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Singapore’s Snow City to close after 26 years on September 30, 2026
Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, will permanently close on September 30 after 26 years in Jurong East.
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Divers capture first underwater footage of adult great white shark in Mediterranean Sea
Divers led by Healthy Seas Foundation filmed an adult great white shark in the Strait of Sicily, a rare sight for the Mediterranean Sea.
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Giovanni Galizia admits he was never a priest despite 'sexy priest' calendar fame
Giovanni Galizia, the face of Rome's popular 'sexy priest' calendar, revealed he was never ordained and posed as a model in 2004.
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South Korea premieres its most expensive film 'Hope' at Cannes 2026
Director Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller 'Hope', South Korea’s priciest film, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.
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Singapore’s Wing Seong Fatty’s Cantonese Restaurant to Close After 100 Years
Wing Seong Fatty’s, a family-run Singapore Cantonese restaurant established in 1926, will close permanently on June 28, 2026.
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BTS announces Singapore and Kaohsiung concerts amid ticket resale crackdowns
BTS will hold concerts in Singapore in December and Kaohsiung in November 2026, as ticket resale platforms restrict listings amid scam warnings.
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Singapore residents' life expectancy rises to 83.9 years in 2025
Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents increased to 83.9 years in 2025, up 0.2 years from 2024.
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Scientists Culture Ancient Yeast from Oetzi the Iceman’s Gut and Bake Sourdough Bread
Researchers found yeast in the gut of Oetzi the Iceman, over 5,300 years old, and used it to bake sourdough bread after months of effort.
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K-drama Perfect Crown apologizes for historical errors in Joseon coronation scene
The production team and lead actors of Perfect Crown apologized over inaccuracies in a Joseon-era coronation scene aired May 15.
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22-year-old man found dead at Sentosa's Siloso Beach on May 15
A 22-year-old man was found dead at Siloso Beach on Sentosa on the afternoon of May 15, 2026.
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Singapore sees 66% drop in dengue cases in early 2026 as peak season starts
Singapore reported over 600 dengue cases from January to mid-May 2026, down 66% from last year, ahead of its peak dengue season starting in May.
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Eurovision Song Contest Celebrates 70 Years Amid Boycott Over Israel's Participation
The Eurovision Song Contest held its 70th anniversary final in Vienna on May 16, 2026, amid a boycott by several European countries protesting Israel's involvement.
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El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole raise haze risk in Singapore from June to October 2026
Singapore faces higher haze risk from June to October 2026 due to expected El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole conditions.
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Oreo and BTS launch limited-edition purple hotteok-flavored cookie on June 8
Oreo and BTS will release a limited purple hotteok-inspired cookie with special designs starting June 8 in Singapore and over 80 markets worldwide.
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Singapore MRT reliability improves in April 2026 with Downtown Line MKBF doubling
Singapore's MRT network achieved 2.22 million train-km mean kilometres between failures in April 2026, led by a doubling of Downtown Line performance.
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Taeyang releases solo album Quintessence on 38th birthday, marking BigBang’s 20th anniversary
Taeyang launched his fourth solo album Quintessence on May 18, blending new sounds with reflections on identity and BigBang’s milestone year.
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Nearly half of Singapore residents now identify most with English or Singlish, survey shows
A 2024 survey found 47.6% of Singapore residents identify most with English or Singlish, up from 33.8% in 2013.
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Heatwave in India kills at least 16 in Telangana amid record-high temperatures
At least 16 people died of heatstroke in Telangana as India faces deadly temperatures up to 47.6°C amid power and water shortages.
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14-step segment of Eiffel Tower original staircase sold for €450,160 in Paris auction
A 14-step spiral section of the Eiffel Tower's original 1889 staircase sold for €450,160 at a Paris auction on May 21, 2026.
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Kylie Minogue reveals second cancer diagnosis in 2021 in new Netflix documentary
Australian singer Kylie Minogue disclosed she was diagnosed with cancer again in early 2021 but kept it private until May 2026.
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Hybe x Geffen unveil global girl group Saint Satine with final member Sakura
Hybe and Geffen revealed Saint Satine’s four-member lineup with Sakura chosen as the final member after a global audition.
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11-year-old among three fined for vaping in Punggol before new laws take effect
Three people aged 11 to 29 were fined for vaping during a Health Sciences Authority operation in Punggol on April 30, 2026.
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Singapore schools keep caning boys only for serious offences including bullying and vaping
Singapore's Ministry of Education enforces caning for boys but exempts girls in serious school offences such as bullying and vaping.
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Montreal strippers plan strike on May 23 ahead of Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Montreal strippers will strike May 23 to demand employment rights and end of bar fees during busy Grand Prix weekend.