2024 was the first year above 1.5 deg C of global warming, scientists say
The planet's average temperature in 2024 was 1.6 deg Celsius higher than in 1850-1900, the "pre-industrial period" before ...
Liberal Party of Canadian PM Trudeau to choose new leader on March 9
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 ...
Taxi driver taken to hospital after car skids, mounts kerb outside Marina Square
SINGAPORE – A 60-year-old taxi driver was taken to the hospital, after his car skidded and mounted a walkway in Raffles ...
Meta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
The authors sued Meta in 2023, arguing that the tech giant misused their books to train its large language model Llama. Read ...
Sinner unclear about CAS case ahead of Australian Open defence
MELBOURNE - World number one Jannik Sinner said on Friday he is still in the dark about his hearing at sport's highest court ...
Carlo Ancelotti anticipates ‘unpredictable’ Super Cup Clasico
Real and Barcelona will meet in the competition’s final for the third consecutive time. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dense fog disrupts flights in Indian capital Delhi
Indian capital Delhi was shrouded in thick fog on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in some areas and disrupting flights at the main airport. Read more at straitstimes.com.
NBA postpones Lakers-Hornets game due to LA-area wildfires
The fixture is the first of a scheduled five-game homestand for LeBron James and his teammates. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Concert review: SSO’s chamber series showcases East European rarities in fun, tuneful evening
The programme included works by Polish composer Grazyna Bacewicz and Russian conservative Alexander Glazunov. Read more at straitstimes.com.