France’s Antoine Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal

An article last week in renowned sports newspaper L’Equipe looked into suspect payments made to the star scrum-half. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct relating to Epstein

Police had been considering allegations that he passed confidential government documents to sex offender Epstein. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Wales select uncapped wing Hamer-Webb for visit of Scotland in Six Nations C’ship

Feb 19 - Wales have handed a debut to Leicester Tigers wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb in one of four changes to their side for the visit of Scotland to the Principality Stadium in their Six Nations ...

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh cements legacy on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Yeoh said the honour reflected the support of many who have been part of her decades-long career. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Curling-Norway beat Canada to reach semis, Britain also qualify

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 19 - Magnus Ramsfjell's Norway beat Canada 8-6 to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the men's competition at the Winter Olympics, while Britain also made it through ...

Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call

ABUJA, Feb 19 - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed deepening cooperation on security, power and infrastructure in a phone call, Tinubu's office said on ...

Osaka gets $4.5m donation in gold to fix water system

The donation was made by someone who earlier had already given cash for the municipal waterworks. Read more at ...

Pomp It Up all primed for another victory

(1) DAFFODIL DELIGHT was a good winner on debut. There is every reason to suspect she can follow up. (7) RUNGSTEDLAND is ...

Doctors Without Borders will keep operating in Gaza ‘as long as we can’: Mission head

MSF’s ability to bring medical supplies into Gaza had also been impacted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Caulfield’s Diamond could be Eternal Warrior’s best friend

Eternal Warrior (Zac Spain) winning the Magic Millions Merson Cooper Stakes (1,000m) on debut at Caulfield. The 2YO by first season sire Extreme Warrior will be ridden by Damian Lane in the Group 1 ...

Big Sky ready to push his limits

Big Sky (Ben Melham) winning the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes (1,000m) at Caulfield in Australia on Jan 31. The unbeaten colt will attempt 1,200m for the first time in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at ...

Public urged to avoid areas in Pioneer, Jurong East and Bukit Timah due to risk of flash floods

Commuters are advised to avoid Jurong East and Pioneer areas due to a high risk of flash floods from heavy rain on Feb 19. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.