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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.
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Amos Yee to plead guilty for dodging National Service enlistment in Singapore
Amos Yee, 27, will plead guilty on September 7 to charges of dodging National Service and leaving Singapore without valid permits.
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Singapore and Australia sign protocol to ensure trade of essential goods and defence supplies
Singapore and Australia signed a protocol in July 2026 to prevent export restrictions on essential goods and strengthen defence supply cooperation.
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill dozens near Ukraine-Russia border in late July
Russian strikes killed at least 7 in eastern Ukraine on July 27; Ukrainian drone strikes killed 3 in Russia's Belgorod region the next day.
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Israel approves legal framework for international force to enter Gaza under US plan
Israel's security cabinet approved a multinational International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza as part of a US ceasefire plan on July 26, 2026.
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Two kidnapped Singaporean men rescued in Malaysia; 12 suspects arrested
Malaysian police rescued two kidnapped Singaporean men in Kedah and Johor, killing two suspects and arresting 12 others in coordinated operations.
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Houthis attack Saudi Aramco oil sites as US halts air strikes on Iran
On July 25, Yemen’s Houthi militants fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco installations amid a pause in US air strikes on Iran.
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Singapore launches SG Youth Plan to support over 500,000 youths with 20+ initiatives
Singapore’s government launched the SG Youth Plan on July 25 to support more than half a million youths aged 15 to 35 over five years through 20 initiatives.
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Six killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb; US disables Panama-flagged vessel
On August 11, 2026, a Houthi attack on the cargo ship Tihamah killed six, while the US struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand's North Island causing minor damage
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Taumarunui on New Zealand's North Island on July 25, triggering aftershocks and minor road closures.
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UNESCO lists Sebastia in West Bank and Lebanese castles as World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its World Heritage in Danger list on July 24, 2026.
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Former Singapore PE teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage student
A 45-year-old former Singapore secondary school PE teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually abusing a student aged 14 to 15 in 2022 and 2023.
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Greece approves €4.2 billion Israeli-led Achilles Shield air defence system
Greece’s security council approved a €4.2 billion air defence package centered on Israel’s Achilles Shield system.
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Seven work-related traffic deaths in Singapore in early 2026, four are platform workers
Singapore recorded seven work-related traffic fatalities in the first half of 2026, surpassing all of 2025, with four involving platform workers.