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Glazer family considering selling United
Some members of the billionaire Glazer family have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United, after more than 20 years of ownership that has often been blighted by fan protest, people familiar with the matter said.
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June 05, 2026
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No PayNow nicknames: How upcoming change affects you
Anti-scam move offers privacy while making sure transfers are made to correct recipients
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June 05, 2026
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Rupiah breaches key psychological level as market rout deepens
The Indonesian rupiah fell through the key psychological level of 18,000 per US dollar on June 4 and stocks hit a near six-year low, as mounting policy uncertainty and macro headwinds spooked investors.
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June 05, 2026
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Global giants setting up AI centres and labs in Singapore
More than 70 of such centres of excellence launched by companies like KPMG
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June 05, 2026
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McDonald's gets in on World Cup action with food, merch
With FIFA World Cup season kicking off on June 1, McDonald’s is getting in on the action with limited-time meals and collectibles.
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June 05, 2026
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S. Korea, China agree to expand weekly flight rights
South Korea and China have agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the countries for the first time in seven years, Seoul’s transport ministry said on June 4, in another sign of warming ties between the Asian neighbours.
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June 05, 2026
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Higher pay for public bus drivers will not lead to fare increases
Move should help with hiring and retaining drivers, but it is not a silver bullet: Experts
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June 05, 2026
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KL homecoming for Harry
After riding overseas for most of his career, jockey A’lsisuhairi Kasim has come full circle to his native Malaysia.
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June 05, 2026
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Kim Jong Un visits plant, calls for ‘exponential’ nuclear expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an “exponential” expansion of the country’s atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production factory, state media agency KCNA said on June 4.
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June 05, 2026
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Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
Security agencies from the “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes the US and Britain, issued a warning on June 3 about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms to recruit people with access to sensitive information.
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June 05, 2026
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Will a new chief lead to change? Indonesia's free meals scheme faces biggest test yet
Impact limited if programme’s deeper weaknesses not resolved, say experts
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June 05, 2026
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Kong Hee posts tribute to wife Sun Ho to mark 40 years after first meeting
City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee took to social media on June 1 to mark the 40th anniversary of his first meeting with his wife Sun Ho.
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June 05, 2026
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Burial team attacked, patients flee care as outbreak in DRC spreads
A burial team was attacked and 11 Ebola patients fled isolation facilities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the outbreak spread to another health zone in the country’s hardest-hit province.
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June 05, 2026
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Travellers bound for Britain hit by ETA system outage
Some travellers applying to enter Britain in recent days have hit a roadblock: The online system is down, and without digital permission, they cannot board planes, trains or boats bound for Britain.
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June 05, 2026
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NParks probes unauthorised clearing of trees and shrubs in nature reserve
The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating the unauthorised clearing of native saplings and shrubs that had been planted in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve under Singapore's flagship greening programme OneMillionTrees.
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June 05, 2026
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Germany, France, UK sketch plan to engage Putin in Ukraine talks
European allies see shift in momentum that strengthens Zelensky’s position
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June 05, 2026
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YouTube: Hollywood new talent pipeline
A new generation of film-makers coincides with Gen Z’s interest in going to the movies.
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June 05, 2026
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Resign? No, you're fired, HK school tells principal who swore at guards in Singapore
A school principal from Hong Kong who was seen swearing at security guards at SAFRA Jurong while on a school trip to Singapore in May has had his resignation rejected and has been fired instead.
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June 05, 2026
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Chinese restaurant in Bangkok allegedly accepts only renminbi
A viral social media clip alleging that a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok refused Thai baht and accepted only renminbi has put foreign-run businesses and payment practices in Thailand under renewed scrutiny.
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June 05, 2026
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Support for Netanyahu plunges in north Israel over Lebanon stance
He is seen as bending to Trump’s truce bid while border voters want Hezbollah crushed
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June 05, 2026
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NZ expresses concern after China bans its MPs who visited Taiwan
New Zealand said on June 4 it would express its concerns to Beijing after China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entry following their visit to Taiwan in May.
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June 05, 2026
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Ready to roar for BTS and Army
The Kallang is pulling out all the stops to welcome the K-pop kings back to the National Stadium after seven years
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June 04, 2026
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Gulf tensions rise as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
Kuwait flights suspended after attack hits airport facilities, diplomatic missions
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June 04, 2026
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Arts Picks This week in arts: Three must-see shows
SHADOWS, SIGNALS, AND THE LINE For many, Singapore art is still synonymous with scenes of the Singapore River or watercolours of shophouses.
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June 04, 2026
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Now you see it, now you don't: Why data can't capture the AI revolution
Nobel laureate Michael Spence says the biggest economic transformation in history may barely show up in statistics but could widen wealth inequality.
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June 04, 2026
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Holland & Barrett back in Singapore at Guardian stores
British health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has officially re-entered the Singapore market, just a little over a year after it abruptly shuttered its physical stores here.
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June 04, 2026
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Heritage space • Create communal marketplace at old Tanjong Pagar station
As plans for the redevelopment of the historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station progress, one idea worth considering is a government-owned communal marketplace within the precinct.
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June 04, 2026
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Phoon Huat freezes prices of at least 100 essential products in June
Local baking supplies provider Phoon Huat is freezing prices of at least 100 daily essentials in the month of June to help Singaporeans cope with rising costs.
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June 04, 2026
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Smurfing and smuggling: How China's rich illegally get money out of the country
China’s capital controls remain among the world’s strictest. Individuals are generally limited to transferring US$50,000 (S$64,000) overseas each year, while emigrants are given a one-time opportunity to move their assets abroad.
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June 04, 2026
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Central Jakarta fire destroys more than 300 homes
Incident took place in densely populated area, with close to 680 residents affected
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