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Big rise in pre-school teachers going for training to hone skills

Leadership, outdoor learning and helping special needs kids among areas covered

Wildlife, ecosystems under threat as Australia clears land for cattle

Calls for tougher oversight, incentives for landholders to protect forests

EU tapping bond market to help fund Ukraine's defence against Russia

The European Union is tapping the bond market to help fund Ukraine in its efforts to repel the Russian invasion, along with a broad range of other policy commitments.

Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent

Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Australia's secondlargest city of Melbourne on Sept 11, with dozens arrested as police used sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays to control parts of the hostile crowd.

US demands overhaul of Israeli conduct in W. Bank

Officials make strongest comments so far after 'unprovoked' killing of American

Thai PM faces barrage of petitions to remove her

Complaints by rivals renew risk of political uncertainty only days after she took office

Bangladesh boosts security as thousands flee Myanmar

Bangladesh has ramped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said.

Japan plans driverless bullet trains by mid-2030s

Shinkansen bullet trains could be whizzing around Japan without drivers from the mid-2030s, one of its main rail operators said, motivated in part by the country's demographic crisis.

Taiwan grounds Mirage fleet after training crash

Taiwan's air force said on Sept 11 that it has grounded its fleet of French-made Mirage fighter jets for maintenance checks after one crashed off the island's north-west coast.

HK slams US House over Bill targeting city's trade offices

Law could lead to closure of centres in US if they lack 'high degree of autonomy' from China

Japan's pachinko industry looks to seniors for growth

Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease of life, thanks to a surprising demographic: old people.

PM Wong, Vivian send condolences to families of typhoon victims

Correspondent Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent his condolences to the families of the victims of Typhoon Yagi, which has wrought death and destruction in many parts of northern Vietnam.

Hanoi flooded as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, evacuated thousands of people living near the swollen Red River as its waters rose to a 20-year high on Sept 11, flooding streets just days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north, killing at least 179 people.

Indian state builds housing for female factory staff

Tamil Nadu's worker complex to help draw manufacturers, boost productivity

Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Harris

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has said she will vote for US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, on Nov 5, dropping a much-awaited endorsement just after a high-stakes debate between Ms Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Harris wins first debate with Trump, but fight still close

She got under Trump's skin and made him look like a candidate from the past

Road closures near Parliament House, NUS, Sports Hub

Several roads near Parliament House, NUS University Cultural Centre and Singapore Sports Hub will be closed at certain hours till Sept 14 due to Pope Francis' visit.

Drivers, riders welcome injury insurance, but divided on CPF contributions

Consumers also have mixed views over having to pay more to defray higher business costs

What fuels Pope Francis on his historic 12-day Asia-Pacific tour

What powers 87-year-old Pope Francis through his historic 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, which has now entered its final leg?

Economists raise Singapore's 2024 growth forecast to 2.6%

Senior Business Correspondent Private-sector economists raised their 2024 outlook for Singapore's economic growth and lowered their forecast for inflation.

Harris, Trump spar over abortion, immigration in high-stakes debate

PHILADELPHIA US Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump faced off in a potentially game-changing televised debate on Sept 10, less than two months ahead of the knifeedge US presidential election.

Pope Francis receives warm welcome as he arrives in S'pore

Pontiff will meet President Tharman, PM Wong before papal mass today

Report calls for national strategy to prevent suicides

A coordinated, whole-of-society effort is needed to prevent more suicides, which disproportionately affect young people, said a group that has published a 160-page report outlining a national suicide prevention strategy for Singapore.

'FUEL TO GO EVEN FURTHER'

Warm welcome cheers Soon, fellow Paralympians, as bus parade is next

Equipment repairs crucial for athletes at Paralympics

During half-time of Germany's wheelchair rugby game against Canada at the Paris Paralympics, Jens Sauerbier was missing a crucial part of his wheelchair and needed a repair to continue playing.

Odegaard injury worries Arsenal before Spurs tie

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a huge concern ahead of the Gunners' big English Premier League clash at north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sept 15.

Italy's tactical nous against Israel pleases Spalletti

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti praised his side's \"maturity\" as Davide Frattesi and Moise Kean secured a 2-1 win over Israel in their Nations League Group A2 clash on Sept 9 at Bozsik Arena.

DE BRUYNE FED UP WITH TEAM'S WEAKNESSES

Star skipper blasts Belgium teammates for unacceptable performance in loss to France

Shaky US offer All Whites confidence

New Zealand may be smarting from a 3-0 loss to Mexico over the weekend, but the world's 94th-ranked side believe they can bounce back quickly and beat the United States in another friendly on Sept 11 to build momentum before their next World Cup qualifying window.

LIONS TAKEN TO THEIR LIMIT

Coach Ogura aims to ready the team to play at a high intensity for 90 to 95 minutes