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Italy logs hottest summer for more than 75 years, institute says
Italy logs its hottest summer since 1950, with August smashing heat records and drought pressure rising in key farming regions.
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Divorced mum of 3 says she is running out of savings as she struggles to find a job: ‘I’m 36 and have nothing’
SINGAPORE: A divorced mother of three has turned to Reddit for help finding a job, saying she is running out of savings while struggling to find work that allows her to care for her children. The 36-year-old woman said she had applied for numerous jobs but had yet to receive a re...
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No injuries reported after vegetation fire near Gali Batu Depot in Sungei Kadut
The fire was about the size of 5½ football fields.
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Woman, 39, accused of embezzling S$1.7 million from late S'pore businessman, 73, says they were lovers & that the money was a gift
A 39-year-old woman accused of embezzling more than S$1.7 million from a businessman in his 70s has claimed that she was in a long-term relationship with him and that the money was given to her voluntarily before his death. According to Lianhe Zaobao , Zhou Yansong (transliterati...
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SIMBA redefines Singapore’s Home Broadband Landscape with first-in-market WiFi 7 Integrated ONR
In an era where remote work, 4K/8K media streaming, low-latency online gaming, and smart home ecosystems dominate daily life, the demand for fast, reliable, and comprehensive home connectivity has never been higher. Yet, despite the rollout of high-speed fibre networks across Sin...
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Man gets jail, S$1.4 million penalty for instigating son to evade taxes on luxury watch business
This is the first prosecution involving a business in the pre-owned luxury watch industry.
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MPs ask about better protection for children and youth; impact of western island reclamation plans
Parliament will also debate four Bills, including new anti-scam laws.
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South Korean man, in his 50s, dies 3 months after wedding, claims Vietnamese wife caused him extreme suffering
Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Audience discretion is advised. A South Korean man, known as Mr A, died three months after his wedding. He was in his 50s. A YouTube channel outlined the story , with the informant being a close friend of the man. The friend cla...
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AI replacing certain tasks, but not entire jobs: Ong Ye Kung
The health minister was speaking about the job market to students and academic staff members at the annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum.
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Teen gets reformative training for trafficking Kpods, kicking 84-year-old woman
The teenager also worked as a runner for a money laundering group, withdrawing S$19,000 from six UOB bank accounts.
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S'pore celeb allegedly seen at suspected pyramid scheme meetings in China as part of organising team
Several people who flew to Nanning, China, to attend meetings of an alleged pyramid scheme said they had seen Singapore celebrities there. One male celebrity appeared to be part of the team organising the welcome event for new recruits, they told Shin Min Daily News . Shin Min di...
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52 Singaporeans arrested in China’s Guangxi province in pyramid scheme crackdown — MFA conducting consular visits
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has confirmed that 52 Singapore citizens have been arrested and detained in Guangxi, China, following a law enforcement operation by Chinese authorities targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences. MFA said i...
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UK man, 22, handed 5-day SDO & 100 hours' community service for assaulting S'porean PHV driver, 66, who has since died
*Editors Note: We have edited the article for clarity* A 22-year-old British man was sentenced to five-days short detention order (SDO) and 100 hours community service for assaulting a 66-year-old private-hire vehicle driver in Singapore. A SDO requires the offender to be detaine...
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Resident allegedly reports Yishun getai to police over noise, organiser says it's a 1st in 23 years
Police turned up just one hour and 20 minutes after a getai at Yishun started, reportedly over a noise complaint from a resident. The chairman of the organising committee said it was the first time this had happened in the event's 23-year history, according to Shin Min Daily News...
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2024 Tampines chain collision that killed 2: Prosecution asking for up to 13.5 years' jail for man, 45
The prosecution is seeking up to 13.5 years' jail for a Singaporean man, Muhammad Syafie Bin Ismail, 45, the driver who caused a chain collision in Tampines on Apr. 24, 2024. Syafie appeared in court on Sep. 7, 2026. Prosecution and defence sentencing arguments The prosecution an...
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TTSH launches new initiative to tackle sepsis and prevent it from becoming deadly
A total of 1,763 nurses have been trained under the initiative to tackle the life-threatening condition.
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Calvin Cheng weighs in on comments about Indian nationals forming 'enclaves' in S'pore
Former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng has weighed on the conversation on race and immigration in Singapore, addressing observations that Indian nationals tend to form exclusive social networks. Drawing on history and anecdotal experience, Cheng pointed out that...
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Residents of Windsor Convalescent Home, LC Nursing Home transferred out before shutdown
Windsor Convalescent Home will have its licence revoked on Oct 30, while LC Nursing Home’s licence will be revoked on Nov 23.
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Air quality to remain in moderate to low unhealthy range on Tuesday: NEA
NEA said that moderate to dense smoke plumes from fires in southern and central Sumatra, as well as West Kalimantan, continued to drift towards Singapore....
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11 years’ jail term upheld for drink driver in fatal 2023 Dunearn crash following appeals
Both the defence and prosecution had appealed the jail term for dangerous driving.
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Trapped minibus driver rescued after accident in Bedok
The man was trapped in the driver’s seat and rescued using hydraulic rescue tools.
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More than $1.3 million in auction bids for luxury items seized in $3b money laundering case
Two auctions opened for bidding at 10am on Sept 7, with one to end on Sept 20 and the other on Sept 27.
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POV: After surviving cancer, I had to survive going back to work. I wish there'd be a bit more empathy.
What happens after a person survives cancer? Life goes on, and so does work. But recovery isn't always straightforward — there may still be follow-ups, check-ups, scans. Medical commitments with no clear end date. As a two-time cancer survivor, Atiqah (not her real name) shares a...
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Singaporeans thank 35-member SPF team in Nepal to support disaster relief efforts
SINGAPORE: On Sunday (Sep 6), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that a 35-member group it had sent to support disaster relief efforts had arrived in Nepal. Following flash floods and flows of debris on Aug 26 on the border of Nepal and China, there have been around 1,400...
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S’pore and Luxembourg working to deepen ties in quantum tech, AI, space, satellite communications
The countries marked 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.
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Singaporeans in Indonesia advised to e-register with MFA amid Anak Krakatau eruption
The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta said the situation remains “fluid”, with further disruptions to flight operations possible.
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Man jailed for instigating son to understate luxury watch firm’s income, evading over $350k in taxes
The man had earlier pleaded guilty in August to abetting by instigating his son to wilfully evade tax.
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Singaporean man arrested in Bangkok wanted in Singapore for drug-related offences: CNB
The man was found with drugs and explosive substances in a Bangkok condominium.
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Singaporean driver who ran over cyclist in Perth pleads guilty to manslaughter
Ng Jing Kai, who was initially charged with murder, will be sentenced on Nov 3.
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Short detention order for man over criminal force on private-hire driver
British national Oruche Morgan Fidelis committed the offence after he consumed alcohol in June 2024.
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Woman sues preschool for negligence after son was pushed off indoor slide by another student
The boy's parents broke down in tears in court as they watched a video clip of their son clutching his hand and running towards the teachers after he fell....
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‘Are you interviewing my parents or me?’: Singapore job seeker baffled after interviewer asks about parents’ jobs and NS history
SINGAPORE: ‘No Singaporean should ever join SME,’ one job seeker recently declared on Reddit, after being asked during a job interview a string of questions he found rather out of the ordinary, including what company his parents work for, their positions and salaries, as well as ...
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Driver who severed pedestrian's body to serve original 11-year jail term as court dismisses appeals
The man had failed to notice a 64-year-old retiree crossing Dunearn Road and struck him at a speed of between 111kmh and 122kmh.