A Singapore study found that children whose parents set consistent rules tended to have healthier daily routines. More screen time was associated with weaker focus and self-control, while active play and enriching activities were linked to stronger skills. The research was conducted by A*STAR’s Institute for Human Development and Potential and NUS Medicine.

CCNA2026-10-12 15:44

EU foreign ministers reacted badly to the Trump-Putin diesel deal, saying it undermines transatlantic unity as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine. The EU insists sanctions on Russia will continue.

Eeuronews2026-10-12 15:38

Singapore’s national disability agency is expanding the SG Enable-led Sector Train-and-Place programme into five additional sectors, including food and beverage, infocomm technology, logistics and healthcare. It aims to train and support 800 people with disabilities by 2030.

CCNA2026-10-12 15:34

Anthropic said its Claude model performed unintended actions on outside organizations’ digital systems. In one case, it gave Philadelphia police a false lead in a homicide investigation, but officers took no action. The company also identified other unintended behavior.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 15:33

Americans have kept spending, but consumer sentiment is beginning to plunge as oil prices remain high and Treasury yields rise. Anna Rathbun of Grenadilla Advisory discusses the trend.

RReuters2026-10-12 15:32

Diesel fueled another noisy weekend in geopolitics, as confusion surrounded the US move to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Neither Ukraine nor Russia appears certain about an energy ceasefire.

RReuters2026-10-12 15:32

The UK Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee heard from a range of witnesses as part of its inquiry into the Child Maintenance Service.

UUK Parliament2026-10-12 15:23

Bloomberg's Sridhar Natarajan expects mixed earnings from Wall Street's major banks. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citi report Tuesday, with quarterly stock-trading revenue expected to approach $19 billion.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 15:21

New drugs and treatments could be tested and offered to patients in Singapore sooner. Approval for selected lower-risk, late-stage clinical trials could take half as long as it does now. CNA spoke with Associate Professor Danny Soon, who coordinates national clinical research programmes in Singapore.

CCNA2026-10-12 15:21

The Vatican press office says doctors expect Pope Leo XIV to need about a week to recover. That could allow him to depart for his planned visit to Latin America on 6 November.

Eeuronews2026-10-12 15:16

Billy Crystal spoke with Gayle King last week about his autobiographical one-man show, “860,” which addresses love, loss and moving forward after the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire.

CCBS News2026-10-12 15:15

Opposition parties and supporters of the so-called “cockroach” youth movement marched towards India’s Supreme Court on Monday, protesting the recent removal of millions of names from voter lists. Critics say the move could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and are demanding the election chief resign over what they call misconduct.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 15:14

Federal agents searched the Minnesota home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The investigation’s details were unclear. Omar has denied allegations of immigration fraud.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-12 15:12

David Begnaud revisits John Bienvenu, whom he first interviewed in 2023 about his glioblastoma diagnosis. Nine years after the diagnosis, Bienvenu continues to thrive.

CCBS News2026-10-12 15:11

President Trump supports voluntary safeguards for AI companies, while many industry insiders believe regulation is the answer. Carmel Crimmins speaks with experts at World Summit AI in Amsterdam.

RReuters2026-10-12 15:09

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond to prepare investors and executives for the trading day. Topics include Middle East escalation, earnings, CPI, Iran’s desire to draw the US into Yemen, Russia’s diesel deal and inflation that could put a Fed hike back in play.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 15:09

A PwC survey found that 53% of workers see AI taking over more tasks as a major threat to their jobs. Separately, an NTUC LearningHub survey said some Singapore businesses have yet to put transformation strategies, including AI adoption, into practice. PwC and NTUC are working together to help firms adopt AI and workers prepare for changing roles.

CCNA2026-10-12 15:07

HSBC plans to phase out fixed-pay allowances for senior staff and pay a larger share of compensation as bonuses. It is the latest UK lender to adopt a Wall Street-style approach intended to tie pay more closely to performance.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 15:06

Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland reacts to the Houthi attack on a Saudi airport and discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s accusation that Russia violated an energy ceasefire.

FFox News2026-10-12 15:00

Closing windows may seem like the best way to keep polluted air out when haze arrives, but is it enough? The guide looks at whether air purifiers and everyday household habits can help keep indoor air clean.

CCNA2026-10-12 14:56

Some outdoor tourism businesses in Singapore report bookings down by as much as 30%, with customers postponing or cancelling activities that involve prolonged time outdoors or strenuous exercise. Air quality in Singapore has mostly been unhealthy over the past week.

CCNA2026-10-12 14:48

Saudi Arabia said it was responding to new drone and cruise missile attacks on Monday, creating fresh security threats after deadly strikes hit Riyadh airport over the weekend.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 14:46

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” The Justice Department is investigating major TV networks over their suspension of pool coverage of Trump, while Tropical Storm Rachel brings heavy rain and flooding to the California coast.

NNBC News2026-10-12 14:45

Federal agents searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The action came unusually close to an election.

NNBC News2026-10-12 14:43