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What A Warrior all out to conquer the mile
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (548+ words) June 29 South Africa (Turffontein) preview South Africa Race Analysis Published'Jun 28, 2026, 05: 49 PM (9) Verdandi has shown improvement in four starts and finished fourth over the mile last time. Do not ignore her. (2) WHAT A WARRIOR'finished a good second in a minor feature…...
ask ST: Why is there so much rubbish on the beach in East Coast Park?
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (527+ words) Published'Jun 28, 2026, 03: 00 PM SINGAPORE " If you have noticed more trash than usual washing up on the beach in East Coast Park recently, you are not imagining things. Based on official records, Singapore is heading towards the "trashiest" time of the year....
Late drama ends Iran's hopes of reaching World Cup knockouts for first time
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (440+ words) Published'Jun 28, 2026, 01: 39 PM LOS ANGELES, June 27 - Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time came to an agonising end on Saturday after Austria's last-gasp equaliser against Algeria left them outside the tournament's eight best third-placed teams....
California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (242+ words) Published'Jun 27, 2026, 09: 30 AM Updated'Jun 27, 2026, 09: 48 AM LOS ANGELES " A California appeals court on June 26 upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term and said he must be resentenced. The decision…...
Orange wave: Dutch World Cup dream gathers pace
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (685+ words) Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman celebrates after his team's second goal against Tunisia. Getty Images via AFP Published'Jun 27, 2026, 11: 15 AM KANSAS CITY " Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has propelled them firmly…...
Former world champion Simpson discharged from hospital after cardiac arrest
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (222+ words) Feb 3, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Jenny Simpson runs in the women's race during the US Olympic Marathon Team Trials. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Published'Jun 27, 2026, 11: 47 AM June 27 - American Olympic medallist and former world champion Jenny Simpson has been discharged from…...
Mistrial declared in deadly Los Angeles fire case as jury fails to reach verdict
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (427+ words) Suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht, seen here in a courtroom sketch, collapsed on June 26 when the jury failed to reach a verdict. Published'Jun 27, 2026, 02: 46 AM LOS ANGELES - The trial of a man accused of setting one of the blazes that tore through Los…...
Young athletes should enjoy the sport, stay away from comparison game, says ex-NBA star Jeremy Lin
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1212+ words) In this series, The Straits Times talks to key personalities in the local and international sports industry. Today, the spotlight is on former basketball player Jeremy Lin, the first Asian-American to win an NBA championship. In town for the June…...
How some Venezuelans" Android smartphones warned of deadly quakes
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (466+ words) A person flashes a mobile phone at a building in Venezuela's La Guaira state that was destroyed by two deadly earthquakes. Published'Jun 26, 2026, 11: 34 PM Updated'Jun 26, 2026, 11: 56 PM PARIS " Many social media users in Venezuela have reported receiving alerts on Android smartphones moments…...
Seoul subway to ban e-scooters, large lithium batteries from July 1
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (364+ words) Most everyday electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops and portable chargers will still be allowed. Published'Jun 26, 2026, 08: 11 PM SEOUL " Starting July 1, passengers will no longer be allowed to bring lithium battery-powered personal mobility devices onto the Seoul subway, as the authorities…...