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South Korean university students protest ballot shortages during June 3 local elections
Student unions at 16 to 18 South Korean universities organized protests June 10 over ballot paper shortages in local elections.
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New Zealanders see US as bigger threat than China for first time in a decade
A 2026 survey shows 35% of New Zealanders view the US as a threat, surpassing China for the first time in about 10 years.
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Northern Ireland police arrest Sudanese man for knife attack sparking protests and riots
Police in Belfast arrested a 30-year-old Sudanese man for a knife attack on June 8 that caused serious injuries and led to protests and riots.
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US passenger quarantined for 21 days after hantavirus exposure on MV Hondius cruise
Angela Perryman was ordered to stay in federal quarantine in Nebraska until May 31 after exposure to hantavirus on the MV Hondius ship in May.
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UN report finds Palestinians trapped between Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas amid abuses
The UN Commission reported on June 9 that Palestinians face severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Kevin Tan sentenced to 8 years 9 months jail and cane for raping 13-year-old girl
Kevin Tan, 28, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years 9 months' jail and six cane strokes for raping a 13-year-old girl he met online.
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Global state-involved conflicts hit highest level since World War II in 2025
In 2025, 65 state-involved conflicts occurred worldwide, doubling state-to-state clashes and causing 245,000 deaths, experts say.
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UN report warns of worsening ocean crisis with warming, sea-level rise, and ice loss
The UN released its Third World Ocean Assessment report on June 8, highlighting accelerating ocean warming, rising sea levels, and shrinking ice caps worldwide.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis ban Israeli ships in Red Sea, signal further action
Houthis declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and launched attacks related to Israel, warning of possible escalation.
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Bird deaths in Singapore hit record high, man-made structures top cause
Reported bird deaths and injuries in Singapore reached about 650 in 2025, with building collisions the leading cause.
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Commonwealth Secondary School uses 80 CDs to stop kingfisher collisions with windows
Commonwealth Secondary School hung 80 CDs on pantry windows to halt collared kingfisher collisions, dropping incidents from 10 per hour to zero since April 2026.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says AI key to productivity amid labour shortages
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said June 8 that AI can boost productivity in labour-short Singapore but its impact on jobs remains uncertain.
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Pope Leo urges Spanish Church to listen to abuse survivors and offer reparations
Pope Leo told Spanish bishops on June 8, 2026, to listen to abuse survivors and provide reparations amid calls for justice.
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UK Prime Minister Starmer to ban harmful social media use for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on harmful social media use for children under 16 today.
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Australia PM Albanese to reduce migration as far-right One Nation leads in polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to cut net overseas migration to 225,000 amid rise of One Nation, now leading in polls with 31% support.
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Indonesia's President Prabowo Faces Economic Scrutiny amid Currency Slide and Corruption Arrests
President Prabowo Subianto faces criticism over economic troubles, currency collapse, investor flight, and corruption in a key free meals programme.
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Greek police arrest Palestinian man over suspected Hamas links and cruise ship attack plot
Greek authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on Crete June 6 on suspicion of Hamas membership and plotting attacks including against an Israeli cruise ship.
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Hong Kong principal dismissed after swearing at security guards in Singapore school trip
Lee Cheuk-hing was fired after swearing at security staff during a May 22 school trip to SAFRA Jurong in Singapore.
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Pope Leo warns Spain’s Parliament of profound global spiritual and cultural crisis
Pope Leo addressed Spain’s Parliament on June 8, 2026, warning that escalating conflict and polarisation have driven the world into a deep crisis.
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Strait of Hormuz to stay open with Iran and Oman setting new transit fees
Iran and Oman announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to shipping under new transit fee rules despite US opposition.
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Youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi demand Education Minister’s resignation over exam leaks
Thousands joined Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi on June 6 demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam paper leaks.
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Germany urges closer EU-Turkey ties, highlights shared security and economic interests
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for deeper EU-Turkey cooperation in defense, economy, and support for Turkey’s EU membership.
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Two Romanian Nationals on Trial for Stabbing British-Iranian Journalist in London
Romanian suspects face trial for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati three times near his London home in a planned attack linked to Iran.
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Study Finds Fathers’ Early Parenting Tied to Better Child Health Than Mothers’
Pennsylvania State University researchers found fathers’ early parenting impacts children’s health more than mothers’ behavior.