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Marc Cucurella Tattoos Coach Luis de la Fuente After Spain's World Cup Win
Spain's Marc Cucurella fulfilled a vow by tattooing coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain won the 2026 World Cup.
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Explosion destroys newly reopened Aeon Mall in Kumamoto after 7.1 earthquake
A gas explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on July 28 destroyed Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, leaving dozens missing and 13 dead.
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Rayo Vallecano barred from Estadio de Vallecas over safety risks, urgent repairs ordered
Madrid authorities suspended Rayo Vallecano's use of Estadio de Vallecas due to serious safety hazards requiring two to six months of repairs.
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French prosecutors probe suspected murders after five infant remains found in Orange
French prosecutors opened a murder investigation after the remains of five infants were discovered at a couple’s home in Orange, southern France.
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EGP Energy lists on Singapore Exchange, wins first post-IPO S$1.1 million order
EGP Energy Corporation debuted on SGX mainboard on July 29, 2026, and secured its first post-IPO order valued at S$1.1 million.
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IFAB rules Breel Embolo's World Cup quarter-final sending-off was incorrect
IFAB said Breel Embolo's red card after a mistaken VAR booking in World Cup quarter-final versus Argentina was wrong.
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UBS Reports 17% Profit Rise, Announces US$3 Billion Share Buyback Plan
UBS posted a 17% jump in Q2 net profit to US$2.8 billion and revealed a US$3 billion share buyback program by mid-2027.
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EU AI transparency rules requiring labeling of AI content take effect August 2, 2026
The European Union requires firms to label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, starting August 2, 2026, with large fines for noncompliance.
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Keppel surpasses S$100 billion funds under management target ahead of schedule
Keppel exceeded its end-2026 interim funds under management target of S$100 billion as of July 28.
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Australia's June quarter inflation slows; RBA governor signals possible further rate hikes
Australia's consumer price inflation slowed in the June quarter as RBA Governor Michele Bullock said more rate hikes may be needed to meet targets.
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Suicide deaths in Singapore rise 1.6% in 2024 with sharp increase among adults aged 30-39
Singapore reported 441 suicide deaths in 2024, a 1.6% rise from 2023, with suicides among adults aged 30-39 up 50%.
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Lionel Messi questions future in football after father Jorge’s death at 68
Lionel Messi expressed doubts about continuing his football career following the death of his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi last week.
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Lucas Glover removes shoes mid-round at 3M Open to avoid spike marks, denies protest
Lucas Glover took off his shoes during the final round of the 3M Open to avoid spike marks and denied it was a protest against AimPoint putting technique.
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Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italian Football Federation roles after 16 days
Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo resigned from their roles at the Italian Football Federation just 16 days after Maldini's appointment.
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Man jailed 25½ years, caned 24 times for raping three underage girls after paying them
Edmund Tan Shi Hui was sentenced to 25½ years in jail and 24 cane strokes for raping three 13-year-old girls after paying them for sex between 2022 and 2023.
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Amos Yee to plead guilty for dodging National Service enlistment in Singapore
Amos Yee, 27, will plead guilty on September 7 to charges of dodging National Service and leaving Singapore without valid permits.
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Singapore and Australia sign protocol to ensure trade of essential goods and defence supplies
Singapore and Australia signed a protocol in July 2026 to prevent export restrictions on essential goods and strengthen defence supply cooperation.
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Xabi Alonso wins first match as Chelsea manager in 6-4 pre-season thriller in Sydney
Xabi Alonso began as Chelsea manager on July 1 and led the team to a 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28 in Sydney.
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Singapore's June manufacturing output rises 7.2% led by electronics amid AI demand
Singapore's factory output grew 7.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by strong electronics and precision engineering sectors.
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill dozens near Ukraine-Russia border in late July
Russian strikes killed at least 7 in eastern Ukraine on July 27; Ukrainian drone strikes killed 3 in Russia's Belgorod region the next day.
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HSBC to hire 100+ AI specialists and 100 wealth managers, open global AI centre in Singapore
HSBC will open its first global AI centre in Singapore later this year and hire over 200 staff, including AI experts and wealth managers.
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Seatrium shares surge after upbeat profit guidance and floating data center approval
Seatrium shares rose sharply on July 27 after the company issued positive profit guidance and secured approval for a floating data center concept.
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Singapore's central bank tightens monetary policy again amid inflation and energy price risks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore raised the rate of SGD policy band appreciation on July 27, its second tightening in three months.
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Israel approves legal framework for international force to enter Gaza under US plan
Israel's security cabinet approved a multinational International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza as part of a US ceasefire plan on July 26, 2026.