Grandfather dies after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

Grandfather dies after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

Geoffrey Kitchen was travelling with his wife of more than 50 years,Linda,who has been transferred to hospital in Bangkok for treatment.

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Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing after turbulence leaves one dead,dozens injured
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Singapore Airlines flight makes emergency landing after turbulence leaves one dead,dozens injured

Singapore Airlines says one person has died and others were injured when a London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence on Tuesday.

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Singapore lost the ‘world’s best airport’ title. Here’s how it will get it back

Singapore lost the ‘world’s best airport’ title. Here’s how it will get it back

Singapore’s Changi Airport may have been relegated to the second-best in the world this year,but it won’t let the grass grow under its feet.

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The surprise connection between a Buddhist temple and a Sydney croquet club

The surprise connection between a Buddhist temple and a Sydney croquet club

The latest additions to the State Heritage Register celebrate NSW’s rich cultural tapestry.

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Give Bali a break:Nine amazing places you should visit instead

Give Bali a break:Nine amazing places you should visit instead

There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.

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Lendlease sells down Asian asset ahead of investor showdown

Lendlease sells down Asian asset ahead of investor showdown

The property giant has moved to simplify its business with the sale of life sciences interests in Asia,with chairman Michael Ullmer reportedly on his way out.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
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Total control:The night I was locked out of history in the making

Total control:The night I was locked out of history in the making

The swearing-in of a new prime minister in Singapore is a truly rare and significant event,but it pays if your name’s on the door list.

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A rare changing of the guard in Singapore as the ‘miracle’ hits turbulence

A rare changing of the guard in Singapore as the ‘miracle’ hits turbulence

Lawrence Wong inherits an overachieving middle power famed for its prosperity;a beacon of stability and open trade. But the nation has problems too.

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Small packages:10 amazing countries that punch above their weight

Small packages:10 amazing countries that punch above their weight

Tiny is mighty – you can have incredible travel experiences in some of the world’s smallest countries.

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Can a robot make a coffee as good as a barista? At this hotel it can

Can a robot make a coffee as good as a barista? At this hotel it can

For those who need their early morning espresso served without the chit-chat before the day can truly begin,consider checking-in at Singapore’s new Como Metropolitan.

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How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday

How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday

Until our family experienced our first stopover in Singapore,I didn’t realise I’d been doing long-haul flights all wrong.

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