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Singapore launches VolunteerInc. to engage 600 companies and 6,000 employees by 2030
Singapore Business Federation and MCCY launched VolunteerInc. to boost corporate volunteering with a 2030 target of 600 firms and 6,000 employees.
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Doctor jailed 18 months for negligence causing patient's death after aesthetic treatment
Dr. Chan Bingyi was sentenced to 18 months' jail for negligently administering EDTA leading to a patient’s death in 2019.
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Honda posts first annual loss in nearly 70 years with $9 billion EV charge
Honda reported a 414.3 billion yen operating loss for fiscal year ended March 2026, driven by $9 billion in EV-related losses.
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Singapore doctor jailed 18 months for patient’s death during aesthetic treatment
Dr Chan Bingyi was sentenced to 18 months’ jail for causing a patient’s death by administering EDTA improperly in 2019.
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Enrique Riquelme challenges Florentino Pérez in Real Madrid presidential election
Renewables magnate Enrique Riquelme announced his candidacy to challenge Florentino Pérez in Real Madrid's June 7 presidential election.
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Bahraini court sentences nine to life for IRGC collaboration, two to three years
A Bahraini court sentenced nine people to life and two others to three years for working with Iran's IRGC in hostile acts against Bahrain.
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ActiveSG Football Academy to start girls-only football programme in July
ActiveSG Football Academy will launch a girls-only football training programme for ages 3 to 16 at two centres starting in July 2026.
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Lukas Podolski retires at 40, becomes majority owner of Gornik Zabrze
Lukas Podolski retired from playing May 23 and took majority ownership of Polish club Gornik Zabrze May 21.
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French Open starts in Paris with hot weather and key player withdrawals
The 2026 French Open began today at Roland Garros amid 30°C heat and notable last-minute withdrawals of Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils.
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Heatwave in India kills at least 16 in Telangana amid record-high temperatures
At least 16 people died of heatstroke in Telangana as India faces deadly temperatures up to 47.6°C amid power and water shortages.
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Israeli air strike kills five Gaza police officers and a 13-year-old boy
An Israeli air strike on May 23 struck a police post in northern Gaza, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy.
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Climate change threatens global vascular plants with major habitat loss by 2100
Researchers warn that 7% to 16% of vascular plant species could lose over 90% of their habitats by 2081-2100 due to climate change.
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17-year-old girl ordered to six months reformative training for slashing two school staff
A 17-year-old girl was sentenced to six months of reformative training after slashing two school staff members with a penknife in April 2025.
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Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven late in 11th round to retain heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his heavyweight titles at a bout in Egypt on May 23, 2026.
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Solar Impulse 2 drone crashes in Gulf of Mexico after 8-day solar-powered flight
Solar Impulse 2 drone crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4 after flying 8 days from Mississippi, validating long-duration solar-powered flight technology.
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Tuas Limited cancels S$1.4 billion acquisition of M1 amid IMDA spectrum probe
Tuas Limited terminated its deal to buy M1 from Keppel after Singapore’s IMDA halted approval due to a spectrum investigation.
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Chris Wood named captain of New Zealand’s 2026 World Cup squad
Chris Wood was named captain of New Zealand’s 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Girona relegated from LaLiga after 1-1 draw with Elche on season's final day
Girona were relegated from LaLiga following a 1-1 home draw with Elche on May 23, 2026, ending their top-flight stay after two seasons.
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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo’s Ituri province died from suspected Ebola amid a Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
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Citigroup to raise Asia-Pacific prime brokerage staff by 10% in 2026
Citigroup will increase headcount in its Asia-Pacific prime brokerage unit by about 10% this year, focusing on Singapore and India.
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Harry Kane hat-trick leads Bayern Munich to 3-0 German Cup final win over Stuttgart
Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final on May 23, 2026.
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Tens of Thousands Protest in Belgrade Demanding Early Elections and President’s Exit
On May 23, 2026, tens of thousands protested in Belgrade calling for early elections and an end to President Vucic’s rule amid clashes with police.
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Luciano Darderi reaches Italian Open semi-finals after beating Rafael Jodar
Luciano Darderi defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals on May 13.
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New Zealand names 26-man squad with Tommy Smith for 2026 World Cup finals
New Zealand selected a 26-man squad led by captain Chris Wood, including veteran defender Tommy Smith, for the 2026 World Cup starting June 11.