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R&A and USGA push golf-ball rollback rule implementation to 2030
The R&A and USGA delayed the golf-ball distance rollback rule to 2030, adopting a single implementation date after industry feedback.
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Singamas CEO Teo Siong Seng and executives sued in US over alleged container price-fixing cartel
Teo Siong Seng and other executives face two US civil class-action lawsuits accusing them of a container price-fixing cartel.
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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepetsky fatally shot in Poland, suspect detained
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was fatally shot in eastern Poland on June 15; a suspect was detained near Warsaw on June 18.
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FIFA invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup match
FIFA invited South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend South Korea’s World Cup match against Mexico after a racist incident at a prior game.
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Singapore opens first wheelchair-accessible slide at new inclusive Tampines playground
The Magical Bridge Playground featuring Singapore’s first wheelchair-accessible slide opened today at Sun Plaza Park in Tampines.
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Man jailed 30 months for trying to grab police officer’s gun at hospital
Goh Chuan Chong, 42, was sentenced to 30 months in jail for attempting to seize an auxiliary police officer's revolver at Changi General Hospital.
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Mynt, parent company of GCash, files for IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange
Mynt, operator of the Philippine e-wallet GCash, has filed for an IPO on the Philippine Stock Exchange, aiming to raise up to $1.5 billion.
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Singapore announces review of Zero Waste Masterplan amid falling recycling rates and rising waste
Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary announced a review of Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan due to slowing recycling rates and record waste levels.
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GIC nears sale of US$2 billion in private credit holdings advised by Evercore
Singapore's GIC is finalizing the sale of about US$2 billion in private credit assets with advice from Evercore Inc.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs one-year deal with Paraguay's Olimpia after World Cup
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has signed a one-year contract with Paraguayan club Olimpia after the 2026 World Cup.
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US-Iran framework deal includes $300B private investment fund with over half committed
US and Iran signed a memorandum including a $300 billion private investment fund, with more than half already committed by global companies.
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Czech Republic and South Africa draw 1-1 in World Cup Group A match in Atlanta
Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw in their Group A World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026.
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UK and EU to hold second summit on July 22 to reset post-Brexit relations
The UK and European Union will meet for a second summit on July 22, 2026, to improve ties after Brexit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on June 16.
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BBC announces 550 job cuts and programme closures in £500 million savings plan
The BBC will cut 550 jobs in news, nations, and content divisions as part of a £500 million cost-saving plan over three years.
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Uzbekistan make World Cup debut against Colombia at Estadio Azteca on June 17
Uzbekistan face Colombia in their first-ever World Cup match in Mexico City today under new coach Fabio Cannavaro.
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UK CMA Orders Google to Increase Search Ranking Transparency and Fairness
The UK Competition and Markets Authority ordered Google to improve transparency in search rankings and allow user data portability.
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Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports Soar 38.4% in May 2026 on AI Demand
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports jumped 38.4% year-on-year in May 2026, led by a surge in electronics driven by global AI demand.
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Real Madrid sign Bernardo Silva on two-year contract after Manchester City exit
Real Madrid signed Bernardo Silva on a two-year deal after he left Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season.
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Category A COE premiums top Category B for third time in 2026 as overall prices dip
Category A COE premiums rose above Category B again on June 17, 2026, despite a general decline in COE prices in Singapore.
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Domesticated duck Merlin becomes Mexico’s unofficial 2026 World Cup mascot
A two-year-old duck named Merlin has gained fame as Mexico’s unofficial mascot at the 2026 World Cup after the team’s opening win.
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Canada to spend C$1.07 billion to host 13 matches at 2026 World Cup
Canada will spend just over C$1 billion to host 13 World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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Spain rebounds with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia after shock draw at World Cup
Spain recovered from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde to defeat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second 2026 World Cup Group H match in Atlanta.
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Keegan Bradley, Jim Furyk named assistants for 2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team
Keegan Bradley and Jim Furyk were named assistant captains for Brandt Snedeker’s U.S. team at the 2026 Presidents Cup.
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Victoria Junior College wins A Division boys’ hockey final 1-0 over Raffles Institution
Victoria Junior College beat Raffles Institution 1-0 in the National School Games A Division boys' hockey final on May 20, 2026.