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WorldPride parade held in Amsterdam under heightened security after Berlin attack
Thousands gathered in Amsterdam on August 1 for WorldPride’s canal parade amid increased security following a deadly Berlin Pride attack.
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Taliban ban blocks 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021
Since March 2022, about 2.4 million Afghan girls have been banned from secondary schools by the Taliban, reversing years of progress.
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Animal hospital in Kumamoto shelters 26 earthquake evacuees with pets after July quake
Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto is housing 26 evacuees with pets after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, 2026.
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AFC welcomes FIFA decision to cancel World Cup stake sale plan
The Asian Football Confederation praised FIFA’s scrapping of plans to sell a stake in a unit managing World Cup events.
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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh struck off lawyer rolls for lying under oath
Pritam Singh, Workers’ Party chief and Aljunied GRC MP, was disbarred on August 13 for criminal conviction of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.
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Manchester United beat Leeds United on penalties in Dublin pre-season friendly
Manchester United defeated Leeds United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park on August 12, 2026.
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Europe faces fifth major heatwave of 2026 with temperatures hitting 43°C in Spain
Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave since May, fueled by a persistent heat dome causing wildfires, crop losses, and record low river levels.
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Over 80% of Australian Teens Under 16 Continue Social Media Use Three Months After Ban
Australia's ban on social media use by children under 16 faced low compliance, as most minors kept using platforms despite the law.
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Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle United head coach after nearly five years
Eddie Howe, 48, resigned as Newcastle United head coach on July 31 after five years in charge.
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Singapore’s National Space Agency to open satellite mission operations centre by mid-2027
Singapore’s National Space Agency plans to launch a satellite mission operations centre by mid-2027, doubling staff and boosting space capabilities.
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Law Society seeks to strike off Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh after conviction
The Law Society of Singapore has applied to strike off Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh following his 2025 conviction for giving false evidence under oath.
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Greek police investigate death of British woman found in suitcase in Athens
Greek police are probing the death of 38-year-old British woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens on July 18.
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Singaporean woman, 20, missing after traveling alone to Cambodia in late July
Siti Aishah Siregar, 20, left Singapore unexpectedly for Cambodia on July 28 and has been unreachable since, prompting police and family searches.
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Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to secure their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026.
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LTA Studies Feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit System for Tuas South
The Land Transport Authority is studying the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Tuas South to improve connectivity and reduce travel times.
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Singapore announces four new MRT stations for Cross Island Line Phase 3 to western region
Singapore will add four underground stations to the Cross Island Line Phase 3, extending about 10 km and targeting completion in the late 2030s.
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South Korea's Yangsan Hits Record 41.4°C Amid Ongoing Heatwave
Yangsan recorded a national high of 41.4°C on July 31 during a sustained heatwave impacting South Gyeongsang Province.
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Ukraine seeks Patriot PAC-3 missiles as it pushes for ceasefire before winter
Ukraine urges urgent delivery of Patriot PAC-3 missiles to defend against nightly ballistic attacks amid ceasefire talks with Russia.
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Hilleman Laboratories to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with CEPI funding
Singapore-based Hilleman Laboratories is developing a vaccine candidate for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, funded by US$8.5 million from CEPI.
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George Clooney Evacuates French Home as Wildfires Threaten Brignoles Estate
George Clooney and his family evacuated their Brignoles, France estate due to wildfires burning nearby since July 29.
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US sanctions six entities linked to Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC across four countries
On July 30, 2026, the US sanctioned six individuals and companies in China, India, Russia, and Iran supporting Iran’s Mahan Air and IRGC.
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Russia likely used North Korean missile in deadly strike near Kryvyi Rih, killing family
Russia likely fired a North Korean missile near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing five family members in the first such attack since August 2025.
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India summons Meta executives over brief restriction of Modi’s Facebook post
India summoned Meta executives on July 30 to explain the brief restriction of Prime Minister Modi’s Facebook post about student protests.
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Singapore’s private car numbers fall to lowest since 2019 as rental cars reach record high
Singapore’s private car population dropped to 516,237 units by June 2026, while rental cars hit a record 97,567 units, data from the Land Transport Authority shows.