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Nicole Kidman Says She Doesn’t Want to Be Her Daughters’ Best Friend: “I’m Here to Be Your Rock”

SYDNEY — Nicole Kidman has opened up about her approach to motherhood, saying she does not want to be her daughters' “best friend” — she wants to be the person they can always rely on. The 59-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, said her priority as a parent is to provide guidance, stability and a safe place for her children rather than trying to maintain a friendship with them. “You're a mother first,” Kidman said in an interview with

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Rurusama Enters Her Homeowner Era With Major Condo Renovation Plans: ‘I’m So Scared’

SINGAPORE — Singaporean cosplayer and actress Rurusama is officially entering a new chapter of her life — homeownership. The 27-year-old content creator recently revealed that she has purchased a three-bedroom condominium unit, marking a major personal milestone as she prepares to transform the property into a home that fits her lifestyle, work and personality. But rather than celebrating the milestone without hesitation, Rurusama admitted that the reality of becoming a homeowner has left her

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Yishun HDB Flat Sells for S$1.212 Million, Becoming Singapore’s Second-Highest Multi-Generation Sale

SINGAPORE — A rare Multi-Generation HDB flat in Yishun has changed hands for S$1.212 million, setting a new record for the flat type in the neighbourhood and making it the second-highest Multi-Generation HDB resale transaction ever recorded in Singapore. The sale involves a 1,625-square-foot (151 sq m) unit at Block 666 Yishun Avenue 4, located between the 10th and 12th floors. The property fetched approximately S$745 per square foot, despite having a lease that began in 1987, leaving about 60

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Influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo Dies After Genital Filler Procedure in Thailand, Coroner Links Death to Pulmonary Embolism

BANGKOK/LONDON — British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died after undergoing a cosmetic genital enlargement procedure in Bangkok, with a London coroner concluding that the treatment caused a fatal pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo, 43, died in the early hours of March 6, 2026, less than a day after receiving penile filler injections at an unidentified clinic in Thailand. Details of his death emerged publicly this week following reports about an inquest at the I

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Italy Pushes USA to the Brink as China Survives Czech Republic in FIBA Women’s World Cup Thriller

BERLIN — The United States survived its toughest test of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 so far, while China needed overtime to escape a determined Czech Republic side in a dramatic day of action in Berlin. The defending champions narrowly defeated Italy 55-52 on Sunday, September 6, while China rallied past Czechia 74-70 in overtime. The results kept both the United States and China in strong positions heading into the final day of group play, but Italy and Czechia showed that the

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Iran School Destroyed in War’s First Days Becomes Memorial for Children Killed in Strike

MINAB, IRAN — A school in southern Iran that was destroyed during the opening days of the war has become a somber memorial for the children who died there. The Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, in Iran’s Hormozgan province, once welcomed students through a bright blue entrance decorated with oversized pencils, an Iranian map and portraits of figures from science and literature. Today, the same entrance leads visitors toward photographs of children who were killed in the strike on Feb. 28, 202

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Iran Plans New Exclusion Zone Near Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to announce a new “exclusion zone” near the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of tension to an increasingly dangerous confrontation with the United States in one of the world's most important shipping corridors. Iran's new Supreme National Security Council chief, Mohsen Rezaei, said Sunday that Tehran plans to establish the restricted area outside the Strait of Hormuz and target vessels it believes are attempting to pass through the strategic waterway without aut

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Kimi Antonelli Stuns Monza With Incredible 19th-to-First Comeback, Extends F1 Championship Lead

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most remarkable comeback drives of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Sunday, charging from 19th on the grid to victory at the Italian Grand Prix and turning his home race into a defining moment in his championship campaign. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver overcame an engine-related grid penalty, fought through the field at extraordinary speed and eventually hunted down teammate and title rival George Russell to claim the victory with just three laps

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Hong Kong Pitches Itself as a ‘Trusted Partner’ to Power Central Asia’s Next Growth Wave

ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has positioned the city as a “trusted partner” and strategic gateway for Central Asia, saying Hong Kong is ready to help businesses tap into one of the world's fastest-emerging regions for trade, investment and cross-border growth. Speaking virtually at the South China Morning Post China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Astana on Sunday, Lee said the region offered enormous potential and that Hong Kong could provide the financial, legal an

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Is Heading Back to Singapore Cinemas — But Fans Only Have Three Days to See Her Most Personal Story Yet

SINGAPORE — BLACKPINK’s Lisa is preparing to give fans a rare look behind the superstar image as her first feature-length solo documentary, Always Lalisa, heads to Singapore cinemas this October. The documentary will screen on Oct 12, Oct 14 and Oct 17 at selected Golden Village locations, including Cineleisure and Century Square, as well as across Shaw Theatres outlets. Selected Shaw screenings will also be available in IMAX, with ticket prices starting from S$22, according to CNA Lifestyle.

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