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PERFECT ENDING FOR RETURNING MORANT

Grizzlies guard’s last-gasp lay-up helps team edge out Pelicans; Warriors top Celtics in overtime

2023 The biggest housing stories in Singapore

A new classification for Housing Board flats. Another round of property cooling measures. New housing developments across the island. Here is a snapshot of five key housing stories this year:

China pulls its punches to keep EVs flowing to the EU

When the European Union launched a probe into Chinese support for electric vehicles (EVS), the bloc's carmakers braced themselves for painful retaliation from the increasingly assertive superpower.

First batch posted to secondary schools in three groups

This is ahead of roll-out of full subject-based banding for most secondary schools in 2024

Biden rallies campaign donors, saying democracy is at stake

UD President Joe Biden delivered a fresh warning about the stakes of the 2024 election, saying Democrats must rally to defeat Donald Trump or risk losing democracy

Colorado bars Trump from presidential primary ballot

Disqualification over role in Capitol attack could affect his status in state for Nov polls

Policy win for Macron as tougher immigration Bill passes

But compromise with conservatives exposes cracks in President’s centrist coalition

Holiday travel surges in Europe despite security warnings

Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings from the authorities, as consumers remain determined to enjoy holidays, prolonging the post-pandemic travel boom.

16 candidates apply to run for Russian presidency

Sixteen candidates have filed to run for Russia's presidency in 2024, officials said on Dec 20, in an election that is expected to easily hand Mr Vladimir Putin a fifth term.

No end in sight to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Zelensky

Kyiv’s forces under pressure on war front as allies waver on military and financial backing

Hong Kong to offer residency in exchange for $5.1 million investment

Hong Kong is starting a programme in 2024 that will give residency to those who invest HK$30 million (S$5.1 million) into the city as it steps up efforts to revive its status as a financial centre and bolster revenue.

10 dead as heavy rain hits south India

At least 10 people were killed in floods after intense rainfall in southern India, local media reported on Dec 20, weeks after a cyclone triggered intense flooding in the same areas.

India debates the need for menstrual leave

Progress blocked by entrenched patriarchy, concerns it could lead to discrimination

High civilian toll in Gaza is cost of crushing Hamas, says Israeli military

Heavy civilian casualties are the cost of Israel's intense campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza and the militants' urban warfare strategy, Israeli military officials said, in the face of global alarm at the staggering toll from the bombing.

Hamas leader visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

Breakthrough possible within days, says source as Israel faces pressure to curb ops

3 injured in slashing at Pasir Ris West Plaza; man, 61, arrested

Three people were injured in a slashing incident at a mall in Pasir Ris Street 72, with shoppers and business owners running for cover amid the chaos.

Gansu quake victims pulled to safety amid freezing cold

Focus shifts to treating wounded, resettling residents; aftershocks closely tracked

Singapore boosting enforcement and education efforts to curb vaping

The authorities will be stepping up enforcement and education efforts against vaping to prevent it from gaining a foothold in Singapore.

COE premiums fall across the board in last tender of 2023

Category B sees biggest drop of 15.4%; industry watchers expect prices to ease further in 2024

New hotel with at least 220 rooms to be built at Changi Airport T2

A new hotel with at least 220 rooms will be built at Changi Airport Terminal 2 by 2027 to cater to an expected growth in passenger traffic.

Temporary easing of rental occupancy cap for bigger HDB flats, private homes

For about three years, eligible home owners will be allowed to have up to eight tenants

REDS SHOW PASSION FOR 'EARLY FINAL'

Liverpool seek Hammers tonic in League Cup clash ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Anfield

40-somethings spur Fluminense into Saudi final

Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz credited his side's experience for riding out an AI Ahly storm to reach the final of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win on Dec 18

Paris 1924 Chariots Of Fire stadium ready for hockey

The stadium that was the main site for the 1924 Paris Olympics is ready, a century later, to welcome hundreds of participants and tens of thousands of spectators for the 2024 Games in the French capital.

HOVLAND NOT HOT ON LIV DESPITE TALK

But he understands Rahm’s move and slams PGA bosses’ arrogance’ over merger deal

'Cash cow' Joshua is afraid of me: Wilder

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said the main reason he has not fought Anthony Joshua yet is that the British boxer's promoters are afraid of losing their \"cash cow\"

DREAM ALLIANCE HAS BIG PLANS

Aniki, Silo and Windfall the other three who provide the sparks at trackwork on Dec 19

Pro-child policies are good, but what about being pro-parent too?

States that want to encourage people to have more kids should think about making it easier to raise them.

A grim 2024 awaits Ukraine

Its military is exhausted by the war of attrition with Russia. Ukrainian internal unity is also fraying.

Year of the Dragon set to bring new hope for Singapore economy

Upturn in electronics cycle and end of global inflationary surge in sight, but recovery likely to be modest