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Singapore launches defence volunteer network to broaden civilian role
Singapore’s Defence Ministry launched SG Defence on May 12 to expand civilian participation in national defence.
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Singapore court orders Terry Xu to pay over S$154,000 in costs
Singapore's High Court ordered Terry Xu to pay more than S$154,000 in costs to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng.
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Thailand to halve visa-free tourist stay from 60 to 30 days amid crackdown on illegal foreign activities
Thailand will reduce visa-free stays for tourists from 60 to 30 days and review visa categories amid a crackdown on foreigners involved in illegal business activities.
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Singapore woman gets 8 days' jail for stealing wine from Sheng Siong
A Singapore court jailed Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, for 8 days after she stole 19 bottles of wine from a Sheng Siong store.
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Singapore officer jailed 42 weeks for forging case documents
A Singapore police investigation officer was jailed 42 weeks on May 12 after pleading guilty to four forgery counts.
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Southampton and Hull set up Championship playoff final at Wembley
Southampton and Hull City reached the Championship playoff final and will meet at Wembley on May 23 for promotion to the Premier League.
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Instructure says it reached deal with hackers after Canvas breaches
Instructure said it reached an agreement with hackers behind Canvas breaches and confirmed stolen data was returned.
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Swiatek beats Pegula in Rome to reach Italian Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek beat Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 at the Italian Open on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.
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UBS says Asia-Pacific heirs seek earlier wealth transfer planning
UBS said Asia-Pacific heirs are pushing for earlier, professional planning as a US$83 trillion wealth transfer begins.
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Napoli lose 3-2 to Bologna after late Rowe winner
Napoli lost 3-2 at home to Bologna, leaving their Champions League qualification hopes uncertain.
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Australia budget targets property tax breaks as deficits widen
Australia’s Labor government used its May 12 budget to target property tax breaks and forecast larger deficits.
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Five countries boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation amid Gaza conflict
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Slovenia boycotted Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation amid the Gaza war.
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Japan bear sightings hit record high in fiscal 2025
Japan logged a record 50,776 bear sightings and 14,720 captures in fiscal 2025.
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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius leads to 3 deaths and evacuation of 94 people
The MV Hondius cruise ship was evacuated by May 12 after a hantavirus outbreak killed three and infected at least nine aboard.
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EU weighs delaying children’s access to social media, von der Leyen says
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU should consider delaying children’s access to social media and may propose new rules in summer.
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Israel passes law for special military tribunal with death penalty for October 7 attackers
Israel's Knesset approved a law establishing a military tribunal with death penalty powers for Palestinians tied to the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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Tottenham draw 1-1 with Leeds as relegation fight stays open
Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 at home with Leeds United on May 11, leaving their Premier League survival unresolved with 2 matches left.
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Calls grow to refresh Singapore's National School Games programme
Singapore is facing calls to refresh the National School Games as organisers and officials weigh changing sports interests and participation patterns.
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LIV Golf’s $5 Billion Backing Faces Scrutiny as Funding Timeline Narrows to 2026
LIV Golf has spent over $5 billion backed by Saudi Arabia but CEO now says funding lasts only through 2026 season amid doubts on fan growth.
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Kimi Antonelli wins third straight Formula One Grand Prix at Miami
Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix, his third consecutive Formula One victory, becoming the youngest world championship leader at 19.
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Singapore PM Wong says AI will disrupt jobs but create new ones
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said AI will change jobs, but the government will create new work and protect workers.
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Singapore equities see stronger trading and renewed investor interest
Singapore’s equities market has seen higher trading activity and more investor interest over the past year, market participants said.
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Peter Wang wins inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award after returning to studies
Peter Wang, 51, received the inaugural SkillsFuture Lifelong Learning Award after resuming education following a 30-year gap.
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Singapore police arrest 56-year-old man over car window smash-and-steal cases
Singapore police arrested a 56-year-old man after several car windows were smashed and items were stolen near Tengah and Bukit Batok.