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Albon out of Canada sprint qualifying after hitting groundhog

May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Williams driver Alex Albon (23) sits in pit lane before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA;Williams driver Alex Albon (23) sits in pit lane before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

India’s ‘Cockroach’ group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries

The Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.
The Cockroach Janta Party has amassed nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in less than a week.

‘Gerry and Mandy’: What goes on behind the scenes?

The Straits Times journalists Wong Yang and Christie Chiu on April 16, 2026. They are also known as Gerry and Mandy.
The Straits Times journalists Wong Yang and Christie Chiu on April 16, 2026. They are also known as Gerry and Mandy.

EU chief turns up heat on social media’s ‘addictive’ design

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen also advocated for a minimum age for social media access.
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen also advocated for a minimum age for social media access.

Even in North Korea, someone’s in your parking spot

A policewoman controls the traffic as people gather near the main Kim Il Sung square in central Pyongyang, North Korea April 11, 2017.  REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo
A policewoman controls the traffic as people gather near the main Kim Il Sung square in central Pyongyang, North Korea April 11, 2017.  REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

England pacer Atkinson fails concussion test after being hit by bouncers

Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - August 1, 2025 England's Gus Atkinson celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Cricket - International Test Match Series - Fifth Test - England v India - Kia Oval, London, Britain - August 1, 2025 England's Gus Atkinson celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Sai Sudharsan Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

S’pore Instagram seller must pay Louis Vuitton $510k in damages over counterfeit goods case

The fake Louis Vuitton products were passed off as genuine and sold at a fraction of the price of the real items.
The fake Louis Vuitton products were passed off as genuine and sold at a fraction of the price of the real items.

Colunga to field 70-year-old keeper Gonzalez

Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says

The charges under the Digital Services Act came after a two-year long investigation by the European Commission.
The charges under the Digital Services Act came after a two-year long investigation by the European Commission.

Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is investigating Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Google’s YouTube, TikTok and Snap over suspected breaches of the ban.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is investigating Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Google’s YouTube, TikTok and Snap over suspected breaches of the ban.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.