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Cameron Young recovered from a poor front nine to card a one-under-par 71 and has a two-shot lead after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday, where Rory McIlroy shot the lowest round of the day to roar back into contention.
The American is 14 under-par overall, with McIlroy and Poland's Adrian Meronk... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/young-hangs-onto-lead-going-into-final-round-in-dubai-as-mcilroy-roars-back | 2024-01-20T14:42:14Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – From 2004 to 2015, Valeri Obidko had helped to develop several national jumpers in Singapore, with some of their national records still standing. Yet a second spell still excites the 59-year-old.
On Jan 20, Singapore Athletics (SA) announced that the Russian-born Singaporean has been appointed as its nation... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/valeri-obidko-returns-to-singapore-for-second-spell-as-national-jumps-coach | 2024-01-20T14:42:25Z | blocked_url |
MOSCOW - The wife of a Russian soldier delivered an emotional appeal for his return from Ukraine on Jan 20 at the election headquarters of President Vladimir Putin, a defiant gesture in a country where open criticism of the war is banned.
"Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has issued a decree that my husband has to be there... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/at-putin-campaign-hq-soldiers-wife-says-bring-him-home | 2024-01-20T14:42:35Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – A manager who sued her employer for not being allowed to work from home full-time has lost her case at a London court.
Ms Elizabeth Wilson, a £140,000 (S$238,300)-a-year senior manager, sued the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) at a British employment tribunal after her request to work from home permanently w... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-judge-rejects-manager-s-bid-to-work-from-home-permanently | 2024-01-20T14:42:45Z | blocked_url |
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Saturday to push back against U.S. President Joe Biden's remarks about Palestinian statehood after the war against Hamas in Gaza ends.
Biden on Friday said he spoke with Netanyahu about possible solutions for creation of an independent Palestinian state,... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-told-biden-gaza-plans-clash-with-palestinian-sovereignty-statement-says | 2024-01-20T14:42:56Z | blocked_url |
Anglo-Welsh league dreams look dead in the water
The likelihood of an Anglo-Welsh or British and Irish League being set up any time soon seems very low following remarks made by Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chairman Richard Collier-Keywood.
Despite apparent enthusiasm from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and support from fo... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/anglo-welsh-league-dreams-look-dead-in-the-water/ | 2024-01-20T15:29:50Z | blocked_url |
Although he hasn't been president for seven years, Barack Obama still has a number of fans as he maintains a regular public presence. But when Bree Woodrum sent out spontaneous invites to the former president and his wife Michelle, she couldn't have expected to actually receive a response.
The bride-to-be was gearing u... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511724/michelle-barack-obama-major-fan-reaction-respond-couples-wedding-invitation/ | 2024-01-20T15:47:42Z | blocked_url |
Michelle Keegan is always on our style radar for her glamorous attire and fabulous hairstyles. But now she has shown that she can really wear it all as she took to Instagram to share an array of stunning snaps from her picture-perfect snowy getaway where she wowed in fitted skiwear.
She shared a snowy Instagram story c... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511720/michelle-keegan-wows-fitted-skiwear-winter-wonderland-getaway-mark-wright/ | 2024-01-20T15:47:48Z | blocked_url |
Abbey Clancy put her model credentials on full display on Saturday as the star shared a clip from her photoshoot with Perfect magazine where she stunned in the most risqué swimsuit.
The black one-piece featured a design of nude body parts in white paint and its high-cut meant that Abbey's stunningly toned legs were on ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511723/abbey-clancy-all-legs-wows-risque-swimsuit/ | 2024-01-20T15:47:54Z | blocked_url |
BANGKOK - The 14.8 million tonnes of mineral resources discovered recently in Phang Nga province may not be entirely lithium, a rare mineral which is a key component for making batteries for electric vehicles (EV), a government official clarified on Jan 20.
“The 14.8 million tonnes discovered are the total amount of mi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-government-clarifies-on-lithium-discovery-after-experts-debunk-claims | 2024-01-20T16:14:12Z | blocked_url |
GANGNEUNG, South Korea – German teenager Antonia Pietschmann claimed the first gold medal at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games after dominating the women’s singles luge on Jan 20.
The 17-year-old finished her opening run in 47.985 seconds, leading the event at the Alpensia Sliding Centre that had also hosted ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/first-gold-goes-to-germany-as-chinese-skaters-shine-on-day-1-of-gangwon-winter-youth-olympics | 2024-01-20T16:14:23Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Arsenal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 drubbing of toothless London rivals Crystal Palace to climb one place to third in the Premier League on Saturday.
Gabriel's headed goal from a corner and a Dean Henderson own goal - also largely the work of Gabriel - put Mikel Arteta's side in con... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/arsenal-get-back-on-track-with-5-0-thrashing-of-palace | 2024-01-20T16:14:33Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he wanted to see more of the same kind of aggression, as his side breathed new life into their English Premier League title challenge with a 5-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Jan 20.
Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes did most of the damage before half-time as he headed in the op... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/arsenal-thrash-crystal-palace-to-ease-back-to-winning-ways | 2024-01-20T16:14:43Z | blocked_url |
DOHA – Son Heung-min’s South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Jan 20 after an own goal in stoppage time gave them a 2-2 draw with Jordan.
A day after Iraq stunned tournament favourites Japan, Jordan looked to be heading for a famous win in Doha after a Park Yong-woo own goal and a Yazan Al... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/south-korea-salvage-late-2-2-draw-with-jordan-at-asian-cup | 2024-01-20T16:14:54Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE - The Australian Open had its biggest shock to date when teenager Linda Noskova knocked world number one Iga Swiatek out of the competition in the third round on Jan 20, and the Polish top seed was at a loss to explain how she felt.
Swiatek began strongly, winning the opening set 6-3, but after losing the sec... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/swiatek-at-a-loss-to-understand-australian-open-exit | 2024-01-20T16:15:04Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Having got past Indonesia’s world No. 7 Gregoria Tunjung and South Korea’s top-ranked An Se-young, Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min had achieved a breakthrough by reaching the last four of the India Open.
But the final proved to be a step too far for Yeo, who fell 21-13, 21-18 to Chinese Taipei’s world No. 3 Tai Tzu... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/yeo-jia-min-s-india-open-run-halted-in-semi-finals-by-world-no-3-tai-tzu-ying | 2024-01-20T16:15:15Z | blocked_url |
VICENZA, Italy – Protesters clashed with police in the Italian city of Vicenza on Jan 20 following a demonstration against the presence of Israeli exhibitors at an international jewellery fair.
Police used water cannons against demonstrators who fired smoke bombs and flares, as violence erupted after a planned march by... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/anti-israel-protest-at-italy-jewellery-fair-turns-violent | 2024-01-20T16:15:25Z | blocked_url |
The Norwegian government has allocated over $190 million to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defense industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. Ukraine and Norway itself, as well as its other allies, will be supplied with the planned ammunition.
Previously, the European Union promised Ukraine 1 million art... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/norway-allocates-over-190-million-for-defense-production-boost-to-help-ukraine/ | 2024-01-20T16:50:29Z | blocked_url |
Mixed news for England as Harlequins' smash and grab tactics send Ulster packing
Harlequins produced the ultimate smash-and-grab victory to register a 47-19 win over Ulster that keeps them in the chase for home advantage in the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase.
Louis Lynagh claimed two of four tries scored against... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/harlequins-resist-ulster-onslaught-and-emerge-with-big-win/ | 2024-01-20T17:01:17Z | blocked_url |
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed versatile Argentina U-23 international Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the south coast club said on Saturday.
The 19-year-old started in 18 Primera Division matches for Boca last year and made nine appearances in their Copa Libertadores campaign, inclu... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/brighton-sign-argentine-teenager-barco-from-boca-juniors | 2024-01-20T17:46:47Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Disgruntled Crystal Palace fans let their feelings be known for the second time in a week as they sat through a 5-0 hammering at Arsenal on Saturday, but manager Roy Hodgson remained defiant.
Hodgson was criticised for taking off Eberechi Eze during the 1-0 FA Cup defeat at Everton in midweek, and towards the ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/palace-boss-hodgson-defiant-despite-more-fan-anger | 2024-01-20T17:46:58Z | blocked_url |
FRANKFURT, Germany - More than 100,000 people turned out across Germany on Jan 20 in protests against the far-right AfD, which sparked an outcry after it emerged that the party’s members discussed mass deportation plans at a meeting of extremists.
Around 35,000 people joined a call under the banner “Defend democracy – ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/over-100000-people-protest-in-germany-against-far-right-afd | 2024-01-20T17:47:08Z | blocked_url |
DAMASCUS/BEIRUT -Tehran vowed to carry out revenge attacks against Israel on Saturday after a missile strike flattened a building used as a base of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards in Damascus, killing five Guards and an unspecified number of Syrian troops.
Ambulances and fire trucks gathered around the site of the st... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/iran-vows-revenge-on-israel-for-strike-that-kills-5-guards-in-damascus | 2024-01-20T17:47:18Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Nasa has lost contact with its tiny helicopter Ingenuity during the hard-working craft’s 72nd flight, the space agency said.
The agency’s engineers are attempting to re-establish communications, which ended abruptly on Jan 18 as the craft was making its descent from a test flight, Nasa said late on Jan 19.... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nasa-loses-contact-with-ingenuity-its-mini-helicopter-on-mars | 2024-01-20T17:47:29Z | blocked_url |
The Strictly stars of 2023 took to the stage last night for the first night of the Strictly tour. Ahead of the big night, pro dancer Dianne Buswell went to Instagram to share the most heart-warming message from her dad Mark back in Australia.
The sweet video saw Dianne's dad sitting on the porch of their home in Bunbur... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511725/dianne-buswell-super-heartfelt-message-family-australia-strictly-tour/ | 2024-01-20T17:54:59Z | blocked_url |
Dylan Dreyer opened up about the future of her career on the Today Show, as she played golf as a celebrity guest at The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, the meteorologist explained that Al Roker "always teases me that I'm waiting for the day he retires."
Indeed Al is a favorite ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511727/dylan-dreyer-future-today-co-star-teases-shes-waiting-for-day-he-retires/ | 2024-01-20T17:55:01Z | blocked_url |
Hollywood has had many famous acting duos: Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Now it seems that another acting partnership will be dominating the screens in the unlikely form of Dua Lipa and John Cena.
You might have spotted Dua and John during their cameo in the Barbie mov... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511731/dua-lipa-surprising-friendship-john-cena-i-cant-seem-to-do-anything-without-him/ | 2024-01-20T17:55:02Z | blocked_url |
Heidi Klum amazed fans in a leg-lengthening floral mini dress and the highest heels as she appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday.
The America's Got Talent judge showed off her endless legs in a halterneck mini dress that featured sheer netting with glittering detailing and white rose print embroidery. Heidi, 5... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511728/heidi-klum-shows-off-supermodel-legs-in-sheer-mini-dress/ | 2024-01-20T17:55:04Z | blocked_url |
Christine Lampard filled in for Lorraine Kelly on Friday's edition of the popular daytime show, and as ever, she blew fans away with her stylish outfits.
The TV presenter, who often hosts Loose Women, looked as fabulous as ever as the star posed in a white and black stripped woollen jumper, which she paired with a dark... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511729/christine-lampard-fans-demand-lorraine-host-stuns-leather-skirt/ | 2024-01-20T17:55:10Z | blocked_url |
Sofia Vergara has been globe-trotting in recent weeks to promote the release of her highly-anticipated new Netflix series Griselda – and the star looked phenomenal in a cut-out leather dress to attend the Columbian premiere.
Arriving at the premiere in her home country, Sofia, 51, wowed the crowds in the black floor-le... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/511730/sofia-vergara-figure-hugging-cut-out-dress-griselda-premiere/ | 2024-01-20T17:55:20Z | blocked_url |
'I will sit back and watch his try over a glass of red' – Billy Millard toasts Lynagh try
Harlequins boss Billy Millard will toast Louis Lynagh’s stunning solo try against Ulster over a glass of wine as he waits to see if his side have clinched home advantage in the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase.
Lynagh beat fo... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/i-will-watch-over-a-glass-of-red-billy-millard-toasts-louis-lynaghs-solo-try/ | 2024-01-20T18:32:46Z | blocked_url |
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Leinster | Investec Champions Cup
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester started much the brighter of both sides in this Champions Cup clash, but Leinster’s turgid opening quarter wasn’t to last.
15. Freddie Steward – 6/10
Provided reliable defensive work and his usual prowess und... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leicester-tigers-player-ratings-vs-leinster-investec-champions-cup/ | 2024-01-20T18:32:53Z | blocked_url |
Leicester wait to learn fate as Leinster deprive them of bonus point
Leicester were left to play a waiting game in terms of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase after Leinster toppled them 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
The Tigers needed a point to secure qualification from Pool Four, but their fat... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/leinster-defeat-makes-leicester-wait-to-learn-european-qualification-fate/ | 2024-01-20T18:33:01Z | blocked_url |
Kolisi and Wade shine as Racing 92 dump Cardiff and Ulster out of Europe
Racing 92 qualified for the Investec Champions Cup knockout phase after a 48-26 victory over Cardiff in Paris.
Stuart Lancaster’s team leap-frogged Ulster into fourth spot, clinching the final round of 16 place from Pool Two.
The result also ended... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/racing-92-beat-cardiff-to-reach-investec-champions-cup-knockout-phase/ | 2024-01-20T18:33:08Z | blocked_url |
An upscale multifamily development in downtown Ada officially opened this month and is leasing up quickly.
Grand Rapids-based Wheeler Development Group received the certificate of occupancy for the final building in the 92-unit Village East of Ada apartment project in December and officially opened this month.
Construc... | https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-estate/luxury-92-unit-apartment-community-filling-up-quickly-in-downtown-ada/ | 2024-01-20T19:00:48Z | blocked_url |
A couple hundred people turned out for a first look at Shinola Detroit’s new Grand Rapids storefront Friday morning, which city leaders are calling a shining achievement for the city’s downtown retail corridor.
The Detroit-based luxury retailer, which specializes in crafting watches and leather goods, signed a three-ye... | https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/retail/city-leaders-community-celebrate-downtown-grand-rapids-shinola-opening/ | 2024-01-20T19:00:49Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Brentford striker Ivan Toney took just 19 minutes on Saturday to score on his Premier League return from an eight month ban for betting offences.
The 27-year-old England international opened his account with a perfectly-flighted free kick, the ball bending to the right around the defensive wall, to equalise 1-... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/toney-scores-19-minutes-into-his-comeback-game | 2024-01-20T19:19:16Z | blocked_url |
KINSHASA -Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise due to widespread irregularities over the December general election.
Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed alle... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/congolese-president-tshisekedi-sworn-in-for-second-term-after-disputed-vote | 2024-01-20T19:19:27Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD - US personnel suffered minor injuries and a member of Iraq’s security forces was seriously wounded in an attack on Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base on Jan 20, a US official said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said initial reports indicated that the base was hit by ballistic missiles ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-personnel-suffer-minor-injuries-in-iraq-base-attack | 2024-01-20T19:19:37Z | blocked_url |
Dancing on Ice is putting the 2024 contestants through their paces with gruelling schedules. Although the likes of Ryan Thomas and Adele Roberts will be spending time away from home with their loved ones, we have no doubt their partners will be rink-side to support them.
While stars such as Made in Chelsea's Miles Naza... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/511588/dancing-on-ice-stars-weddings-engagements-ryan-thomas-roxy-shahidi/ | 2024-01-20T19:31:32Z | blocked_url |
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are still co-parenting the best way they know how, as they showed up for their eight-year-old son's Saint's basketball game Friday night in Los Angeles.
Although the pair left several seats between them, daughter Chicago, six, bridged the divide as she was pictured wandering between her tw... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511733/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-very-rare-appearance-together-daughter-chicago-son-saint/ | 2024-01-20T19:31:39Z | blocked_url |
Steph McGovern has kept her private life out of the spotlight, welcoming a four-year-old daughter with an unknown partner and making sure to avoid making her daughter's identity public.
The Steph's Packed Lunch star also doesn't often talk about her young girl, but she made a reference to the youngster during the week ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511734/steph-mcgovern-rare-comment-private-daughter-special-outing/ | 2024-01-20T19:31:45Z | blocked_url |
Charles Spencer reflected on his late mother, Frances Shand Kydd, on Saturday, but alongside his late mother, he also shared a baby photo of his late sister, Princess Diana.
The Earl shared several old photographs and news clippings of Frances, who died at the age of 2004 at the age of 68 after being diagnosed with Par... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511732/charles-spencer-fan-reaction-princess-diana-baby-photo/ | 2024-01-20T19:31:51Z | blocked_url |
Russia has upgraded Kh-101 cruise missiles, which are usually launched from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers, on Ukrainian cities, said Main Military Intelligence Directorate Deputy Chief Major General Vadym Skibitskyi in Davos, as per UkrInform.
Recently, Russia has intensified airstrikes on Ukraine, the country’s... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/media-russia-modernizes-kh-101-cruise-missiles-to-strike-targets-in-ukraine-more-precisely-intelligence-says/ | 2024-01-20T19:53:36Z | blocked_url |
Munster player ratings vs Northampton Saints - Investec Champions Cup
Munster player ratings: The men in red have catastrophically fumbled what should have been a routine win against a Northampton Saints side who found a way to win despite being down to 14 men for much of the contest.
It wasn’t all bad in terms of pers... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/munster-player-ratings-vs-northampton-saints-investec-champions-cup/ | 2024-01-20T20:02:50Z | blocked_url |
Joe Alwyn is ready for a busy 2024 as he reunited with old friends on Saturday January 20, for Paris Fashion Week, marking his first public appearance of the year.
The British actor – who split from Taylor Swift in early 2023 after over six years together – was joined by Andrew Garfield, Zayn Malik and his The Favorite... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/511735/joe-alwyn-hangs-out-andrew-garfield-zayn-malik-first-public-appearance-of-2024/ | 2024-01-20T20:11:01Z | blocked_url |
Concerned about the rising incidents of malware scams early last year, Ms Jasmine Chye acted swiftly.
The 35-year-old digital marketing manager transferred 30 per cent of the money from her three bank accounts into investment platforms.
Each of her bank accounts serves a different function: One for crediting salary, an... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/here-are-some-measures-you-should-take-for-more-secure-digital-banking | 2024-01-20T20:51:50Z | blocked_url |
ROME, Italy - Stephan El Shaarawy orchestrated both goals for AS Roma as they earned a 2-1 home win over Hellas Verona on Saturday in Serie A, securing newly appointed manager Daniele De Rossi a perfect start.
After 19 minutes, Roma broke the deadlock as El Shaarawy made a run into the box before passing to the unmarke... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/de-rossi-enjoys-winning-start-at-roma-as-el-shaarawy-shines | 2024-01-20T20:52:00Z | blocked_url |
LEIPZIG, Germany - Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen twice came from a goal down and then bagged a second half stoppage time winner through Piero Hincapie to snatch a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig on Saturday and remain unbeaten in the league this season.
Xabi Alonso's team are now on 48 points from 18 games, with second-pla... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/leverkusen-score-last-gasp-goal-to-snatch-3-2-comeback-win-at-leipzig | 2024-01-20T20:52:10Z | blocked_url |
YAMOUSSOUKRO - Senegal coach Aliou Cisse was expected to remain in hospital in Yamoussoukro for a second night after he was taken in on Friday following his team's 3-1 victory over Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, officials said on Saturday.
He was admitted hours after Senegal won their second game at the tournam... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/senegal-coach-admitted-to-hospital-following-cup-of-nations-win-against-cameroon | 2024-01-20T20:52:21Z | blocked_url |
JERUSALEM - At the end of a kilometer-long, booby-trapped tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Israeli soldiers discovered cramped cells where the military said Hamas kept about 20 hostages.
They found a holding area, five narrow rooms behind metal bars, toilets, mattresses, and even drawings by a child hostage who was freed duri... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-soldiers-uncover-gaza-tunnel-that-once-held-hostages-army | 2024-01-20T20:52:31Z | blocked_url |
TEL AVIV - Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Jan 20 to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, accusing the veteran leader of mishandling the nation’s security and calling for a new election.
Anti-government protests that shook the nation for much of 2023 ceased after the attacks by ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/protesters-in-tel-aviv-call-for-change-to-netanyahu-government | 2024-01-20T20:52:42Z | blocked_url |
'Greatest non-catch ever': Hurricanes star Ruben Love stuns in cricket match
The annual Black Clash T20 cricket match between Team Rugby and Team Cricket has seen some memorable moments from former and current rugby players with the white ball.
Jordie Barrett has shown his pace bowling, former All Black captain Kieran ... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/greatest-non-catch-ever-hurricanes-star-ruben-love-stuns-in-black-clash-cricket-match/ | 2024-01-20T21:34:17Z | blocked_url |
14-man Northampton shock Munster to maintain 100 per cent Champions Cup record
Northampton overcame a first-half red card for hooker Curtis Langdon to maintain their 100 per cent Investec Champions Cup record by beating Munster 26-23 in Limerick.
Langdon was dismissed just before half-time following reckless contact wi... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/northampton-maintain-100-per-cent-champions-cup-record-with-win-in-munster/ | 2024-01-20T21:34:24Z | blocked_url |
Gemma Atkinson is currently looking after Mia, four, and Thiago, seven months, as fiancé Gorka Marquez headed off to Spain to be a judge on their version of Strictly Come Dancing.
However, on Saturday the radio presenter took to her Instagram Stories to reveal that she had a "catastrophe" at home when Mia asked whether... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511736/strictly-gemma-atkinson-catastrophe-mia-baking-gorka-marquez-absence/ | 2024-01-20T22:09:31Z | blocked_url |
Vanderpump Rules fans will know that Lala Kent is hoping to expand her family in 2024 by finding a sperm donor, and now she has told HELLO! that it has been a "fun" process for her.
Lala welcomed her daughter Ocean in March 2021 with then-fiance Randall Emmett; they split in October 2021 amid allegations by Lala of rep... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/511737/vanderpump-rules-star-lala-kent-opens-up-on-fun-process-of-expanding-her-family-exclusive/ | 2024-01-20T22:09:37Z | blocked_url |
SEOUL – Kim Ju Ae made her first public appearance in November 2022 during a missile launch. At that time, she wore a puffy coat and red flat shoes, and sported a schoolgirl’s fringe.
But the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said to be either 10 or 11 years old in 2024, has taken on a more mature look since... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/new-mature-look-of-kim-jong-un-s-daughter-said-to-set-stage-for-possible-succession | 2024-01-20T22:24:23Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said the kingdom was "very worried" that tensions in the Red Sea amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis and U.S. strikes on Houthi targets could spiral out of control and escalate the conflict in the region.
"I mean, of course, we are very worried. I mean, you know, we are in a ver... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/saudi-says-escalating-tensions-amid-houthi-attacks-and-us-strikes-are-dangerous | 2024-01-20T22:24:43Z | blocked_url |
Victims who have been duped into buying inappropriate financial products will soon be able to claim more in compensation.
The Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (Fidrec) has proposed to raise the claim limit by 50 per cent, from $100,000 now to $150,000, if investors suffer losses from the misconduct, neglig... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/claim-limit-for-victims-of-mis-selling-by-financial-institutions-to-go-up-to-150k | 2024-01-20T22:25:04Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Global e-commerce players are facing intensifying competition that has led to shifting market shares amid concerns over profitability.
DBS Group Research in its January report tips Amazon and PDD – the parent of Chinese online retailer PinDuoDuo – for their growth prospects.
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Earlier in January 2024, Lazada, a unit of New York Stock Exchange-listed Alibaba, announced plans to reduce its headcount. The e-commerce arm Lazada operates in countries across South-east Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The layoffs affected all functions, reports... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/is-the-tech-boom-tapering-off | 2024-01-20T22:25:26Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Shelves of whiskies and cognacs occupy the entire length of financial planner Dennis Neo’s living room, but he considers the bottles to be well worth the space they take up.
The whisky fan had frequented bars and found the alcohol expensive, so in 2018, he started to build his own collection, which is now w... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/me-my-money-finding-a-neat-investment-in-whisky | 2024-01-20T22:25:48Z | blocked_url |
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By now, our best intentions for 2024 may have gone poof! So short-lived are our shiny new goals each year that Jan 17 is ingloriously dubbed the Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day.
I’ve thought about the top three resolutions of hopeful Singaporeans, polled recently by research firm YouGov. Singaporeans plan to improve t... | https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/power-through-the-new-year-with-micro-resolutions-and-a-sense-of-purpose | 2024-01-20T22:26:30Z | blocked_url |
After a coma-inducing dinner of deep-fried soon hock fish, claypot pork liver and Yangzhou fried rice, it was not a question that I was prepared for – and not from a 12-year-old boy.
“What are Singaporeans proudest of about their country?” he asked, as I was driving home.
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SINGAPORE – There was a spate of mpox cases here in the last four months of 2023, with 25 of the total 32 cases last year diagnosed from September to December.
Twenty of all the cases were locally transmitted, although not all sources of infection are known, said a Ministry of Health (MOH) spokesman.
He said the “major... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/25-cases-of-mpox-in-singapore-from-september-to-december | 2024-01-20T22:26:51Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Dragons of different shapes and sizes have emerged to herald in Chinese New Year on Feb 10.
It will be the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the auspicious creature in the Chinese zodiac symbolises power, strength and good fortune.
Here are some highlights from the kaleidoscope of CNY activities around the islan... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/enter-the-dragon-activities-to-usher-in-chinese-new-year-2024 | 2024-01-20T22:27:01Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Lying in an ambulance after he was caught in a shooting spree in Prague, the first thing Mr Peter Vendel did was to text his wife: “I am alive.”
The 48-year-old Dutchman, a Singapore permanent resident, had been shot in his right thigh. He was among the 25 injured on Dec 21, 2023, when a 24-year-old student... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-m-alive-s-pore-pr-s-message-to-wife-after-being-shot-in-the-leg-in-prague | 2024-01-20T22:27:11Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – An unlikely friendship has formed between a Japanese artist and a group of heritage artisans here.
Ms Tsuyumi Miwa, a Nagoya-born painter, started her Singapore Cultural Series in late 2021 to showcase unique skills here that are at risk of disappearing.
One of her muses is mala (garland) seller Sevugan Pon... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/japanese-artist-celebrates-singapore-s-heritage-artisans-with-paint-brush | 2024-01-20T22:27:22Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - The number of babies born to teenagers has halved in the past decade, and counsellors say this is largely because today’s teens are a lot more savvy about using contraception.
In 2022, 218 babies were born to teens aged 19 and younger.
This is fewer than half of the 487 babies born to teenagers in 2013, acc... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/plunge-in-the-number-of-babies-born-to-teens-as-youth-get-more-savvy-about-contraception | 2024-01-20T22:27:32Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE - Anna started having sex at 15 and two years later, she was pregnant. Soon after, her parents forced her to marry her then boyfriend before the baby was born.
The pregnancy came as a shock because the couple used a condom, said Anna (not her real name).
They have since divorced. Her former husband, who was h... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pregnant-at-17-she-was-forced-by-her-parents-to-marry-the-father-of-her-baby | 2024-01-20T22:27:42Z | blocked_url |
Manchester United appointed of Omar Berrada as its new chief executive officer, the club said in a statement on Saturday.
Berrada's start date will be confirmed in due course, while Patrick Stewart will continue as interim CEO, the statement added. REUTERS | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/manchester-united-appoints-omar-berrada-as-ceo | 2024-01-20T22:28:03Z | blocked_url |
UDINE, Italy - The Serie A game between Udinese and AC Milan was briefly suspended on Saturday due to alleged racist chants from the local fans towards Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Maignan, who alerted the referee before leaving the pitch after the half-hour mark, was followed by his team mates to the tunnel.
The inc... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/udinese-game-against-milan-interrupted-due-to-alleged-racist-chants | 2024-01-20T22:28:13Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley turned a spotlight on Donald Trump’s mental fitness on Jan 20, after the former president falsely accused her of failing to stop the violent assault on the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.
Trump, speaking on Jan 19 at a campaign event days ahead of New Hampshire’s fi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nikki-haley-questions-donald-trumps-mental-fitness-after-gaffe | 2024-01-20T22:28:24Z | blocked_url |
TOKYO – Sleep deprivation has long been seen as a badge of honour in Japan, where people can commonly be found catching 40 winks on their daily commutes or even at work, with their fatigue deemed a measure of their diligence.
Many surveys have shown that the Japanese sleep the least among those in developed countries.
... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japanese-in-pursuit-of-quality-sleep-in-the-world-s-most-sleep-starved-country?utm_campaign=STPicks | 2024-01-20T22:28:59Z | blocked_url |
JAKARTA – A new study has found that finance and personal loan apps, as well as those that boost Internet security, are the most downloaded in Indonesia.
The popularity of these apps, rather than those for entertainment, social media or messaging platforms, stems from Indonesians’ lack of access to traditional banking ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/apps-for-loans-and-vpns-most-downloaded-in-indonesia-says-study?utm_campaign=STPicks | 2024-01-20T22:29:09Z | blocked_url |
Earlier in January 2024, Lazada, a unit of New York Stock Exchange-listed Alibaba, announced plans to reduce its headcount. The e-commerce arm Lazada operates in countries across South-east Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The layoffs affected all functions, reports... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/is-the-tech-boom-tapering-off?utm_campaign=STPicks | 2024-01-20T22:29:20Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – More Generation Z and young millennials in Singapore are diving headlong into solo adventures – the more uncharted the territory, the better. Many are also posting about it to pay their way.
Spontaneous travel, defined as setting off on a trip without a fixed plan, has taken off alongside revenge travel, po... | https://www.straitstimes.com/life/hi-mum-no-dinner-for-me-tonight-i-ll-be-skydiving-in-bangkok-gen-z-and-millennials?utm_campaign=STPicks | 2024-01-20T22:29:30Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Dealing with noise disputes can be hard. Listening to the routine hammering from your neighbour’s unit in the wee hours of the night makes it harder to muster a friendly greeting the next time you bump into them in the lift.
While the Government has announced that it will be setting up a new unit to help re... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-can-you-do-when-you-have-a-noisy-neighbour?utm_campaign=STPicks | 2024-01-20T22:29:51Z | blocked_url |
Ukraine can count on further unwavering support from Canada, said Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
“The brave people of Ukraine are fighting for their democracy and freedom – but they are also on the front lines fighting for us all. Canadians will continue to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal i... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/canada-to-continue-to-stand-with-ukraine-in-face-of-russias-invasion-says-deputy-pm/ | 2024-01-20T22:35:56Z | blocked_url |
In Ukraine, six settlements are undergoing reconstruction as part of a pilot program funded by the state. The initiative aims to advance the necessary skills and experience required for a broader reconstruction endeavor that lies ahead, Reuters has reported.
Ukrainian officials say towns and villages require an urgent ... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/reuters-ukraine-starts-to-rebuild-towns-and-cities-amid-russias-war-%EF%BF%BC/ | 2024-01-20T22:36:36Z | blocked_url |
In its January 20 intelligence update, the British Defense Ministry says that despite facing logistical supply difficulties, Ukraine maintains its presence on the Dnipro River’s left bank, continuing to repel Russian attacks.
Ukraine maintains a presence on the Russian-controlled left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro River... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/uk-intel-russia-fails-to-dislodge-ukrainian-defenders-on-dnipros-left-bank/ | 2024-01-20T22:37:16Z | blocked_url |
Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace have confirmed their engagement two years after they went public with their relationship and the Welsh actor split from his ex-wife, Alice Evans.
The 30-year-old took to Instagram to share the news, with the actress looking over the moon with a shiny engagement ring, that featured an em... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/511738/ioan-gruffudd-engagement-bianca-wallace-divorce-alice-evans/ | 2024-01-20T22:44:35Z | blocked_url |
Lauren Sanchez has given fans a rare insight into the star-studded Living Legends of Aviation gala, which saw Prince Harry and Lauren both honored.
The 54-year-old took to social media on Saturday morning, and shared a picture taken backstage of Prince Harry, John Travolta – who hosted the evening – Lauren, and fiance ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511739/lauren-sanchez-54-rare-picture-prince-harry-john-travolta-jeff-bezos/ | 2024-01-20T22:44:41Z | blocked_url |
Maro Itoje scores two tries as Saracens beat Lyon to secure European progress
Maro Itoje inspired a second-half fightback as Saracens secured a place in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 by beating Lyon 39-24.
The England lock scored two tries in 11 minutes to help the three-time European champions progress from P... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/maro-itoje-scores-two-tries-as-saracens-beat-lyon-to-secure-european-progress/ | 2024-01-20T23:05:42Z | blocked_url |
'More scrutiny upon it than any other': England calling on retired veterans after Farrell's break
England are enlisting retired stars such as Chris Ashton and Jonny May to help young players deal with the type of scrutiny that has compelled Owen Farrell to take a break from international rugby.
Farrell is missing the G... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/steve-borthwick-knows-england-players-need-to-be-supported-and-cared-for/ | 2024-01-20T23:05:50Z | blocked_url |
SEOUL - Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Jan 21.
Mr Putin also thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his invitation to visit as he met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui who visited Russia last week, KCNA said citing ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/putin-showed-intention-to-visit-pyongyang-soon-north-korea-says | 2024-01-20T23:56:49Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Nottingham Forest players need to be more vigilant after they allowed Brentford striker Ivan Toney to move the ball to a more favourable spot for a free kick that helped the Londoners secure a 3-2 Premier League win, Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said on Saturday.
The Portuguese manager was left frustrate... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/santo-stung-by-toneys-controversial-free-kick-equaliser | 2024-01-20T23:56:59Z | blocked_url |
KORHOGO, Ivory Coast - Tunisia picked up their first point at the Africa Cup of Nations, coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Mali on Saturday in their second Group E game.
Mali took an early lead through Lassine Sinayoko but Hamza Rafia equalised for Tunisia within 10 minutes at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.
Tunisi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tunisia-draw-with-mali-to-pick-up-first-cup-of-nations-point | 2024-01-20T23:57:09Z | blocked_url |
KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he expected a number of new Western defence packages for Ukraine to be signed this and next month.
"We are preparing new agreements with partners - strong bilateral agreements," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.
"January and February should bring cor... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-counts-on-more-western-defence-aid-for-ukraine-in-next-two-months | 2024-01-20T23:57:20Z | blocked_url |
LERDO DE TEJADA, Mexico - Residents of a Mexican town set fire to the municipal palace overnight on Friday in a violent protest after local police shot a young man in the neck, according to his relatives, after he did not stop his car at a checkpoint.
National media reported that police shot dead 27-year-old Brandon Ar... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/residents-of-southern-mexican-town-set-govt-palace-on-fire-after-police-kill-young-man | 2024-01-20T23:57:31Z | blocked_url |
Nearly every copy of a newspaper vanished from the racks across a small town in the US, after its publisher ran a front-page story about a teen who was allegedly raped multiple times at a police chief’s house.
The Ouray County Plaindealer in Colorado first broke the story online.
In the report, three teenagers, includi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/hundreds-of-colorado-newspapers-stolen-after-running-story-on-alleged-rape-at-police-chief-s-home | 2024-01-20T23:57:41Z | blocked_url |
Missile attacks across Middle East raise Gaza escalation risks
Missile attacks in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Jan 20 threw into sharp focus the increasing risk of the war in Gaza triggering a wider regional conflict pitting Iran and its allies against Israel and the United States.
Iran said five of its Revolution... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-jan-21-4 | 2024-01-20T23:57:52Z | blocked_url |
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have reportedly sent their "best wishes" to his father King Charles and sister-in-law Princess Kate after the pair both revealed health concerns this past week.
Reports have alleged that the pair, who now live in Santa Barbara, California, contacted "the King and the Princess of Wales... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/511740/prince-harry-meghan-markle-sent-best-wishes-to-king-charles-princess-kate-health-scares-report/ | 2024-01-21T00:03:31Z | blocked_url |
Sam Cane scores as Tokyo Sungoliath mount wild comeback after 29-point deficit
All Blacks captain Sam Cane and Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe were part of a wild Japan Rugby League One fixture as the Tokyo Sungoliath won an epic 36-34 thriller over the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.
The crazy contest saw the Sungoliat... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/sam-cane-scores-as-tokyo-sungoliath-mount-wild-comeback-after-29-point-deficit/ | 2024-01-21T00:37:07Z | blocked_url |
Stormers qualify despite farcical end as Stade's scrum fell apart
The Stormers not only confirmed their place in the Champions Cup Round Of 16, but they also ensured they will host the game when Europe’s premier competition reaches the play-offs in April.
Outscoring their hosts by four tries to three in a dramatic matc... | https://www.rugbypass.com/news/stormers-qualify-despite-farcical-end-as-stades-scrum-fell-apart/ | 2024-01-21T00:37:15Z | blocked_url |
In Ukraine, six settlements are undergoing reconstruction as part of a pilot program funded by the state. Reuters has reported that the initiative aims to advance the necessary skills and experience required for a broader reconstruction endeavor that lies ahead.
Ukrainian officials say towns and villages require an urg... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/20/reuters-ukraine-starts-to-rebuild-towns-and-cities-amid-russias-war/ | 2024-01-21T01:04:08Z | blocked_url |
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UK intel: Russia fails to dislodge Ukrainian defenders on Dnipro’s left bank. Despite logistical challenges, Ukraine keeps a presence on Dnipro’s left bank, continuing to beat back Russian assaults, as per UK intelligence. Russia has been unsuccessful in efforts to push Ukrainian defenders back.
ISW... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/21/russo-ukrainian-war-day-696-eu-proposes-revamp-of-5-billion-ukraine-aid-fund/ | 2024-01-21T01:04:49Z | blocked_url |
SYDNEY - Large swaths of Australia sweltered in a heatwave on Jan 21, the nation's weather forecaster said, raising bushfire risk in an already high-risk fire season amid an El Nino weather pattern.
Heatwave alerts at “extreme” level, the highest danger rating, were in place for a second day for parts of Western Austra... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australia-sweats-in-heatwave-lifting-bushfire-risk-amid-el-nino | 2024-01-21T01:28:55Z | blocked_url |
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