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Sweden achieves smoke-free status as daily smoking falls below 5% in 2025
Sweden became officially smoke-free in May 2026 after its daily smoking rate dropped below 5 percent in 2025, meeting a national political goal.
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Far-right ELAM doubles seats to 8 in May 2026 Cyprus parliamentary elections
Far-right National Popular Front (ELAM) doubled its seats to 8 in Cyprus parliament after winning 10.9% of the vote in May 2026 elections.
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Malaysia to launch fully operational Ombudsman by 2027 to handle public complaints
Malaysia plans to establish a fully operational Ombudsman by 2027 to address public complaints and improve government service delivery.
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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia in 2026; Russia intercepts and retaliates
On August 16, Ukraine sent 600-822 drones targeting Moscow and Russian regions; Russia intercepted all and struck back on Ukrainian cities.
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Anglo-Chinese Junior College wins National School Games A Div netball title with comeback over Victoria JC
Anglo-Chinese Junior College reclaimed the National School Games A Division netball title on May 25, beating Victoria Junior College 46-41 after a comeback win.
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Elina Svitolina reaches French Open third round after key wins
Elina Svitolina, seeded seventh, beat Anna Bondar and Kaitlin Quevedo to reach the third round of the 2026 French Open.
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Tunisian court sentences presidential critic Sonia Dahmani to two years for prison comments
Tunisian lawyer Sonia Dahmani was sentenced Friday to two years in jail for criticizing prison conditions in a 2023 radio interview.
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Construction at Chong Pang City to resume after roof damage incident at Yishun block
Construction work at Chong Pang City will restart on May 26 after a metal bar damaged a nearby HDB block roof in May 2023.
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Saifuddin Nasution says poverty, drug abuse pose greater threat to Malays than other races
Saifuddin Nasution said Malay communities face greater threats from poverty and drug problems than from other ethnic groups in Malaysia.
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Sats Reports 31% Rise in Q4 Net Profit Despite Impact from Middle East Conflict
Sats posted a 31% increase in Q4 net profit to S$50.7 million despite challenges from Middle East tensions.
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Russian Orthodox Bishop Detained After White Substance Found in Czech Republic Car
Czech police stopped Bishop Hilarion in Karlovy Vary and found banned narcotics in his vehicle, then released him without charge.
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Artefacts from 1796 Shah Muncher shipwreck displayed in MPA’s maritime exhibition
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore launched an exhibition featuring artefacts from the 18th-century Shah Muncher shipwreck.
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Ex-Wildlife Reserves Singapore Manager Jailed for $200,000 Bribery Scheme
Goh Meng Kwee was sentenced to 29 months in jail for receiving $200,000 in bribes from contractors at Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
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Malaysia announces extra RM1 million funds for each parliamentary constituency
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM1 million allocation for every parliamentary constituency to meet urgent local needs.
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Spanish F-18 shoots down drone breaching Romanian airspace near Galati
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone violating Romanian airspace on August 16, 2026, during a NATO mission.
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Alibaba's Qwen AI Model Tops 3 Billion Downloads, Leading Global AI Ecosystem
Alibaba's Qwen AI model series surpassed 3 billion global downloads in six months, outselling Google and Meta in 2026.
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Saudi Defender Saud Abdulhamid Delayed Joining World Cup Camp After Passport Stolen
Saud Abdulhamid will arrive late to Saudi Arabia's World Cup training camp after his passport was stolen in Amsterdam.
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England and New Zealand play deciding women's T20 cricket match at Hove
England and New Zealand compete in the third and final women's T20 international at Hove on May 25, 2026.
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5th Annual Lithuania Corgi Dog Race held in Vilnius with 150 dogs from 9 countries
The 5th Lithuania Corgi Dog Race was held August 15 in Vilnius with about 150 corgis competing from 9 countries including the US and UK.
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Race cards published daily for Singapore horse racing events from May 26 to June 7
Race cards were released for horse racing events each day between May 26 and June 7 in Singapore.
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Clean One Wins Grade 2 Busan Mayor’s Cup by Six Lengths on May 24, 2026
Clean One, the US-bred favorite, won the Grade 2 Busan Mayor’s Cup in South Korea by six lengths on May 24, 2026.
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Jockey Benny Woodworth suspended six months for ride on Flying Nemo
Jockey Benny Woodworth received a six-month suspension and a RM20,000 fine after scrutiny of his Flying Nemo ride on May 23.
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Mega Ace to race in 3YO Sprint Championship after Mitavite Asia Cup win
Trainer Simon Dunderdale will enter Mega Ace in the 3YO Sprint Championship after the horse won the RM62,000 Mitavite Asia Cup on May 23.
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Pham Nhat Quan Anh named VinFast chairman amid restructuring and US legal challenges
Pham Nhat Quan Anh became chairman of VinFast Auto on May 23, 2026, as the company restructures to reduce debt and faces legal issues in North Carolina.