This week's top reads from The Straits Times

Good evening! Catch up on some of the week's top reads.


S'pore suspends dining in, tightens Covid-19 curbs: What you need to know

Tighter measures under phase two (heightened alert) will be in place from July 22 till Aug 18.

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Links to KTV cluster, lax mask wearing behind Covid-19 spread at Jurong Fishery Port: Workers

It is understood that a KTV hostess who recently tested positive for the virus had worked at the port.

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River Valley High School student, 16, charged with murder of schoolmate, 13

If found guilty of murder, the 16-year-old will not get the death sentence as he is below 18.

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Olympics: Singapore paddler Clarence Chew beats Senegalese to reach second round

The world No. 186 paddler beat 71st-ranked Ibrahima Diaw 4-2 (11-4, 4-11, 11-3, 13-11, 3-11, 12-10).

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Questions raised in China about early warnings on Henan flooding

A local broadcaster continued with regular programming instead of providing viewers with public safety information.

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Nuanced approach better than blanket curbs in dealing with rising Covid-19 infections in S'pore

The nation cannot live in a constant state of tightened measures to protect those who refuse to protect themselves, says Salma Khalik.

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He's 34, she's 51: More couples in Singapore bridging the age gap

Age gap is less of an issue now due to changing gender norms, say experts.

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Trending Food: 8 National Day-inspired creations

F&B businesses are coming up with creations specially for National Day.

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