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Peter Magyar becomes Hungary’s new PM, launches reforms after defeating Viktor Orban
Peter Magyar took office as Hungary’s prime minister and initiated major economic and political reforms after ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
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Singapore passes law clarifying legality of government agency fees despite no prior legislation
Singapore’s Parliament passed a bill on May 7 to explicitly legislate fees charged by four government agencies that were previously unlegislated but deemed legal.
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Islamic State kills two Syrian soldiers in May 11 Hasakah attack
Islamic State claimed a deadly ambush on Syrian government forces in Hasakah, killing two soldiers and wounding others.
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Man drives car into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight
A man in his thirties drove a car into pedestrians in Modena on May 16, injuring eight, four seriously, before being arrested.
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Study finds social capital gaps hinder Malay mobility despite education gains in Singapore
A 2024-26 study shows 79% of young Malays in Singapore have surpassed parents' education but face social capital barriers despite career progress.
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More than 18,000 HDB flats selected for Home Improvement Programme upgrades
Singapore announced over 18,000 HDB flats across 198 blocks in 12 towns will undergo upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme with S$253 million allocated.
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38-year-old man killed by great white shark off Rottnest Island, Western Australia
A 38-year-old man was fatally attacked by a great white shark near Rottnest Island on May 16, 2026.
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800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava recovered after theft in Czech church
Police recovered the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava after it was stolen from a church in northern Czech Republic on May 12.
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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle Kentucky school lawsuit over social media addiction harms
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settled a landmark Kentucky school district lawsuit alleging social media addiction disrupted learning.
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Zelenskiy warns Russia may attack Ukraine or NATO from Belarus amid deeper military ties
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia is planning possible attacks from Belarusian soil and is pressuring Belarus to join the conflict.
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UN condemns deaths of 70 Palestinian children amid West Bank violence since 2025
The UN deplored the killing of at least 70 Palestinian children amid escalating Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank since early 2025.
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Singapore geriatrician shares exercise and diet tips to slow ageing
Dr Noorhazlina Ali of Tan Tock Seng Hospital advises on exercise and diet to support healthy ageing amid Singapore's rapidly ageing population.
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SGH study finds TCM tuina as effective as physiotherapy for short-term back pain relief
Singapore General Hospital research finds TCM tuina therapy matches physiotherapy for short-term relief of chronic lower back pain.
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Singapore to Deny VEP Applications for Foreign Vehicles with Unpaid Fines From Nov 2
Singapore will block VEP applications and renewals for foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines starting November 2, 2026.
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Singapore starts community rehabilitation for first-time drug abusers from May 16
Singapore replaces Drug Rehabilitation Centre detention with community supervision for first-time drug abusers surrendering from May 16.
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21-year-old Singapore woman sentenced to reformative training for repeated Kpod possession
Tan Xin Yi was ordered to undergo at least one year of reformative training after being caught twice with etomidate-laced Kpods at a club in 2025.
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Labour MP Josh Simons resigns to enable Andy Burnham to contest Makerfield seat
Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to trigger a Makerfield by-election allowing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer.
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Delhi government launches 90-day fuel-saving plan with work-from-home mandates amid energy crisis
Delhi government mandates two work-from-home days weekly and cuts fuel use in a 90-day campaign amid oil import disruptions.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe hospitalised with chest pain diagnosed as angina
Queen Margrethe, 86, was admitted to Copenhagen hospital on May 14 for chest pain diagnosed as angina.
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El Niño Likely to Strengthen in 2026, Raising Heat and Haze Risks in Southeast Asia
Rapid warming in the tropical Pacific signals El Niño onset in May 2026, with a strong or super event possible by autumn, NOAA says.
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German paediatrician charged with 130 counts of child sexual abuse and rape
A 46-year-old paediatrician in Brandenburg faces 130 charges of rape and child sexual abuse over 12 years.
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after coalition collapses over drone crisis
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned May 14 after her junior coalition partner withdrew support following the sacking of Defence Minister Andris Spruds over stray Ukrainian drones.
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WHO urges 42-day quarantine after hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius
The WHO urged 42-day quarantine and monitoring after a hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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Singapore thanks Indonesia after Mount Dukono eruption killed 3 hikers
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan thanked Indonesian rescuers after a Mount Dukono eruption killed 3 hikers, including 2 Singaporeans.