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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards.

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Taxi and ride-hailing fares have surged nearly 50% in 5 years – what does this mean for commuters?

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PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office

PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office

17/10/2026

TCM providers, practitioners can apply for accreditation from Oct 17; first 5 clinics granted status

TCM providers, practitioners can apply for accreditation from Oct 17; first 5 clinics granted status

17/10/2026

Zelenskyy criticises Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'

Zelenskyy said Trump's latest action emboldens Russian President Vladimir Putin and encourages more attacks by Russia.

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

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Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE

Consumers urged not to overbuy N95 masks; major retailers are 'actively replenishing' stocks: CASE

17/10/2026

Few use Singapore haze shelters, but visitors welcome respite from heat

Few use Singapore haze shelters, but visitors welcome respite from heat

17/10/2026

Singapore haze: 24-hour PSI in west region enters 'very unhealthy' range

Singapore haze: 24-hour PSI in west region enters 'very unhealthy' range

17/10/2026

Checking Mount Bromo off the bucket list while also heading off the beaten path? Here's how

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17/10/2026

Taxi and ride-hailing fares have surged nearly 50% in 5 years – what does this mean for commuters?

Big Read: Taxi and ride-hailing fares have surged nearly 50% in 5 years – what does this mean for commuters?

17/10/2026

PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office

PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office

17/10/2026

TCM providers, practitioners can apply for accreditation from Oct 17; first 5 clinics granted status

TCM providers, practitioners can apply for accreditation from Oct 17; first 5 clinics granted status

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