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French Teen Accused of Licking iJooz Straw in Singapore Returns as Case Adjourned
Didier Maximilien, 18, returned from overseas trip as his Singapore court case over licking a vending machine straw was adjourned to June 26.
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Israeli Strikes Damage Multiple UNESCO-Protected Heritage Sites in Southern Lebanon
Israeli military attacks near Tyre and Nabatieh damaged historic sites under UNESCO protection, drawing condemnation from Lebanese officials and NGOs.
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Tunnel strengthening works cause Circle Line delays in Singapore from Jan to Apr 2026
Tunnel strengthening on Singapore’s Circle Line from January 17 to April 19 caused up to 30-minute delays during peak hours and longer journeys at other times.
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Drone attacks target oil tankers off Turkey and infrastructure in southern Russia amid conflict
Drone attacks struck oil tankers near Turkey and Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, while Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil sites in late May 2026.
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Keir Starmer defends government policies after Tony Blair criticizes Labour direction
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected Tony Blair’s criticism of his government’s policies and Labour’s direction today.
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Latvia parliament approves Andris Kulbergs-led government after drone dispute
Latvia’s parliament approved a new four-party government led by Andris Kulbergs on May 28, following a coalition collapse over drone security issues.
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Japan enacts penal code reforms prioritizing rehabilitation and changes women's prison work system
Japan implemented June 2025 penal code reforms shifting from punishment to rehabilitation and reshaped work programs at Tochigi Women’s Prison.
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Rome Pride excludes Jewish LGBT group Keshet Italia over Gaza genocide stance
Rome Pride barred Jewish LGBT group Keshet Italia from the June 20 parade for refusing to condemn Israel’s Gaza actions as genocide.
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Hong Kong School Principal Resigns After Swearing at Singapore Security Guards
Lee Cheuk-hing resigned as principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary after swearing at SAFRA Jurong security guards on May 22 in Singapore.
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Israel indicts Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich for leaking classified Gaza war documents
Israel’s attorney-general indicted Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to PM Netanyahu, for leaking classified 2023 Gaza war documents.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic to have 75% of graduates with overseas experience by 2030
Ngee Ann Polytechnic aims for 75% of students to graduate with overseas experience in Southeast Asia by 2030 through SEA Unbound programmes.
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Man jailed 2 years for stealing 74 laptops worth $148,000 from MOE schools
Mohamed Loqman Mohamed Yusof was sentenced to two years in jail for stealing 74 laptops intended for Ministry of Education schools.
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Woman jailed 5 days for shoving 8-year-old girl on Buona Vista MRT platform
Ho Hui Ling, 44, was sentenced to five days' jail for shoving an 8-year-old girl at Buona Vista MRT station in January 2025.
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18 Singaporeans Make 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List Tied with South Korea and Indonesia
Eighteen Singaporeans were named among 300 innovators on the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list announced in August 2026.
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Veteran Singapore actor Richard Low hospitalized six days after bowel and bladder control scare
Richard Low was hospitalized for six days in May after a sudden loss of bowel and bladder control, and remains cautious during recovery.
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Russian missile strike kills 10, injures up to 18 in Kharkiv region village
A Russian missile attack on Pechenihy village in Kharkiv region killed 10 and injured 17 to 18 people on August 18.
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Singapore Ministry of Education launches public conversations on education policies
Singapore's Ministry of Education began public discussions in June 2026 to gather views on exam stakes and other education reforms.
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Singapore launches S$4.48 million rehab program to aid 2,000 Parkinson’s patients
The Lien Foundation and partners launched KEEP, a S$4.48 million rehab program for 2,000 Parkinson’s patients over five years in Singapore.
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PAP and Workers' Party Clash Over Economic Proposals in Singapore Parliament
Former Senior Minister Lee Yi Shyan criticized the Workers' Party's economic plan, sparking rebuttals from WP MPs and support from PAP ministers.
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Two students killed in shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University junior high school
A Grade 7 student fatally shot one student before killing himself in a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University today.
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Accommodation Prices in Busan Soar Ahead of BTS Concerts, Sparking Complaints
Accommodation prices in Busan surged up to 3.3 times during BTS concerts on June 12–13, prompting complaints and presidential calls for action.
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PERTAPIS distributes 1,000kg of korban meat to 500 lower-income families in Singapore
PERTAPIS distributed about 1,000kg of korban meat to 500 lower-income families during its live event on May 27 at Geylang Halfway House.
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24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee on trial for deadly 2024 knife attack in Austria
A 24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee stands trial in Klagenfurt for a 2024 Villach knife attack that killed a boy and injured five.
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Critically Endangered Sunda Pangolin Rescued from Washing Machine in Bukit Batok
ACRES rescued a critically endangered Sunda pangolin found inside a washing machine near Bukit Batok on May 25.