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The Straits Times is an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in Singapore currently owned by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). It is the country's highest-selling paper, with a current Sunday Times circulation of nearly 365,800. Source
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| Scope | International |
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| Language | English |
| Country | Singapore |
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Search ArticlesDon’t stop them now: fans party for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday
Fans gather around the iconic Freddie Mercury statue overlooking Lake Geneva during Montreux Freddie Day in Montreux, Switzerland, on Sept 5. PHOTO: AFP Thousands of fans gathered in Montreux to celebrate Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday, wearing costumes and leaving tributes at his statue. The annual Freddie Days event has grown since 2003, featuring concerts and talks about Mercury's musical legacy.
German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race
Germany's Isar Aerospace rocket was launched into space from a base in Andoeya, Norway, on Sept 5. PHOTO: REUTERS German startup Isar Aerospace launched its first rocket into space from Norway, marking the first commercial orbital flight from continental Europe. The launch strengthens European space autonomy and security, supporting ambitions to compete in the global satellite market.
Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape during US flight
AUSTIN - An American Airlines flight was travelling as scheduled on the night of Sept 3 from Texas to New Jersey when a man suddenly began to shout vulgarities and became violent, according to the authorities and the airline. That’s when two other passengers, relying on zip ties, duct tape and sheer will, restrained the disruptive man until the authorities could board the plane and take him into custody.
Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state victory as Saxony-Anhalt votes
BERLIN, Sept 6 - Voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt will go to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched election that could see the Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since the World War Two.
Shorthanded Argentina hold on for 28-28 second test draw with Wallabies
Sept 5 - Skipper Pablo Matera scored two tries as a brave Argentina effort earned them a 28-28 draw against Australia despite playing for the last 10 minutes with 13 men in the second test in Mendoza on Saturday. The Wallabies will take series honours after their 27-21 win in San Salvador de Jujuy last week, and remain unbeaten in four matches under new coach Les Kiss, but will rue not finishing off a shorthanded Pumas side.
Coco Gauff advances after Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova dent home hopes at US Open
NEW YORK – Coco Gauff provided the lone bright spot for the Americans at the US Open on Sept 5, reaching the fourth round after her compatriots and former finalists Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova all crashed out earlier in the day. Ninth seed Fritz had yet to drop a set in New York and looked well on his way to another routine victory before Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo found his best tennis to flip the script and win 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Greek military aircraft crashes during airshow, pilots killed
Smoke rising after a Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base north of Athens on Sept 5. PHOTO: REUTERS ATHENS – An F-4 Phantom military aircraft crashed on Sept 5 at a base outside Athens during an airshow, killing the two pilots, Greek news agency ANA reported. The circumstances of the crash were unclear, but the pilots did not eject from the aircraft, local media said.
Cerundolo sees wide-open men's field after Fritz upset at US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 5 - Argentine Francisco Cerundolo believes this is the most wide-open men's field at the U.S. Open in recent memory, highlighting the depth of the tour after securing an extraordinary comeback win over ninth seed and former finalist Taylor Fritz.
Swiatek happy to swap noisy Ashe spotlight for intimate Grandstand
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 5, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova REUTERS/Jeenah Moon NEW YORK, Sept 5 - Arthur Ashe Stadium's noise and spectacle are a big part of the U.S. Open's appeal but Iga Swiatek said on Saturday that she did not mind swapping the tournament's biggest, most boisterous venue for the more intimate surroundings of the Grandstand.
New Home Team driving circuit to be built on 16ha site to replace facility in Admiralty
SINGAPORE – Plans are under way to build a new driving circuit for the Home Team on a 16ha site that will replace the police driving circuit now in Admiralty. The new circuit will meet the Home Team’s evolving operational and training needs, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Aug 29 in response to queries.