Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, May 19.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison pulls off Australian election 'miracle'
Australia's ruling Coalition won after voters backed its economic record and roundly rejected Labor's ambitious agenda to overhaul taxes and tackle climate change.
Alleged rape in Kranji spooks residents
Woodlands Park residents have called for more safety and security measures after the May 4 incident.
Donations or bribes: How rich Singapore-based parents get their kids into elite US unis
Some Singaporeans and expatriates here are so desperate to get their children into top US universities that they break rules or behave unethically to game the system.
US and China: Frenemies?
A Harvard professor who wrote about conflicts between the great powers tells ST editor Warren Fernandez how to avoid clashes and find a way forward.
Lunch With Sumiko: For the first 18 months, Carousell co-founders had no salaries
Their online marketplace is valued at US$550 million, but Carousell's co-founders tell ST executive editor Sumiko Tan that what they do is not just a business but also a mission.
Shanmugam's interviews with celebrities: Soft-sell reach greater, could have pitfalls, say experts
Singapore's political leaders, and more broadly the Government, have turned to different channels to explain policies and convince the electorate of their merits.
Tosh Zhang steps down as Pink Dot ambassador after outcry over derogatory tweets
Barely three days since his appointment was made public, Zhang announced his decision to step down in a tearful video posted to his Instagram.
Forget LRT, Johor wants to beat jams with BRT
Johor's Bus Rapid Transit system has the speed and reliability of light rail transit, but costs much less.
It Changed My Life: She gives up high-flying career and five-figure salary to pursue mindfulness
Ms Angie Chew gave up her $20,000 monthly salary and took a 60 per cent pay cut to grow a charity promoting happy and healthy living.
Teens post eye-catching notes on 'studygrams' to motivate others to study
These online accounts, where teens post beautifully designed revision notes, are gaining in popularity.
