Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tries to contact estranged father after reports of amputation

The duchess has been estranged from her father since the run-up of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Read more at ...

Happy 2026: Ring in the New Year with fireworks displays, drone shows at heartland celebration sites

Usher in 2026 with exciting New Year's Eve celebrations across seven heartland locations in Singapore, featuring fireworks ...

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

Colorectal cancer screening starts at age 50 for those with no family history or other risk factors. Read more at ...

Historian and podcaster Nor Wang reads in early morning quiet to ground her days

This is part of ST's BookTalk series, where we ask personalities what and why they read. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

‘World’s coolest neighbourhood’ Jimbocho makes browsing cool again

In a world of scrolling and searchable text, this Tokyo town teaches the pleasures of friction. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

The Unlikely Motherhood Of Shaleni May tries its hand at thorny topics

Local author Sunita Sue Leng's debut effort is a finalist for the 2025 Epigram Books Fiction Prize. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers Dec 6

Explore The Straits Times' weekly compilation of bestselling fiction, non-fiction, and children's books from top bookstores. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Meghan Markle’s dad in ICU after emergency amputation surgery in the Philippines

Thomas Markle and his daughter Meghan have been estranged since 2018. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ghostwriters, polo shirts, and the fall of a landmark pesticide study

In his retraction note last week, the journal’s editor-in-chief Martin van den Berg cited a litany of serious flaws. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.