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Belgium probes death of Canadian festival-goer at Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is one of the world’s largest electronic music festivals, featuring DJs like David Guetta. Read more at ...
Gaza civil defence says Israeli attacks kill 26 near two aid centres
Deaths of people waiting for handouts near aid distribution sites have become a regular occurrence. Read more at straitstimes ...
China vows tougher action against smuggling of strategic minerals
The government has accused foreign spy agencies of having tried to “steal” rare earths. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
Congo, M23 rebel group sign declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday a declaration of principles to end fighting in ...
Mindef, SAF units among those dealing with attack on S’pore’s critical information infrastructure
The ongoing cyberattack is an example of the emerging threats the military must handle, said Chan Chun Sing. Read more at ...
Superman can’t save Hollywood from superhero fatigue
Strong box office numbers isn’t proof the comic book genre is back from the precipice of death. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
All Blacks grind down France 29-19 in Hamilton to sweep series
Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday. Read more at ...
Why hiring more teachers makes sense, even with falling student numbers
It is no longer enough to be a classroom teacher with little knowledge of how the real world works. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.