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Liam Payne's funeral held on Nov 20

\The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne (above), who died in October in a fall from the balcony of his room at a Buenos Aires hotel, was held on November 20, British media reported.

Infinite to mark 15th anniversary with Singapore concert

K-pop boy band Infinite will be holding a concert in Singapore in February 2025 to celebrate their 15th anniversary.

Hilarious an ti-romance Timestalken flat biopic Widow Clicquot

The hilarious antiromance Timestalker by Lowe the Prevenge (2016) writer-director's sophomore feature - confirms the comedienne as British indie cinema's latest bright wit.

A Wicked tearful talk with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

\"Excuse me,\" Ariana Grande said, flagging down an imaginary waiter. \"May we have one million tissues, please?\"

A universal story of resilience in Wicked

Chinese-American film-maker Jon M. Chu, who helms the musical fantasy film, says the story is personal to his immigrant family

Gladiator II director Ridley Scott, 86, thrives on the adrenaline of film-making

It has been 24 years since director Ridley Scott scored one of the biggest hits of his career with Gladiator (2000), a swords-and-sandals epic starring Australian actor Russell Crowe that won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Jimmy O. Yang goes from bit player to hero in Interior Chinatown

The Chinese-American actor says he could relate to the Disney+ satirical comedy series

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

With poet Yong Shu Hoong at the helm, the literary shindig drew smaller but more engaged crowds

S'PORE'S SENSATIONAL SWEEP

Pang, Quek defeat No. l duo in straight games to progress to WTT Finals last four

T0h, Yip feted at Sipore Disability Sports Awards

Swimmers Yip Pin Xiu and Toh Wei Soong retained their individual gongs and extended their records at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards 2024 at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel on Nov 20.

Bosnia secure Dutch draw in Dzeko's farewell

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman said he was \"not satisfied\" after Bosnia and Herzegovina fought back to claim only their second point of their Nations League campaign as they held a second-string Netherlands side to a 1-1 draw on Nov 19 in dead rubber.

Andrich slams handball call as Germany concede late

Robert Andrich criticised the handball rule after Germany conceded a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot and had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Hungary in their final Nations League group match on Nov 19.

RESULTS MASK BRAZIL'S GOOD WORK: DORIVAL

Coach calls for patience after hosts booed off in l-l qualifying draw against Uruguay

Guardiola agrees to one-year extension: Report

Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, The Athletic reported on Nov 19.

Popovic hails Aussie character in 'crazy' Bahrain draw

Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a \"crazy\" World Cup qualifying 2-2 stalemate in Bahrain on Nov 19.

SPAIN DROP RECORD SCORER HERMOSO

World Cup kiss victim, Paredes out of squad amid speculation over views in Netflix show

Best doubles of our lives' puts Slovakia into final

Slovakia swept past Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final doubles decider on Nov 19 to seal a 2-1 victory and set up a title showdown with Italy.

(No controversy, in France omitting Alldritt

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie said on Nov 20 there is \"no controversy\" regarding Gregory Alldritt's absence from the team to face Argentina on Nov 22.

NADAL LEAVES 'AN ETERNAL LEGACY'

Sporting world pays tribute to Spaniard after Netherlands send him into retirement

Revived Aussie Day eyes more Major success

Former world No. 1 Jason Day said on Nov 20 that his recent resurgence has lit a fire inside him to chase a second Major in 2025, a decade after the Australian smashed through the barrier at the PGA Championship.

CELTICS END CAVS' UNBEATEN START

NBA champions win 'test' between East giants 120-117 by showing 'play-off force'

LPGA stars hit out at °ridiculous, slow play

Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson might not feel as \"ruthless\" as Charley Hull when it comes to suggestions for fixing the LPGA Tour's issue with slow play, but the American stars agree something has to be done.

Bacchus looks all set to toast to another win

Nov 21 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

BREAK FROM RACING HAS KASSAB KEEN TO GO AGAIN

Trainer Cheng Han Yong's Thunder Hero, Master Baby leave rivals stranded in trials

US politics Hopes that Trump administration will boost global opportunities

Senior columnist Lin Suling's Opinion piece on an important issue (Trump won't hesitate to flex muscle - and countries get that, Nov 20) was well researched, informative and thought-provoking.

CHAVEZ PINS HOPES ON NEWCOMER

Ex-Kranji jockey is thrilled with unbeaten Argentinian-bred Atif in new Dubai season

Healthcare Doctor's care for dad was excellent

I would like to express my gratitude to Dr Lee Lui Shiong from Sengkang General Hospital for the outstanding care he gave my dad, Mr Tun Lwin, 86.

Bouquets Thanks, ST Dad's letter was run in the Forum 44 years ago

As an avid reader of The Straits Times and especially the Forum section, I was surprised to realise that my late dad, Mr Chan Sig Yam, wrote a letter, \"The MRT – weighing its benefits and costs\", which was published on Nov 17, 1980.

Replies Outpatient clinic SGH plans to automate appointment bookings

We refer to the letter \"SGH can improve response time for online booking\" (Nov 18) by Mr Raymond Koh Bock Swi.

TCM practitioners can step up their game and contribute more to society

As a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner who has been practicing in Singapore for almost a decade, I am heartened by what Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the Public Free Clinic Society's 50th anniversary dinner (Traditional Chinese medicine could play a role in Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung, Oct 27).