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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from politics; Marine Parade-Braddell MPs to cover Kembangan ward
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned as MP and PAP member on July 20; fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights MPs will cover his Kembangan duties.
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Ex-actor Edmund Chen's jail term for causing grievous hurt cut to one day
Former actor Edmund Chen’s jail term for causing grievous hurt in a 2025 traffic accident was reduced from five days to one day on appeal.
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Indian tourist jailed for stealing diamond worth over S$199,000 in Singapore
Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai was sentenced to over two years in jail for a diamond theft in Chinatown on June 19, 2026.
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Crowding, wait times, and MRT air-conditioning top public transport issues in Singapore
Public transport users in Singapore highlight crowding, irregular bus timings, and uneven MRT air-conditioning as primary concerns, officials report.
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Nomination Day Kicks Off Negeri Sembilan State Election Campaign Ahead of August 1 Poll
Nomination Day on July 18 began the 14-day campaign for Negeri Sembilan’s state election set for August 1 with 103 candidates competing for 36 seats.
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FIBA Bans Two Former Singapore Adroit Players for Life Over Match Fixing
FIBA banned Ukrainians Oleksandr Kolchenko and Sergii Pryimak for life for manipulating games during the 2025 Champions League East Asia matches.
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Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey with a late goal by substitute Ferran Torres.
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Argentina make three changes as Spain name unchanged lineup for 2026 World Cup final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni made three changes to the starting lineup while Spain kept their squad unchanged for the 2026 World Cup final.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Swiss Open for first ATP title in 16 months
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Raphael Collignon to win the Swiss Open on July 19, ending a 16-month ATP title drought.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino traveled over 57,000 miles by private jet during 2026 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino flew approximately 57,700 miles by private jet attending nearly half the matches in the 2026 World Cup.
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Ben Askren retires from wrestling after loss in comeback match at age 42
Ben Askren lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in his final wrestling match on July 18 in Milwaukee, ending his comeback at age 42.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino eyes 64-team World Cup after successful 48-team debut
FIFA President Gianni Infantino considers expanding the World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament featuring 48 teams boosted betting and global participation.
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Unreasonable Behaviour Tops Reasons for Civil Divorce in Singapore in 2025
Nearly half of civil divorces in Singapore in 2025 cited unreasonable behaviour as the main reason, while adultery was least cited.
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Police arrest eight over stolen donations at India's Ram temple in Ayodhya
Police in Ayodhya arrested eight people in June 2026 for allegedly stealing donations from the Ram temple, sparking calls for better financial oversight.
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Didier Deschamps retires as France football manager after 14 years
Didier Deschamps ended his 14-year tenure as France national football coach following the 2026 World Cup.
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Thousands gather in Singapore and Hong Kong for World Cup final and third-place screenings
Thousands of fans in Singapore and Hong Kong attended live public screenings of the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off and final matches in July.
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George Russell struggles with straight-line speed against teammate Antonelli at Belgian GP
George Russell was out-qualified by Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli and battles unexplained straight-line speed issues at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Johanna Walsh wins 2026 Irish Oaks at The Curragh by four lengths
Johanna Walsh won the Group 1 Irish Oaks at The Curragh on July 18, 2026, with jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle riding for trainer Joseph O'Brien.
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Spain's final World Cup training cancelled by thunderstorms in New Jersey
Spain's last training before the World Cup final was cancelled July 18 due to thunderstorms; Argentina's session delayed but resumed indoors.
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No discrepancy found in GCE O-Level English Language oral exam questions
SEAB confirmed no difference in oral English exam questions shown to candidates and examiners on July 15 in Singapore.
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Max Verstappen fastest in Belgian GP first practice; Hadjar and Norris penalized
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix while Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris received grid penalties.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Vice-President Sara Duterte was charged with grave threats in Quezon City over alleged death threats against President Marcos and others.
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Singapore High Court rules Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
Singapore’s High Court ruled July 14 that Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding each $230,000 in damages.
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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.