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Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass that draws 120,000 people

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Actress Evelyn Tan recalls telling daughter Kristen Lin to 'get out of the house' during rebellious phase

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Two landmark satellite antennas removed from Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station

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This father turned his HDB corridor into a 'tactical training' play area for his children

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This Singaporean turned a heritage shophouse in Penang into a museum of rare vintage bags

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Luxury group Kering reports Gucci sales slump as turnaround plan faces fresh pressure

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Rolex celebrates 100 years of the Oyster with new releases at Watches and Wonders 2026

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Meet Me There: CNA's social experiment puts 8 Singaporean relationships to the test

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Chinese matchmakers see new demand as an extra 30 million men struggle to find love

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Some World Cup fans face US visa hurdles despite teams qualifying for tournament

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Stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's The BFG makes first overseas stop in Singapore

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SNOC says every sport has intrinsic value after chief Mark Chay's remarks draw criticism

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Singapore's key exports jump 15.3% in March on strong AI-driven electronics demand

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The infrastructure powering the next generation of autonomous buildings

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Singapore's built environment evolves with smarter, greener solutions

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