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Republican Senators Revolt Over Trump’s $1.8B Fund for January 6 Convicts
Donald Trump allocated $1.8 billion from an IRS settlement to aid January 6 criminals, sparking fierce Republican backlash.
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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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Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over alleged defamatory documentary editing
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC in December 2025 over a 2024 documentary that allegedly misrepresented his January 6 speech.
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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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European and Asia-Pacific markets fall amid US strikes on Iran and tense peace talks in late May 2026
US military strikes on southern Iran and uncertain US-Iran peace talks pushed European and Asia-Pacific markets lower in late May 2026.
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Arsenal thrash Manchester City 3-0 to win 2026 Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to claim the 2026 Community Shield on August 16, 2026.
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Russian fuel oil arrivals in Singapore hit highest monthly volume since April 2025
Singapore received 1.26 million tonnes of Russian fuel oil in April 2026, marking the highest monthly volume in a year amid Middle East supply disruptions.
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Universal Studios Singapore WaterWorld performer dies after medical emergency during training
A WaterWorld performer at Universal Studios Singapore suffered a medical emergency during training on May 19 and died days later, Resorts World Sentosa said.
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Sri Lanka central bank raises policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% amid inflation pressure
Sri Lanka's central bank raised its overnight policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% on May 26, 2026, to tackle rising inflation and currency depreciation.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026-27 season likely his last in playing career
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, announced the 2026-27 season will probably be his final as a professional footballer.
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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.
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South Korea's Hwang In-beom healthy but lacks match fitness before 2026 World Cup
Midfielder Hwang In-beom is medically fit but needs more game time to regain sharpness ahead of South Korea's 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Singapore launches updated Retail Industry Digital Plan to boost SME adoption of AI
Enterprise Singapore and IMDA unveiled a refreshed Retail Industry Digital Plan on May 26 to help over 2,000 SME retailers adopt AI and digital tools.
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Six firms granted licences to end Puspakom’s monopoly on vehicle transfer inspections
Six companies have received licences to conduct private vehicle ownership transfer inspections in Malaysia, ending Puspakom’s monopoly.
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China enforces stricter controls on overseas stock trading to curb capital outflows
China tightened rules on overseas stock trading to limit capital flight amid rising mainland investor demand.
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US and South Korea Launch Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise Highlighting First Island Chain Role
The US and South Korea began their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise on August 17, involving 18,000 South Korean troops and new US strategic references.
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Jacob Misiorowski sets MLB record with 57 pitches over 100 mph in Brewers win
Jacob Misiorowski set a Major League Baseball record by throwing 57 pitches at or above 100 mph in a single game for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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ASX shares fall up to 13% after raising 2027 capital expenditure guidance for tech upgrade
ASX Ltd shares dropped as much as 13% on May 26 after raising its 2027 capital expenditure forecast amid technology modernization efforts.
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WWE announces Clash in Italy 2026 card with five marquee matches in Turin
WWE revealed five matches for Clash in Italy 2026, its first premium live event in Italy, at Inalpi Arena in Turin.
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Forza Horizon 6 AI driver 'bowie knife99' sparks widespread gaming community reaction
The aggressive AI driver 'bowie knife99' in Forza Horizon 6 has sparked viral memes and industry responses since May 2026.
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Four Renaissance artworks by Antonello da Messina stolen from museum in Sicily
Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen overnight August 15-16 from the Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina in Sicily.
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Universiti Sains Malaysia Tops Malaysia, Rises 149 Places in ARWU 2026 Rankings
Universiti Sains Malaysia moved up 149 places globally to rank 581st and became Malaysia’s top university in the ARWU 2026 rankings.
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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Flores Island, Indonesia, Killing 53 and Displacing Thousands
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit north of Flores Island on August 15, killing 53 and displacing nearly 13,000 people.