26 December 2021, Sunday NewsLatest News On 26 December 2021, Sunday Crossbow-carrying intruder detained at Queen's castle in UK27/12/2021 7:59 am UN 'horrified' by reports of massacre of civilians in Myanmar27/12/2021 7:38 am Iran bars travellers from parts of Western Europe over Omicron fears27/12/2021 7:15 am Lukaku leads Chelsea to much-needed win at Villa27/12/2021 7:15 am Israeli hospital to give fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot in trial27/12/2021 6:52 am Arsenal v Wolves Premier League game postponed due to COVID-1927/12/2021 6:45 am Iran, Hezbollah aid Yemen rebel strikes: Saudi-led coalition27/12/2021 6:37 am Coronavirus: Israel's Bennett tests negative for Covid-19 after daughter infected27/12/2021 6:27 am Hanyu books Olympic spot with Japan national victory27/12/2021 6:09 am Large Israel bird flu outbreak kills 2,000 wild cranes27/12/2021 5:54 am Leeds v Aston Villa Premier League game postponed due to COVID-1927/12/2021 5:04 am 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash US$1 Billion Milestone Globally27/12/2021 4:56 am Southampton edge West Ham in Boxing Day thriller27/12/2021 4:33 am Covid-19 vaccination to be mandatory for approval of new PR, work, student and long-term visit passes from Feb 127/12/2021 4:30 am Arsenal cement top four spot with 5-0 win at Norwich27/12/2021 4:26 am Fauci vows more testing as Covid-19's Omicron hammers US27/12/2021 4:23 am 209 new Covid-19 cases reported in Singapore, 104 new Omicron infections confirmed27/12/2021 4:22 am Man City survive Leicester fightback to secure ninth successive win27/12/2021 4:06 am Moura inspires Tottenham to easy win over Crystal Palace27/12/2021 4:06 am Singapore lifts travel ban for 10 African countries27/12/2021 3:51 am Unvaccinated workers cannot return to workplace from Jan 15, with pre-event Covid-19 test concession removed: MOH27/12/2021 3:46 am Discipline key to India's dominant day, says Agarwal27/12/2021 3:37 am Omicron grounds hundreds more US flights over Christmas weekend27/12/2021 3:37 am Omicron cases to be placed on home recovery, as Singapore adjusts approach to new variant: MOH27/12/2021 3:15 am From Jan 15, unvaccinated workers will not be allowed to return to the workplace even with negative pre-event test27/12/2021 3:01 am Omicron cases in S'pore have not been severe, none required intensive care, oxygen supplementation so far27/12/2021 3:01 am Omicron cases will be allowed to recover at home, community care facilities from Dec 2727/12/2021 3:01 am Bodies of drowned migrants wash up on Libyan shore27/12/2021 2:55 am 209 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore; 104 new Omicron infections confirmed27/12/2021 2:53 am Pre-event testing concession for unvaccinated workers to be removed on Jan 1527/12/2021 2:53 am China replaces Xinjiang Communist Party chief Chen27/12/2021 2:44 am 27/12/2021 2:36 am Omicron cases to recover at home, community facilities as Singapore eases approach to managing COVID-19 variant27/12/2021 2:33 am About 250,000 more households eligible for public transport vouchers as fares rise on Dec 2627/12/2021 2:31 am Omicron grounds hundreds more US flights over Christmas weekend27/12/2021 2:22 am China Evergrande reports progress in resuming home deliveries27/12/2021 2:10 am Thailand book place in AFF Suzuki Cup final27/12/2021 2:10 am Climate crisis puts oil in the crosshairs, but dependence persists27/12/2021 2:03 am Fellaini on target as Shandong end Chinese league title drought27/12/2021 1:33 am Leeds v Aston Villa Premier League game postponed due to COVID27/12/2021 1:13 am No mountain high enough: Study finds plastic in 'clean' air27/12/2021 1:00 am Taiwan's 'SEALs' would be on the frontline of a war with China. Here's how they'd try to hold off an invasion.27/12/2021 1:00 am Dam bursts in north-eastern Brazil forcing evacuations27/12/2021 12:57 am Pope says Italy's plunging birthrate is a 'tragedy'27/12/2021 12:51 am COVID-19 takes the punch out of Boxing Day fixtures27/12/2021 12:36 am Palace manager Vieira to miss Spurs game after positive COVID-19 test27/12/2021 12:21 am Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen rebel camp in ramped up air war27/12/2021 12:13 am Malaysian minister, family test positive for Covid-1927/12/2021 12:10 am Swedish company offers a Covid-19 pass that gets under the skin27/12/2021 12:00 am 6 top outdoor patio dining spots to check out27/12/2021 12:00 am Epic Games Store giving out free games over 15 days for holiday sale 202126/12/2021 11:58 pm Switzerland to allow simple legal gender transition from Jan 126/12/2021 11:56 pm Commuters glad bus services return to Woodlands Integrated Transport Hub26/12/2021 11:56 pm It could be a long road to recovery, even after patients get all-clear from Covid-1926/12/2021 11:56 pm Their core strength: From gym bros to meal prep pros26/12/2021 11:34 pm Factory boiler blast kills 6 in eastern India, injures 626/12/2021 11:30 pm Hong Kong retailers forge new path without mainland Chinese tourists - The Independent News26/12/2021 11:18 pm First Omicron COVID-19 case detected in Gaza, Palestinians say26/12/2021 11:16 pm African players to stay with clubs before Cup of Nations26/12/2021 11:10 pm Chinese officials punished over Covid-19 outbreak that led to Xian lockdown26/12/2021 11:10 pm Covid-19 isolation: Children will not be separated from their families, says MOH26/12/2021 10:52 pm Bodies of 16 killed in Channel boat disaster repatriated to Iraq26/12/2021 10:52 pm HDB resale price increase: Why are prices rising & what does it mean for home buyers?26/12/2021 10:48 pm Family wrongdoings affect presidential campaigns in South Korea26/12/2021 10:43 pm Jacky Wu asks for heavy sentence after son nabbed over drug use26/12/2021 10:42 pm China's local COVID-19 case count driven to 21-month high by Xi'an outbreak26/12/2021 10:40 pm Norway's Flugstad Oestberg to miss Beijing Games26/12/2021 10:33 pm First Omicron case detected in Gaza, Palestinians say26/12/2021 10:23 pm 'Snowdrop' featuring BLACKPINK's Jisoo under fire over political & historical content - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 10:19 pm In pictures: 4 Singapore athletes celebrate 2021 victories in open-top bus parade26/12/2021 10:18 pm Pink Ribbon Walk, which promotes breast cancer awareness, draws 2,300 participants26/12/2021 9:56 pm Man suing own child for exposing his affair, child asks for advice, “I... have no idea what to do” - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 9:48 pm Stories you might’ve missed, Dec 26 - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 9:16 pm Malaysia’s COVID-19 app MySejahtera introduces Bluetooth contact tracing feature26/12/2021 9:10 pm How exercise helps you deal with grief, reducing depression and anxiety26/12/2021 9:06 pm In India’s water-stressed villages, Modi seeks a tap for every home26/12/2021 9:00 pm Proud Boland joins small club of Indigenous Australian test players26/12/2021 8:56 pm No trips for Afghan women unless escorted by male relative: Taliban26/12/2021 8:51 pm Guinea suffer two withdraws from Cup of Nations squad26/12/2021 8:51 pm Floods expected in Malaysia's east coast, fewer evacuees in relief shelters26/12/2021 8:41 pm China replaces Xinjiang Communist Party chief Chen26/12/2021 8:35 pm 'Back to me in a coffin': Bodies of migrants drowned in English Channel reach Iraq26/12/2021 8:35 pm Illegal modifications, motorcycles on footpaths: LTA clamps down over the festive weekend26/12/2021 8:29 pm 26/12/2021 8:26 pm England on the canvas after Boxing Day pounding26/12/2021 8:22 pm Crocodile spotted at Sg Buloh, curious hikers got 'too close' - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 8:10 pm Married couple in Johor test positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant after returning from Umrah26/12/2021 8:00 pm The 25 best K-pop albums of 2021, from Aespa to Red Velvet and Kang Daniel26/12/2021 7:57 pm NTU students claim top two spots in international advertising competition26/12/2021 7:56 pm LTA detects 111 active mobility offences over Christmas eve26/12/2021 7:56 pm More than 100 Japan flights cancelled due to heavy snow26/12/2021 7:30 pm England's Ashes on the canvas after Boxing Day pounding26/12/2021 7:30 pm China's local COVID-19 case count driven to 21-month high by Xi'an outbreak26/12/2021 7:24 pm Huo Zun’s Ex-Girlfriend, Who Accused Him Of Being A Serial Cheater, Arrested On Suspicion Of Extortion26/12/2021 7:14 pm Stuff To Watch This Week (Dec 27, 2021-Jan 2, 2022)26/12/2021 7:14 pm South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies aged 9026/12/2021 7:09 pm India win toss, elect to bat in first test versus South Africa26/12/2021 7:09 pm Chee Soon Juan highlights low-hanging wires at Bukit Batok, calls out 'shoddy management’ - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 7:06 pm Mediacorp Actress Jernelle Oh Says She Channeled Her Inner Ah Lian For Viral 2013 Crimewatch Clip26/12/2021 7:06 pm She gave a beauty clinic a bad review online. In Indonesia, that can be a crime26/12/2021 7:03 pm Keanu Reeves on His 'Love' for His Asian Background, the 'Respectful' Way Matrix Includes Culture26/12/2021 7:00 pm Children will not be separated from their families during COVID-19 isolation: MOH26/12/2021 6:55 pm South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu dies aged 9026/12/2021 6:54 pm Tens of thousands in Sudan anti-coup rallies as tear gas fired26/12/2021 6:54 pm 3 Covid-19 Omicron variant cases detected in Johor, Melaka from returning pilgrims26/12/2021 6:42 pm Man Utd adapting to Rangnick's playing style, says Matic26/12/2021 6:40 pm Australia bowl England out for 185 in third test26/12/2021 6:40 pm 10 new designer bags to add to your wish list26/12/2021 6:19 pm China's Shenzhou XIII crew to take second spacewalk26/12/2021 6:15 pm Bodies of 16 killed in Channel boat disaster repatriated to Iraq26/12/2021 5:56 pm Another Christmas of death and distress in America's ICU26/12/2021 5:56 pm More than 100 Japan flights cancelled due to heavy snow26/12/2021 5:49 pm Soccer - Man Utd adapting to Rangnick's playing style, says Matic26/12/2021 5:42 pm Manchester City boss Guardiola urges fans to get COVID-19 vaccination, wear masks26/12/2021 5:29 pm Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from UK football matches26/12/2021 5:28 pm Cricket - Australia bowl England out for 185 in third test26/12/2021 5:23 pm Trickle-down misery: How Afghanistan's asset freeze hurts everyone26/12/2021 5:23 pm LawConnect takes early lead as Sydney Hobart yacht race returns26/12/2021 5:23 pm Why Shun Tak aborted the en bloc purchase of High Point26/12/2021 5:15 pm US, China should compete in 'racing match', not 'boxing match', says Chinese ambassador26/12/2021 5:15 pm Scientists caution against giving animals as gifts to developing countries26/12/2021 5:07 pm Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from football games: UK Home Secretary26/12/2021 5:06 pm Cricket - England stagger to 128-6 at tea in third Ashes test26/12/2021 5:06 pm Late Taiwanese Actor Chen Song-Yong Reportedly Left S$98K To His Indonesian Helper When He Died26/12/2021 5:06 pm Charity's staff missing in deadly Myanmar attack that left bodies burnt26/12/2021 5:00 pm Cold Storage pays tribute to 12 front-line workers with Christmas feast26/12/2021 4:57 pm Guide to getting your first work-and-play laptop26/12/2021 4:40 pm Sailing - LawConnect takes early lead as Sydney Hobart yacht race returns26/12/2021 4:39 pm What makes a ‘real’ Singaporean and who came here first? Podcast hopes to broaden conversations on race26/12/2021 4:34 pm When the God from the Gutter Gets Old - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 4:26 pm Is South Korea's fried chicken actually 'tasteless'? A food critic thinks so26/12/2021 4:25 pm England stagger to 128-6 at tea in third Ashes test26/12/2021 4:07 pm Chic Japanese Cafe Serves Wagyu Katsu Sandwich & Pretty Desserts In Tiong Bahru26/12/2021 4:02 pm More than 30 killed, bodies burnt in Myanmar's Kayah state26/12/2021 3:58 pm Russia completes 10,000-troop drills near Ukraine26/12/2021 3:57 pm 'Our Christmas dinner was ruined': Collin's Grille customers complain of delayed and missing meals on Christmas Eve26/12/2021 3:41 pm Online post blast cops for manhandling woman in AMK, SPF refutes accusations - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 3:40 pm Soccer - Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary26/12/2021 3:38 pm Hong Kong retailers forge new path without mainland Chinese tourists26/12/2021 3:31 pm Christmas treat: Nurse uses CDC vouchers to buy hawker food for nursing home residents26/12/2021 3:25 pm New chapter for Baghdad's book street after decades of conflict26/12/2021 3:23 pm Adventures at home: Let's rediscover Bukit Timah26/12/2021 3:23 pm China mulls bill to tackle workplace discrimination against women - The Independent News26/12/2021 3:22 pm Australia's New South Wales sets new daily COVID-19 case record26/12/2021 3:16 pm Hong Kong retailers forge new path without mainland Chinese tourists26/12/2021 3:10 pm Lions and gorillas open Christmas gifts at London Zoo26/12/2021 3:06 pm Netizens Name Taiwanese Rocker Wu Bai As The “Most Upright” Male Celeb After Wang Leehom’s Dramatic Fall From Grace26/12/2021 3:04 pm He-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist and toy designer Terrell Mark Taylor dies at 8026/12/2021 3:02 pm Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall26/12/2021 2:54 pm 40% of Primary 4 to 6 students have registered for COVID-19 vaccination: Chan Chun Sing26/12/2021 2:54 pm Indians flood markets, tourist spots despite Omicron concerns26/12/2021 2:53 pm Singer JJ Lin responds to online cryptic posts by anonymous user spamming about their ‘relationship’ - The Independent News26/12/2021 2:52 pm UK Labour Party has eight-point lead over Johnson's Conservatives: Poll26/12/2021 2:51 pm Soccer - City boss Guardiola urges fans to get vaccinated, wear masks26/12/2021 2:41 pm Registration for Pri 1 to 3 Covid-19 vaccination to begin from Jan 5: Chan Chun Sing26/12/2021 2:34 pm 'India's MIT': What's the secret behind its top engineering schools?26/12/2021 2:28 pm 6,300 flights scrapped as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel - The Independent News26/12/2021 2:22 pm Biden commends Covid-19 resilience of Americans in Christmas address26/12/2021 2:21 pm New Zealand Covid-19 cases more than double over holiday break26/12/2021 2:14 pm In China, bragging about your wealth can get you censored26/12/2021 2:14 pm Ancient Christian ring recovered from shipwreck26/12/2021 2:02 pm Maggie Cheung had 'no interest' in martial arts films - but did them anyway26/12/2021 1:57 pm Cricket - England in trouble after Cummins triple-strike26/12/2021 1:42 pm China reports 206 new Covid-19 cases for Dec 25 up from 140 a day earlier26/12/2021 1:40 pm Where to go for the best bak kut teh in Singapore26/12/2021 1:38 pm Minor Issues: Christmas is not just about physical gifts, but the gift of time and effort26/12/2021 1:27 pm Registration for Covid-19 vaccine to open for Primary 1 to 3 pupils on Jan 526/12/2021 1:27 pm OCBC clients lost S$140,000 in 10 days, warns of SMS phishing scam - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 1:21 pm Malaysia floods: Minister faces online anger for his comments26/12/2021 1:14 pm Veteran HK Singer Jenny Tseng Criticises Lee Jinglei For Being 'Ruthless'; Says She’s Sick Of Hearing About Wang Leehom’s Divorce26/12/2021 1:04 pm Why we clutter, and what to do about it26/12/2021 1:00 pm Raeesah Khan sticks to her story in second appearance before COP, as netizens question her credibility - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 12:56 pm Heavy rains displace thousands in north-east Brazil26/12/2021 12:51 pm World economy to top $136 trillion in 2022 for first time: Report26/12/2021 12:44 pm Australia board confirms leak of confidential integrity report26/12/2021 12:29 pm US navy ship stranded in Guantánamo Bay with Covid-19 outbreak26/12/2021 12:23 pm Heavy rains displace thousands in northeast Brazil26/12/2021 12:21 pm Suzuki Cup: Singapore out after semi-final defeat by Indonesia26/12/2021 12:13 pm Room for one plate: viral TikTok shows off ‘the smallest apartment in New York’26/12/2021 12:00 pm Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 2626/12/2021 11:57 am World economy to top US$100 trillion in 2022 for first time: report26/12/2021 11:24 am Singer JJ Lin responds to online cryptic posts by anonymous user spamming about their 'relationship' - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 11:17 am Australia win toss, to field in third Ashes test26/12/2021 11:10 am Two more members of K-pop group BTS test positive for COVID-1926/12/2021 11:10 am EXPLAINER: Boosters key to fight omicron, lot still to learn26/12/2021 11:05 am Morning Digest, Dec 26 - The Independent Singapore News26/12/2021 11:04 am Gen Y Speaks: What my childhood hero Steve Irwin taught me26/12/2021 11:03 am SME Diaries: Our soup production lines couldn’t keep up with demand. Tech solved our woes26/12/2021 11:03 am 'Awful to watch': Horrific family brawl at zoo even stuns the animals26/12/2021 11:01 am Hong Kong sand artist turns beaches into giant canvases26/12/2021 11:00 am US airlines scrap nearly 1,000 Christmas Day flights due to Omicron26/12/2021 10:55 am Japan to pay companies to keep sensitive patents secret: Report26/12/2021 10:46 am France reports over 100,000 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron rages26/12/2021 10:23 am Western states need united front against divisive China: Trudeau26/12/2021 9:56 am British finance minister Sunak to cut thousands of civil service jobs: Report26/12/2021 9:53 am Why we should declutter: The mental wellness benefits of letting go of things26/12/2021 9:49 am #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt: Why TikTok is becoming a hot place to sell all sorts of products26/12/2021 9:49 am From Bling Empire to Squid Game, 7 hit TV series that stole the show in 202126/12/2021 9:28 am Commentary: Retirement is a chance to find a new purpose and identity26/12/2021 9:28 am While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 2626/12/2021 9:25 am