Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 25, 2026

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Answers to 2026 American Mathematics Competition test leaked and sold on e-commerce sites

The listing for the answers was priced at 100 yuan (S$19) on one e-commerce platform.

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American daredevil Alex Honnold successfully completes free-climb of Taipei 101

Hundreds of fans gathered in Taiwan to watch the climb, which was streamed live on Netflix.

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ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee opens with amenities for different ages, abilities

Key features include a swimming pool designed to support low-impact physical activity, a sheltered futsal court and gym.

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Mobile phone gift at 13 led to porn addiction and conviction for voyeurism

John (not his real name) used to consume pornographic content for up to four hours a day at times.

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Young & Savvy: How to experience the northern lights in Norway on a budget

Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.

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18-year-old undergoes hip replacement in Singapore after rare condition

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis affects about 10 in every 100,000 children, with NUH seeing about five cases a year.

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2025 Asean Para Games: Boccia players Aloysius Gan, Nurulasyiqah Taha win S’pore’s 13th gold

The pair clinched a 3-1 win over their Thai rivals on Jan 25 for their third victory in as many round-robin group matches.

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‘I still have no idea how to carry on’: Myanmar quake victims continue to struggle nearly a year on

The quake in March 2025 affected about 1.7 million people, according to the UN.

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Regular movie screenings at Capitol Theatre to begin from Feb 22

The Classics At Capitol programme features digitally restored classics screened in 4k, like Singin’ In The Rain.

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Is travelling with kids and parents still a holiday?

Intergenerational family trips can be testing. But for the writer, the rewards make it worth it.

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