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Belgium fights largest wildfire near German border, burning over 3000 hectares
Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record since August 14, spreading over 3000 hectares near the German border and prompting evacuations.
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Australia slows working holiday visa processing amid migration cuts plan
Australia has slowed processing of working holiday visas and paused applications from 24 capped countries since July 2026.
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Myanmar Confirms Nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh Eligible for Return Pending Security
Myanmar's military government verified about 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh as eligible for return once Rakhine security improves.
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Father pursues autism diplomas after son’s diagnosis and schooling challenges in Singapore
Jason Tan sought to understand and support his son Isaac’s autism after his academic struggles led to diagnosis and school transfer.
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Singapore parents weigh mainstream and special education options for children with special needs
Parents in Singapore face challenges choosing between mainstream and special education schools as identification of children with special educational needs rises.
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Wife awarded 33% of $2.2M assets after homemaking role supported husband's business
A Singapore woman was granted a third of matrimonial assets following divorce due to her homemaker role aiding her husband’s business growth.
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New Zealand orange-fronted parakeet population boosted by prolific breeding pair
A pair of orange-fronted parakeets named Nacho and Trixie have produced 55 chicks since 2024, significantly aiding recovery efforts for the twice-extinct species.
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EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn
The EU will expand sanctions on Russia this autumn, increasing the number of sanctioned entities by one third, says Kaja Kallas.
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Gazans face soaring prices and shortages for Eid al-Adha amid war aftermath
Many Gazans struggle to afford key Eid items like sacrificial sheep and new clothes due to shortages and high costs after recent conflict damage.
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Climate change raises antibiotic-resistant Salmonella genes by 10% globally, study finds
A new study links climate change to a 10% rise in antibiotic-resistance genes in Salmonella worldwide from 1940 to 2023.
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UK spy chief warns of rising threats from Russia and China amid tech race
GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler warned Britain faces escalating hostile actions from Russia and China amid rapid technological change.
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U.N. Secretary-General warns against Russia’s planned strikes on Kyiv defense sites
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Russia’s announced strikes on Ukrainian defense and decision centers in Kyiv.
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Man acquitted on appeal of molesting woman in mall nursing room
Ankit Sharma's 2025 conviction for molesting a woman at Changi City Point was overturned by High Court on appeal in May 2026.
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Singapore Customs seize 335 vehicles at land borders for contraband smuggling in 2025
Singapore Customs seized 335 vehicles at land checkpoints in 2025, a 140% rise from 2023, mostly foreign-registered and carrying duty-unpaid cigarettes and liquor.
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Carrie Wong and Lee Joon-gi lead multinational cast in Asian drama Kidnap Game
Actress Carrie Wong stars with Lee Joon-gi in the suspense drama Kidnap Game set across seven Asian cities.
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Man jailed 3 years for dodging national service in Singapore for over 21 years
Edmond Yao Zhi Hai was sentenced on May 26, 2026, to three years in jail and fined $3,000 for evading Singapore's National Service for more than two decades.
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Access Singapore to Launch National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in Early 2027
Access Singapore will release a National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in early 2027 to track social mobility and inform policy responses.
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Stars Engineering and director convicted over 2021 Tuas explosion killing three workers
Stars Engineering and director Chua Xing Da were convicted for safety lapses in a 2021 explosion that killed three workers in Tuas.
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Singaporean man jailed 3 years for 21-year National Service default despite Indonesian citizenship
Edmond Yao Zhi Hai was sentenced to three years in jail and fined S$3,000 on May 26 for defaulting on National Service for more than two decades.
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Swiss Alps village of Blatten begins rebuilding a year after glacier collapse
Former residents of Blatten have started rebuilding lives and opened Hotel Momentum near Wiler one year after the glacier collapse destroyed their village.
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Iran announces $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles for women
Iran’s military announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubling the reward for women, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Violent attacks in Russian schools rise as war's impact on youth deepens
Russia has reported 14 violent school attacks so far in 2026, nearly matching last year’s total of 15 amid growing war-related influences.
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Two killed and hundreds evacuated as twin wildfires hit Greek island of Salamina
Two wildfires on August 16 killed two people and forced hundreds to evacuate from Salamina Island near Athens.
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CHIJ Toa Payoh primary and secondary schools to revert to original names in 2027
CHIJ Primary and Secondary (Toa Payoh) will drop 'Toa Payoh' and revert to full original names from January 1, 2027.