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Singapore study confirms blood test pTau217’s effectiveness for early Alzheimer’s detection
Singapore’s National Neuroscience Institute and Duke-NUS Medical School found pTau217 blood tests consistent with Western data for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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Juvenile dugong carcass found off Bedok Jetty, first sighting in Singapore since 2021
A juvenile dugong carcass was found floating off Bedok Jetty on June 6, marking Singapore's first record of the species since 2021.
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Singapore blocks 14 online posts with derogatory content against Indian community
Singapore authorities blocked 14 online posts on June 6 containing inflammatory and divisive language targeting the Indian community.
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Cyclist Gino Ernest Ng awarded $55,769 after Nicoll Highway collision with motorcyclist
Cyclist Gino Ernest Ng received $55,769 in damages following a 2021 collision with motorcyclist Ang Eng Peng on Nicoll Highway.
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Singapore’s older forests lose large trees over 30 years due to storms, study finds
Singapore’s older forests have lost large trees over three decades mainly due to storms, with over 100,000 insect species estimated in its forests, NParks said.
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Russia launches large-scale missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, killing dozens
Russia launched massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on August 27-28, killing at least 38 and injuring dozens more.
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Traffic accidents and injuries rise in Singapore first half of 2026 despite fewer deaths
Singapore Police reported a 2.7% rise in traffic accidents with injuries or deaths but a decline in fatalities in first half of 2026.
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Singaporean sentenced to 5 years for aiding Cambodian crime ring in S$650,000 scam
Muhammad Firdaus Abdul Rahman was jailed for five years for helping a Cambodian crime ring scam over S$650,000 from Singapore victims.
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Singapore mandates cool water, breathable clothing, ice packs for outdoor workers from Dec 1
Singapore will require employers to provide cool water, breathable clothing, ice packs, and heat stress training to outdoor workers starting December 1, 2026.
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Singapore to recruit 1,800 infant care educators by 2030 with expanded hiring grant
Singapore plans to hire 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 and expand funding to train local and foreign candidates.
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Four EU Countries Urge Reopening Debate on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden called on the EU to revisit using frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine ahead of a September meeting.
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Singaporean man jailed nearly six years for exploiting underage girl and possessing abuse files
Sebastian Lye Chee Weng was sentenced to five years 11 months in jail for sexually exploiting a US girl and possessing over 12,000 child abuse files.
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Singaporean Man Arrested in Malaysia Over Cambodia-Based Scam Syndicate
Francis Tan Thuan Heng, 32, was arrested in Malaysia for links to a scam syndicate targeting Singaporeans.
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St Petersburg amusement park names rocket ride after Russian hypersonic missile
A St Petersburg amusement park launched a rocket-shaped ride named 'Oreshnik' after Russia's hypersonic missile, sparking visitor criticism.
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Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa survives 6 days abandoned near Everest summit
Dawa Sherpa survived six days abandoned near Everest's upper reaches and was found crawling to base camp June 4, now stable in Kathmandu hospital.
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Swedish court rules seized cargo ship Caffa can be handed over to Ukraine
A Swedish court ruled June 4 that the seized cargo ship Caffa may be transferred to Ukraine for war crimes investigation.
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Singapore man jailed for staging over 70 traffic accidents to extort cash
Danial Ali Liaqat Ali received 32 weeks’ jail and a SGD 6,000 fine for orchestrating staged traffic accidents to extort cash settlements.
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UK military chief warns of £28bn defence funding shortfall amid rising Russian threat
UK Defence Chief Richard Knighton warns Britain is running out of time to boost defences as the £28bn funding plan is delayed amid growing Russia risks.
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A*STAR study finds boys and girls show different adolescent depression symptoms linked to early brain development
A*STAR-led research in Singapore found distinct brain development patterns in boys and girls relate to different depressive symptoms by age 13.
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High Court orders trial on dispute over SRC billiards room co-working space vote
High Court Judge Chan Seng Onn allowed a lawsuit challenging Singapore Recreation Club's resolution to convert the billiards room into a co-working space to proceed to trial.
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Bruno Mars to Perform Multiple Shows in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2027
Bruno Mars will perform four concerts in Singapore and four in Hong Kong in 2027 as part of The Romantic Tour.
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Over 28kg of cocaine seized from foreign vessel in Singapore waters
Singapore Police Coast Guard seized over 28kg of cocaine from a foreign vessel on August 21 in local waters.
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US Archives Release 12 Million Nazi Party Records, Revealing German Family Histories
The US National Archives published 12 million Nazi party membership cards online in March 2026, prompting widespread family searches in Germany.
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Police raid three massage parlours in Boon Lay and Jurong West over alleged vice activities
On June 4, 2026, police raided three massage parlours in Boon Lay and Jurong West, arresting five women and investigating three operators over alleged illegal services.