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HDB-themed Lou Shang cafe to close on July 14 after nearly three years
Lou Shang, an HDB-themed cafe in Singapore, will close on July 14, citing location and pricing challenges.
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Tom Holland Appears to Confirm Marriage to Zendaya Amid AI Wedding Rumors
Tom Holland confirmed their families attended a private wedding as AI-generated images of their ceremony gained over 10 million social media likes.
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Zouk completes S$6 million revamp to expand into MICE and concerts in Singapore
Zouk revamped four Singapore venues with a S$6 million upgrade to boost MICE and concert hosting capacity.
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Singapore reports rise in flu cases, urges vulnerable groups to get vaccinated amid vaccine delays
Singapore health authorities warn of increased influenza cases and recommend flu vaccinations for vulnerable groups amid delayed vaccine supply.
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Veteran Mandopop singer David Huang dies at 61 in Hawaii
David Huang, a veteran Mandopop singer, died June 2, 2026, at age 61 at his sister’s home in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UN Warns of Very Strong El Niño Likely to Persist Until February 2027
The UN World Meteorological Organization warned a very strong El Niño will peak late 2026 and last until February 2027 with near 100% certainty.
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Global alcohol consumption forecast to decline by 1% by 2035 despite growth in India
Global alcohol volumes will fall through 2035 amid changing habits, while India’s market grows 38% over the decade.
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Singapore rates Jesus Christ Superstar musical Advisory 16 for mature, religious content
Base Entertainment Asia’s Jesus Christ Superstar musical received an Advisory 16 rating in Singapore for mature and religiously sensitive content.
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Influenza cases in Singapore rise to 36.6% positivity rate with no increased severity
Singapore reports a rise in influenza positivity rate to 36.6% in mid-August 2026, with no sign of increased illness severity.
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CJ Hendry’s Flower Market plush exhibition draws crowds and sparks resale frenzy in Singapore
CJ Hendry’s Flower Market exhibition opened at Gardens by the Bay, attracting long queues and fueling plush flower resales.
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Malaysian-American Jaime Tan apologizes for mispronouncing roti canai on MasterChef
Jaime Tan, a 27-year-old Malaysian-American contestant, apologized for mispronouncing roti canai during the June 3 episode of MasterChef: Global Gauntlet Season 16.
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SMRT Removes Mountbatten Pavement Artwork by Marcus Pang, Sparking Debate on Public Art Rules
Artist Marcus Pang was stopped and his pavement art removed by SMRT outside Mountbatten MRT after a complaint over chemicals used.
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Tennessee officials propose renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and airport authorities proposed renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death.
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Kanye West Performs to 40,000 Fans in Netherlands Amid Anti-Semitic Controversy
Kanye West performed to 40,000 fans in Arnhem on June 6 despite backlash over his anti-Semitic remarks.
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At least S$11,000 lost to BTS Singapore concert ticket scams since June 1
Fourteen cases of scams selling fake BTS Arirang concert tickets have caused losses of at least S$11,000 since June 1 in Singapore.
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Singapore Red Cross and Mercy Relief mobilize flood aid for Nepal and Tibet
Singapore Red Cross pledged S$50,000 and launched a public fundraiser, while Mercy Relief prepares emergency aid for Nepal-Tibet flood victims.
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Jaecoo 8 debuts as seven-seat PHEV SUV with 134 km electric range and 428 hp power
Vertex Automobile showcased the Jaecoo 8, a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with 134 km electric range and 428 horsepower, in Singapore.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban sees users return to near pre-ban levels by mid-2026
Australia’s ban on social media access for under-16s, introduced in December 2025, has seen user rates rebound to nearly pre-ban levels by July/August 2026.
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Disney Adventure adds Langkawi port on select four-night cruises from Singapore starting Dec 31, 2026
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure will include a day visit to Langkawi on some four-night Singapore sailings beginning December 31, 2026.
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Documentary 'NAZA' joins main competition at 2026 Venice Film Festival
'NAZA', by Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, enters the main competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
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France and Saudi Arabia sign €6 billion deal for three Paris-area theme parks including Dragon Ball Z park
France and Saudi Arabia signed a €6 billion deal to build three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball Z-themed park near Cergy-Pontoise.
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Blue-fronted Lorikeet rediscovered on Indonesia's Buru island after 12 years
An Indonesian expedition spotted and recorded the Blue-fronted Lorikeet on Buru island in April 2026 after it was last photographed in 2014.
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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 draws over 100,000 visitors with 40% rise in ticket sales
SIFA 2026 ran from May 15 to 30, attracting more than 100,000 visitors and boosting ticket sales by 40%, organisers said.
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Heng Swee Keat appointed first chancellor of Singapore Institute of Technology
Former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat began a five-year term as inaugural chancellor of SIT on June 1, 2026.