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WorldPride parade held in Amsterdam under heightened security after Berlin attack
Thousands gathered in Amsterdam on August 1 for WorldPride’s canal parade amid increased security following a deadly Berlin Pride attack.
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Taliban ban blocks 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021
Since March 2022, about 2.4 million Afghan girls have been banned from secondary schools by the Taliban, reversing years of progress.
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Animal hospital in Kumamoto shelters 26 earthquake evacuees with pets after July quake
Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto is housing 26 evacuees with pets after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, 2026.
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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh struck off lawyer rolls for lying under oath
Pritam Singh, Workers’ Party chief and Aljunied GRC MP, was disbarred on August 13 for criminal conviction of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.
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Over 80% of Australian Teens Under 16 Continue Social Media Use Three Months After Ban
Australia's ban on social media use by children under 16 faced low compliance, as most minors kept using platforms despite the law.
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Law Society seeks to strike off Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh after conviction
The Law Society of Singapore has applied to strike off Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh following his 2025 conviction for giving false evidence under oath.
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Greek police investigate death of British woman found in suitcase in Athens
Greek police are probing the death of 38-year-old British woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens on July 18.
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Singaporean woman, 20, missing after traveling alone to Cambodia in late July
Siti Aishah Siregar, 20, left Singapore unexpectedly for Cambodia on July 28 and has been unreachable since, prompting police and family searches.
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LTA Studies Feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit System for Tuas South
The Land Transport Authority is studying the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Tuas South to improve connectivity and reduce travel times.
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South Korea's Yangsan Hits Record 41.4°C Amid Ongoing Heatwave
Yangsan recorded a national high of 41.4°C on July 31 during a sustained heatwave impacting South Gyeongsang Province.
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Ukraine seeks Patriot PAC-3 missiles as it pushes for ceasefire before winter
Ukraine urges urgent delivery of Patriot PAC-3 missiles to defend against nightly ballistic attacks amid ceasefire talks with Russia.
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US sanctions six entities linked to Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC across four countries
On July 30, 2026, the US sanctioned six individuals and companies in China, India, Russia, and Iran supporting Iran’s Mahan Air and IRGC.
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Russia likely used North Korean missile in deadly strike near Kryvyi Rih, killing family
Russia likely fired a North Korean missile near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing five family members in the first such attack since August 2025.
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India summons Meta executives over brief restriction of Modi’s Facebook post
India summoned Meta executives on July 30 to explain the brief restriction of Prime Minister Modi’s Facebook post about student protests.
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French student fined S$600 for licking straw and returning it to vending machine in Singapore
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien pleaded guilty and was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a vending machine and putting it back in Singapore.
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Teen fined S$600 for licking and returning iJooz vending machine straw in Singapore
A 19-year-old French student was fined S$600 for licking and returning a straw to an iJooz vending machine at Goldhill Centre in March 2026.
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Singaporean man fined S$5,000 and banned from driving over children sitting on moving Porsche
Prem Anan Sugunakumar was fined and banned from driving after allowing his sons to sit on a moving Porsche in Bukit Panjang last year.
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Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair vows zero tolerance for bullying in Singapore legal profession
Justice Sushil Nair, set to become Singapore’s fifth Chief Justice in February 2027, stressed zero tolerance for harassment and bullying among lawyers.
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UN Experts Link Boeing Aircraft to US Contractor Transporting Weapons, Mercenaries for Sudan Paramilitary
UN experts found Boeing 727s tied to US contractor Steven Shaulis carried weapons and mercenaries for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces.
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Singapore permanent resident charged with terrorism financing linked to Gaza attacks
Saw Ryan Htoo, a 23-year-old Singapore permanent resident, was charged with terrorism financing related to fund transfers supporting attacks in Gaza.
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Netflix Overtakes BBC as Britons' Top TV Viewing Choice in 2025, Ofcom Report Shows
Netflix became the first choice for TV viewing among Britons in 2025, chosen by 26% compared to 25% for the BBC, Ofcom reported.
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French prosecutors probe suspected murders after five infant remains found in Orange
French prosecutors opened a murder investigation after the remains of five infants were discovered at a couple’s home in Orange, southern France.
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Suicide deaths in Singapore rise 1.6% in 2024 with sharp increase among adults aged 30-39
Singapore reported 441 suicide deaths in 2024, a 1.6% rise from 2023, with suicides among adults aged 30-39 up 50%.
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Man jailed 25½ years, caned 24 times for raping three underage girls after paying them
Edmund Tan Shi Hui was sentenced to 25½ years in jail and 24 cane strokes for raping three 13-year-old girls after paying them for sex between 2022 and 2023.