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Singapore health experts confirm COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 symptoms align with earlier strains
Experts say Singapore’s dominant COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 causes symptoms similar to previous strains, dispelling false claims about its severity and detectability.
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Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension lifted after Trump intervention sparks controversy
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after a red card, following US President Trump's public pressure, stirring widespread criticism of refereeing integrity.
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2026 World Cup Betting Revenue Expected to Exceed $50 Billion Globally
Global betting revenue for the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup is forecast to top US$50 billion, with growing interest in player-specific bets.
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Arsenal and PSG prepare differently for Champions League final amid player fatigue concerns
Arsenal and PSG gear up for May 30 Champions League final in Budapest with contrasting approaches to player rotation and fatigue management.
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Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment block, injuring two civilians
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galați, Romania, injuring two civilians and prompting calls for a firm response.
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Andrew Abdo to succeed Craig Tiley as Tennis Australia chief in August 2026
Andrew Abdo will replace Craig Tiley as Tennis Australia CEO in August, as Tiley moves to lead the USTA amid global tennis reforms.
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Tijjani Reijnders transfers from Manchester City to Al-Qadsiah for £52 million
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders joined Saudi club Al-Qadsiah on a five-year deal after one year with Manchester City.
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Philippines Chairs ASEAN in 2026 Amid Tourism Challenges and Economic Risks
The Philippines leads ASEAN this year while seeking to boost tourism and managing energy and remittance vulnerabilities.
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France records over 7,300 excess deaths amid historic 2026 summer heatwaves
France has reported more than 7,300 excess deaths linked to a record 52 days of heatwaves from May to late July 2026.
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Ukraine’s former defense minister calls for wartime elections amid political tensions
Mykhailo Fedorov urged Ukraine to hold national elections during wartime despite martial law prohibiting polls.
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Three members of Palestinian-British family drown off Sussex coast
A Palestinian-British family of four got into trouble swimming off Shoreham-by-Sea Tuesday, resulting in three deaths and one critically injured child.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid inflation and debt concerns
US 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.3%, the highest since 2007, driven by inflation fears, rising debt, and large corporate bond issuances.
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Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu to Step Down After 2026 World Cup
Chung Mong-gyu, president of Korea Football Association since 2013, announced he will resign after the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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DSO Engineers Modify 70 Toys to Help Singapore Children with Special Needs Play
DSO National Laboratories gave 70 specially modified toys to Rainbow Centre children aged 7 to 18 on May 29 to aid play for those with special needs.
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Amazon makes AI-powered Alexa+ free for all US Fire TV users
Amazon announced Alexa+ will be free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the US with automatic upgrades starting today.
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Harvey Smith launches Black Pony Immersive studio focused on immersive sims
Harvey Smith has founded Black Pony Immersive, a new Austin studio developing narrative-driven immersive sim RPGs.
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary, will face Ashley Moody in November
Florida state representative Angie Nixon secured the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating Alexander Vindman on August 18.
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US Treasury to Double Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Curb Rising Yields
The US Treasury announced it will at least double buybacks of 10- to 30-year bonds to ease rising yields hitting multi-decade highs.
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Singapore Sees New Private Senior-Housing Models Amid Aging Population
Singapore is introducing private senior housing options, including serviced apartments in converted colonial homes, while most seniors still prefer aging at home.
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Angela Hill, first Black female UFC headliner, readies for Macau strawweight bout
Angela Hill, the first African American woman signed to the UFC, will fight Xiong Jingnan in Macau on August 22.
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74-year-old man jailed over assault on wife, harassment, and attacking police in Singapore
A 74-year-old man was sentenced to over two years in jail for assaulting his wife, harassing his daughter, and splashing hot water on police officers in Singapore.
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HSS Holdings Bhd to Raise RM13.5 Million in IPO on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market
HSS Holdings Bhd plans an IPO priced at RM0.18 per share to list on Bursa Malaysia ACE Market on June 23, 2026, targeting RM13.5 million gross proceeds.
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ECB President Lagarde warns Europe risks falling behind in AI amid economic challenges
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to remove market barriers to scale AI, citing economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Guerrilla Games Reboots Horizon Hunters Gathering to Remove Live Service Features
Guerrilla Games is rebooting Horizon Hunters Gathering to drop live service elements after negative early feedback.