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NEW DELHI - A key regional leader broke away from India’s opposition alliance on Jan 28 and was set to join hands again with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in a major blow to Mr Modi’s challengers months before general elections.
According to local media reports, Mr Nitish Kumar, chief min... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indias-united-opposition-faces-major-setback | 2024-01-28T09:00:00Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – “Was that really you? It looks real.”
Lydia (not her real name) received a few messages like these in March 2023, when someone posted a sexually explicit deepfake video of her on social media platform Reddit.
The micro-influencer shut down her Instagram account for a few months as she was afraid someone wou... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-recent-spike-in-tech-facilitated-sexual-harm-but-ai-poses-concern-for-future-women-s-groups | 2024-01-28T09:00:10Z | blocked_url |
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors 145-144 in a National Basketball Association double overtime classic on Jan 27.
James, defied his status as the oldest player in the league at 39, scoring 36 points with 20 rebounds and 12 assists in 48 minutes.
Cur... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/lebron-james-and-lakers-beat-stephen-curry-s-warriors-in-double-overtime-classic | 2024-01-28T09:00:20Z | blocked_url |
BARCELONA – Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Jan 27 that he had decided to step down at the end of the season after his side lost 5-3 at home to Villarreal in La Liga, their third defeat in their last five games in all competitions.
Barca are third in the table on 44 points, 10 behind leaders Real Madrid and eigh... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/barcelona-coach-xavi-hernandez-to-leave-at-the-end-of-the-season | 2024-01-28T09:00:31Z | blocked_url |
MIAMI – Nelly Korda carded a three-under 68 on Jan 27 to remain atop the leaderboard after three rounds of action at the LPGA Drive on Championship in Bradenton, Florida.
Korda entered the day with a two-stroke lead before recording three birdies, an eagle and two bogeys at Bradenton Country Club to move to 13-under 20... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/nelly-korda-still-on-top-at-lpga-s-drive-on-championship | 2024-01-28T09:00:41Z | blocked_url |
TEHERAN – Iran on Jan 28 said it simultaneously launched three satellites into orbit, nearly a week after the launch of a research satellite by the Revolutionary Guards drew Western criticism.
“Three Iranian satellites have been successfully launched into orbit for the first time,” state TV reported.
The satellites wer... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-launches-three-satellites-into-orbit | 2024-01-28T09:00:52Z | blocked_url |
KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey - Ms Zahide Seker contemplated suicide many times after losing almost her entire family in Turkey’s massive earthquake one year ago.
Instead, the 48-year-old decided to pin her hopes on a fight for justice, demanding that those she holds responsible for the collapse of her building near the quake’... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/turkey-quake-survivors-seek-justice-one-year-on | 2024-01-28T09:01:02Z | blocked_url |
In particular, the Russian official figure likely masks a much larger effort, including the so-called spending on reconstruction in occupied parts of Ukraine and redirecting private sector wealth to the war effort, the Telegraph writes in its analysis.
Moscow turns bakeries and even classrooms into tools to ramp up wea... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/the-russian-military-spending-is-seven-times-higher-than-the-nato-average/ | 2024-01-28T09:03:04Z | blocked_url |
BANGKOK - A British skydiver was killed on Jan 27 after he sneaked to the top of a 29-storey Pattaya condominium to jump from its rooftop, but his parachute failed to deploy, police said.
The skydiver was identified as Mr Nathy Odinson, 33, a British passport holder. His Facebook page, Nathy’s Sky Photography, has more... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/british-skydiver-falls-to-his-death-from-pattaya-condo-as-parachute-fails-to-open | 2024-01-28T10:32:03Z | blocked_url |
KAMPALA - Uganda has distanced itself from an opinion written by a Ugandan judge on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dissenting from the panel's ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, and said the remarks do not reflect Uganda's position.
Julia Sebutinde was the only judge on the 17-member ICJ p... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/uganda-says-judges-dissent-from-world-court-ruling-on-israel-does-not-reflect-its-position | 2024-01-28T10:32:14Z | blocked_url |
SHANGHAI - China’s securities regulator said on Jan 28 that it will fully suspend the lending of restricted shares effective from Jan 29, in the policymakers’ latest attempt to stabilise the country’s stock markets following recent sharp falls.
A string of supportive policies by Beijing, including a deep cut to bank re... | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/china-securities-regulator-suspends-restricted-share-lending-from-jan-29 | 2024-01-28T10:32:25Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Fans of K-pop girl group NewJeans may want to head to Orchard Road on Feb 3.
“NewJeans will be performing live at Nike Orchard Road on Feb 3,” according to an announcement on sportswear giant Nike’s app on Jan 27. “We’re not being super shy about it.”
Nike said fans stand a chance to catch the girl group li... | https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-girl-group-newjeans-to-perform-live-at-nike-orchard-road | 2024-01-28T10:32:36Z | blocked_url |
MUNICH, Germany - Injury-hit Bayern Munich have signed fullback Sacha Boey from Galatasaray on a contract until 2028, the German champions said on Sunday.
The 23-year-old former France youth international had joined Galatasaray on four-year contract in 2021 from Stade Rennais. There were no financial details of the Bay... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bayern-sign-defender-sacha-boey-from-galatasaray-until-2028 | 2024-01-28T10:32:46Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn scored as Newcastle United knocked Fulham out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 fourth-round victory and sixth-tier Maidstone United stunned Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town on Jan 27.
Cauley Woodrow netted a last-gasp goal as Luton Town won 2-1 at Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion cru... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/newcastle-united-luton-town-win-as-sixth-tier-maidstone-united-stun-ipswich-town-in-the-fa-cup | 2024-01-28T10:32:57Z | blocked_url |
ABIDJAN – Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro hailed “fantastic” Victor Osimhen for the African Footballer of the Year’s tireless performance as the Super Eagles beat Cameroon 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Jan 27.
“He didn’t score but he had a fantastic game. It is not easy to stop that guy,” Portuguese coach Peseiro said... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/nigeria-coach-jose-peseiro-hails-tireless-victor-osimhen-after-win-over-cameroon-at-afcon | 2024-01-28T10:33:07Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Over the last 40 years, Felix Knick has sailed a wide range of boats including dinghies, keelboats and foiling catamarans, and competed in regattas like the world championships and transalantic races that have taken him from New York to Hamburg.
These days, the seasoned sailor has swopped his sails for wing... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/winging-it-on-the-water-wingfoiling-picks-up-in-singapore | 2024-01-28T10:33:17Z | blocked_url |
BUDAPEST - Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party would lay claim to a western region of Ukraine that is home to about 150,000 ethnic Hungarians if Ukraine loses its statehood due to Russia's invasion, the party's leader said late on Saturday.
Our Homeland leader Laszlo Toroczkai made the remarks at a conference where ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hungary-far-right-would-lay-claim-to-neighbouring-region-if-ukraine-loses-war | 2024-01-28T10:33:28Z | blocked_url |
The Environmental Media Association's (EMA) annual awards event may be the biggest A-list event you've never heard of – and the 2024 gala was no different, with Jane Fonda, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sheryl Crow, and Laura Dern all in attendance.
Michelle was joined by husband David E. Kelley, with the pair - who have been mar... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512203/michelle-pfeiffer-rare-red-carpet-appearance-with-husband-david-e-kelley-star-studded-hollywood-event/ | 2024-01-28T11:21:52Z | blocked_url |
Kevin Clifton melted hearts at the weekend with a precious new image of his baby daughter, Minnie.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the former Strictly Come Dancing star uploaded an image of himself enjoying a sweet cuddle with his tiny tot.
Minnie, whom Kevin and his partner Stacey Dooley welcomed in January 2023, loo... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512204/kevin-clifton-melts-hearts-photo-red-haired-minnie/ | 2024-01-28T11:21:58Z | blocked_url |
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"Thank you for taking the time to explore our product launch! Your feedback is invaluab... | https://www.producthunt.com/posts/ilcons | 2024-01-28T11:55:05Z | blocked_url |
DOHA/GENEVA - U.N. officials and aid groups called for countries to reconsider their decision to pause funding for the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians on Sunday, warning that its life-saving aid for some two million people in Gaza was in jeopardy.
At least nine countries, including top donors the United States and... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/un-urges-countries-to-reverse-funding-pause-for-palestinian-agency | 2024-01-28T12:04:17Z | blocked_url |
Hong Kong pop star Edison Chen, who was embroiled in a nude photo scandal in 2008, is returning to the Hong Kong music scene after 16 years.
The 43-year-old will perform as part of the music group 3Cornerz at pop culture carnival ComplexCon Hong Kong, which will be held from March 22 to 24.
“Another key component of Co... | https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/pop-star-edison-chen-to-return-to-hong-kong-music-16-years-after-nude-photo-scandal | 2024-01-28T12:04:28Z | blocked_url |
Hong Kong singer-actor Dicky Cheung has assured fans he is fine, after a video of a stunt involving him and a piano in mid-air went viral on social media.
The 58-year-old previously announced he would be holding a concert in Macau on Feb 12. He had been actively rehearsing in the past few days.
A video of the rehearsal... | https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-dicky-cheung-says-he-is-fine-after-piano-reportedly-falls-on-him-during-concert-rehearsal | 2024-01-28T12:04:38Z | blocked_url |
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UN to punish staff involved in Hamas’ Oct 7 ‘acts of terror’ in Israel: Guterres
UN chief Antonio Guterres has appealed to countries to resume funding the UN refugee agency for Palestinia... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/evening-update-today-s-headlines-from-the-straits-times-on-jan-28-2024 | 2024-01-28T12:04:49Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Pet owners should leave their companion animals at licensed boarding facilities when they are away, the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) has said.
The service’s advisory was in response to The Straits Times’ query into the death of a dog at an unlicensed pet boarding facility, which AVS is looking into a... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/place-pets-with-licensed-boarding-facilities-avs-to-owners | 2024-01-28T12:04:59Z | blocked_url |
DOHA - Iraq won all their group games as they advanced to the Asian Cup knockout stage but coach Jesus Casas tempered expectations on Sunday by saying his team were not favourites for the title.
Iraq were one of three teams to finish the group stage with maximum points, along with defending champions Qatar and Iran, wi... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/high-flying-iraq-are-not-favourites-for-asian-cup-says-coach-casas | 2024-01-28T12:05:09Z | blocked_url |
PARIS - Two protesters on Jan 28 hurled soup at the bullet-proof glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” in Paris, demanding the right to “healthy and sustainable food”.
The action, which comes as French farmers protest across the country, is the latest in a string of similar attacks against artworks to demand... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/climate-change-activists-aim-soup-at-mona-lisa-in-paris-louvre | 2024-01-28T12:05:20Z | blocked_url |
DOHA/GAZA - Medical facilities are at risk of collapse in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza city now at the focus of Israel's offensive, the Gaza Health Ministry warned on Sunday, as fighting raged across the Palestinian enclave.
Residents said Israeli planes and tanks also pounded areas in Gaza City to the north, where I... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/more-palestinians-displaced-as-israel-battles-hamas-in-south-gaza | 2024-01-28T12:05:30Z | blocked_url |
The party received 6% of votes during the 2022 Hungarian elections.
Toroczkai made the remarks on Saturday at his party’s annual conference in Budapest. He blamed “international financiers” for pressuring Ukraine into the war with Russia, a war he said would “destroy Europe and send the continent’s economy to the botto... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/hungarian-parliamentary-party-lays-claim-to-ukraines-zakarpattia-region/ | 2024-01-28T12:06:56Z | blocked_url |
Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported that the attack injured three people who were in their flats at the time of the attack.
The attack occurred at around 01:30 AM. A 15-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man sustained explosive injuries and cuts. A 30-year-old woman from a neighboring building was diagnos... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/russian-rockets-attack-civilian-houses-in-ukraines-myrnohrad-at-night-injuring-three-including-15-year-old/ | 2024-01-28T12:07:36Z | blocked_url |
On 22 January 2024, Russian authorities reported there had been 220 attacks on military enlistment offices since 24 February 2022. Other statistics from media outlet Mediazona reported 113 attacks on elistment offices recorded 26 July 2023.
“Taken together, these statistics indicate a doubling of arson attacks on elist... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/the-number-of-arson-attacks-on-military-enlistment-offices-in-russia-has-doubled-over-the-past-six-months-british-intel/ | 2024-01-28T12:08:16Z | blocked_url |
“We must have the capabilities to make sure that Russia will give up forever the thought of even looking in Ukraine’s direction, including at sea,” Vice Admiral Neizhpapa said.
In the interview, he named two goals of Ukrainian operations at sea — to stop the Russian navy from being able to attack Ukraine and to enable ... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/ukraine-would-win-the-war-faster-if-it-had-permission-to-fire-western-weapons-against-targets-deep-inside-russia-navy-commander/ | 2024-01-28T12:08:56Z | blocked_url |
ANKARA - Two masked gunmen shot one person dead during Sunday service at a church in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding that authorities were working to capture the assailants.
Yerlikaya, who condemned the attack, said it took place around 0840 GMT at the Italian Santa Maria Catholic Church in the S... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/masked-gunmen-kill-one-person-in-istanbul-church-turkish-interior-minister | 2024-01-28T13:36:28Z | blocked_url |
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday urged respect for civilians in conflict areas and said people were tired of wars, which he called a "disaster for the peoples and a defeat for humanity".
After his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's square, the pope said humanitarian aid must be allowed to flow in Myanmar and sai... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/pope-calls-for-an-end-to-wars-urges-respect-for-civilians | 2024-01-28T13:36:39Z | blocked_url |
JOHOR BAHRU - Malaysian police have seized close to RM3 million (S$852,000) worth of drugs and arrested eight men, including the suspected mastermind of a smuggling syndicate.
Johor police chief commissioner M. Kumar said the suspects were arrested in a special operation involving the Johor and Bukit Aman Narcotics Cri... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-cops-seize-850k-worth-of-drugs-from-smuggling-ring-arrest-8-in-raids | 2024-01-28T13:36:49Z | blocked_url |
HYDERABAD, India - England beat India by 28 runs on day four of the opening test to go 1-0 up in the five-match series at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing 231 for victory, India were all out for 202 with skipper Rohit Sharma (39) top-scoring for them.
Tom Hartley was the pick of the English bowlers... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/england-beat-india-by-28-runs-in-opening-test | 2024-01-28T13:37:00Z | blocked_url |
Hyundai's Thierry Neuville made a perfect start to the season by winning the Monte Carlo Rally on Sunday after a close battle with Toyota's eight-times world champion Sebastien Ogier.
The two started the final day just 3.3 seconds apart, with Belgian Neuville leading and Ogier chasing a record-extending 10th Monte Carl... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rallying-neuville-beats-ogier-to-win-monte-carlo-season-opener | 2024-01-28T13:37:10Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Heading into the Jan 26-27 PSU National Invitational, national high jumper Kampton Kam did not have too many expectations.
In addition to spending the last few months recovering from an Achilles injury and a heel bruise, the school term had also just started for the University of Pennsylvania sophomore.
A n... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-kampton-kam-rewrites-indoor-high-jump-national-record | 2024-01-28T13:37:20Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE – Italian Jannik Sinner conjured up a great escape in his first ever Grand Slam final, coming back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Australian Open men’s singles decider on Jan 28.
The 22-year-old fourth seed was the first Italian to win the Melbourne Park title.
Wor... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-comes-from-behind-to-beat-daniil-medvedev-in-australia-open-final | 2024-01-28T13:37:31Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev of Russia 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 to win the Australian Open men's singles championship on Sunday.
The 22-year-old fourth seed was the first Italian to win the Melbourne Park title. REUTERS
MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev of Russia 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 to win the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/sinner-beats-medvedev-to-win-australian-open | 2024-01-28T13:37:42Z | blocked_url |
PARIS - The French government is considering further help for the country's farmers, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday, as their nationwide protests to demand better pay and living conditions showed no sign of abating.
Farmers in France, the European Union's biggest agricultural producer, complain they face u... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-pm-considers-more-help-for-farmers-as-protests-persist | 2024-01-28T13:38:03Z | blocked_url |
Earlier this week, Princess Anne had a sensational sartorial moment in a silky emerald slip dress and vibrant checkered jacket as she paid a visit to the Save The Children head office in London, of which she is patron.
In photographs shared by the charity on Instagram, the royal was pictured meeting with staff from sev... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/512207/princess-anne-rare-change-to-look-cotswolds-collection-jacket/ | 2024-01-28T14:21:30Z | blocked_url |
They're arguably the most beloved duo on the ice and have been ever since they nailed their iconic Bolero performance at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, which landed them perfect scores and a gold medal each.
But now, Jayne Torvill, 64, and Christopher Dean, 63, known to the masses as Torvill and Dean, are most f... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/512159/christopher-dean-and-jayne-torvills-intense-bond-from-kiss-and-dating-rumours/ | 2024-01-28T14:21:36Z | blocked_url |
Strictly winner Ellie Leach's ex has weighed in about her reported new romance with Bobby Brazier in a tell-all interview.
The Coronation Street actress was devastated when boyfriend of five years Reagan Pettman "broke her heart" by kissing another girl behind her back – but it seems Ellie's ex has had a change of hear... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/512208/strictly-ellie-leach-ex-breaks-silence-bobby-brazier-reports/ | 2024-01-28T14:21:42Z | blocked_url |
Emily Atack showcased her blossoming baby bump at the weekend as she posed for a series of stunning snapshots.
In the glamorous images, which she uploaded to Instagram, Emily, 34, was a vision in a bump-skimming black swimsuit. She styled her wet blonde locks in a centre part and highlighted her chiselled features with... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512206/pregnant-emily-atack-growing-baby-bump-swimsuit-selfies/ | 2024-01-28T14:21:49Z | blocked_url |
Jools Oliver enjoyed a whirlwind visit to New York with her daughter Daisy Boo Pamela and it's plain to see that the mother and daughter duo share the most wonderful bond.
Jamie Oliver's wife took to Instagram to share a series of photos from their 24-hour trip in aid of attending a Masters of the Air screening with he... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512211/jamie-oliver-wife-jools-new-york-trip-daughter-daisy-boo/ | 2024-01-28T14:21:55Z | blocked_url |
It’s been over a year since the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated to Windsor, a move which not only saw them leave Kensington Palace, but also move their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to an entirely new school.
The Waleses appear to have adjusted well to a slower pace of life in Berks... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/512209/prince-william-kate-middleton-extremely-happy-since-moving-to-windsor/ | 2024-01-28T14:22:01Z | blocked_url |
Queen Camilla appeared in good spirits on Sunday as she was seen arriving in a black Audi at the hospital where her husband King Charles is being treated for an enlarged prostate.
It's thought to be her fourth visit after Charles was first seen entering the London Clinic private hospital on Friday morning.
At the time,... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/512205/queen-camilla-visits-king-charles-hospital-following-prostate-surgery/ | 2024-01-28T14:22:07Z | blocked_url |
ASTANA – The United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024), aiming to spotlight the crucial role of camelids in the livelihoods of millions of households in over 90 countries. Ranging from alpacas to Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, these animals significantly co... | https://astanatimes.com/2024/01/year-of-camelids-unveils-kazakhstans-flourishing-camel-farming/ | 2024-01-28T14:24:44Z | blocked_url |
Princess Charlene pulled out all the stops on Saturday as she stepped out with her husband Prince Albert amid celebrations for Monaco's patron saint, St. Devote.
The duo appeared in high spirits as they arrived together at Saint Nicholas Cathedral following a traditional ceremony on Friday which saw the royals take par... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/512210/princess-charlene-navy-power-suit-outing-prince-albert/ | 2024-01-28T14:34:39Z | blocked_url |
Michael Douglas has left fans open-mouthed after being filmed eating a rather divisive food item this weekend.
The Hollywood star was captured on camera by his son Dylan Douglas, 23, preparing to tuck into a huge oyster while out at a restaurant, and his reaction can be viewed in the footage below.
The oyster was mista... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/512212/michael-douglas-worries-fans-eating-habits-new-video-son-dylan-douglas/ | 2024-01-28T14:34:46Z | blocked_url |
KATHMANDU - Bhutan’s liberal politician Tshering Tobgay, leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), officially began his second term as prime minister on Sunday, following elections earlier this month.
To mark his appointment formally, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck handed a scarf to Tobgay, a statement posted... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/bhutan-s-liberal-tobgay-becomes-prime-minister-after-fourth-free-vote | 2024-01-28T15:08:47Z | blocked_url |
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - The Chinese coast guard said it had made “temporary special arrangements” to allow the Philippines to deliver supplies to troops at a grounded World War II-era vessel at a disputed reef.
The Chinese coast guard had previously deployed vessels to block missions by the Philippines to supply troops on t... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-allows-philippines-to-supply-troops-at-disputed-reef | 2024-01-28T15:08:58Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - The first joint meeting of the U.S.-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals will be held on Jan. 30 in Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.
"This is a key part of the implementation of our bilateral cooperation on this effort," the U.S. official told reporters.
The official added the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/first-meeting-of-us-china-working-group-on-fentanyl-precursor-chemicals-to-be-held-tuesday | 2024-01-28T15:09:08Z | blocked_url |
BANGKOK – Most Thai people believe the nation is suffering an economic crisis that needs to be addressed urgently, according to a survey, which shows mixed views among citizens about the government’s planned US$14 billion (S$18.8 billion) cash handout programme.
A majority of 63.5 per cent of survey participants think ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/most-thais-believe-nation-suffering-economic-crisis-poll-shows | 2024-01-28T15:09:18Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – The first executive condominium (EC) launched this year saw more than half of the available units sold over the weekend, with analysts offering mixed assessments of the take-up.
Some said the 53 per cent of units sold at Lumina Grand, launched in Jan 27, shows healthy demand for ECs, while one analyst noted... | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/first-executive-condo-launch-of-2024-sells-53-of-units | 2024-01-28T15:09:29Z | blocked_url |
SINGAPORE – Stepping away from a sport that you love is never easy, and after spending over two decades on the bowling lanes, former national captain Jazreel Tan was ready to take the next big step.
For months she had been thinking of hanging up her bowling ball and shoes, but after a few sleepless nights, it was only ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/a-dream-ends-for-bowler-jazreel-tan-who-has-retired-after-21-years-in-the-singapore-national-team | 2024-01-28T15:09:39Z | blocked_url |
AL RAYYAN – Australia set up a tasty Asian Cup quarter-final clash against South Korea or Saudi Arabia with a 4-0 win over a spirited but limited Indonesia on Jan 28.
Midfielder Jackson Irvine said they “just had too much for” Tim Garuda, noting: “We knew Indonesia had nothing to lose and that they would right and fun.... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/australia-brush-indonesia-aside-4-0-to-reach-asian-cup-quarters | 2024-01-28T15:09:50Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – The FA Cup fourth-round match between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers was suspended on Sunday after supporters clashed.
Wolves were leading 2-0 lead when projectiles were hurled on to one end of the pitch in the 82nd minute, sparking a brawl in a corner at The Hawthorns.
Fans spilled on to the... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-v-wolves-suspended-after-supporters-clash | 2024-01-28T15:10:00Z | blocked_url |
HYDERABAD, India - India's failure to make the most of perfect batting conditions in their first innings cost them the opening test against England, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday.
India posted 436 replying to England's first-innings total of 246 for a sizeable first-innings lead of 190 at Rajiv Gandhi Internat... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/india-could-not-exploit-perfect-conditions-in-first-innings-says-coach-dravid | 2024-01-28T15:10:10Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE – Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open victory is an emphatic statement that he is among the elite group of newcomers finally challenging the established order.
The 22-year-old was ranked a lowly 17th after 2023’s tournament in Melbourne, where he lost a gruelling five-setter to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth ro... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/calm-in-a-storm-jannik-sinner-turns-grand-slam-winner | 2024-01-28T15:10:21Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE - Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday's Australian Open final, rationalising that at least he had made it to the title-decider and not crashed out in an earlier round.
The 27-year-old Russian had hoped it would be third time lucky on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, having lo... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/medvedev-philosophical-about-another-grand-slam-final-loss | 2024-01-28T15:10:31Z | blocked_url |
Berlin - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Sunday for the European Union to complete its creation of a banking and capital markets union so the bloc can compete with the U.S. and China for new technologies.
Scholz told a conference in Berlin for European delegates of his Social Democrats (SPD) party that this was... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germanys-scholz-calls-for-completion-of-eu-capital-markets-union | 2024-01-28T15:10:42Z | blocked_url |
DOHA/GENEVA - United Nations officials and aid groups called for countries to reconsider their decision to pause funding for the UN refugee agency for Palestinians on Jan 28, warning that its life-saving aid for some two million people in Gaza was in jeopardy.
At least nine countries, including top donors the United St... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/un-urges-donors-to-maintain-funding-for-palestinian-agency-but-will-punish-staff-involved-in-attack | 2024-01-28T15:10:53Z | blocked_url |
You may have heard of the Fermi Paradox, but if you haven't, here it is in a nutshell: Given the high probability that alien life exists out there in the universe, why has nobody got in touch?
If there are so many other civilizations out there, possibly at far more advanced stages than we are because of how long the un... | https://www.iflscience.com/finding-life-on-mars-could-be-the-worst-news-ever-for-humanity-72662 | 2024-01-28T15:24:26Z | blocked_url |
All organisms are made of living cells. While it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when the first cells came to exist, geologists’ best estimates suggest at least as early as 3.8 billion years ago. But how much life has inhabited this planet since the first cell on Earth? And how much life will ever exist on Earth?
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Issue 19 (February 2024) of CURIOUS is out now, bringing you science highlights for the month plus deep dives into intriguing topics, interviews, exclusives, diary dates, and explanations for some of Earth’s most perplexing natural phenomena and landscapes.
In This Issue…
OUR COVER STORY: Is Hypnosis Real?
Or is it all... | https://www.iflscience.com/is-hypnosis-real-find-out-more-in-issue-19-of-curious-out-now-72639 | 2024-01-28T15:24:38Z | blocked_url |
The rate at which the rare but crucial quantum phenomenon known as tunneling occurs has been measured experimentally for the first time, and found to match theoretical calculations. The theoretical estimates in this area had been regarded as highly uncertain, so confirmation in one specific case allows for greater conf... | https://www.iflscience.com/the-odds-of-a-quantum-tunneling-event-are-one-in-a-hundred-billion-72661 | 2024-01-28T15:24:45Z | blocked_url |
JOHOR BAHRU - Some 30,000 Johoreans are expected to make a line along a 35km stretch of road in Johor Bahru on Jan 31 to witness the sending-off ceremony of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar as the Johor ruler starts his journey as the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Johor police chief commissioner M. Kumar said that the Johor ruler ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/road-closure-large-crowd-expected-in-jb-to-send-off-johor-sultan-for-inauguration-as-king | 2024-01-28T16:41:04Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE – After 283 points, five sets and three hours and 44 minutes of running in the Australian Open final, only this divided the two men. One point. Daniil Medvedev won 141, Jannik Sinner 142. The line between history and heartbreak is thinner than the lines they hit.
On an exhausting night which was loud and rive... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/composure-and-character-takes-jannik-sinner-to-a-first-grand-slam-title | 2024-01-28T16:41:14Z | blocked_url |
LONDON – The long goodbye for Jurgen Klopp began on Jan 29 with a 5-2 FA Cup fourth round win over Championship side Norwich City at Anfield.
The Reds manager had told ITV before the game: “Don’t think about me any more. Now for me, I am completely back on track (after his midweek announcement)...
“There will be a mome... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/jurgen-klopp-s-liverpool-farewell-tour-begins-with-5-2-win-over-norwich | 2024-01-28T16:41:25Z | blocked_url |
Girona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga after a 1-0 win at Rafa Benitez's Celta Vigo on Sunday, thanks to a Portu strike early in the first half and to their goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, who excelled for the unexpected season leaders.
Girona sit alone at the summit with 55 points, one ahead of Real Madrid, who have a game i... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/keeper-gazzaniga-shines-as-girona-reclaim-top-spot-with-win-at-celta | 2024-01-28T16:41:35Z | blocked_url |
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw netted her 13th Women's Super League goal of the season as her side grabbed a 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to stay second in the table and keep pressure on leaders Chelsea.
The second-half strike by the 26-year-old Jamaican doubled City's advantage following an early ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/shaw-strikes-again-as-man-city-grab-2-0-wsl-win-over-spurs | 2024-01-28T16:41:45Z | blocked_url |
HYDERABAD, India - England captain Ben Stokes said his side's 28-run win against hosts India in Sunday's first test was their best victory under his leadership.
Since Stokes and head coach Brendon "Baz" McCullum took charge in 2022, England have championed an ultra-aggressive approach that puts entertainment above outc... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/stokes-savours-englands-best-win-under-his-captaincy | 2024-01-28T16:41:56Z | blocked_url |
MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner said he was ready for the pressure and expectation that came with being a Grand Slam champion after becoming the first Italian to win the Australian Open by beating Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday.
Being forced to come from two sets down in a first Grand Slam final would test the nerves... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/unflappable-sinner-becomes-a-grand-slam-winner-after-thriving-under-pressure | 2024-01-28T16:42:06Z | blocked_url |
LONDON - Queen Camilla visited her husband King Charles III again in hospital on Jan 28, his third day at a central London clinic where he has undergone corrective prostate surgery.
Charles, 75, was admitted to The London Clinic on Jan 26 after officials took the unusual step of disclosing that he had an enlarged prost... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/king-charles-iii-spends-third-day-in-london-hospital-after-prostate-surgery | 2024-01-28T16:42:17Z | blocked_url |
SKOPJE - North Macedonia's parliament elected Talat Xhaferi to head a caretaker government on Sunday, the first time an Albanian has held the position, and he will lead the country until general elections scheduled for early May take place.
Xhaferi served as the speaker in parliament before he was nominated by the ruli... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/north-macedonia-elects-albanian-as-caretaker-pm | 2024-01-28T16:42:27Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday that she thinks some protests in the United States demanding a ceasefire in Gaza could be linked to Russia, and that the FBI should conduct a probe into their funding.
Pelosi, who made the remarks in a CNN interview, provided no evide... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pelosi-urges-fbi-probe-of-gaza-ceasefire-protests-in-us-suggests-russia-links | 2024-01-28T16:42:37Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - The White House said on Sunday there was no change in its Israel policy after NBC News reported the United States was discussing using weapon sales to Israel as leverage to convince the Israeli government to scale back its military assault in Gaza.
"Israel has a right and obligation to defend themselves ag... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-says-its-israel-policy-unchanged-after-report-on-leveraging-weapon-sales | 2024-01-28T16:42:48Z | blocked_url |
Calista Flockhart is making her grand return to the spotlight, thanks to a well received Ally McBeal reunion at the latest Primetime Emmy Awards, and the Ryan Murphy show Feud: Capote vs the Swans.
The 59-year-old actress sat down with The New York Times to talk all things life and career, with a large part of that rev... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/512220/calista-flockhart-devastating-confession-harrison-ford-plane-accident-aftermath/ | 2024-01-28T17:03:41Z | blocked_url |
Christine Lampard looked amazing in a one-shoulder wedding guest dress in an unearthed photo from last year.
The Loose Women host shared a happy memory from Ashely Cole's Italian wedding in aid of wishing her close friend a happy birthday. The never-before-seen throwback photo from the summer of 2023 showed Christine p... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/512221/christine-lampard-wedding-guest-dress-throwback-frank-lampard/ | 2024-01-28T17:03:42Z | blocked_url |
Adele is continuing to get candid during her ongoing Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
The 35-year-old British songstress opened up to her audience during her latest weekend show about previously living in the United Kingdom and her anxiety about riding the tube.
"I wasn't even... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512213/adele-reveals-anxiety-living-in-the-uk-claustrophobia-tube/ | 2024-01-28T17:03:44Z | blocked_url |
Rihanna looked breathtaking in burgundy as she joined her long-term partner A$AP Rocky and their two young children at The Cesar Restaurant in Paris on Saturday night amid the rapper's ongoing gunfire trial.
The Barbadian singer, 35, stepped out in a merlot-hued dress adorned with a silky hood, contrasting cuffs and a ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512216/rihanna-rocks-burgundy-midi-dress-rare-family-outing-with-asap-rocky/ | 2024-01-28T17:03:50Z | blocked_url |
Blake Lively loves nothing more than being a mom, and is notoriously private when it comes to her family.
The Hollywood star prefers to keep her children off of social media, but this weekend, she gave a rare glimpse inside their home life, as she detailed one of the ways her children enjoy learning.
Taking to Instagra... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512218/blake-lively-insight-into-fun-home-life-with-four-children-rare-comment/ | 2024-01-28T17:03:56Z | blocked_url |
Paris Hilton is sparing no expense when it comes to introducing her kids to their famous mom's lavish lifestyle.
The Simple Life alum, 42, along with her husband Carter Reum, also 42, went all out over the weekend as they celebrated their son Phoenix Barron's very first birthday with a star-studded themed birthday part... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/512222/paris-hilton-son-phoenix-first-birthday-challenge-first-party-since-baby-london-arrival/ | 2024-01-28T17:04:01Z | blocked_url |
Lena Tindall is certainly taking after her sporty parents Mike and Zara Tindall. The five-year-old granddaughter of Princess Anne impressed onlookers during a Rugby for Heroes charity event by completing a 5k fun run alongside her rugby star dad.
Adorable photos from the special day show Lena hugging her proud father M... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/512217/mike-tindall-sporty-daughter-lena-5k-charity-run-photos/ | 2024-01-28T17:04:07Z | blocked_url |
It is no hidden secret that Zara Tindall and her cousin Prince Harry share a very special bond. Having grown up just a stone's throw away from each other, the royals have since forged a lasting friendship.
From a shared interest in rugby to family ski trips, keep scrolling for some of their sweetest moments together…
A... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/512219/zara-tindall-prince-harry-sweetest-cousin-moments-revealed/ | 2024-01-28T17:04:13Z | blocked_url |
Lydia Bright has invited HELLO! into her new home to tell us all about her life as a single mum and her new career as an author.
Joining us for an exclusive interview and photoshoot with daughter Loretta, who turns four next month, the influencer, entrepreneur and former reality TV star says that moving into their fore... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512060/lydia-bright-life-as-a-single-mum-daughter-exclusive/ | 2024-01-28T17:16:50Z | blocked_url |
Sex and the City fans rejoice - Candace Bushnell, bestselling author and real-life Carrie Bradshaw whose newspaper column inspired the hit TV series is coming to the UK with her one-woman show, True Tales of Sex, Success and the City.
The production is the "origin story" of the cult drama, detailing how she got there, ... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512127/candace-bushnell-on-ageing-dating-new-one-woman-show/ | 2024-01-28T17:16:53Z | blocked_url |
On Friday, January 26, Jay Leno made the heartbreaking decision to file a conservatorship for his wife of over 40 years, Mavis Leno.
The former Tonight Show host, 73, made the move in light of his wife's ongoing battle with dementia, which he hadn't previously addressed. In the paperwork, first obtained by TMZ, he stat... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/512215/jay-leno-wife-mavis-marriage-unusual-proposal-decision-to-not-have-kids/ | 2024-01-28T17:16:53Z | blocked_url |
Madonna couldn't be prouder of her daughter Lourdes Leon as she continues to make her own mark in the spotlight, and highlighted her latest achievement.
The 27-year-old appeared on the latest cover of Perfect Magazine, and looked incredible posing in a corseted bodysuit, almost inspired by her mom's famous Jean Paul Ga... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/512223/madonna-daughter-lourdes-leon-poses-corset-waist-length-hair-mom-shows-support/ | 2024-01-28T17:16:54Z | blocked_url |
Beauty giant Avon faces criticism for sustaining its Russian operations amidst Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The BBC found that Avon continues to recruit sales agents and maintain production at a large facility in Moscow Oblast. The UK-headquartered company has been operating in Russia for three decades.
Since Russi... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/avon-continues-doing-business-in-russia-despite-russias-ongoing-war-in-ukraine/ | 2024-01-28T17:29:10Z | blocked_url |
At the SPD party’s European Delegates’ Conference, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the EU nations should provide more aid for Ukraine, as Germany’s assistance for Ukraine amounts to 7 billion euros in 2024, with Berlin paying more than half of all other EU states combined, RND reports.
With major US and EU aid p... | https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/28/scholz-urges-eu-states-to-provide-more-aid-to-ukraine/ | 2024-01-28T17:29:50Z | blocked_url |
MANILA - Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's son urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign on Jan 28, calling him lazy and uncompassionate in a deepening rift between the two politically powerful families.
Marcos teamed up with Duterte's daughter Sara to make her vice-president in their 2022 election win. Bu... | https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/former-philippine-leaders-son-calls-president-marcos-lazy-urges-him-to-quit | 2024-01-28T18:13:23Z | blocked_url |
LIVERPOOL - Liverpool cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 rout of Championship side Norwich City on Jan 28, to kick off Juergen Klopp's long goodbye at Anfield.
Liverpool's beloved manager announced on Jan 27 that he would leave the Merseyside team at the end of this season, his ninth at the helm.
The... | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/liverpool-through-to-fa-cup-fifth-round-wolves-win-game-marked-by-fan-violence | 2024-01-28T18:13:34Z | blocked_url |
WASHINGTON - Three US service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and US officials said on Jan 28.
Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the attack.
"While we are still gathering the facts o... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/biden-says-three-us-service-members-killed-in-drone-attack-on-us-forces-in-jordan | 2024-01-28T18:13:44Z | blocked_url |
LAGOS - Defying pressure by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore constitutional rule, junta leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they were quitting the regional bloc.
The decision is a blow to regional integration after the bloc suspended the three countries fol... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-quit-ecowas-testing-regional-unity | 2024-01-28T18:13:54Z | blocked_url |
NEW YORK - The world's largest cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel - and other giant cruise liners to follow - will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere.
Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas sets sail ... | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/worlds-largest-cruise-ship-sets-sail-bringing-concerns-about-methane-emissions | 2024-01-28T18:14:05Z | blocked_url |
Are wedding bells ringing for Jennifer Hudson and Common? It appears a walk down the aisle isn't out of the question, at least not for him.
Though it took the couple several months to confirm their romance following over a year of speculation, now the rapper isn't holding back when it comes to expressing his love for h... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/512231/jennifer-hudson-boyfriend-common-teases-marriage-amid-blossoming-romance/ | 2024-01-28T19:28:21Z | blocked_url |
Looking spellbinding in a slinky black dress, Holly Willoughby returned to ITV viewers' screens for week three of Dancing on Ice.
The 42-year-old presenter, whose return to the ice-skating competition was up in the air following her shock departure from This Morning, proved she's back to her best in yet another stunnin... | https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/512226/holly-willoughby-dancing-on-ice-cut-out-bow-dress/ | 2024-01-28T19:28:27Z | blocked_url |
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