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Barca banking on Yamal to spearhead revival

Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face AS Monaco in this season's European opener on Sept 19 aiming to make a statement.

Harder now for defenders to win top award: Cannavaro

Winning the Ballon d'Or has always been tough for defenders but, with more demanding job scopes in modern football, Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro said it has become even more challenging.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci dies aged 59

ROME Former Italy striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan and Juventus said on Sept 18.

SAINZ WISHES TO BE WORLD CHAMP SOON

Winner of 2023 S'pore GP confident he has all the attributes to conquer Formula One

MAIN MAN, SAME PLAN

Little will change for Russell when he becomes Mercedes’ No. driver in 2025

Red Bull vow fightback to regain top spot in S'pore

Max Verstappen declared \"the fight is not over\" ahead of the Sept 20-22 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, after Red Bull were knocked off the top of the Formula One constructors' standings for the first time in 2½ years.

SCCCI marks 60th anniversary of its iconic building with exhibition, $1.2m donation

At 14, he constructed a three-dimensional model of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) building without floor plans or architectural drawings.

Residents of Sunset Way estate, Clementi condo get new 1.2km road

For as long as he has lived in Clementi Street 12, Sunset Way has been Mr Chan Jun Xiong's only road home.

Community lawn, movable platforms| proposed at former railway station

URA studying suggestions that are part of winning proposal in competition

Disputed elections becoming a global phenomenon, report finds

Voter turnout is diminishing around the world and the results of elections are increasingly being questioned, a report on the state of democracy said on Sept 17.

UN chief condemns 'collective punishment' of Palestinians

He describes the suffering in Gaza as unimaginable but is hopeful of a ceasefire

Climate change set to worsen malnutrition crisis among children

Malnutrition is the world's worst child health crisis and climate change will only make things more severe, according to philanthropist Bill Gates.

More in S-E Asia focused on livelihoods over climate

Geopolitics driving region's concerns with food security, inflation: Researcher

Thai Cabinet approves $5.66b cash handout to help revive economy

Thailand's Cabinet approved a cash handout plan totalling 145.6 billion baht (S$5.66 billion) that will benefit millions of poor people and help stimulate South-east Asia's second-largest economy.

Singaporeans stay indoors to avoid worst of typhoon

They saw fallen trees, experienced power outages and had to cancel plans, but Singaporeans in Shanghai managed to keep themselves safe by staying indoors as Typhoon Bebinca raged outside.

Shanghai cleans up after strongest storm in decades

Emergency crew has to clear some 1,800 felled trees, restore power to 30,000 homes

HK's leader says US companies will suffer if trade offices are shut

Hong Kong's leader warned that American businesses will suffer if Washington adopts a Bill to shut the city's US trade offices, as the city's relationship with the world's largest economy frays.

Rising threats reignite nuclear debate in South Korea

As the North grows its arsenal, some ask if Seoul can afford to remain reliant on the US

US approves $295m sale of military parts to Taiwan

The US State Department said on Sept 16 that it had approved a possible sale to Taiwan of military spare parts valued at about US$228 million (S$295.3 million), which Taiwan's military said will help it maintain combat readiness in the face of China's grey-zone intrusions.

Pushback over Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel weighs on bilateral ties

Japan's officials vexed by rhetoric calling into question country's status as US ally

Trump tries to regain spotlight after assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is poised to capitalise on the second attempt on his life in recent months, using the shocking development to try to snatch back the political momentum that VicePresident Kamala Harris has enjoyed.

Straits Times journalist lauded for scoop on Income-Allianz deal

Another journalist from ST also wins award for investor education efforts

Singapore key exports up 10.7%, driven by electronics

Integrated circuits and disk media products both grew faster year on year in August

Cordlife resumes services after facilities, operations overhaul

Cordlife resumed its cord blood banking services on Sept 15 after a hiatus of 92 months, during which it overhauled its facilities and operations to meet the standards required by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Scale of foreign companies' work requires higher skills, say experts

Foreign-owned firms often make investments in Singapore to build the capacity to serve customers in larger overseas markets from here.

Foreign-owned firms in Singapore employ 60% of high-earning residents

Figure underscores importance of attracting foreign investments to boost local workforce: MOM

Two workers killed in accident at North-South Corridor worksite

A local site engineer and a Bangladeshi construction worker died on Sept 17 after they were struck by heavy machinery at a worksite in Lentor Avenue for the upcoming North-South Corridor.

Public service must stay impartial as it renews ties with new leaders: SM Lee

Good policies and good politics remain vital amid a changing world, he says

Fancy mooncake boxes listed for resale online cost up to $1.8k

Some resellers count on mooncake boxes from luxury brands being collectibles

More powers for judges to safeguard children's welfare

Amendments to Family Justice Act will come into force on Oct 15