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Singapore sees 66% drop in dengue cases in early 2026 as peak season starts
Singapore reported over 600 dengue cases from January to mid-May 2026, down 66% from last year, ahead of its peak dengue season starting in May.
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Eurovision Song Contest Celebrates 70 Years Amid Boycott Over Israel's Participation
The Eurovision Song Contest held its 70th anniversary final in Vienna on May 16, 2026, amid a boycott by several European countries protesting Israel's involvement.
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El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole raise haze risk in Singapore from June to October 2026
Singapore faces higher haze risk from June to October 2026 due to expected El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole conditions.
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Oreo and BTS launch limited-edition purple hotteok-flavored cookie on June 8
Oreo and BTS will release a limited purple hotteok-inspired cookie with special designs starting June 8 in Singapore and over 80 markets worldwide.
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Singapore MRT reliability improves in April 2026 with Downtown Line MKBF doubling
Singapore's MRT network achieved 2.22 million train-km mean kilometres between failures in April 2026, led by a doubling of Downtown Line performance.
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Taeyang releases solo album Quintessence on 38th birthday, marking BigBang’s 20th anniversary
Taeyang launched his fourth solo album Quintessence on May 18, blending new sounds with reflections on identity and BigBang’s milestone year.
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Nearly half of Singapore residents now identify most with English or Singlish, survey shows
A 2024 survey found 47.6% of Singapore residents identify most with English or Singlish, up from 33.8% in 2013.
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Heatwave in India kills at least 16 in Telangana amid record-high temperatures
At least 16 people died of heatstroke in Telangana as India faces deadly temperatures up to 47.6°C amid power and water shortages.
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14-step segment of Eiffel Tower original staircase sold for €450,160 in Paris auction
A 14-step spiral section of the Eiffel Tower's original 1889 staircase sold for €450,160 at a Paris auction on May 21, 2026.
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Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021 in new Netflix documentary
Australian singer Kylie Minogue disclosed she was diagnosed with cancer again in early 2021 but kept it private until May 2026.
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Hybe x Geffen unveil global girl group Saint Satine with final member Sakura
Hybe and Geffen revealed Saint Satine’s four-member lineup with Sakura chosen as the final member after a global audition.
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11-year-old among three fined for vaping in Punggol before new laws take effect
Three people aged 11 to 29 were fined for vaping during a Health Sciences Authority operation in Punggol on April 30, 2026.
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Singapore schools keep caning boys only for serious offences including bullying and vaping
Singapore's Ministry of Education enforces caning for boys but exempts girls in serious school offences such as bullying and vaping.
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Montreal strippers plan strike on May 23 ahead of Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Montreal strippers will strike May 23 to demand employment rights and end of bar fees during busy Grand Prix weekend.
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Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio to debut publicly in May 2026
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, born November 2025, will make his public debut at Taman Safari Indonesia zoo this month.
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French toy spaniel Lazare dies aged 30, contender for world's oldest dog
Lazare, a French toy spaniel born in 1995, died aged 30 on May 14, weeks after adoption by a new owner.
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Toronto hands out free World Cup-themed condoms at 4 clinics
Toronto Public Health is offering free World Cup-themed condoms and safer sex supplies at 4 clinics ahead of the tournament.
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Europe tourists shift summer plans as Iran war lifts costs and risk
European tourists and airlines are changing summer plans as the Iran war raises costs and disruption risks.
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Kate begins first official overseas trip since cancer recovery in Italy
Kate on Wednesday began a 2-day Italy visit focused on early childhood development, her first official overseas trip since cancer treatment.
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Jane Fonda and Gong Li open 79th Cannes Film Festival; Peter Jackson honored
Jane Fonda and Gong Li led the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival as Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or on May 12, 2026.
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Five countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation amid Gaza conflict
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Slovenia boycotted Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation amid the Gaza war.
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Peter Wang wins inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award after returning to studies
Peter Wang, 51, received the inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award after resuming education following a 30-year gap.
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NUH emergency team saved motorcyclist hit by lorry in 2017 Jurong accident
National University Hospital’s emergency team stabilized a motorcyclist hit by a lorry in Jurong on September 10, 2017.
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Study finds nearly half of surveyed Singapore HDB flats were hotter indoors
A Singapore study found nearly half of 416 HDB flats it visited were warmer inside than outside, with poor airflow blamed.