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Man sentenced to 14 years for abusing infant nephew in Singapore
A 32-year-old man was jailed 14 years on May 20, 2026, for abusing his infant nephew over three months in 2024.
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Harvard to Cap A Grades at 20% Starting Fall 2027 to Combat Inflation
Harvard faculty voted to limit A grades in undergraduate courses to 20% plus 4 students starting fall 2027 to address grade inflation.
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Drink-driving suspect acquitted over blood sample refusal without doctor’s explicit consent
Muhammad Rajis Abdullah was acquitted after police failed to get explicit doctor approval before taking blood sample during his drink-driving arrest.
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UK sends three police officers to 2026 World Cup in US amid funding cut
The UK Football Policing Unit will send three officers to the 2026 World Cup in the US to support English fans amid limited funding.
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Senegal names 28-man squad for 2026 World Cup with Sadio Mane leading attack
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw named a 28-man squad including star forward Sadio Mane on May 21 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup [s1,s2].
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George Russell wins Canadian Grand Prix sprint after battling teammate Kimi Antonelli
George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a fierce battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, cutting Antonelli's championship lead to 18 points.
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Singapore mandates AI skills training in all higher education from 2027
Singapore requires all new higher education students to complete compulsory AI skills modules starting in 2027.
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Singtel posts 40% rise in FY2026 net income despite weaker Singapore consumer business
Singtel reported a 40% full-year net income increase to S$5.61 billion for FY2026, driven by one-off gains and regional growth, while shares fell 6.4% today.
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Iran national football team applies for US and Canada visas in Turkey ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in Ankara on May 21 to apply for Canadian visas and US visas for some players ahead of the World Cup.
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Manuel Neuer recalled as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for 2026 World Cup
Manuel Neuer, 40, returns from international retirement as Germany names him first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup squad.
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Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021 in new Netflix documentary
Australian singer Kylie Minogue disclosed she was diagnosed with cancer again in early 2021 but kept it private until May 2026.
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Novak Djokovic names Viktor Troicki head coach ahead of 2026 French Open
Novak Djokovic appointed Viktor Troicki as head coach while managing a shoulder injury ahead of the 2026 French Open starting May 24.
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LIV Golf seeks $250-$350 million investment after Saudi PIF ends funding
LIV Golf began seeking $250-$350 million in new investment today after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ends financing post-2026 season.
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NATO considers mission to secure Strait of Hormuz if blockade continues past July
NATO is discussing possible deployment to ensure safe passage through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if unresolved by early July.
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Lawson launches multilingual video guide system at three Tokyo stores for foreign customers
Lawson began trialing a multilingual video guide system in three Tokyo stores to help foreign customers buy hot food and play AR games.
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Bedok Food Centre Businesses Slow After TB Cluster and Deep Cleaning
Bedok Food Centre and Market in Singapore reopened on May 20 after TB screening and cleaning, but footfall remains 40-50% below prior levels.
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Gold prices drop about 15% since February amid Iran war and inflation fears
Gold prices fell 14-15% since late February due to the Iran war and inflation concerns, trading near $4,465-$4,540 an ounce in mid-May 2026.
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Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen rise in WTA top 40, boosting Southeast Asian tennis profile
Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen entered the WTA top 50 and top 40 respectively in early 2026, marking milestones for the Philippines and Indonesia.
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OCBC Outbids Rivals to Acquire HSBC Indonesia Retail and Wealth Business
OCBC has secured the deal to buy HSBC Indonesia's retail and wealth assets, outbidding rivals by more than US$100 million.
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Nvidia to open AI research lab in Singapore focusing on embodied AI and optimization
Nvidia announced it will open its first AI research lab in Singapore to develop embodied AI and efficient AI computing models.
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Mikel Arteta guides Arsenal to first Premier League title since 2004
Arsenal clinched the 2025-26 English Premier League title under head coach Mikel Arteta on May 19, 2026.
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Singapore COE premiums rise with commercial vehicle category hitting new record
Most COE premiums rose on May 20, 2026, with commercial vehicle bids reaching a record high of S$92,223.
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Gardenia to shift bakery production from Singapore to Johor Bahru, 141 employees retrenched
Gardenia Foods announced it will move bakery production from Singapore to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with 141 workers retrenched as of June 30, 2026.
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OpenAI commits over S$300 million to launch first applied AI lab outside US in Singapore
OpenAI and Singapore signed an MOU on May 20, 2026, to invest over S$300 million and open an Applied AI Lab in Singapore.