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Grab to pilot on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol, commercial launch delayed to Q4 2026
Grab will pilot an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol with commercial fares starting in Q4 2026.
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Manuel Neuer likely to retire after 2026-27 season, signs one-year Bayern extension
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said he will likely retire after the 2026-27 season, following a one-year contract extension signed in May 2026.
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UN Security Council conducts first informal straw poll for next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council held its first informal closed-door straw poll on July 30 to narrow candidates for next Secretary-General.
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Joao Pedro scores nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4
Joao Pedro netted a quick-fire hat-trick as a substitute in Chelsea’s 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28, 2026.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr urges revisiting nuclear energy amid power crisis
President Marcos Jr called on July 27 to reconsider nuclear power to tackle high electricity prices in the Philippines.
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Singapore's 2025 births drop below 30,000 for first time since 1965
Singapore recorded 29,864 births in 2025, an 11.4% drop from 2024, marking the lowest annual figure since independence in 1965.
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Tottenham spends £237m in summer rebuild under new manager Roberto De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi took over Tottenham in March 2026 and led a £237 million summer spending spree to rebuild after a 17th-place finish.
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Singapore's Economy Grows 5.7% in Q2 2026, Driven by AI Despite Middle East Risks
Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, with AI-related sectors powering growth amid Middle East energy price volatility.
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Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers for £117 million, a British transfer record
Chelsea signed midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club record £117 million with plans to play him alongside Cole Palmer.
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Red Sea shipping slows to lowest level in months after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell to 11 vessels on July 26 after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast.
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Female referee suffers concussion after melee during Metz vs Fortuna Sittard friendly
Referee Mathilde Demoncay suffered a concussion after being knocked down trying to break up a fight in Metz's friendly win over Fortuna Sittard.
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Normandy D-Day Beaches Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO inscribed the Normandy D-Day beaches on its World Heritage List on July 26, 2026, recognizing their cultural and historical significance.
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Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on £10 million deal
Ipswich Town signed Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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Atletico Madrid signs South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in from PSG until 2031
Atletico Madrid signed South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in from PSG on July 25, 2026, on a contract through June 2031.
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CAS to Hear Senegal's Appeal Over African Cup of Nations Title on October 8
Senegal will appear before the Court of Arbitration for Sport on October 8 to challenge the CAF decision stripping their 2025 African Cup of Nations title.
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Spain coach condemns Argentina's post-match conduct after 2026 World Cup final
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente criticized Argentina's conduct after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Singapore COE quota rises slightly for Aug–Oct 2026; Category A falls again
Singapore's Land Transport Authority raised total COE quota by 0.2% to 19,085 for Aug–Oct 2026, with Category A quota dropping by 4%.
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Allianz to buy HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit for about US$2.1 billion
Allianz agreed to acquire HSBC’s Singapore life and health insurance business for approximately S$2.7 billion, including a 15-year bancassurance deal.
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GIC reports 3.4% 20-year real return, lowest since FY2019/20, unveils new investment framework
GIC reported a 3.4% 20-year annualised real return for FY2025/26, its lowest in six years, while launching a refreshed investment framework to boost flexibility.
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George Russell says Mercedes fixed energy management issue hampering F1 performance
George Russell says Mercedes resolved a complex energy deployment problem that slowed his car in recent Formula 1 races.
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Japan extends Hajime Moriyasu as coach through 2027 Asian Cup before Go Oiwa takeover
Japan Football Association extended Hajime Moriyasu's tenure through the 2027 Asian Cup, with Go Oiwa set to succeed him afterward.
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World Rugby and UK bodies seek dismissal of concussion lawsuits by former players
World Rugby, RFU, WRU, and rugby league bodies move to dismiss concussion claims by over 500 former players over disclosure breaches.
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Singapore study finds Design for Maintainability cuts building upkeep costs by up to S$950,000 annually
A BCA study found that commercial buildings using Design for Maintainability features saved between S$310,000 and S$950,000 yearly in maintenance and manpower costs.
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Turkey's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel to form new party after court ousts him from CHP
Ozgur Ozel resigned from Turkey's main opposition CHP after a court ruling and announced plans to form a new political party.