Singapore
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Singapore universities raise hostel fees by up to $80 monthly for 2026/2027 academic year
NUS, NTU and SMU have increased hostel fees between 5% and 9% for the 2026/2027 academic year, with some monthly hikes reaching about $80.
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Ostapenko and Arevalo win Wimbledon mixed doubles title after comeback
Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo won the 2026 Wimbledon mixed doubles title on July 9, coming from a set down to claim victory.
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Crystal Palace sign Spain defender Oscar Mingueza on four-year deal
Crystal Palace have signed Spain defender Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo on a four-year contract, pending international clearance.
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Brentford sign former England striker Callum Wilson on one-year deal
Brentford have signed 34-year-old striker Callum Wilson on a 12-month contract after his West Ham exit.
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24-year-old man killed by lightning strike at Pasir Ris Beach despite distant storm clouds
A lightning strike killed a 24-year-old man paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach on July 5 while the main thunderstorm cloud was several kilometres away.
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Newcastle United sign 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax
Newcastle United signed Dutch midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax on a five-year contract until 2031.
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Dutch Central Bank Fines ABN Amro €8.5 Million for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
The Dutch central bank fined ABN Amro €8.5 million for serious shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls from 2023 to 2024.
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Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Mohsen Rezaei was appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on August 9, 2026, succeeding Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
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16-year-old boy arrested after stabbing two girls at Bavarian school
A 16-year-old suspect attacked a school in Schongau, Germany, injuring two 13-year-old girls before being arrested on July 8, 2026.
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Leeds United sign Wales winger Harry Wilson on a four-year free transfer
Leeds United have signed Welsh international Harry Wilson on a four-year deal after his Fulham contract expired.
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R&A to enforce strict fan code at 2026 British Open amid behavior concerns
R&A will enforce a new code of conduct called 'The Open Commitment' at the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale to address fan behavior concerns.
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Chelsea sign 19-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon for £40 million
Chelsea signed 19-year-old Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on July 8, 2026, on an eight-year deal worth £40 million.
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'The Pitt' leads 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, 'Hacks' close behind with 24
'The Pitt' tops 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods; 'Hacks' earns 24, followed by 'Widow's Bay' with 19
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Zlatko Dalic steps down as Croatia football coach after 9 years in charge
Zlatko Dalic resigned as Croatia head coach on July 8, ending a nine-year tenure after the 2026 World Cup exit.
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UK Leads NATO Effort to Develop Next-Generation Long-Range Missile System
The UK is spearheading a NATO initiative with about 12 allies to develop advanced long-range missiles with ranges up to 2,000 km.
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France, England, and Argentina Advance to FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
France, England, and Argentina won their Round of 16 matches amid physical challenges and tactical changes at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Western Europe sets record for hottest June-July amid severe drought and wildfires
Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record in 2026, with widespread drought and historic wildfires in France and Spain.
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Four Oil and Gas Tankers Turn Back Near Strait of Hormuz After Vessel Attacks
At least four oil and gas tankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on vessels in early July.
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Workers' Party appoints Harpreet Singh to CEC and co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low
The Workers' Party re-elected Pritam Singh as secretary-general and updated its Central Executive Committee, adding Harpreet Singh and co-opting Fadli Fawzi and Andre Low.
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Paris Saint-Germain re-sign Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on three-year deal
Paris Saint-Germain re-signed French defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a three-year contract through 2029.
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Thailand boosts air-conditioner exports to Europe amid heatwave, promotes rainy-season tourism
Thailand increased air-conditioner exports to Europe by 41.3% in May 2026 and promotes rainy-season holidays to attract European tourists escaping heatwaves.
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Foundation Healthcare Holdings IPO 3.8x Oversubscribed, Shares Open 0.7% Higher on SGX Debut
Foundation Healthcare Holdings' IPO was 3.8 times subscribed, raising S$242 million, with shares opening 0.7% above the IPO price on July 8, 2026.
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European football revenue tops €40 billion in 2024-25 season but growth slows
European football generated €40.2 billion in revenue in 2024-25, up from €38 billion the previous year, though future growth is expected to stall.
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Liverpool lose 3-2 to Monaco in Andoni Iraola’s Anfield managerial debut
Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield in a friendly on August 9, 2026, dropping a two-goal lead for the second straight match under manager Andoni Iraola.