Straitstimes.com header logo

Life

Entertainment

Travel

Food

Design

Style

Living Well

Arts

Suits, bags and stellar kits: Best of World Cup 2026 style

Weeks into the 2026 World Cup, the biggest style and image-related stories have come from unexpected sources.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s squad claimed the first viral look of the tournament when they arrived in Houston on June 11 in leopard print suits.

Two major choir festivals scheduled in July, a sign of Singapore’s booming choral scene

image-alt

Action star Jet Li shares rare photos with all 4 daughters, including 2 from first marriage

image-alt

Former NCT member Mark apologises after controversy over Confederate flag shirt

Arts Picks

Singapore arts guide (June 26 to July 3): See two photo exhibitions and catch violin prodigy Himari Yoshimura

Want to sing? Singapore choirs for every singer, from dabbler to pro

Trending

Foreign workers

Singapore Medical Council

Keir Starmer

Civil service

Family feuds

Entertainment

Actress Isabella Leong confirms romance with Chinese actor Marc Ma on birthday

Leong previously dated Richard Li, the son of Hong Kong business magnate Li Ka-shing.

Isabella Leong shares a photo with Marc Ma on social media on June 23.

House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith sees the humanity in bad guys

image-alt

The Odyssey gets digital narrator with AI Michael Caine

image-alt
Travel

Catch and feast on wild lobsters on a seafood cruise near Perth, Australia

The tour includes a seven-course seafood spread and catching your own wild lobsters for lunch.

The Wild Seafood Experience by Mandurah Cruises is a three-and-a-half-hour tour that includes a seven-course seafood spread and catching your own wild lobsters for lunch, which the writer posing with.

What to do in Kuala Lumpur: Cool heritage spots with vintage portraits and superhero puppets

Soak up the sun, stars and coastal vibes in Mandurah, an hour’s drive from Perth 

Crispy popiah, vinegar lamb: 5 food recommendations in Kuala Lumpur

Food
image-alt

Sederhana among spate of new openings spicing up Singapore’s Indonesian food scene

image-alt

From bust to boost – how former food bosses in Singapore are helping others survive

image-alt

How meal deliveries in Singapore are evolving as home cooking declines

image-alt

Baying for blood: Pig blood curd back on menus, sold out in supermarkets

Design & Living

Singapore family turns five-room flat into seven-room home with space for all four kids

Space was taken from the living room and balcony to ensure that each bedroom would have enough space.

The Lim family wanted each kid to have his own bedroom.

Breaking down walls: More S’porean home owners hack for larger, more flexible living

How Korean bedding became a coveted souvenir

The Chic Home

BTO flat goes bold with 1980s-style renovation

Living well

More younger people in Singapore are seeking help for hip pain

Doctors say these people aged 20 to 50 are more likely to engage in high-impact activities that stress the joint.

Before surgery, hip pain made it hard for Cherie Koh (left), 34, to bend or climb ladders. Max Khoo (right), 33, had surgery in January to address nagging hip pain.

Is frozen yogurt better for you than ice cream?

image-alt

Four ways active people can reduce the risk of hip injury

image-alt
Smart parenting
image-alt

How to answer PSLE science exam questions

image-alt

PSLE forum on July 11 empowers parents to guide their children in English and science

image-alt

PSLE Companion: Read more

image-alt

Disney Dessert Besties at Pasir Ris Mall, Drone Soccer Try-outs at Chinatown Point

Motoring

Car review

BMW iX3 raises the bar for premium EVs

The German brand radically reboots its EV to fend off Chinese tech heavyweights.

The BMW iX3 is one of the fastest charging European electric SUVs.

Fast Lane

China’s race-winning motorcycle ZXMoto 500RR to launch here in September

Car review

Toyota RAV4 shines with poise and purpose

Torque Shop

OEM or original: Car part types decoded

Latest

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.