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Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo

‘Excuse me, are you S’porean?’: Lions Befrienders’ upgraded AI agent calls seniors in familiar voice

jtlions10 - ST20251107_202595200178 /Hester Tan/ jtlions10/ Social service agency Lions Befriender is using a human-like voice assistant to reach out to seniors under its care. Pictured beneficiary Mr Tan Hwee Leng, 66 years old using the service at Blk 150 Mei Ling Street on 7 November 2025.
jtlions10 - ST20251107_202595200178 /Hester Tan/ jtlions10/ Social service agency Lions Befriender is using a human-like voice assistant to reach out to seniors under its care. Pictured beneficiary Mr Tan Hwee Leng, 66 years old using the service at Blk 150 Mei Ling Street on 7 November 2025.

English non-league clash abandoned after alleged sexist abuse towards referee

Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, ahead of a visit to Jamaica by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of their tour of the Caribbean, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, ahead of a visit to Jamaica by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as part of their tour of the Caribbean, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo

Medical Mysteries

Patient-led group provides social, community support for neurofibromatosis sufferers

Neurofibromatosis sometimes manifests itself as growth of thousands of benign tumours on the body and face, causing stigma and misunderstandings.
Neurofibromatosis sometimes manifests itself as growth of thousands of benign tumours on the body and face, causing stigma and misunderstandings.

When a child reminds us we’re not strangers after all

ST20250106_202554000216/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a a child playing with sand at the playground in Jurong Central Park on Jan 6, 2025. Can be used for stories on childcare, children, child development, play, holistic education, education, preschool, early childhood development, family, outdoor fun, budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250106_202554000216/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a a child playing with sand at the playground in Jurong Central Park on Jan 6, 2025. Can be used for stories on childcare, children, child development, play, holistic education, education, preschool, early childhood development, family, outdoor fun, budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Girl with rare skin condition and no hands among 30 winners of Awwa’s community integration awards

Zoe Ng received the Perseverance Award while her father, Mr Samuel Ng, received the Outstanding Caregiver Award.
Zoe Ng received the Perseverance Award while her father, Mr Samuel Ng, received the Outstanding Caregiver Award.

No more swinging good times: The changing face of the Singapore playground

The tilting train playground in Tiong Bahru Park on Oct 31, 2025.
The tilting train playground in Tiong Bahru Park on Oct 31, 2025.

Eat, shoot, give: TikTok user buys nasi lemak for migrant workers painting HDB block

A video of  TikTok user Faisal Marican handing nasi lemak to migrant workers outside his window went viral online.
A video of  TikTok user Faisal Marican handing nasi lemak to migrant workers outside his window went viral online.

LA28 launches volunteer program, opens registration

Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a press conference following the conclusion of a three-day visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028, to select Games venues, track the progress of the LA28 Games and share insights on the progress and preparations in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 5, 2025.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a press conference following the conclusion of a three-day visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028, to select Games venues, track the progress of the LA28 Games and share insights on the progress and preparations in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 5, 2025.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

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