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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 27, 2026

FBI agents leaving the residence associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' dinner attack, in Torrance, California.
FBI agents leaving the residence associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' dinner attack, in Torrance, California.

FIFA set to increase 2026 World Cup prize money

FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Sporting Life

Fifty years after Nadia Comaneci’s 10, athletes are still chasing perfection

Former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci poses with her Life Achievement Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 20, 2026.
Former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci poses with her Life Achievement Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 20, 2026.

The Straits Times wins 109 awards, including four golds, at global news design competition

It is also ST's first time winning four gold awards in a single year.
It is also ST's first time winning four gold awards in a single year.

MOH realigning resources with focus on mental health, tackling tech impact on youth

Guest of Honour Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies delivering his speech at WorkWell Leaders Awards 2026 at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, on Apr 24, 2026.
Guest of Honour Mr. Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies delivering his speech at WorkWell Leaders Awards 2026 at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, on Apr 24, 2026.

‘We weren’t soft, we were skilled’: Dirk Nowitzki on NBA’s European revolution

German former basketball player Dirk Nowitzki poses with his award at the International Basketball Federation FIBA Hall of Fame 2026 Induction ceremony in Berlin on April 21.
German former basketball player Dirk Nowitzki poses with his award at the International Basketball Federation FIBA Hall of Fame 2026 Induction ceremony in Berlin on April 21.

‘Just want to slap’ our characters: Actors Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan have a generational Beef

(From left) Charles Melton, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac and Cailee Spaeny in Beef 2.
(From left) Charles Melton, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac and Cailee Spaeny in Beef 2.

Victor Wembanyama ‘changing the game as we speak’, says Dirk Nowitzki of French NBA star

On April 20, the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history and its youngest champion.  He led the league in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season.
On April 20, the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first unanimous winner in the award’s 43-year history and its youngest champion.  He led the league in blocks per game (3.08) for a third straight season.

Actor Andie Chen reflects on 11th acting loss at Star Awards, won’t attend 2027 ceremony

Singapore actor Andie Chen
Singapore actor Andie Chen

Tennis duo Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards.

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