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Thousands protest Keiko Fujimori's bid for Peru presidency in Lima
Thousands demonstrated in Lima on May 30 against Keiko Fujimori’s presidential run, daughter of imprisoned former leader Alberto Fujimori.
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MINDSibs youth membership doubles as more young people care for siblings with special needs
MINDSibs programme membership for caregivers under 35 doubled from 160 in 2021 to over 320 in 2026.
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Singaporean families urged to discuss caregiving plans early to reduce stress in crises
Social service groups in Singapore urge families to discuss caregiving and legal care plans early to avoid conflict during sudden health crises.
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Shakhtar Donetsk to host 2026-27 Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will play their Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in the 2026-27 season.
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NTU student pauses studies to care for mother with brain tumour after father’s death
Samuel Chew, an NTU student, took a semester off in early 2026 to care for his mother diagnosed with a brain tumour after his father died of dementia.
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Putrajaya prepares for ceremonial cannon fire during King’s parade on June 3 and 5
Putrajaya authorities warn residents about ceremonial cannon fire and road closures during the King’s Trooping of the Colours parade.
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Large-scale mining devastates India's Aravalli hills, prompting protests and court ban
Mining in India’s Aravalli hills has caused severe environmental damage and health issues, leading to protests and a Supreme Court ban on new licenses since late 2025.
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Hong Kong’s Casa Hotel Closes as Student Housing Conversions Rise
Casa Hotel in Hong Kong closed on May 31, 2026 amid growing hotel-to-student housing conversions in the city.
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FPDA leaders reaffirm 55-year-old defence pact’s relevance at Shangri-La Dialogue
Top defence officials from the Five Power Defence Arrangements reaffirmed their commitment to the pact during a May 31 meeting in Singapore.
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Australian Lab-Grown Brain Cells Trained to Play 1990s Shooter Doom
Australian researchers at Cortical Labs trained lab-grown human brain cells to play the video game Doom on a silicon chip.
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England beat Pakistan by innings and 103 runs in first Test at Headingley under Joe Root
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley, with Joe Root returning as captain for a second spell.
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Tornadoes Hit Long Island and Delaware as Flash Floods Soak New York City
Tornadoes struck Atlantic Beach, Long Island, and Dover, Delaware, causing damage and power outages while flash floods inundated New York City streets and subways.
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UN Security Council holds second straw poll to choose next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council conducted a second non-binding straw poll on August 21 to assess eight candidates for the next Secretary-General.
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Arsenal Win Premier League Opener 3-0 Against Coventry City at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 in the Premier League opener on August 21, with goals from Havertz, Saka, and Odegaard.
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Companies rethink AI use as token costs surge beyond initial low prices
Businesses face rising AI expenses after initially low prices, prompting shifts to open-source models and scrutiny of AI spending benefits.
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Liverpool manager Iraola says squad needs wingers but can compete at season start
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the club still needed wingers before the transfer window closes but expects competitiveness from the season's start.
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Johor Darul Ta'zim sets world record with 109-match unbeaten league streak
Johor Darul Ta'zim extended their unbeaten run to 109 league matches with a 3-0 Charity Shield win over Kuching City on August 21, 2026.
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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins may leave amid multiple summer departures
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has received offers and might leave before the transfer deadline as the club sells key players this summer.
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Alabama Jury Awards $9.25 Million to Kai Spears in Defamation Case Against New York Times
An Alabama federal jury awarded former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million after ruling The New York Times defamed him in a false 2023 report.
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UK judge rules Palestine Action activists not to face terrorism sentencing for Barclays protest
A UK judge ruled on August 21 that five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage will not be sentenced under terrorism laws.
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Walmart to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Starting August 24, 2026
Walmart announced it will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select stores on August 24, 2026, expanding contactless payments across its locations.
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Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord over GTA 6 leak source
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord seeking data to identify the source of GTA 6 gameplay leaks online.
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Belgian Prince Laurent legally recognizes 26-year-old car salesman as his son after DNA test
Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognized 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son following a DNA test showing a 99.5% match.
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US President Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods ahead of deadline
Donald Trump announced a pause on planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods amid trade talks with Canada.