Sampo Group's results for 2023 will be published on 8 February 2024

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US TikToker sparks debate after ranking Singapore 'worst' of 7 Asian countries he visited
An 18-year-old American TikToker living in Thailand has sparked a debate after ranking Singapore last on a list of seven Asian countries he had visited. TikToker @zakattackcalii, who has nearly 117,000 followers on the platform, recently shared his ranking of the seven Asian countries he had visited in the past five months. The teen recommended Malaysia over Singapore, describing it as "very similar but 10 times better."
BBC
Singapore Airlines: 'Turbulence landed five of my family in ICU'
A week on, passengers and family reveal to the BBC what happened on flight SQ321.
The Telegraph
Ukraine knows it is finished
While politicians in Britain pontificate, a thousand miles away, outside the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s war with Russia is intensifying. Kyiv has been forced to redirect thousands of troops to the north-eastern part of the front line to fend off Putin’s assault, leaving its defences exposed elsewhere.
The Independent
Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
Thousands of protesters had gathered outside Taiwanese parliament, calling on MPs to ‘refuse Chinese political interference’
The Independent
Nigeria’s First Lady slams US celebs after Meghan Markle visit: ‘We don’t accept nakedness’
She urged Nigerian women and girls not to ‘emulate film stars from America’
GOBankingRates
I’m a Mechanic: Don’t Buy These 5 Cars If You Plan To Resell
While some cars can appreciate over time, most drop in value as they age -- with some vehicles more prone to this than others. That's why it's crucial to understand a car's resale value before...
The Telegraph
Manchester United staff given week to resign as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cracks down on working from home
Manchester United staff have been given until next Wednesday to decide if they wish to voluntarily resign under Ineos’ new drive to end working from home.
Evening Standard
Why Manchester United must sack Erik ten Hag despite FA Cup success
Keeping the Dutchman in post after the club’s worst Premier League season for 34 years could prove a huge error of judgement
People
Vera Wang, 74, Wears a Bridal-White Swimsuit and Loads of Bling in Yet Another Ageless Pic
“My Slim Aarons moment,” the fashion designer captioned her summer kickoff post
The Telegraph
Manchester United face relegation to Europa Conference League by Monday unless changes made
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group have until Monday to satisfy Uefa that Manchester United and Nice should both be allowed to compete in the Europa League next season.
INSIDER
Baltic officials say they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report
Baltic officials told German representatives they and Poland could send troops to Ukraine if Moscow gained the upper hand, Der Spiegel reported.
The Telegraph
Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ as civilians were ‘burnt alive’ in Rafah camp
Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to a “tragic mistake” after an Israeli strike on a tent camp full of Palestinians in Gaza triggered global condemnation.
INSIDER
Japanese fighters tracked a Chinese supersonic drone spying on its bases
It's the first time Japan has intercepted the drone, which appears to be for reconnaissance and electronic warfare use, with some strike capabilities.
BuzzFeed
"You're Next": People Are Sharing The Last Words They Heard Someone Say As They Were Dying, And They're Not All Inspiring
There's so much we don't understand about the end of life.
Sky News
The walls are closing in on Benjamin Netanyahu as US largely silent after deadly strike on Rafah
There have been many potential turning points in this war, and every time Israel has remained determinedly on the path it's set: to destroy Hamas. The deadly strike in Rafah on Sunday night feels like another of those moments, and, possibly, could be the point that Benjamin Netanyahu is forced to turn. The White House is yet to comment fully, but Joe Biden had been openly opposed to a major Israeli offensive inside Rafah - this will surely have confirmed their fears.
People
Keanu Reeves and Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Step Out Together for a Dinner Date in Los Angeles
Chic couple Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant dined at hot spot Giorgio Baldi
Cosmo
Kim Kardashian just underwent a major beauty transformation with butt-skimming red hair
Kim Kardashian appears as the Vogue China photo edition cover star and undergoes a gothic red hair transformation. See pictures here.
Euronews
‘We sold everything’: Meet the retired couple setting sail on a 3.5 year cruise around the world
They say living on a ship is ‘no more expensive than living on land’.
INSIDER
A big F-16 donation to Ukraine comes with a major condition
Belgium plans to provide 30 F-16 jets to Ukraine to enhance air defenses and strike capability against Russia as part of a $1 billion aid package.
People
Elizabeth Hurley, 58, Poses in a Sexy Bra and Briefs and It's Giving Us Flashbacks to Her “Austin Powers” Era
Hurley shared a behind-the-scenes video of her latest modeling gig — and she looked exactly as she did when she first played Vanessa Kensington in 1997

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Sampo Group's results for 2023 will be published on 8 February 2024

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US TikToker sparks debate after ranking Singapore 'worst' of 7 Asian countries he visited

Singapore Airlines: 'Turbulence landed five of my family in ICU'

Ukraine knows it is finished

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers

Nigeria’s First Lady slams US celebs after Meghan Markle visit: ‘We don’t accept nakedness’

I’m a Mechanic: Don’t Buy These 5 Cars If You Plan To Resell

Manchester United staff given week to resign as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cracks down on working from home

Why Manchester United must sack Erik ten Hag despite FA Cup success

Vera Wang, 74, Wears a Bridal-White Swimsuit and Loads of Bling in Yet Another Ageless Pic

Manchester United face relegation to Europa Conference League by Monday unless changes made

Baltic officials say they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report

Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ as civilians were ‘burnt alive’ in Rafah camp

Japanese fighters tracked a Chinese supersonic drone spying on its bases

"You're Next": People Are Sharing The Last Words They Heard Someone Say As They Were Dying, And They're Not All Inspiring

The walls are closing in on Benjamin Netanyahu as US largely silent after deadly strike on Rafah

Keanu Reeves and Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Step Out Together for a Dinner Date in Los Angeles

Kim Kardashian just underwent a major beauty transformation with butt-skimming red hair

‘We sold everything’: Meet the retired couple setting sail on a 3.5 year cruise around the world

A big F-16 donation to Ukraine comes with a major condition

Elizabeth Hurley, 58, Poses in a Sexy Bra and Briefs and It's Giving Us Flashbacks to Her “Austin Powers” Era