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Drink-driving suspect acquitted over blood sample refusal without doctor’s explicit consent
Muhammad Rajis Abdullah was acquitted after police failed to get explicit doctor approval before taking blood sample during his drink-driving arrest.
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NATO considers mission to secure Strait of Hormuz if blockade continues past July
NATO is discussing possible deployment to ensure safe passage through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if unresolved by early July.
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Singapore to publish first National Adaptation Plan in 2027 focusing on climate risks
Singapore announced its first National Adaptation Plan will assess climate risks and current resilience measures ahead of its 2027 release and UN submission.
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Britain receives experimental antiviral drug from Japan to fight hantavirus outbreak
Britain accepted supplies of favipiravir from Japan on May 16-17 to respond to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the Hondius cruise liner.
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Greenland says US talks make progress but will never sell the island
Greenland reported progress in talks with the US but rejected any sale or takeover of the island.
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Polish driver jailed 13.5 years in UK for smuggling 90kg cocaine in Skims shipment
Jakub Jan Konkel was sentenced to 13 years 6 months for smuggling 90kg of cocaine hidden in Kim Kardashian’s Skims clothing shipment.
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Man sentenced to 18 years jail and 24 cane strokes for sexually abusing younger sister
A man in Singapore was sentenced to 18 years in jail and 24 strokes of the cane for repeatedly raping and assaulting his younger sister over seven years.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar visits Poland to reset EU ties and discuss energy cooperation
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar began a two-day visit to Poland on May 19, 2026, aiming to restore relations and deepen cooperation with Polish leaders.
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New Zealand plans to cut 8,700-9,000 public service jobs and merge agencies by 2029
New Zealand government announced plans to cut up to 9,000 public service jobs and merge departments to boost efficiency by mid-2029.
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Singapore to begin IAEA nuclear readiness assessment in 2027
Singapore will start the International Atomic Energy Agency's Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review to evaluate its nuclear energy readiness in 2027.
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Gunman kills eight and injures five at transport hub in Egypt's Assiut province
A gunman shot and killed eight people and wounded five at a busy transport hub in Assiut province, Egypt, on May 18, 2026.
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Shooting in southern Spain kills two and injures four, including young children
A 25-year-old man killed two relatives and injured four others, including infants, in El Ejido on May 18, 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV to release first encyclical on AI ethics and workers’ rights May 25
Pope Leo XIV will publish his first major encyclical on May 25, addressing AI, workers’ rights, and condemning AI use in warfare.
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85.1% of 3,169 people screened for tuberculosis at Bedok Central tested negative
Out of 3,169 people screened for tuberculosis at Bedok Central, 85.1% tested negative in a mass screening after three TB clusters were discovered.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US-Russia relations show no real progress
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said US-Russia relations have seen no concrete progress despite ongoing dialogue and rhetoric.
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Israel near complete elimination of October 7 Hamas attackers, controls 60% of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on May 17 Israel has nearly finished targeting all architects of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and controls 60% of Gaza.
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Singapore defends death penalty and justice policies at UN human rights review
Singapore defended its use of the death penalty and criminal justice policies at the UN Human Rights Council's review on May 12, 2026.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong urges legal rethink on AI responsibility amid rapid tech growth
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called for new legal frameworks to address AI responsibility and liability in a 2026 speech.
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Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague
Felicien Kabuga, accused of a key role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, died in UN custody in The Hague on May 16, 2026.
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USS Gerald R. Ford completes longest US Navy carrier deployment since Vietnam War
USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk after a 326-day deployment, the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War.
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Stranded humpback whale 'Timmy' rescued in Germany found dead near Denmark
The humpback whale 'Timmy', rescued in Germany in early May, was found dead near Denmark’s Anholt island on May 14 or 15.
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Indonesian President Prabowo admits challenges in free nutritious meal programme
President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged problems in the free meal scheme but vowed to continue it despite corruption allegations and safety concerns.
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Senator Ted Cruz Backs Kids Online Safety Act to Protect Minors on Social Media
Senator Ted Cruz pledged support for the Kids Online Safety Act aiming to reduce online harms to children and teens.
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Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery offers alternative to daily eye drops in Singapore
Singapore doctors highlight new microscopic stent surgery as a long-term alternative for glaucoma patients struggling with daily eye drops.