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Double amputee jailed nearly 13 years for sexually assaulting boy in exchange for cash and cigarettes
Abdul Rahim Sa’ad, 66, was sentenced to 12 years 11 months jail for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy between 2020 and 2023 in Singapore.
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Vietnam’s VinSpace signs agreement with SpaceX for satellite launch in 2027
Vietnamese private aerospace firm VinSpace signed a launch agreement with SpaceX to deploy satellites in 2027 under the Transporter rideshare program.
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Singapore MRT reliability exceeds 2 million train-km for third month in June 2026
Singapore's MRT network achieved over 2 million train-km mean kilometres between failures for the third consecutive month in June 2026.
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Japanese Executives Warn Yen Weakness Threatens Import-Dependent Economy
Japanese business leaders call for yen stability amid risks from currency volatility and a weak exchange rate near 160 per dollar.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister stresses AI-skilled teachers grounded in human values
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysia’s education system to produce STEM and AI-skilled teachers rooted in ethics and human values.
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Malaysia's inflation rate eases to 1.9% in June 2026 from 2.0% in May
Malaysia's consumer price index rose 1.9% year-on-year in June 2026, down from 2.0% in May, driven by lower transport inflation and steady food prices.
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Malaysian parliamentary panel reviews Lynas deal to supply rare earths to US Pentagon
A Malaysian parliamentary committee held a hearing to scrutinize Lynas Rare Earths’ four-year supply deal with the US Department of Defense.
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US and Iran exchange military strikes after deaths of US troops in Jordan
The US launched air strikes on Iranian coastal facilities after attacks in Jordan killed two US troops; Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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God of War TV Show to Recast Kratos After Lead Actor's Bicep Injury
Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures will recast Kratos for the God of War series after Ryan Hurst tore his bicep, pausing production in June 2026.
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More than 500 crows culled since March as NParks expands shooting in Singapore
NParks has culled over 500 house crows since March 2026 and plans to extend shooting operations to more districts in Singapore.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo signs with Miami Heat, citing best chance for NBA title
Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Miami Heat after 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, seeking another NBA championship.
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Six tourists died in Laos from methanol-tainted alcohol; no cause or blame determined
Six tourists died in November 2024 in Laos after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol; authorities cannot determine cause or assign blame due to lack of autopsies.
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce sickens thousands across five US states
The FDA linked shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell to a Cyclospora outbreak that began in May and sickened thousands in five US states.
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MLB sets earliest Opening Day for 2027 with Netflix-exclusive game amid labor talks
MLB announced the 2027 season will start March 24 with a Netflix-only game, the league’s earliest Opening Day ever.
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Argentine Fans Quickly Book Sold-Out Flights to New York for World Cup Final
Argentina's Aerolineas Argentinas sold out two special Buenos Aires-New York flights within hours after reaching the World Cup final against Spain.
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US Networks Divide on Live 방송 of Trump's 2026 Election Security Speech
CBS, Fox News, and MS Now aired Donald Trump’s July 16 speech live, while ABC, NBC, and CNN did not broadcast it live on TV but offered streaming coverage.
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US Seeks Share of Korean Semiconductor Firms' AI-Driven Profits Amid Export Surge
In June 2026, US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer asked South Korea for a share of the profits SK hynix and Samsung earned from AI chip demand.
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Netflix used generative AI in around 300 titles in 2026, boosting production speed and quality
Netflix applied generative AI in about 300 titles mostly during post-production in 2026, including projects across several countries.
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Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3, a 2.8T-parameter open-weight AI surpassing top coding models
Chinese startup Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter AI model that outperforms top closed-source coding models.
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Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon
Nottingham Forest have signed 22-year-old centre back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon on a four-year deal.
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England to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s from April 2027
The UK government will prohibit sale of energy drinks with over 150 mg caffeine per litre to under-16s in England starting April 2027, pending approval.
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GameStop CEO says physical game sales 'totally irrelevant' amid focus on collectibles
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said physical game sales make up under 18% of revenue as the company shifts revenue focus to collectibles.
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Marvel Comics to Move Headquarters from New York City to Los Angeles by July 2027
Marvel Comics will relocate its headquarters and publishing division from New York City to Los Angeles/Burbank within 12 months, consolidating with Marvel Studios.
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Bungie launches experimental Vault Breaker PvE mode in Marathon for two weeks starting July 21
Bungie introduced Vault Breaker, a roguelite PvE mode for Marathon, available from July 21 to August 4 before a planned full rollout in Season 3.