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Best places to enjoy spring in Seoul

Seoul's guide to cherry-blossom viewing is organised into four themes to help residents and visitors to find routes suited to their preferences.
Seoul's guide to cherry-blossom viewing is organised into four themes to help residents and visitors to find routes suited to their preferences.

Thailand closes parks with high fire risk, warns of 20 years jail for those who burn illegally

Anyone found setting fire to forests in national parks or wildlife sanctuary areas faces jail terms of between four and 20 years, fines ranging from 400,000 baht to 2 million baht, or both.
Anyone found setting fire to forests in national parks or wildlife sanctuary areas faces jail terms of between four and 20 years, fines ranging from 400,000 baht to 2 million baht, or both.

Creek in NYC park turns bright green after toilet ‘flush test’

A creek in Clove Lakes Park after workers from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection put green dye in the park’s toilets to see if waste from the restrooms was sloshing into the creek.
A creek in Clove Lakes Park after workers from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection put green dye in the park’s toilets to see if waste from the restrooms was sloshing into the creek.

Forum: Orchard Road needs a park, not more malls or homes

Trump reshapes US historical and cultural institutions

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Commentary

What do reactions to peregrine falcons, tapirs, crows, cicadas tell of S’poreans’ links to nature?

The differential treatment of animals such as the falcons, tapir, cicadas and crows highlights the tricky relationship that Singapore residents have with wildlife.
The differential treatment of animals such as the falcons, tapir, cicadas and crows highlights the tricky relationship that Singapore residents have with wildlife.

Fetching votes: In Paris mayor's race, dogs dominate campaigns

FILE PHOTO: A dog waits outside a polling station for his owner during the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A dog waits outside a polling station for his owner during the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Holiday fun at 8 nature hot spots for children and your inner kid

Children can (clockwise from top left) meet a rare Grevy's zebra foal at the Singapore Zoo, go nature sketching at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, camp out at Jelutong on Pulau Ubin and complete the Ranger Buddies Eggs-pedition bingo card at Bird Paradise.
Children can (clockwise from top left) meet a rare Grevy's zebra foal at the Singapore Zoo, go nature sketching at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, camp out at Jelutong on Pulau Ubin and complete the Ranger Buddies Eggs-pedition bingo card at Bird Paradise.

'Brand new' Audi keeping ambitions in check ahead of F1 opener

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Audi's Nico Hulkenberg during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Audi's Nico Hulkenberg during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Leaked US government department database reveals plans to revise historical information

United States Department of the Interior logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
United States Department of the Interior logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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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.