Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 8, 2026

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Water activities at Sentosa beaches allowed to resume, a week after crocodile sighting

This follows the first reported crocodile sighting on Jan 31.

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Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi had earlier received the endorsement of US President Donald Trump.

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Huge crowds turn out for Singapore Airshow on first public day

At the end of the day, there were complaints about long queues for shuttle buses.

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‘I’ve given up a lot,’ says the woman who led Aware’s transformation

On the surface, Ms Corinna Lim reads like a serial overachiever.

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Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong urged Singaporeans to discuss divisive issues with empathy.

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‘I was turned away’: High gold prices cause cash crunch at Malaysia pawnshops ahead of CNY, Ramadan

Families are struggling to access emergency funds as gold lenders run short on cash before festivals.

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Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

Four recruits learn foundational military skills, including combat skills and weapon proficiency in part 2 of The BMT Journey.

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Doctor made no attempt to fix surgical error which led to patient’s death in 2022: State Coroner

He had severed the arteries supplying blood to the woman’s abdominal organs by mistake.

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When an elderly woman forgets she has over $17 million and lives in poor conditions

Her brother and nephew made her sign her assets over to them, but this was nullified by her son in a court battle.

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Which pineapple tarts are worth the calories? Chef Shen Tan tries 27 types to find her top 5

She eats 64 tarts over three days to rank her top five choices.

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