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Olinda Cho performs Andy Hui song before him in HK music competition, meets him backstage

Olinda Cho said Andy Hui shared “warm and encouraging” words with her backstage after the recording of the episode.
Olinda Cho said Andy Hui shared “warm and encouraging” words with her backstage after the recording of the episode.

Kyrgios 'thrilled to be back' after first singles win in 15 months

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2026 Australia's Nick Kyrgios during practice REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2026 Australia's Nick Kyrgios during practice REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Win a national football federation jersey worth $115 in ST-adidas giveaway contest

Contest winners may pick a jersey of their choice from the selection available at adidas stores in Singapore, subject to availability.
Contest winners may pick a jersey of their choice from the selection available at adidas stores in Singapore, subject to availability.

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

Supporters of Guinea's President-elect Mamady Doumbouya hold Guinean flags during his swearing-in ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Souleymane Camara
Supporters of Guinea's President-elect Mamady Doumbouya hold Guinean flags during his swearing-in ceremony in Conakry, Guinea, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Souleymane Camara

Travel News

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’ 

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.
Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ‘bromocriptine’

Shrey Parikh, 14, holding a trophy and celebrating with family after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28.
Shrey Parikh, 14, holding a trophy and celebrating with family after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28.

‘Party in the back’: Competitors vie for European mullet crown

People take part in the annual European Mullet Cup in Belgium on May 23.
People take part in the annual European Mullet Cup in Belgium on May 23.

From law to music: Gen Z Singaporean Frances Tan represents nation at Commonwealth Song Contest

Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan Si Min, 25, is one of the seven grand finalists at the global Commonwealth Song Contest 2026.
Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan Si Min, 25, is one of the seven grand finalists at the global Commonwealth Song Contest 2026.

Chinese mall turns secret classroom snacking into viral sneak-eating contest

The winner, a man in his 30s, took home a one-gram grain of golden rice worth S$263.
The winner, a man in his 30s, took home a one-gram grain of golden rice worth S$263.

Bulgaria's Bangaranga wins Eurovision song contest, Israel places second

Bulgarian singer Dara won by a wide margin after a public vote.
Bulgarian singer Dara won by a wide margin after a public vote.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.