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Bukit Panjang LRT service suspended between Senja and Petir/Bukit Panjang after track intrusion
LRT train services on Bukit Panjang line between Senja and Petir or Bukit Panjang stations were suspended May 18 after a man trespassed on the tracks near Segar station.
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Kim Jong Un orders stronger frontline units to deter war on South Korea border
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for boosting frontline and key military units to better deter war during a May 17 army commanders meeting.
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Family business leaders face challenges translating roles for corporate careers in Singapore
Leaders moving from family businesses to corporate jobs must reframe experience to meet market-driven hiring standards in Singapore.
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Microsoft retires Teams’ Together Mode to improve video performance
Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode this month to focus on video quality and reduce complexity.
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Asian openbill storks surge reshapes Singapore parks, record carcasses reported in 2026
Singapore saw a rapid rise in Asian openbill storks since 2013, with record juvenile deaths examined by NUS museum in early 2026.
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Buyer loses Toyota Vellfire to finance company after dealer liquidation, incurs S$100,000 legal costs
Mr Wang Bingxin lost a used Toyota Vellfire to a finance firm after his dealer's liquidation and spent S$100,000 fighting for ownership.
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Singapore’s Fire City Gym offers free fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf individuals
Fire City Gym in Singapore began free weekly fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf participants in May 2026.
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Irish-born Roberto 'Pico' Lopes receives surprise farewell in Dublin before World Cup
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was given a surprise farewell party in Dublin on May 17 before joining Cape Verde for their first World Cup appearance.
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Two EA-18G Growler jets collide and crash at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided and crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 17; all four crew members ejected safely and were checked by medical teams.
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Dennis Locorriere, Dr. Hook Co-Frontman, Dies at 76
Dennis Locorriere, guitarist and singer for Dr. Hook, died May 16 after a long battle with kidney disease.
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Woman killed, husband injured by herd of cows in Austrian Alps
A 67-year-old woman died and her 65-year-old husband was seriously injured after a herd of cows attacked them in East Tyrol’s Austrian Alps.
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About 15,000 gather in Washington DC for 9-hour prayer rally marking US 250th anniversary
Thousands attended the Rededicate 250 prayer rally on the National Mall on May 17, promoting a Christian-focused rededication of America.
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Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 1-0 with Mbappe back in starting lineup
Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1-0 on May 17, with Vinicius Jr scoring the only goal assisted by Kylian Mbappe.
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Canal+ to blacklist over 600 cinema figures who signed petition against Vincent Bolloré
Canal+ announced it will no longer work with more than 600 film industry professionals who signed a petition accusing owner Vincent Bolloré of undue influence.
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Sucker Punch ends major updates for Ghost of Yotei Legends multiplayer with April Raid expansion
Sucker Punch released the final major update for Ghost of Yotei Legends multiplayer in April, concluding the Yōtei Six story.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops 2026 Box Office and Launches Digital Release
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie became 2026’s highest-grossing film, nearing $1 billion globally and debuting on digital platforms.
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Syrian President al-Sharaa and US President Trump discuss lifting US sanctions on Syria
On May 31, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump held a phone call on US sanctions and Syria's economy.
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United Airlines flight returns to Newark due to security threat from Bluetooth device name
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned back Saturday after a security concern linked to a Bluetooth device's name prompted evacuation and inspection.
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New Lanterns Trailer Shows Expanded Green Lantern Powers Ahead of HBO Premiere
HBO released a new Lanterns trailer May 18, revealing traditional Green Lantern powers for the August 16 series debut.
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Fortnite offers free 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu starting May 19
Fortnite players gained access May 19 to a 10-minute in-game preview of The Mandalorian and Grogu on a themed island modeled after Nevarro.
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Cats Lock Mac app prevents accidental keyboard inputs from cats
Indie developer Todd Alexander launched Cats Lock, a macOS app that blocks accidental cat keyboard inputs, on the Mac App Store this weekend.
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Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Morocco's Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final in Pretoria on May 17, 2026.
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Leicester Tigers beat Sale Sharks 47-33 to secure Premiership play-off spot
Leicester Tigers defeated Sale Sharks 47-33 at CorpAcq Stadium on May 17 to clinch a Premiership Rugby play-off place.
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Fulham draw 1-1 at relegated Wolves in final home game of Premier League season
Fulham and Wolves played to a 1-1 draw at Molineux on May 17, Wolves' last home match before relegation was sealed.