after buildings that were mined for demolition collapsed when a tank was hit

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January 24, 2024