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Singapore’s FirstDate service pairs young civil servants on dates

  • Singapore launches government matchmaking app using Nobel Prize algorithm
  • Addresses record-low birth rate; fewer than 30,000 babies born in 2025
  • Pilot criticised for excluding non-civil servants and age limit of 35

Singapore has launched FirstDate, a government-run matchmaking service for civil servants aged 21 to 35, using a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm to match participants on individual dates. The initiative addresses Singapore's demographic crisis, as the country recorded fewer than 30,000 births in 2025—a 60-year low—prompting the government to take…

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Great British Bake Off star Danni’s teary exit speech about finding ‘love and acceptance’ in a group of strangers leaves viewers emotional

  • Danni eliminated from Bake Off but praised for grace and emotional exit speech about friendship
  • Vegan contestant struggled with technical challenges but won hearts with positive attitude
  • Fellow contestants and viewers moved by her reflection on finding acceptance in group

Danni, a 25-year-old vegan contestant from Dorset, became the first baker eliminated from Great British Bake Off in episode 2. Despite struggling with technical challenges—unable to taste her own non-vegan cookies, failing to master ice gems, and not completing her biscuit mosaic showstopper—she left the tent with an…

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Presley Gerber’s final moments: Shocking footage shows Cindy Crawford’s son allegedly ‘high’ inside rehab facility just HOURS before his death at 27

  • Model admitted to sober house while already high, found dead hours later
  • Video shows apparent intoxication evening before death at age 27
  • Facility admissions officer reportedly fired following incident

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died from an apparent overdose on September 20 after being found in cardiac arrest at Resolutions Living, a sober living facility in Santa Monica. Video footage obtained by TMZ shows Gerber appearing visibly under the influence during a tour…

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Will Pocognoli change keeper after loss to Switzerland?

  • Scotland lost 3-0 after Hendry was sent off.
  • Gunn was criticised over two of Switzerland’s goals.
  • Pocognoli faces a choice ahead of the next matches.

Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland in Sebastien Pocognoli’s first home match as coach, with Jack Hendry’s early red card leaving the team a man down. Angus Gunn was criticised for his part in two goals, prompting questions about whether Pocognoli should change goalkeepers for the coming matches. Pundits…

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Japanese child performer dies from influenza-related myocarditis aged eight

  • Eight-year-old J-Pop trainee Hirata Runa has died.
  • Her agency linked her myocarditis to influenza.
  • She performed five days before her death.

Eight-year-old Hirata Runa, known as Luna-chan, has died after myocarditis linked to influenza, her agency in Nagoya said. Her death came five days after she performed at a concert, drawing attention to the sudden loss of a young trainee and performer. Runa appeared at DIANNA Project’s Regular Live…

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Netflix Renews Indian Reality Breakout ‘Lock Upp’ For Second Season

  • Netflix has renewed *Lock Upp* for a second season.
  • Season 1 reached number one within two days.
  • Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan will return as hosts.

Netflix has commissioned a second season of Indian reality series *Lock Upp: Sach Yaa Sazaa* after its first season became a breakout hit on the platform. The show brings Indian celebrities together in a jail setting to compete in challenges, while discussing their public image and confronting stories…

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Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

  • The guide compares children’s mattresses tested by a toddler.
  • Birch stands out for its flippable design and supportive edges.
  • Bear Cub and Helix offer different features and configurations.

The article reviews mattresses intended for children, based on several months of toddler testing. It focuses on practical factors such as comfort, ease of climbing into bed, sleep, edge support and how well each mattress might cope with children’s activity, helping parents compare options for a first “big…

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Sydney runway near misses prompt safety probes and staffing scrutiny

  • Four near-miss collisions at Sydney Airport between July–August investigated for safety lapses
  • Air traffic controller fatigue and staffing shortages identified as key concerns
  • Controllers legally entitled to unlimited sick leave if unwell, exacerbating roster gaps

Sydney Airport experienced four near-miss incidents between July and August where aircraft came dangerously close to colliding on runways, prompting federal investigations into air traffic control operations. Despite these serious safety concerns, Transport Minister Catherine King stated the airport remains safe for travellers, whilst the country's transport watchdog…

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State pension double lock due in 2030 may erode pensioners’ spending power

  • Triple lock due to be replaced by a less generous double lock in 2030.
  • The change could reduce future pension growth and spending power.
  • Article advises reviewing finances and building private retirement savings.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the triple lock on the state pension would be replaced in 2030 by a “double lock”, which would raise payments by whichever is higher: inflation or 2.5 per cent. The change matters because millions of pensioners rely on the state pension for much…

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US troops end a two-decade military presence in Iraq

  • Final US troops are leaving Iraq after more than two decades.
  • Experts warn the move could strengthen Iran’s influence.
  • The invasion and ensuing conflicts caused extensive loss of life.

The final American troops are leaving their remaining bases in Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the US-led invasion in 2003. The withdrawal follows an earlier departure in 2011 and a return to help Iraqi forces defeat Islamic State from 2014 to 2017; security experts warn…

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