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Ex-actor Edmund Chen's jail term for causing grievous hurt cut to one day
Former actor Edmund Chen’s jail term for causing grievous hurt in a 2025 traffic accident was reduced from five days to one day on appeal.
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Crowding, wait times, and MRT air-conditioning top public transport issues in Singapore
Public transport users in Singapore highlight crowding, irregular bus timings, and uneven MRT air-conditioning as primary concerns, officials report.
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Nomination Day Kicks Off Negeri Sembilan State Election Campaign Ahead of August 1 Poll
Nomination Day on July 18 began the 14-day campaign for Negeri Sembilan’s state election set for August 1 with 103 candidates competing for 36 seats.
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Police arrest eight over stolen donations at India's Ram temple in Ayodhya
Police in Ayodhya arrested eight people in June 2026 for allegedly stealing donations from the Ram temple, sparking calls for better financial oversight.
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No discrepancy found in GCE O-Level English Language oral exam questions
SEAB confirmed no difference in oral English exam questions shown to candidates and examiners on July 15 in Singapore.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Vice-President Sara Duterte was charged with grave threats in Quezon City over alleged death threats against President Marcos and others.
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Singapore High Court rules Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
Singapore’s High Court ruled July 14 that Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding each $230,000 in damages.
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Double amputee jailed nearly 13 years for sexually assaulting boy in exchange for cash and cigarettes
Abdul Rahim Sa’ad, 66, was sentenced to 12 years 11 months jail for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy between 2020 and 2023 in Singapore.
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Singapore MRT reliability exceeds 2 million train-km for third month in June 2026
Singapore's MRT network achieved over 2 million train-km mean kilometres between failures for the third consecutive month in June 2026.
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More than 500 crows culled since March as NParks expands shooting in Singapore
NParks has culled over 500 house crows since March 2026 and plans to extend shooting operations to more districts in Singapore.
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Six tourists died in Laos from methanol-tainted alcohol; no cause or blame determined
Six tourists died in November 2024 in Laos after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol; authorities cannot determine cause or assign blame due to lack of autopsies.
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England to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s from April 2027
The UK government will prohibit sale of energy drinks with over 150 mg caffeine per litre to under-16s in England starting April 2027, pending approval.
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Thailand suspends new gun permits after deadly school shooting kills nine
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended new firearm permits and ordered review of existing ones after a school shooting killed nine last Friday.
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Singapore lawyer Julia Chan charged with forgery in $3 billion money laundering case
Julia Chan I-Fei was charged July 16 with forgery linked to a property purchase tied to a $3 billion money laundering probe in Singapore.
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UK man arrested over threats to Nigel Farage amid Ann Widdecombe murder probe
A man in his 20s was arrested in London for threatening Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media amid the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder.
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Singapore and Malaysia align on ASEAN green energy and digital economy goals
Singapore and Malaysia outlined joint plans to boost ASEAN leadership in green energy, data centres, and digital economy during a recent state visit.
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Lithuania warns Russia may plan targeted attacks on critical infrastructure
Lithuanian intelligence reports Russia plans targeted kinetic attacks on critical infrastructure in Lithuania and the Baltics.
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AGC applies to declare Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants in Singapore court
The Attorney-General’s Chambers filed to label Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants over abusive litigation tactics.
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EU population to peak at 453 million in 2029 before steady long-term decline
The European Union’s population will peak around 453.3 million in 2029, then decline to about 398.8 million by 2100 amid ageing challenges.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's brother convicted of misconduct, banned from office for 9 years
David Sanchez, brother of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, was convicted of administrative misconduct and banned from public office for nine years.
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Japan approves election rules requiring AI-generated content labeling on social media
Japan's parliament approved new social media rules July 13 requiring AI-generated election content to be labeled, taking effect March 1, 2027.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch Defence Alumni Initiative to boost military ties
Singapore and Indonesia launched the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative on July 14 in Jakarta to strengthen military and personal ties between their armed forces.
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French student’s case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status after iJooz straw licking
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s case was adjourned to await ICA’s decision on his student pass status following mischief charges.
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Singapore lowers age eligibility for Community Care Apartments to 55, cuts service fees
Singapore will lower Community Care Apartments age eligibility from 65 to 55 and reduce service fees by up to 75% starting October 2026.