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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup final
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19 in the US to claim the 2026 World Cup, ending Argentina’s bid for consecutive titles.
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Monsoon floods and landslides kill at least 19 to 25 people in northern India
Flash floods and landslides from heavy monsoon rains killed at least 19 to 25 people across northern India in mid-July, with rescue operations ongoing.
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Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Singapore Reform Party leader, dies aged 67
Kenneth Jeyaretnam, leader of Singapore's Reform Party, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2026, at age 67.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire February 2027, succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon will retire on February 26, 2027, after more than 14 years, with Justice Sushil Nair named as his successor.
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Singapore cancels work permits of two Bangladeshi workers for extremist social media posts
Singapore's Internal Security Department revoked work permits of two Bangladeshi men over extremist social media posts and repatriated them in July 2026.
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Singapore schools, mosques, and churches to host World Cup 2026 final screenings and events
Singapore schools, mosques, and community groups are organizing screenings and special schedules for July 19-20 World Cup 2026 final and third-place playoff matches.
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Carlos Alcaraz to return from wrist injury at 2026 Cincinnati Open
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will return from a wrist injury to compete in the Cincinnati Open starting August 13.
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GovTech retrenches 93 staff in first phase of two-year workforce transformation
GovTech retrenched 93 staff on July 15, 2026, completing the first phase of a two-year restructuring affecting up to 9% of roles.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk targets $1.5 billion Singapore REIT IPO in late 2026
AirTrunk, owned by Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, plans a Singapore REIT IPO of about $1.5 billion in September or October 2026.
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Auditor-General flags lapses in HDB parking and housing grant checks in FY2025/2026 audit
The Auditor-General’s Office identified weaknesses in HDB season parking approvals and housing grant eligibility checks in a report released July 15, 2026.
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Russia accused of disinformation to aid German far-right ahead of September elections
German lawmakers and activists accuse Russia of spreading disinformation to support the far-right AfD ahead of regional elections in September 2026.
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Fire at Brussels construction site kills six workers trapped in elevator
A fire at a Brussels construction site on July 14 killed six workers trapped in an elevator and injured three others.
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France licenses Ukraine to produce missiles and agrees Rafale jets and air defenses purchase
France granted Ukraine licenses to produce French missiles and agreed to sell Rafale jets and advanced air defense systems.
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Slaven Bilic Reappointed as Croatia Men’s National Football Team Manager
Slaven Bilic was named Croatia’s men’s national football team manager, succeeding Zlatko Dalic after the 2026 World Cup exit.
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OPEC Cuts 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for Third Time to 780,000 bpd
OPEC lowered its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast to 780,000 barrels per day, down from 970,000 bpd in June and 1.17 million bpd in May.
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ASEAN urges Myanmar for concrete steps to implement stalled peace plan
ASEAN foreign ministers met Myanmar’s Foreign Minister July 12, calling for progress on peace and humanitarian access after years of stalled efforts.
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Jude Bellingham scores twice as England beat Norway 2-1 in 2026 World Cup quarter-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway and a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
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Israel Arrests Four Settlers for Attacking CNN Crew Near Sinjil in West Bank
Israeli police arrested four settlers on July 11 for assaulting a CNN journalism team near Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the West Bank.
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Kane and Haaland face off in 2026 World Cup quarter-final with Golden Boot race tight
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, chasing Golden Boot leaders Messi and Mbappe, meet in 2026 World Cup quarter-final on July 11 in Miami.
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Volkswagen CEO's restructuring plan blocked by supervisory board led by unions
Volkswagen’s supervisory board rejected CEO Oliver Blume’s restructuring plan including job cuts and plant closures in a 12-7 vote.
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JustCo to transform OG Orchard Point into integrated co-working, co-living and retail hub
JustCo will convert the former Taste Orchard mall at OG Orchard Point into JustCo Place, offering co-working, co-living and retail spaces in Singapore.
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HDB to build housing estate at Gillman Barracks preserving heritage and greenery
HDB announced plans to develop a new housing estate at Gillman Barracks, retaining heritage buildings and green spaces after detailed studies.
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Norway football team switches hotels in Miami days before World Cup quarterfinal vs England
Norway changed hotels in Miami days before their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against England due to noise and disruption at their original hotel.
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Jorge Jesus named Portugal head coach, open to Ronaldo's national team return
Jorge Jesus was appointed Portugal’s head coach on July 10, 2026, and said he would welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back if conditions are right.