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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after World Cup loss to Morocco
Ronald Koeman stepped down as Netherlands coach after the team lost to Morocco in the World Cup last 32 on June 30, taking full responsibility for the defeat.
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Paraguay declares national holiday after World Cup win over Germany
Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties and declared June 30 a national holiday to mark the upset victory.
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Singapore raises electricity tariffs 17% and gas tariffs 7.1% for July-September 2026
Singapore will increase household electricity tariffs by 17% and town gas tariffs by 7.1% from July to September 2026 amid Middle East conflict fuel price rises.
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Singapore sees rise in fifth or more children births despite record low fertility rate
Births of fifth or more children in Singapore rose to 2.1% of all births in 2025 amid a record low fertility rate of 0.87.
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Paraguay oust Germany on penalties; Brazil edge Japan with injury-time winner at World Cup 2026
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Brazil beat Japan 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
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ACCC sues Amazon Australia over alleged unfair Prime Video subscription terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon Australia over unfair contract terms in Prime Video subscriptions.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Filled with Emotion, Underdog Stories, and Visa Restrictions
The 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased intense football spirit alongside visa and treatment controversies, notably affecting Iran and other nations.
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Ben Godfrey joins Rangers on season-long loan from Atalanta with option to buy
Ben Godfrey, former Everton defender, signed a season-long loan with Rangers from Atalanta on June 29, 2026.
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AirTrunk nears confidential filing for largest Singapore IPO since 2017
AirTrunk plans to confidentially file for a Singapore IPO aiming to raise about US$1.5 billion, the biggest since 2017.
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Dutch striker Cody Gakpo and partner lose unborn son during 2026 World Cup
Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bij lost their unborn son, with Gakpo given time off during the World Cup for family support.
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Singapore opens first dedicated residential facility for bus drivers near Sengkang West Depot
Singapore launched its first residential facility for bus drivers near Sengkang West Depot, housing nearly 200 drivers since late May 2026.
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Singapore man jailed 15 months for driving under influence of etomidate vape pods
Ng Bing Hong was sentenced to 15 months’ jail for dangerous driving under influence of etomidate vape pods causing a traffic collision.
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Strata-Titled Cinema Space at Golden Mile Tower Launched for Sale at S$31 Million
CBRE launched the sale of a strata-titled cinema space at Golden Mile Tower, Singapore, with a guide price of S$31 million.
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Philippines tops global solar panel spending with $407M imports amid rising power costs
The Philippines imported $407 million in solar panels from March to May 2026, a 145% surge after electricity prices rose 10%.
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Saudi Arabia Football Federation President Yasser Al-Misehal Resigns After World Cup Exit
Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as president of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation on June 28 following the national team's early 2026 World Cup exit.
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Lighter Refereeing Pushes 2026 World Cup to Faster, More Intense Play
The 2026 World Cup features lenient refereeing and fewer fouls, leading to faster, more physical matches with higher scoring.
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Australia's Labor Party retakes poll lead ahead of One Nation and Liberals
Australia's Labor Party regained the lead in opinion polls with about 33% support, surpassing One Nation and the Liberal-National coalition.
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French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska exits Wimbledon first round after injury on match point
20th seed Maja Chwalinska retired injured on match point in first-round Wimbledon loss to Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
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Singapore’s GIC grants Kenedix first rights to negotiate Tokyo office space sale
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC gave Japanese developer Kenedix first negotiation rights for office floors in Tokyo’s Pacific Century Place Marunouchi building.
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Samsung and SK Group to invest up to $1.7 trillion in South Korea’s chip and AI sectors
Samsung and SK Group announced plans to invest about 2,000 trillion won ($1.3 to $1.7 trillion) over 10 years in South Korea’s semiconductor and AI industries.
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Firmus to build 360MW Nvidia-backed AI data centre campus in Batam, Indonesia
Australian startup Firmus Technologies will build a 360MW AI data centre campus in Batam with Nvidia and DayOne, operational by early 2027.
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Oil prices climb as US-Iran military strikes renew and halt agreement emerges
Renewed US-Iran strikes in late June 2026 raised oil prices amid a tentative halt and planned talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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George Russell wins 2026 Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring, Verstappen second
George Russell won the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on June 28, with Max Verstappen finishing second.
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Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortages Caused by Ukrainian Strikes on Russia’s Energy Infrastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted fuel shortages in Russia due to repeated Ukrainian missile and drone attacks on energy facilities.