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24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee on trial for deadly 2024 knife attack in Austria
A 24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee stands trial in Klagenfurt for a 2024 Villach knife attack that killed a boy and injured five.
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Germany begins World Cup prep focusing on team spirit under Nagelsmann
Germany's national football team started 2026 World Cup preparations emphasizing team spirit and family atmosphere under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
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Iga Swiatek beats Sara Bejlek to reach French Open third round
Iga Swiatek defeated world No. 35 Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of the French Open on August 16.
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TSMC CEO pledges over 30% rise in employee profit-sharing bonuses in 2026
TSMC CEO CC Wei announced that employee profit-sharing bonuses will increase by more than 30% year-over-year in 2026.
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Critically Endangered Sunda Pangolin Rescued from Washing Machine in Bukit Batok
ACRES rescued a critically endangered Sunda pangolin found inside a washing machine near Bukit Batok on May 25.
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Manchester United Raises Earnings Forecast After Finishing Third in Premier League
Manchester United raised its annual revenue and profit forecast following a third-place Premier League finish and stronger merchandise sales.
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The Bachelorette and Other Contenders Highlight Upcoming Horse Races in Singapore
The Bachelorette leads Race 1 with strong form; multiple newcomers and seasoned horses compete across six races in Singapore today.
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Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino's re-election over term limits
FairSquare has called on FIFA to block Gianni Infantino from seeking another presidential term, citing term limit violations.
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SBS Transit Bus Captain Returns $35,000 Diamond Ring Lost on Bus Service 10
Bus captain Teo Lai Huat found and returned a lost $35,000 diamond ring to owner Clarissa Tan after a May 11 incident in Singapore.
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Juventus to keep Kenan Yildiz, plan extra player sale to balance finances, says CEO Comolli
Juventus CEO Damien Comolli confirmed the club will retain Kenan Yildiz and sell an additional player to stabilize finances after missing Champions League qualification.
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Kallang Distripark to be redeveloped into thousands of private homes with new park
URA proposed redeveloping the 13-hectare Kallang Distripark site into private housing and parkland on August 14.
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S&P 500 opens mixed amid US-Iran tensions and strong AI revenue forecast
The S&P 500 opened slightly lower or mixed on August 17 as markets balanced Middle East risks and Anthropic's bullish AI revenue outlook.
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US dollar hits lowest level since June as rate hike bets fade amid weak economic data
The US dollar fell to its lowest since early June on August 17 as softer US data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations weighed on the currency.
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Sebastien Pocognoli named Scotland men’s football head coach on two-year deal
Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, was appointed Scotland men’s national football team head coach on Sunday, succeeding Steve Clarke and signing a two-year contract.
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Many Filipinos Unable to Afford Homes as Manila’s Housing Prices Soar
Finance professional Dayanara Lim could not buy her Metro Manila unit after a rent-to-own deal and moved to smaller rented housing in May 2026.
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Stripe completes acquisition of AI firm OpenRouter for over $7 billion
Stripe finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI platform serving 8 million developers, for more than $7 billion in August 2026.
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Sabalenka, Rybakina, Andreeva Advance to Third Round at Cincinnati Masters
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva all reached the Cincinnati Masters third round with wins on August 16.
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Belgium fights largest wildfire near German border, burning over 3000 hectares
Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record since August 14, spreading over 3000 hectares near the German border and prompting evacuations.
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Australia slows working holiday visa processing amid migration cuts plan
Australia has slowed processing of working holiday visas and paused applications from 24 capped countries since July 2026.
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Myanmar Confirms Nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh Eligible for Return Pending Security
Myanmar's military government verified about 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh as eligible for return once Rakhine security improves.
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Father pursues autism diplomas after son’s diagnosis and schooling challenges in Singapore
Jason Tan sought to understand and support his son Isaac’s autism after his academic struggles led to diagnosis and school transfer.
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Singapore parents weigh mainstream and special education options for children with special needs
Parents in Singapore face challenges choosing between mainstream and special education schools as identification of children with special educational needs rises.
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Wife awarded 33% of $2.2M assets after homemaking role supported husband's business
A Singapore woman was granted a third of matrimonial assets following divorce due to her homemaker role aiding her husband’s business growth.
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New Zealand orange-fronted parakeet population boosted by prolific breeding pair
A pair of orange-fronted parakeets named Nacho and Trixie have produced 55 chicks since 2024, significantly aiding recovery efforts for the twice-extinct species.