⚠️ Air quality in Singapore turns unhealthy again, 1-hour PM2.5 elevated across Singapore

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading in the central region stood at 102 as at 12pm (Sept 14).

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👟 Hyrox disinfects course after athlete suffers faecal incontinence during Beijing race

It was a controversial moment for Australian elite athlete Joanna Wietrzyk, who competed in the Women's Pro division at the Hyrox Beijing event and went on to win the race.

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🚍 Tampines bus commuters face less predictable, longer wait times since Go-Ahead Singapore's takeover: Baey Yam Keng

Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng also shared that Go-Ahead Singapore (GAS) has acknowledged the transition issues they are facing and explained the problems they face.

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😍 'Singapore's version of Sun Moon Lake': Scenic waterfront bus stop got netizens guessing its location

Here's a clue: Only Bus 138 and 138A stop here. Do 🫵 know where it is?

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🏗 MCST sues developer, four others over alleged defects after concrete piece from condo balcony fell 20m

The developer, Wincheer Investment, along with the condo’s architect, structural engineer, railing engineer, and subcontractor, have disputed the allegations and denied liability.

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🎓 'Ego cannot feed your hungry stomach': Filipino degree holder shares why she became a domestic helper in Singapore

The Filipino degree holder turned domestic helper stated: "Your ego cannot feed your hungry stomach, right?"

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🤯 Retired Supreme Court judge Choo Han Teck to chair new Presidential Council for Racial and Religious Harmony

The Council replaces the Presidential Council for Religious Harmony, as the new Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act comes into effect, also on Tuesday.

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🤝 Singapore law to protect racial harmony to take effect from Sept 15

New Presidential Council for Racial and Religious Harmony will also begin its term the same day

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🌳 Japan's biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia

A surge in Indonesia's wood pellet and chip production is driving a new wave of deforestation, threatening the vast archipelago's remaining tropical forests, vital biodiversity hot spots and the land of Indigenous peoples, according to new satellite analysis from environmental nongovernmental organisations.

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😷 Singapore records unhealthy air quality in central, eastern and western regions

Singapore's 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 87 to 115 at 4pm, with the central region hitting 115, followed by the eastern and western regions, which both recorded 101.

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🇷🇺 Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilisation and a loss of freedom

"For me, it is a question of survival", said a recent university graduate who relocated to the Armenian city of Yerevan.

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🥟 Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, marks restaurant chain's third closure this year

Crystal Jade said the closure of its Great World outlet was to ensure that the business "remains aligned with evolving market conditions and business priorities".

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🇨🇳 China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

"This 'silent AI Cold War' is hypocritical and short-sighted", according to China's state newspaper Global Times.

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🇰🇵 North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

The test included firing different types of weapons simultaneously, likely aiming at developing the ability to overwhelm South Korean and US air defences.

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💰 'He knelt and cried': Toa Payoh chef allegedly stole repeatedly, owes boss over $70k

A chef allegedly fled after confessing to stealing stall takings from his employer. The employee, who had previously been forgiven for similar offences, is said to owe his boss more than $70,000.

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🚚 SMEs to benefit from greater heavy vehicle parking flexibility under new service

The new lodgement service is an alternative way for heavy vehicle owners to meet the overnight parking requirements.

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🚨 6 jailed over $4.9m armed robbery, involving machetes, during poker game at King Albert Park GCB

In November 2023, the two masterminds who conceived the heist learnt about poker games taking place in a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) at King Albert Park through their friend who had participated in them.

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😮 Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

When asked if he would raise the surveillance issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump deflected by equating US and Chinese surveillance activities.

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🎸 My Chemical Romance hints at possible first new album in 15 years

Are My Chemical Romance finally giving fans The Foundations of a new era? 🤔

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