25 September 2020, Friday NewsLatest News On 25 September 2020, Friday Trump intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court, CNN reports26/9/2020 7:58 am Tech shares lead as US stocks end week on positive note26/9/2020 7:48 am Some 3,500 US companies sue over Trump-imposed Chinese tariffs26/9/2020 7:37 am Wall Street ends higher as tech rally squashes virus fears, but S&P down for week26/9/2020 7:37 am Formula 1: Schumacher's son sets reclaiming win record as new target26/9/2020 7:06 am 20 dead in Ukraine military plane crash26/9/2020 6:48 am Motor racing: F1 reports biggest coronavirus spike this year ahead of Russian GP26/9/2020 6:48 am Police officer shot dead at a custody centre in London by suspect brought in for processing26/9/2020 6:37 am Schumacher's son sets reclaiming win record as new target26/9/2020 6:33 am Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in early trial26/9/2020 6:33 am Tech leads Wall Street higher as virus fears rise26/9/2020 6:26 am Canada's biggest provinces seek clamp down on social gatherings as coronavirus wave spreads26/9/2020 6:19 am Thai activists protest in front of king's German villa26/9/2020 6:19 am FAA chief set to conduct 737 MAX evaluation flight next week26/9/2020 6:19 am Athletics: Duplantis wins in Doha to complete perfect season26/9/2020 6:05 am US not backing down on plan for TikTok download ban, court filing shows26/9/2020 6:05 am Latin American leaders push at UN for free COVID-19 vaccine26/9/2020 5:53 am US judge expected to decide by Sunday if TikTok will remain in US app stores26/9/2020 5:46 am Knifeman in Paris wounds two at scene of Charlie Hebdo attacks26/9/2020 5:46 am Thai activists protest in front of King's villa in Germany26/9/2020 5:44 am US FTC moves for rehearing of Qualcomm antitrust defeat26/9/2020 5:40 am Department store chain Neiman Marcus emerges from bankruptcy26/9/2020 5:40 am COVID-19 death toll could double to two million before vaccine in wide use: WHO26/9/2020 5:40 am Tennis: What comes next is 'bonus' for US Open champion Dominic Thiem26/9/2020 5:35 am Japan PM to tell UN Tokyo is determined to host Olympics next year26/9/2020 5:33 am Google to block election ads after November 326/9/2020 5:19 am Alphabet settles shareholder suit over sexual harassment claims26/9/2020 5:06 am World's youth rallies against climate change26/9/2020 5:06 am Neiman Marcus emerges from bankruptcy26/9/2020 4:58 am Azarenka nervous about fans at French Open26/9/2020 4:58 am Back on favoured clay, Thiem wary of New York hangover26/9/2020 4:58 am Tennis: Rafael Nadal braced for 'most difficult ever Roland Garros'26/9/2020 4:56 am Tennis: Azarenka embraces French Open test after years of hating clay26/9/2020 4:29 am Tennis: Nadal braced for 'most difficult ever Roland Garros'26/9/2020 4:29 am Alphabet to set up council to oversee diversity, equity efforts26/9/2020 4:10 am Twitter aims to label more state-affiliated accounts worldwide26/9/2020 4:10 am COVID-19 death toll could double to two million before vaccine in wide use: WHO26/9/2020 4:10 am Argentine lawmaker quits after lewd act during virtual session26/9/2020 4:06 am Two million coronavirus deaths 'likely' without collective action, says WHO26/9/2020 4:06 am Football: Suarez signs two-year contract with Atletico26/9/2020 3:49 am Three dead after fire at Huawei facility in southern China: local govt26/9/2020 3:49 am Greek PM to Erdogan: 'Let's give diplomacy a chance'26/9/2020 3:43 am Two charged in deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Massachusetts veterans' home26/9/2020 3:43 am PSA offers to boost Toyota to win EU okay for Fiat deal: sources26/9/2020 3:43 am Pope rejects 'erosion of multilateralism' in UN speech26/9/2020 3:23 am PSA offers to ramp up capacity for Toyota to win EU okay for Fiat deal: sources26/9/2020 3:23 am Facebook events service gets temporary exemption from Apple App Store fees - blog post26/9/2020 3:17 am Tech leads Wall Street higher as virus fears grow26/9/2020 3:17 am Football: Luis Suarez signs two-year contract with Atletico26/9/2020 3:17 am World's youth rallies against climate change26/9/2020 3:17 am Inside Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich's 'Conflicts' That Led to Split 2 Months After His Proposal26/9/2020 3:14 am 'Never-ending nightmare': Violence returns to Paris street where Charlie Hebdo was attacked26/9/2020 3:09 am Lucky Plaza, visited thrice, among additions to COVID list of venues26/9/2020 3:04 am Universities, polytechnics, ITEs reviewing curriculum for a ‘new way’ of teaching, learning: Lawrence Wong26/9/2020 3:00 am Chelsea boss Lampard praises Havertz, as Mendy signs deal26/9/2020 3:00 am Equestrian- UAE suspended from all international competition26/9/2020 2:55 am Indian state to allow quarantined COVID-19 patients to vote in elections26/9/2020 2:55 am Red Bull aim to keep Albon, Verstappen and Newey together26/9/2020 2:55 am China's Clover says its coronavirus vaccine candidate showed promise in animal test26/9/2020 2:55 am Man arrested for voyeurism, punching victim twice26/9/2020 2:49 am US business spending digging out of deep hole; outlook uncertain26/9/2020 2:49 am Football: Ancelotti demands goals from Everton strikers thanks to James supply26/9/2020 2:49 am Coal miner's daughter comes top in Afghan university entrance exam26/9/2020 2:49 am Olympic organisers unveil scaled-back pandemic Games plan26/9/2020 2:49 am Ion Orchard, Lucky Plaza and Paragon among places visited by Covid-19 cases while infectious26/9/2020 2:39 am Bottas fastest in Russian Grand Prix practice26/9/2020 2:36 am Perez says 'air is totally cleared' with Racing Point26/9/2020 2:36 am All 11 new COVID cases in S'pore asymptomatic; none in community for 2nd day in a row26/9/2020 2:32 am Badminton- World Tour's Asian leg moved to January 202126/9/2020 2:28 am Italian Ganna wins individual time trial world title26/9/2020 2:28 am Fiat, PSA offer concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about merger26/9/2020 2:28 am Man allegedly takes upskirt photo of woman in Hougang, punches her when confronted26/9/2020 2:20 am Australians withdraw billions from their retirement savings to cope with Covid-1926/9/2020 2:10 am Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state at US Capitol26/9/2020 2:10 am As Covid-19 cases surge in Europe, officials warn of a ‘twindemic’26/9/2020 2:05 am Lampard rules out Mendy for Chelsea's trip to West Brom26/9/2020 2:03 am Football: Lampard says Mendy will have to wait for Chelsea debut26/9/2020 2:03 am Muguruza ready to shine again in Paris26/9/2020 2:03 am Iconic Indian singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam dies after two months of treatment for Covid-1926/9/2020 2:00 am Badminton: World Tour's Asian leg moved to January 2021 because of coronavirus pandemic26/9/2020 2:00 am 11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 imported infections26/9/2020 1:58 am COVID-19: Ireland cuts travel 'Green List' down to four countries26/9/2020 1:55 am Former Energy Member Toro Is Almost Unrecognisable In These Recent Photos Of Him26/9/2020 1:45 am A Manila barbershop’s mirrors reflect the pain of the pandemic26/9/2020 1:30 am Germany wants binding quota for CO2-free jet fuel: Draft law26/9/2020 1:27 am Man arrested for suspected offences, including drug use, after dramatic police car chase in CBD26/9/2020 1:27 am ST Podcasts of the week (Sept 25)26/9/2020 1:27 am ‘Think of your family’: Crushed by her husband’s suicide, widow urges migrant workers to choose life26/9/2020 1:25 am MOM introduces more targeted COVID-19 quarantine approach for foreign worker dormitories26/9/2020 1:09 am Japan PM Suga and China's Xi agree to pursue high-level contacts in first talks26/9/2020 1:09 am Thiago in frame for first Liverpool start against Arsenal26/9/2020 1:09 am Athletics: Gojek GM Lien Choong Luen defeats lawyer Edmond Pereira in battle for top post in Singapore track and field26/9/2020 1:08 am Cinema operators welcome relaxed seating capacity rules26/9/2020 1:08 am Favourite tag in Paris 'positive pressure' for top seed Halep26/9/2020 1:03 am Gillian Chung Shows Off 6cm Scar On Forehead That She Got From Falling In Her Hotel Room26/9/2020 1:00 am US auto sales gain pace in September as demand recovers: JD Power, LMC26/9/2020 12:49 am Tokyo organisers outline steps for 'simplified' Olympic Games26/9/2020 12:49 am 603 Tau Sar Piah Now Offering Home Delivery For Their Famous Pastries26/9/2020 12:46 am IRO launches book examining religion as a force for peace, cohesion26/9/2020 12:45 am Footbal: Klopp supports Premier League bailout for lower leagues26/9/2020 12:43 am Horner sees no Ferrari bias if Domenicali takes top F1 job26/9/2020 12:43 am S&P 500, Dow set to extend longest losing spree in a year26/9/2020 12:43 am US: S&P 500, Dow extend longest losing spree in a year26/9/2020 12:39 am Death of Covid-19-positive migrant worker at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ruled a suicide26/9/2020 12:38 am BTS fans join swarm of Ants chasing S Korea’s hit IPO26/9/2020 12:25 am Japan confirms easing COVID-19 entry restrictions next month26/9/2020 12:17 am Top Bollywood actors receive summons in Indian drug probe26/9/2020 12:17 am With schools shut, Indonesian bus drivers ferry COVID-19 patients instead26/9/2020 12:17 am Sex toys shop logo to be allowed on shirt of Dutch club25/9/2020 11:56 pm Vets, pet groomers take steps to prevent spread of fatal rabbit disease while awaiting vaccine25/9/2020 11:50 pm William Hill approached by Apollo, Caesars on possible takeover25/9/2020 11:50 pm Social media deal earns advertisers' 'likes', but not yet all their dollars25/9/2020 11:50 pm Football: Unlucky 13 for Guardiola as injuries mount for Man City25/9/2020 11:29 pm Runny nose, stay home? Canada schools debate how to act on common cold symptoms25/9/2020 11:22 pm Dutch football fans score own goal with pandemic-defying bash25/9/2020 11:22 pm COVID-19: Pre-schools intend to continue enforcing use of masks or face shields for children under six25/9/2020 11:22 pm Policymakers must be sensitive to how digital tools impact inequality: Desmond Lee25/9/2020 11:10 pm askST@NLB: How do I cope with being retrenched or working from home due to Covid-19?25/9/2020 11:10 pm Of spiders, birds and butterflies: New treasures uncovered on Pulau Ubin25/9/2020 11:10 pm Mainz's Szalai wants to stay on despite suspension- advisor25/9/2020 11:09 pm Israel tightens second-wave lockdown as Netanyahu, critics argue over protest curbs25/9/2020 11:09 pm Football: 'Nothing surprise me anymore,' says Messi lamenting Suarez departure25/9/2020 11:01 pm Ineos sign Pidcock, Porte and Martinez25/9/2020 11:01 pm Facebook critics launch rival oversight board25/9/2020 11:01 pm Spanish government wants partial Madrid city lockdown, local authorities differ25/9/2020 10:59 pm Formula One: Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas again fastest in first practice for Russian Grand Prix25/9/2020 10:59 pm Formula One: Mercedes' Valterri Bottas again fastest in first practice for Russian Grand Prix25/9/2020 10:49 pm Citizen scientists study Singapore's backyard biodiversity25/9/2020 10:49 pm Fewer dorm residents need to be quarantined under new targeted approach: MOM25/9/2020 10:49 pm Football: Gareth Bale says he has no regrets after leaving Real Madrid, wants to help push Spurs 'in the right direction'25/9/2020 10:49 pm Football: 'Nothing surprises me anymore,' says Lionel Messi lamenting Luis Suarez departure25/9/2020 10:49 pm Futures retreat on doubts over more fiscal stimulus25/9/2020 10:43 pm Bale says he has no regrets after leaving Real25/9/2020 10:36 pm Sri Lanka arrests three accused of killing leopard for asthma cure25/9/2020 10:36 pm Spurs handed League Cup bye after COVID-19 cases at Orient25/9/2020 10:36 pm 2 months' jail for cabby involved in fatal road accident25/9/2020 10:36 pm Putin calls for reset in cyber ties with US, no election meddling25/9/2020 10:26 pm South Korean heartthrob Hyun Bin's childhood photos released on Instagram to celebrate his 38th birthday25/9/2020 10:26 pm Japan's PM says foreign long-term visa holders can gradually enter from October25/9/2020 10:26 pm Tokyo organisers outline steps for 'simplified' Games25/9/2020 10:17 pm London's O2 Arena to stage 2022 Laver Cup25/9/2020 10:17 pm French restaurant owners protest new closures in COVID-19 fight25/9/2020 10:17 pm Tensions rise across the Taiwan Strait as Taipei test-fires missiles25/9/2020 10:15 pm Football: Spurs handed bye into League Cup last 16 against Chelsea after coronavirus cases at Orient25/9/2020 10:10 pm Four stabbed in Paris attack near old Charlie Hebdo office25/9/2020 10:10 pm India to hold election in populous state despite surging coronavirus cases25/9/2020 10:10 pm British police raid drug gangs as Covid-19 fuels child trafficking fears25/9/2020 10:10 pm Perez clears the air after saying some in Racing Point 'hide things'25/9/2020 10:10 pm NTU associate professor jailed and banned from driving for colliding into motorcyclist while making discretionary right turn25/9/2020 10:10 pm Malaysia records 111 new Covid-19 cases on Friday25/9/2020 10:00 pm 20 new animal species recorded on Ubin, including spider species new to science: NParks25/9/2020 9:58 pm Pastry queen Janice Wong and her creations featured in Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles documentary25/9/2020 9:58 pm Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Sept 2525/9/2020 9:58 pm Court orders Singapore Swimming Club to allow candidate to stand for president's post25/9/2020 9:57 pm Landmine detection rat wins top British animal bravery award25/9/2020 9:57 pm Pine Capital's Catalist sponsor to drop the firm over compliance concerns25/9/2020 9:53 pm Thai republic hashtag trends as frustration surges among protesters25/9/2020 9:46 pm Aboriginal group says Rio Tinto ignored pleas to save sacred cave from blast25/9/2020 9:44 pm IEV Holdings announces new oil and gas project in Malaysia for 49%-owned unit25/9/2020 9:40 pm Pacific Radiance assessing recoverability of amounts due from joint ventures: Board25/9/2020 9:40 pm MOH, MAS to tighten watch over IP insurers over unfair claim rejections25/9/2020 9:40 pm Boldtek asks for more time to hold annual general meeting, as Covid-19 delays audit25/9/2020 9:39 pm Survey finds 20 new animal species on Pulau Ubin, including a spider not recorded elsewhere in the world25/9/2020 9:37 pm Vin Diesel Launches Music Career With Debut Single, Feel Like I Do25/9/2020 9:30 pm EU's Vestager appeals court ruling against US$15 billion Apple tax order25/9/2020 9:24 pm Exclusive: India plans US$4.6 billion in incentives for battery makers in electric vehicle push - document25/9/2020 9:24 pm 2 arrested at Tanjong Pagar for dangerous driving, Traffic Police officer among 4 taken to hospital25/9/2020 9:16 pm Founder of oil trader Hin Leong charged with second forgery offence25/9/2020 9:16 pm US imports surge as pandemic worries have retailers stockpiling25/9/2020 9:16 pm 'Our first dictatorship is school': Thai kids revolt25/9/2020 9:00 pm Infighting continues to dog PM Muhyiddin's GRS in lead-up to Sabah polls, amid fresh questions over majority25/9/2020 9:00 pm Football: Postponed AFF Suzuki Cup to be held next year from April 11 to May 825/9/2020 9:00 pm 10 things you should know about ERP 2.025/9/2020 9:00 pm US-China tensions: USAF spy plane disguises itself as a Philippine aircraft over Yellow Sea, monitor says25/9/2020 8:59 pm Two men recognised for helping driver during alleged assault; SBS Transit considering protective shields in buses25/9/2020 8:50 pm More than 80% of Britons not heeding COVID-19 self-isolation rules, study finds25/9/2020 8:50 pm Coroner rules death of COVID-19 patient a suicide, notes increased welfare measures by hospital25/9/2020 8:50 pm Police on the prowl for unlicensed moneylending and vice websites25/9/2020 8:44 pm Singapore and Japan launch travel lane for business professionals25/9/2020 8:41 pm Malaysia: Shares close higher on Friday25/9/2020 8:33 pm Thousands of mosques in Xinjiang demolished in recent years: report25/9/2020 8:30 pm New Zealand divided over historic marijuana vote25/9/2020 8:29 pm China says WHO gave blessing for COVID-19 vaccine emergency use programme25/9/2020 8:29 pm The Straits Times @STcom25/9/2020 8:29 pm Radiohead's Thom Yorke Marries Italian Actress Dajana Roncione in Sicily25/9/2020 8:23 pm Southern Alliance Mining full-year profit tumbles 30% on tax expenses25/9/2020 8:12 pm Keith Hufnagel, Skater, Huf Brand Founder, Dies25/9/2020 8:00 pm Buffett-following investment trust to list in London25/9/2020 7:45 pm 'Spectacular' Cheika to help Argentina in Rugby Championship25/9/2020 7:45 pm UK police officer shot dead by suspect detained at custody centre25/9/2020 7:39 pm Harrington moves giant tree branch to play shot at Irish Open25/9/2020 7:39 pm Former teacher jailed for sexually abusing schoolboys, absconding for 17 years25/9/2020 7:39 pm Lim Oon Kuin faces second charge of abetting Hin Leong worker in forgery25/9/2020 7:39 pm Muhyiddin: AG affirms I'm still PM, palace hasn't summoned me25/9/2020 7:30 pm Hong Kong: Stocks finish week with another loss25/9/2020 7:24 pm Frustrated Australian climate activist juggles school and a lawsuit25/9/2020 7:12 pm TikTok tells Australia government it will make source code available for inspection25/9/2020 7:12 pm Rescuers face grim task of disposing whale carcasses after Australia mass stranding25/9/2020 7:12 pm Europe: Stocks sluggish as Covid-19 cases rise25/9/2020 7:05 pm ‘Our Planet’ Producer Silverback Films Returns With David Attenborough’s Powerful ‘Witness Statement’ to the World25/9/2020 7:00 pm