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Why is dental care so expensive in Singapore?Society

Nearly 80% of dental care in Singapore is provided by the private sector. People unable to afford private fees may face longer waits for subsidised care. The discussion examines what drives dental fees and why dental care has not received the same level of public support.

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Can we really wait longer to have kids? | Chasing LifeHealth

As more people turn to fertility treatments to have children later, Sanjay talks with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon about how much time science can buy—and what it cannot promise.

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Spanish woman whose eviction sparked housing protests diesSociety1:32

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, has died, Madrid’s tenants’ union said. Her dramatic eviction last month triggered mass housing protests that led to an early-election announcement, and thousands demonstrated over her death.

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'Most Israeli citizens lost confidence' in government: Leaders 'shift' blame, 'block' commission inquiryPolitics

Guy Poran, a former Israeli Air Force officer and member of Mistaclim (Looking the Occupation in the Eye), describes October 7 as a profound rupture in Israeli society after Hamas’s unprecedented attack on civilians across generations. He says responsibility for the failures is tied to prior policies, including the Netanyahu government’s approach to Hamas, and sees little prospect without political change.

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Houthi Attacks Hit Riyadh, Abha Airports, Killing Three; Tanker Attack Pushes Oil HigherWorld

Houthi attacks hit airports in Riyadh and Abha, killing three people. A tanker was attacked deep in the Persian Gulf for the first time in weeks as regional tensions remained high, pushing oil prices up. Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is hurting Iraq’s oil exports, prompting a roughly 13% devaluation of the dinar. Asian stocks fell for a second day, while U.S. equities retreated from a record high.

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Polish president shows off boxing skills with Manny PacquiaoWorld

Polish President Karol Nawrocki trained and sparred with eight-division world champion and Cabinet Secretary Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines. Nawrocki is a longtime combat-sports enthusiast.

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President Trump took the leash off the FBI, Dan Bongino saysPolitics

Bongino discussed the suspect’s arrest while saying Trump had loosened the FBI’s restraints. The suspect allegedly sought to join a Somali terror group and planned an attack at Minnesota’s Mall of America.

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Can Šefčovič break the vicious cycle in EU-China trade?Politics

“Dumping. State subsidies. Market restrictions. Currency manipulation.” EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is heading to Beijing. Jorge Liboreiro explains the high stakes of the trip and whether it can break the cycle in EU-China trade relations.

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Cambodian drivers fear debt trap as fuel prices surgeEconomy

The Middle East conflict continues to exact a heavy toll across Asia, with Cambodia facing losses of hundreds of millions of dollars. A small-business owner in Phnom Penh told Al Jazeera that soaring fuel prices have devastated his livelihood.

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Ebola death tests Kenya’s defensesHealth6:49

An Ebola patient who had traveled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda died in isolation in Nairobi. Kenyan authorities are tracing contacts and checking for more infections. The case underscores how cross-border travel complicates Ebola detection, making rapid testing, monitoring and public trust crucial.

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France’s missile test draws fire from MoscowWorld

France has tested a new nuclear-capable missile. President Emmanuel Macron said the launch sent a “strong and clear” message, prompting a response from the Kremlin amid heightened tensions over Ukraine and European security.

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ASEAN’s response to transboundary haze remains limited, expert saysWorld

Helena Varkkey, an associate professor at Universiti Malaya, says ASEAN’s efforts to address the ongoing haze crisis are limited. She explains that regional action mainly depends on diplomacy and cooperation among member states, and discusses obstacles to stronger measures and El Niño’s role.

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Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China tripPolitics19:34

Europe’s ties with China, the United States and the United Kingdom are being tested at the same time. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing facing a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio urges Europe to wake up, London weighs rejoining the EU, and students are back on the streets in France.

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Brent tops $102 as global stock rally stallsEconomy

Renewed Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude above $102 a barrel, bringing the global stock rally to a halt. The programme also said the White House had reportedly asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options.

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