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Anthropic calls for global freeze in AI development
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on June 4 suggested a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems, as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control.
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June 06, 2026
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ADIDAS ENJOYS GREAT VISIBILITY AT ST & BT CORPORATE GOLF EVENT
‘A perfect fit’, says sports gear giant’s country manager Chen of the close association
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June 06, 2026
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F&B outlets expect strong turnout despite early World Cup kick-offs
World Cup fever is set to hit Singapore from next week, with food and beverage establishments gearing up for a busy 5½ weeks from June 12 to July 20 as football fans flock to these venues to catch the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo in action.
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June 06, 2026
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Jail, fine for driver who staged accidents and asked motorists for cash settlements
28-year-old, who was involved in 73 traffic accidents, also disqualified from holding driver’s licence
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June 06, 2026
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Jakarta denies finance chief is quitting as markets slump
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa denied he is resigning from office, after rumours of his departure swept through slumping markets this week.
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June 06, 2026
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Phenom to the fore
World Cup 2026
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June 06, 2026
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Go deep at ArtScience Museum's new ocean exhibition
Into The Ocean: Journey Beneath gives an immersive look at life under the sea
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June 06, 2026
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‘Sell Indonesia’ sweeps trading desks as Prabowo tightens grip
Tumbling rupiah and benchmark stock index are keeping investors on edge
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June 06, 2026
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Brunei Sultan appoints sons as ministers in Cabinet shake-up
Brunei’s ruler announced a major Cabinet reshuffle on June 4, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of potential succession planning in the tiny oil-rich sultanate.
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June 06, 2026
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THE CHIC HOME A home to DIY for
The owners, who work in design-related fields, took a hands-on approach to the renovation of their Queenstown flat
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June 06, 2026
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‘Extremely intelligent’ bear in Japan evades capture after hurting 4 people
An “extremely intelligent” bear that injured four people in northern Japan remains at large as at June 5, after apparently unlatching a window while evading capture and turning on a water tap, officials said.
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June 06, 2026
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AllianzGI said to be in exclusive talks to buy UOB's asset management division
Allianz Global Investors is in exclusive talks to buy the asset management division of UOB, according to people familiar with the matter.
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June 06, 2026
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Scandinavian style with serious speed
The Polestar 5 is a sleek four-door grand tourer designed to cover long distances quickly and comfortably
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June 06, 2026
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LESSON LEARNT FOR LIONS
S'pore punished by ‘smallest details’, but coach encouraged by fighting spirit in loss
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June 06, 2026
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Jeep girl conquers 21-day China overland trek
Mum-of-two Leong Khay Mun accomplished the feat with her scarlet Jeep Wrangler in April 2025
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June 06, 2026
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Indonesians dancing to AI-generated viral hit about energy minister
It’s funny, absurd and surprisingly revealing about the country’s political discourse
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June 06, 2026
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Fewer Chinese students register for university entry exam
The number of Chinese students sitting the country’s national university entrance exam, due to begin on June 7, has dropped sharply by 450,000 to 12.9 million from a year earlier, as more teenagers opt out of pursuing academic degrees.
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June 06, 2026
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S’pore family stranded after boat capsizes in Bintan mangrove tour
They waited for rescue in an area with dangerous wildlife in hour-long ordeal
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June 06, 2026
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Birthday parties and magic tricks: Youth take lead in volunteering
After his friends organised a surprise birthday party for him, Aarav Malik, now 19, was inspired to do the same for others.
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June 06, 2026
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Jaecoo J8: an SUV unafraid of corners
The beefy, hefty multi-seat plug-in hybrid with adaptive damping promises range, verve and drivability
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June 06, 2026
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Hindu Endowments Board and Hindu Advisory Board announce appointments
The Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) and the Hindu Advisory Board (HAB) have announced a slew of appointments to their boards, effective from June 1.
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June 06, 2026
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BYD is losing its spark
The Chinese EV giant is struggling to stay ahead in an industry defined by software.
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June 06, 2026
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Robotics is S. Korea's next big sector: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said on June 5 that robotics will be South Korea’s next major sector, as he arrived for his second visit in seven months, underscoring deepening ties with local firms in not only chips but also robotics and AI factories.
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June 06, 2026
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Bigger and better, or just boring?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest tournament to be staged, with more host cities, more teams, more games — and an extra knockout stage — than the last edition. The Straits Times looks at whether the expansion to a record 48 teams will diminish the stature of the showpiece or if the time is right for it to become a more inclusive event.
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June 06, 2026
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Manuscript mysteries: Going back in time to decode India's rich heritage
Country embarks on an ambitious effort to conserve, digitise and catalogue ancient manuscripts.
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June 06, 2026
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Antonelli not getting ahead of himself
Formula One championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli intends to race free of worry during this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, as he bids for a record fifth consecutive victory.
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June 06, 2026
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Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved
Analysts say move to call snap polls is a calculated risk by Anwar’s coalition
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June 06, 2026
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3 massage parlours raided for suspected vice activities
For $40 an hour, customers could get a foot reflexology session.
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June 06, 2026
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Investors staying put with brokerages hit by China curbs
They feel assured as the S’pore entities of the 3 affected brokerages are MAS regulated
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June 06, 2026
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Pressonregardless to keep winning momentum going
There are several newcomers to note, and (12) PRINCE IVAR and (1) OCTOBER REEF are of particular interest before any betting clues. Follow the market moves.
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