Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 18, 2026

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Longstanding favourite Brisbane Japanese restaurant Oshin closes after 39 years

The business fraternity’s lunchtime favourite, Oshin Japanese Restaurant, has suddenly closed it doors – much to the dismay ...

I know my neighbour and the cafe owner in my suburb. It’s all so disgustingly wholesome

The other day, I rushed out the door at 6.15am to catch the bus. I waved goodbye to my daughter and husband, and then smiled ...
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Basil the Gymnast Koala Expertly Climbs Tree Despite Leg Injury

A koala named Basil showed off his incredible gymnastic talents as he expertly maneuvered around a tree despite a leg injury, adorable footage shows.Footage captured at Port Stephens Koala Hospital, ...

Ziplining fun for little ones in the Lowcountry

With the addition of a Kid’s Zip in James Island County Park, the Lowcountry is fortunate enough to have two places where ...
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Meet the baby koala hiding in its mom’s pouch at a Florida zoo’s new Outback habitat

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate — the first birth of a koala and a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures is opening to the public on Saturday. “For the ...
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Koala joey climbs and explores with adorable curiosity in treetops

A koala joey climbs and explores the treetops with adorable curiosity and wonder. "Is he a ghost? Yes! Don't speak loud, he'll wake up": How a spirit found a place in my Pooja room and became our God ...