
Singapore closes Dakar Youth Olympics with three medals
Singapore's 14-athlete contingent returns from Dakar with a historic wushu gold, table tennis silver and a first-ever Youth Olympic fencing medal.

Singapore's 14-athlete contingent returns from Dakar with a historic wushu gold, table tennis silver and a first-ever Youth Olympic fencing medal.

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The 2008 April Fools' prank turned UTAU virtual singer Kasane Teto headlines Fortnite's TWINDRILL DIVA Music Mini-Pass, and a pear meme is dividing fans.

Seoul's viral 'Scarf Uncle', famous for telling customers not to buy, sold out his Naver online store after crowds overwhelmed his Namdaemun Market stall.

Billy Joel's three daughters, Alexa Ray, Della Rose and Remy Anne, have stood by the Piano Man since his May 2025 NPH diagnosis. Here is who they are.

Bare-knuckle boxing reaches the mainstream as BKB stages an O2 Arena card in London, with a format built for knockouts and injury data that may ease regulatory concerns.

From Indonesian buzzers to Mandarin-language TikTok networks, coordinated disinformation campaigns targeting Singapore have drawn millions of views. CNA Verify's investigations reveal how the industry works.

Chan Tsan, the HTX chief who delivered passport-less immigration clearance, will lead the Land Transport Authority from May 2027 as Singapore rotates its technology leadership across ministries.

A viral Reddit thread on under-$200 buys, first reported by Yahoo News on 10 November 2026, offers a consumer economics lesson with clear relevance for Southeast Asian households.

Yahoo News has ranked the 15 worst Christmas movies ever made, from Santa Claus Conquers the Martians to The Nutcracker in 3D, and the list is a lesson in franchise management.

You are not your blood pressure!

Avocado green is back on kitchen cabinets in 2026, and designers say the earthy midtone hides wear better than all-white kitchens. Here is how to use it well.

World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday, opening the door for Marta Kostyuk and Aryna Sabalenka in the season-ending championships.

Amazon's cloud gaming service now ships with new releases like Madden NFL 27 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer at no extra cost for Prime members.

The NBA is turning 30 million Mexican fans into a year-round commercial platform, holding off on a franchise while it builds digital reach, grassroots programs, and live events.

The SAF's Digital and Intelligence Service launched DTCOM on Nov 6, consolidating training across six domains including cyber, intelligence and information defence, with new schools due in 2027.

Milla Jovovich posted a rare photo of daughter Ever Anderson for her 19th birthday on November 2, and the resemblance between mother and daughter stopped feeds across entertainment desks.

Beef jerky offers 10 to 15 grams of protein per serving at 80 to 120 calories, but dietitians warn its sodium load and processed-meat status call for moderation.

Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero is projected to open at $30-35 million in the US, becoming only the fourth non-English film ever to top the weekend box office.

Singapore assured Parliament that the new Islamic college will not drain community funds, as AMLA amendments also bolster Syariah Court powers on child abduction and divorce.

A forgotten 2014 Vocaloid track has become TikTok's most reproducible format of late 2026, and the template economy behind it holds lessons for Southeast Asia's creator sector.

Minister Grace Fu told Parliament that more PM2.5 forecasts would complicate public messaging during haze, defending Singapore's two-indicator air quality system.

UOB's Q3 earnings on 4 November will reveal whether core income is growing again or whether profit still leans on falling provisions. Three metrics decide the answer.

Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin wants WHO members to pay higher mandatory contributions and reprioritise spending as he campaigns to lead the agency.

Trump said he would welcome Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens into the GOP after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate and was expelled from the Michigan Democratic Party on Sunday.

HBO's The Gilded Age returns November 1, and Yahoo News has paired each character with a zodiac sign, from Aries tycoon George Russell to Pisces architect Larry Russell.

Lewis Hamilton took his first Ferrari pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix, ending a 1,197-day wait, while Kimi Antonelli needs only a ninth-place finish to become F1's youngest champion.

Cardiologists and dietitians surveyed by Yahoo News agree on one prescription for older adults: 150 minutes of weekly exercise, more protein and fiber, and smarter heart screening.

A Yishun couple runs a 12-course omakase pizzeria from their five-room HDB flat, charging S$100 a head while juggling day jobs and HDB home-business rules.
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