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NUS Dentistry develops AI-designed hydrogel models that mimic human tissue dynamics
NUS Dentistry created AI-designed 'living' hydrogels that simulate human tissues to speed safer treatment development.
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Bukit Panjang LRT service suspended between Senja and Petir/Bukit Panjang after track intrusion
LRT train services on Bukit Panjang line between Senja and Petir or Bukit Panjang stations were suspended May 18 after a man trespassed on the tracks near Segar station.
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Kim Jong Un orders stronger frontline units to deter war on South Korea border
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for boosting frontline and key military units to better deter war during a May 17 army commanders meeting.
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Family business leaders face challenges translating roles for corporate careers in Singapore
Leaders moving from family businesses to corporate jobs must reframe experience to meet market-driven hiring standards in Singapore.
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Asian openbill storks surge reshapes Singapore parks, record carcasses reported in 2026
Singapore saw a rapid rise in Asian openbill storks since 2013, with record juvenile deaths examined by NUS museum in early 2026.
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Buyer loses Toyota Vellfire to finance company after dealer liquidation, incurs S$100,000 legal costs
Mr Wang Bingxin lost a used Toyota Vellfire to a finance firm after his dealer's liquidation and spent S$100,000 fighting for ownership.
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Singapore’s Fire City Gym offers free fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf individuals
Fire City Gym in Singapore began free weekly fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf participants in May 2026.
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Irish-born Roberto 'Pico' Lopes receives surprise farewell in Dublin before World Cup
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was given a surprise farewell party in Dublin on May 17 before joining Cape Verde for their first World Cup appearance.
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Two EA-18G Growler jets collide and crash at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided and crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 17; all four crew members ejected safely and were checked by medical teams.
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Vinicius Jr scores winner as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 1-0 with Mbappe back in starting lineup
Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1-0 on May 17, with Vinicius Jr scoring the only goal assisted by Kylian Mbappe.
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Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Morocco's Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final in Pretoria on May 17, 2026.
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Lion City Sailors clinch second straight Singapore Premier League title despite final loss
Lion City Sailors won back-to-back SPL titles for the first time but ended the season with a loss to Tampines Rovers.
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NEC Nijmegen qualifies for Champions League as Ajax heads to playoffs
NEC Nijmegen secured third place in the Dutch Eredivisie to reach Champions League qualifiers; Ajax finished fifth and must enter playoffs for European spot.
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23-year-old construction worker dies after concrete slab falls at Turf Club Road MRT site
A 23-year-old banksman died May 14 after a concrete slab struck him at the Cross Island MRT Line worksite on Turf Club Road.
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Lianhe Zaobao hosts inaugural City Insights 2026 forum on urban cultural growth in Singapore
Lianhe Zaobao held the City Insights 2026 cultural forum at NTUC Centre, Singapore, drawing 500 attendees on May 17, 2026.
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Hudson Place Residences sells about 61% of units on launch weekend in Singapore
Hudson Place Residences sold around 61% of its 327 units during its May 16-17 launch weekend in Singapore.
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Singapore Appoints First CEO to Lead Nuclear Research and Safety Institute
Mr Low Xin Wei became the first CEO of the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute in March 2026, nearly a year after its official opening.
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Parenting Approach Inspired by Imam Ali Emphasizes Play, Instruction, Friendship in 7-Year Phases
The ‘Play, Instruct, Befriend’ method attributed to Imam Ali outlines parenting in three 7-year stages focused on play, values, and friendship.
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Banana from Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' stolen at Pompidou-Metz museum
A banana from Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual artwork 'Comedian' was stolen from Pompidou-Metz museum in France on May 30, 2026.
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Xiaohongshu and Singapore Tourism Board partner to boost interest-driven Chinese travel
Xiaohongshu and Singapore Tourism Board signed an MoU and held a forum to tap rising Chinese interest-driven outbound travel trends.
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Singapore’s Leong Guan completes three-year IPO after initial three-month decision
Singaporean noodlemaker Leong Guan finished its IPO listing process after three years following a three-month decision period.
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PSLE Mother Tongue Oral Exam Scheduled for August 12-13; Tips to Build Fluency
Primary 6 pupils will take the PSLE mother tongue oral exam on August 12-13, worth 25% of total mother tongue marks, with fluency built through small daily habits.
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Singapore opens first EV fast-charging hub in HDB carpark at Tengah
Singapore launched its first electric vehicle fast-charging hub inside an HDB carpark at Tengah on May 16, 2026.
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NYP and NCCS launch VR simulations to ease pediatric cancer treatment anxiety
NCCS and NYP developed virtual reality simulations to help 17 young cancer patients prepare for medical procedures and reduce anxiety.