Plane crash in Brazil’s Amazon state leaves 14 dead -CNN
September 17, 2023 6:05 AM A plane crash in Brazil’s northern Amazon state on Saturday has left 14 dead, CNN reported, citing a local mayor. Read More
7 things to consider when choosing a preschool, from location to licence tenure
In the wake of alleged abuse cases at two Kinderland childcare centres, safety issues have emerged as a talking point. What should parents look out for when choosing a preschool?…
Fencing, swimming, running, shooting and horse-riding: This Singaporean hopes to do it all at the Asian Games
In the second of three features on athletes headed to the Asian Games, CNA’s Matthew Mohan speaks to a history-maker.Read More
Commentary: Should we be worried about mandarin ducks and parakeets squeezing out Singapore’s native birds?
Non-native birds have recently delighted bird enthusiasts and the general public. It is a great starting point to appreciate Singapore’s biodiversity, says Sin Yong Chee Keita from the Bird Society…
Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee
September 17, 2023 5:55 AM It marks 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne. Read More
Canada’s housing crisis will take years to solve -finance minister
September 17, 2023 5:00 AM An affordable housing crisis that is hurting the Canadian government’s popularity will take years to resolve, even if construction hits an 80-year high, Finance Minister…
Lee weakens to post-tropical cyclone, knocks out power as it nears Atlantic coast
September 17, 2023 4:17 AM Hurricane-force winds knocked out power to almost 200,000 people. Read More
Brazil’s president calls U.S. economic embargo on Cuba ‘illegal,’ condemns terrorist list label
September 17, 2023 3:37 AM On his first trip to Cuba during his third term in office, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the embargo imposed by the…
Libya’s burst dams had decades-old cracks, says official
September 17, 2023 2:50 AM The two dams that burst – built to protect the city they inundated – had been cracked since 1998. Read More
EU scrambles to address migrant surge on Italian island
September 17, 2023 2:26 AM Top official Ursula von der Leyen will visit Lampedusa, which has seen thousands of migrant arrivals in the space of a few days. Read More