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Southeast Asia faces high risk of severe haze in late 2026 amid El Niño and biofuel demand
Singapore Institute of International Affairs issues red alert warning of severe haze over Southeast Asia through 2026.
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Toy Story 5 launches with $312 million global opening, tops 2026 box office
Toy Story 5 earned $312 million worldwide in its opening weekend, setting 2026 box office records and surpassing franchise highs.
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Universal Studios Singapore performer hospitalized after training medical emergency
A Universal Studios Singapore performer suffered a medical emergency during training on May 19 and was hospitalized at Singapore General Hospital.
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NDP 2026 Ticket Applications Open May 23 to June 6 for National Stadium Event
Ticket applications for National Day Parade 2026 at National Stadium open May 23 through June 6 via Singpass at ndp.gov.sg.
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Japan trials anime avatar therapy for depressed youth in six-month pilot study
Psychiatrist Francesco Panto led a six-month pilot using anime avatars in online therapy for 20 young adults with depression.
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Study finds Great Pyramid of Giza built with advanced earthquake-resistant design
Scientists revealed the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed with features that help it withstand earthquakes.
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National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium with indoor drone show and new elements
National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium on August 9 with new features including an indoor drone show and record civilian participation.
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Swedish workers take more short-term leave during international football championships
Swedish employees have 57% higher odds of short-term absence during football championship weeks this summer, Statistics Sweden reports.
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Singapore’s Snow City Indoor Snow Centre to Close After 26 Years on Sept 30
Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, will close after 26 years on September 30, 2026.
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Dozens of Matthew Perry’s belongings auctioned to support addiction charity
About 130 lots of Matthew Perry’s personal items are up for auction to raise funds for his addiction support foundation.
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SG Culture Pass adds over 1,100 SingLit titles and six new bookstores
SG Culture Pass expanded May 19, 2026, with more than 1,100 Singaporean literary titles and six bookstores joining the scheme.
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Indonesian nasi padang chain Sederhana to open first Singapore outlet in Kampong Glam
Sederhana announced plans to open its first Singapore restaurant at 738 North Bridge Road, replacing the closed Warong Nasi Pariaman stall.
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Singapore raises monthly refuse collection fees for households from July 1, 2026
Singapore will increase monthly refuse collection fees for HDB, private, and landed homes starting July 1, 2026.
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K-pop group BigBang to perform in Singapore on October 17 during 2026 reunion tour
BigBang announced a 2026 world tour with a Singapore concert set for October 17 at the National Stadium.
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Singapore’s Snow City to close after 26 years on September 30, 2026
Snow City, Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, will permanently close on September 30 after 26 years in Jurong East.
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Divers capture first underwater footage of adult great white shark in Mediterranean Sea
Divers led by Healthy Seas Foundation filmed an adult great white shark in the Strait of Sicily, a rare sight for the Mediterranean Sea.
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Giovanni Galizia admits he was never a priest despite 'sexy priest' calendar fame
Giovanni Galizia, the face of Rome's popular 'sexy priest' calendar, revealed he was never ordained and posed as a model in 2004.
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South Korea premieres its most expensive film 'Hope' at Cannes 2026
Director Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller 'Hope', South Korea’s priciest film, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.
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Singapore’s Wing Seong Fatty’s Cantonese Restaurant to Close After 100 Years
Wing Seong Fatty’s, a family-run Singapore Cantonese restaurant established in 1926, will close permanently on June 28, 2026.
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BTS announces Singapore and Kaohsiung concerts amid ticket resale crackdowns
BTS will hold concerts in Singapore in December and Kaohsiung in November 2026, as ticket resale platforms restrict listings amid scam warnings.
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Singapore residents' life expectancy rises to 83.9 years in 2025
Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents increased to 83.9 years in 2025, up 0.2 years from 2024.
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Scientists Culture Ancient Yeast from Oetzi the Iceman’s Gut and Bake Sourdough Bread
Researchers found yeast in the gut of Oetzi the Iceman, over 5,300 years old, and used it to bake sourdough bread after months of effort.
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K-drama Perfect Crown apologizes for historical errors in Joseon coronation scene
The production team and lead actors of Perfect Crown apologized over inaccuracies in a Joseon-era coronation scene aired May 15.
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22-year-old man found dead at Sentosa's Siloso Beach on May 15
A 22-year-old man was found dead at Siloso Beach on Sentosa on the afternoon of May 15, 2026.