Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano spawns two new islands after eruption; first since 1930 - The Straits Times
The new formations, discovered following a 25-hour eruption in early September, sit hundreds of metres off opposite sides of Anak Krakatau.
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S’pore workers aged 40 and above can use SkillsFuture credits for 140 more courses from Dec 1 - The Straits Times
The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme will be expanded to include 60 courses in sectors like financial services, infocomm technology, maritime and offshore.
All MOE kindergartens to provide full-day programme by 2030; pilot to start at 2 centres in 2027 - The Straits Times
Currently, MOE operates 56 kindergartens offering four-hour programmes for Kindergarten 1 and 2 children aged five and six.
Climate change must be declared ‘global health emergency’: Lancet study - The Straits Times
The Lancet said there were a record 710,000 heat-related deaths in 2023 with more than 70% of that toll linked to human-caused climate change.
Mexico's electoral body pledges internal overhaul after corruption crisis - The Straits Times
MEXICO CITY, Oct 27 - Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) promised on Tuesday to carry out an exhaustive, independent and transparent overhaul to guarantee its continuity, after its chief resigned over allegations of irregularities and corruption.
China hands former security regulator anti-graft official suspended death sentence - The Straits Times
The official accepted bribes in exchange for favours to companies and individuals.
Man who sexually abused 6 boys asked for maximum caning before turning himself in - The Straits Times
The 34-year-old was sentenced to more than 19 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane.
After landing in US, Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil’s rightful leader - The Straits Times
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarking from a plane with his family after arriving in the US state of Florida on Oct 28.
One-star staycation, five-star tantrum: Bear gets locked in Subaru, trashes car - The Straits Times
A black bear tore into the interior of a car in Juneau, Alaska, after it got itself locked inside.
Merlion statue at One Fullerton not available for photo-taking during maintenance from Nov 24 to 26 - The Straits Times
The statue at the Merlion Park will be covered in scaffolding while works are in progress.
Mercedes to cut more jobs as Chinese competition bites - The Straits Times
German carmakers have struggled with cutthroat competition and falling demand in China, the world’s largest car market, leading to painful adjustments at home.
Luka Doncic, unbeaten Lakers to host improved Trail Blazers - The Straits Times
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is averaging 34.3 points, eight assists and 7.3 rebounds in three games.
No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in League Cup shoot-out win - The Straits Times
Manchester City goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli made two penalty saves as the League Cup holders won 4-3.
Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare - The Straits Times
Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili and Kostas Tsimikas celebrate winning the penalty shoot-out.
UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens - The Straits Times
Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.
African Champions League group phase draw - The Straits Times
Oct 28 - The draw for the group phase of the African Champions League was made in Cairo on Wednesday.
Japan’s GMO says hacker site with allegedly leaked customer data taken down after cyberattack - The Straits Times
The hackers’ ransom demand follows an earlier unauthorised access to GMO’s foreign exchange trading service.
Street Fighter’s Callina Liang, who grew up in Singapore, hunts for chicken rice when she’s back - The Straits Times
Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li in the movie, attended the Australian International School and Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore.
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