🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Greek military aircraft crashes during airshow, pilots killed
An F-4 Phantom Greek military aircraft crashed at an airshow in front of thousands of spectators, killing pilots.
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🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Man City make it three wins in a row, Palace earn first points
Man City make it three wins in a row, Palace earn first points
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Dortmund and Elversberg stage fine comebacks in Bundesliga
Dortmund and Elversberg stage fine comebacks in Bundesliga
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Alpine's Gasly seizes first career F1 pole ahead of Russell at Monza
Alpine's Gasly seizes first career F1 pole ahead of Russell at Monza
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident' and need for more transparency around unintended AI behavior
OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident' and need for more transparency around unintended AI behavior
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Manager Rose rues Bournemouth's unwanted Premier League record
Manager Rose rues Bournemouth's unwanted Premier League record
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Singapore air quality improves to moderate range after unhealthy readings
Air quality in three regions of Singapore started the day in the unhealthy range on Saturday before improving throughout the day.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Modric available to play for Croatia in Nations League
Modric available to play for Croatia in Nations League
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
One person taken to hospital after Simon Lane house fire
One person taken to hospital after Simon Lane house fire
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 5, 2026
Figure skating-Russian Valieva's neutral athlete status revoked, source says
Figure skating-Russian Valieva's neutral athlete status revoked, source says
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case but puts ruling on hold
A deadlocked jury pushes Lindsay Clancy’s child-killing trial to the brink of collapse as a Massachusetts judge declares a mistrial, then pauses it for an appeal.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Weight of history in Soweto fuels Springboks' desire to win
Weight of history in Soweto fuels Springboks' desire to win
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Musk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota's AI ‘nudification’ ban
Musk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota's AI ‘nudification’ ban
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice
Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Czech billionaire Kretinsky becomes largest shareholder at West Ham
Czech billionaire Kretinsky becomes largest shareholder at West Ham
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Van Aert wins Vuelta stage 13, Mas retains red jersey
Van Aert wins Vuelta stage 13, Mas retains red jersey
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Arsenal boss Arteta relishing first Premier League duel with Chelsea's Alonso
Arsenal boss Arteta relishing first Premier League duel with Chelsea's Alonso
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit: Sources
China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit: Sources
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Analysis:Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service
Analysis:Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Road closures for the 2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix: What you need to know
Several roads in the Marina Centre and Padang area will be closed over a seven-day period in October as the Singapore Grand Prix comes to town.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Villages erased, valleys reshaped: Flying over Nepal’s flood disaster zone
More than one week after devastating floods tore through Nepal, some of the hardest hit areas remain cut off by road. CNA flew by helicopter along the Trishuli River to see the magnitude of the devastation.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Daily haze advisories to start after first unhealthy 24-hour PSI reading since October 2023
The National Environment Agency's daily haze advisories will include the 24-hour PSI forecast to help the public plan activities and events for the next 24 hours.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
CNA Explains: Why Indonesia’s forest fires could get worse and what needs to change
September will be a crucial month, Indonesia’s forestry minister has cautioned, with experts saying the country may not have reached the peak of this year’s fire season yet.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Mediacorp bags six wins at Asia Podcast Awards 2026
CNA Podcasts’ Junaini Johari won the Podcast Thought Leader/Innovator of the Year award, while Age of Anxiety clinched the Best Health and Wellness Podcast award.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Singaporean rapper Sheikh Haikel reveals he has stage 4 colon cancer and has been battling it for over a year
The local rapper and businessman said the cancer has spread to his liver, adding that he remains determined to stay strong and continue with his life and work.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Singapore collected S$97.3 billion in tax revenue, up 9.4%
The total tax revenue collected accounts for 74.8 per cent of the government’s operating revenue and 12.3 per cent of Singapore’s GDP.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
India's Mandhana becomes women's cricket's leading run-scorer
India's Mandhana becomes women's cricket's leading run-scorer
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas
Local authorities have shut schools, suspended public transport and enforced emergency flood protocols across multiple coastal areas.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 4, 2026
Targeted enforcement, surveillance led to reduced littering at hotspots: NEA
The National Environment Agency also shared footage from camera surveillance that detected high-rise littering.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Lawson says biggest challenge pre-Monza was working with two teams at once
Lawson says biggest challenge pre-Monza was working with two teams at once
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade bite
“We are getting poorer every day,” says Mahnaz, a 34-year-old private-sector employee in Tehran, as Iran’s currency collapse and soaring prices deepen the crisis.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Mas extends Vuelta lead, Omrzel wins stage 12
Mas extends Vuelta lead, Omrzel wins stage 12
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Antonelli says grid penalty takes pressure off and he can enjoy home race
Antonelli says grid penalty takes pressure off and he can enjoy home race
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars
Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Real Madrid's Asencio acquitted in sex-video sharing case
Real Madrid's Asencio acquitted in sex-video sharing case
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Leeds suffer Rodon injury blow
Leeds suffer Rodon injury blow
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors 'very, very difficult': UN
Communities near the epicentre of the catastrophic glacial mountain collapse in Nepal remain cut off, with destroyed roads, bridges and hydropower dams.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
All Blacks hope to get out of blocks quicker in third South Africa test
All Blacks hope to get out of blocks quicker in third South Africa test
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
US trade gap in July hits biggest in over a year on AI buildout
US trade gap in July hits biggest in over a year on AI buildout
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
About 15,000 taxpayers affected by incorrect NSman tax relief amounts due to system error
Of the 15,000 affected taxpayers, about 7,000 will see an increase in their tax bill while around 8,000 will see a decrease.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 3, 2026
Singapore F1: Ballots open for Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 fans eligible
Up to 4,500 fans will get the chance to walk down the pit lane, see team garages and cars up close, and explore the Zone 1 F1 Village before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend in October.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 2, 2026
UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5°C overshoot
UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5°C overshoot
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 2, 2026
US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, which was at sea for 286 days, is at the centre of controversy over deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on board.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 1, 2026
GetGo launches carsharing service for drives to Malaysia
Called Drive to Malaysia, the service allows users to book a GetGo vehicle through its app and drive anywhere in West Malaysia.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Sep 1, 2026
Singapore steps up cabbage testing following reports of formaldehyde use in China
This comes after South Korea similarly stepped up inspections of Chinese cabbage imports as the food safety scandal in China, involving the vegetables being dipped in formaldehyde, stirs regional concern.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 31, 2026
Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing
At least 3,048 people remain missing, including many tourists and pilgrims.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 30, 2026
Nepal-Tibet disaster: Death toll nears 800; more than 3,000 missing
On the fifth day of rescue efforts, 2,502 people in Nepal are still missing while 546 people in China's Tibet remain unaccounted for.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 30, 2026
About 1,200 BTO flats in Toa Payoh, Sin Ming to have shorter waiting time of under 3 years
The two new BTO developments in Toa Payoh and Sin Ming will have wait times of less than three years.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 30, 2026
China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media
State broadcaster CCTV reported that of the 546 people missing, 261 were foreign nationals, including 104 from Nepal, 49 from India, 33 from Latvia, and 18 from the United States.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 30, 2026
Nepal to preserve DNA of unidentified flood victims before burying them: Prime minister
Authorities said some bodies being recovered have decomposed beyond recognition.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
Should you be taking psyllium husk? What to know about the fibre supplement
The supplement is said to help with weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol and more. Is that too good to be true?
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
Fit enough for Hyrox or a marathon? Why that doesn’t necessarily mean your heart is ready
Experts explain why training performance and VO2 max don’t tell the whole story about your heart health – and when an ECG or other screening tools may be warranted.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
S$3b money laundering case: Forfeited luxury goods, properties to go on auction from September
The properties will be auctioned off by real estate firms SRI, Edmund Tie and Knight Frank, while auction house Hotlotz handles the luxury goods.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
AIA suspends employee linked to viral Hong Kong mall spat involving girl, 5, slapped by elderly woman
Responding to Hong Kong media outlets, the insurance giant confirmed that the individual in question had been suspended from duties while established internal procedures were carried out.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the country needs help in areas including the identification of dead bodies and DNA testing.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 29, 2026
Katseye replaced at Olivia Rodrigo festival after band member suffers ankle injury
The girl group will no longer be performing at Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival after a member, Megan Skiendiel, strained her ankle during tour rehearsals.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 28, 2026
Once excluded from PE, now a national athlete: Meet Singapore’s only female national wheelchair rugby player
Nur Sabrina Suhaimi needs a cane and brace to walk short distances because of a rare genetic neurological disorder that weakens her muscles over time. In a rugby wheelchair, she flies across the court, crashing into opponents in a sport once known as murderball.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 28, 2026
Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400
The death toll has risen to more than 600, as search and rescue teams battle muddy conditions to reach survivors in affected areas.
🇸🇬 Singapore•Society•Aug 28, 2026
Man to be charged after allegedly concealing knife in sock at Changi Airport
The knife, measuring 19.5cm-long with a 12cm blade, was detected after the man was instructed to remove his shoes before passing through the screening lane.
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