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‘Moment of magic’: S’pore resident’s photo of giraffe near water’s edge wins global award

Titled Water Ballet, the photo of a giraffe won Mrs Vaidehi Chandrasekar gold in the Behaviour - Mammals category at the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards.
Titled Water Ballet, the photo of a giraffe won Mrs Vaidehi Chandrasekar gold in the Behaviour - Mammals category at the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards.

Jail for man who verbally abused police officer at polling station during 2023 Presidential Election

On March 2, Chee Teng Yew, 60, was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to harassing a public servant on duty.
On March 2, Chee Teng Yew, 60, was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to harassing a public servant on duty.

The latest destination for bagels isn’t New York – it’s Singapore

Ms Diyana Zarki (left) is the owner of Beigelhaus located near Maxwell MRT station. Mr Hemant Mathy is the owner of The Bagel Bunch, at The Metropolis in Buona Vista.
Ms Diyana Zarki (left) is the owner of Beigelhaus located near Maxwell MRT station. Mr Hemant Mathy is the owner of The Bagel Bunch, at The Metropolis in Buona Vista.

Heavy traffic into Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint after ICA steps up security checks

Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.
Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.

Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha extend Grand Smash supremacy with singles victories in Singapore

Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha have racked up 16 and 13 Grand Smash titles respectively.
Wang Chuqin (left) and Sun Yingsha have racked up 16 and 13 Grand Smash titles respectively.

Stefanie Sun drops new single ahead of 2026 concert tour

sun01 - Screenshot. Stefanie Sun releases her new single Brace, Brace on Feb 27.
Credit: UMGTAIWAN/INSTAGRAM
sun01 - Screenshot. Stefanie Sun releases her new single Brace, Brace on Feb 27.
Credit: UMGTAIWAN/INSTAGRAM

‘Better than gold’: Singapore used-laptop resellers cash in on AI-driven demand

A worker removes a memory chip from a laptop at a shop at Sim Lim Square on Feb 24, 2026.
A worker removes a memory chip from a laptop at a shop at Sim Lim Square on Feb 24, 2026.

Hawker centre launches drive to give 15,000kg of rice to those in need

The initiative was launched by Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre on March 1 distributing rice and care bags containing groceries to beneficiary organisations and households.
The initiative was launched by Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre on March 1 distributing rice and care bags containing groceries to beneficiary organisations and households.

Aussie battle for Hannah Green, Minjee Lee at HSBC Women’s World C'ship

Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28
Hannah Green of Australia hitting a shot from the bunker during round 3 of HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, on Feb 28, 2026. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM kkgolf28

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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.