Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 1, 2026

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Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 students in Nepal: School headmaster

Students and teachers had just minutes to evacuate.

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Nepal floods: Local charity RLAF appeals for donations

The public fund-raising campaign will run from Sept 1 to 14.

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S’pore commits $220m over 3 years to drive fintech innovation

This is part of a renewed scheme to build a resilient and competitive financial sector.

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How banks in S’pore compete for wealth management talent

Non-monetary factors like work-life balance also shape choice of employer.

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New gantry system eases parking woes in JB commercial areas

The move is part of plans to tackle congestion ahead of launch of JB-S’pore RTS Link.

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Argentina legend Lionel Messi to retire from international football

“It was a decision that hurt... but I understand that it is the right time,” he said.

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Repeat offender jailed for assaulting colleague

The victim has not regained his sense of smell, the court heard.

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Man who allegedly hid knife in shoe at Changi Airport charged

The knife, which had a 12cm blade, was wrapped in multiple layers of plastic bags and tape.

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Sumiko at 62: Ageing means loss. So what is there to be grateful for?

Can gratitude improve our well-being, and how we can learn to practise it?

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Ah Boys actors mentor new generation in Jack Neo’s latest film

Ah Boys To Firefighters is slated for a 2027 Chinese New Year release.

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