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More than 500 crows culled since March as NParks expands shooting in Singapore
NParks has culled over 500 house crows since March 2026 and plans to extend shooting operations to more districts in Singapore.
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Six tourists died in Laos from methanol-tainted alcohol; no cause or blame determined
Six tourists died in November 2024 in Laos after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol; authorities cannot determine cause or assign blame due to lack of autopsies.
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England to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s from April 2027
The UK government will prohibit sale of energy drinks with over 150 mg caffeine per litre to under-16s in England starting April 2027, pending approval.
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Thailand suspends new gun permits after deadly school shooting kills nine
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended new firearm permits and ordered review of existing ones after a school shooting killed nine last Friday.
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Singapore lawyer Julia Chan charged with forgery in $3 billion money laundering case
Julia Chan I-Fei was charged July 16 with forgery linked to a property purchase tied to a $3 billion money laundering probe in Singapore.
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UK man arrested over threats to Nigel Farage amid Ann Widdecombe murder probe
A man in his 20s was arrested in London for threatening Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media amid the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder.
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Singapore and Malaysia align on ASEAN green energy and digital economy goals
Singapore and Malaysia outlined joint plans to boost ASEAN leadership in green energy, data centres, and digital economy during a recent state visit.
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Lithuania warns Russia may plan targeted attacks on critical infrastructure
Lithuanian intelligence reports Russia plans targeted kinetic attacks on critical infrastructure in Lithuania and the Baltics.
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AGC applies to declare Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants in Singapore court
The Attorney-General’s Chambers filed to label Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants over abusive litigation tactics.
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EU population to peak at 453 million in 2029 before steady long-term decline
The European Union’s population will peak around 453.3 million in 2029, then decline to about 398.8 million by 2100 amid ageing challenges.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's brother convicted of misconduct, banned from office for 9 years
David Sanchez, brother of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, was convicted of administrative misconduct and banned from public office for nine years.
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Japan approves election rules requiring AI-generated content labeling on social media
Japan's parliament approved new social media rules July 13 requiring AI-generated election content to be labeled, taking effect March 1, 2027.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch Defence Alumni Initiative to boost military ties
Singapore and Indonesia launched the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative on July 14 in Jakarta to strengthen military and personal ties between their armed forces.
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French student’s case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status after iJooz straw licking
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s case was adjourned to await ICA’s decision on his student pass status following mischief charges.
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Singapore lowers age eligibility for Community Care Apartments to 55, cuts service fees
Singapore will lower Community Care Apartments age eligibility from 65 to 55 and reduce service fees by up to 75% starting October 2026.
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A*STAR launches S$150 million 5-year study tracking 5,000 Singaporean adolescents
A*STAR began a five-year, S$150 million study in April 2026 to track 5,000 youths aged 10 to 24 in Singapore.
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Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being cared for
Myanmar’s foreign minister informed ASEAN on July 12 that detained Aung San Suu Kyi is healthy and will be looked after.
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Singapore President Tharman concludes state visit to Malaysia, underscoring close ties
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam completed a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15, reinforcing bilateral cooperation.
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Major Music Groups Launch Voluntary AI-Generated Content Labels for Songs
IFPI, RIAA, the Grammys, and six others announced voluntary labels for AI-generated and AI-assisted music on July 10, 2026.
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Singapore marriages decline 6.2% in 2025 despite high marital happiness
Singapore reported 24,688 marriages in 2025, a 6.2% drop from 2024, while 95% of couples surveyed reported being happily married.
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Singapore launches orientation and integration initiatives for foreign professionals
Singapore’s Alliance for Action on the Integration of Foreign Professionals unveiled programs to help Employment Pass holders integrate into society and workplaces.
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Singapore universities raise hostel fees by up to $80 monthly for 2026/2027 academic year
NUS, NTU and SMU have increased hostel fees between 5% and 9% for the 2026/2027 academic year, with some monthly hikes reaching about $80.
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24-year-old man killed by lightning strike at Pasir Ris Beach despite distant storm clouds
A lightning strike killed a 24-year-old man paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach on July 5 while the main thunderstorm cloud was several kilometres away.
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Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Mohsen Rezaei was appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on August 9, 2026, succeeding Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.