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June 10, 2026
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KL airport foils attempt to smuggle six gibbons out of Malaysia
The Malaysian authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle six gibbons, a type of small ape, out of the country through Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
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June 10, 2026
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Lung cancer patients on drug from China's Akeso lived longer
A lung cancer drug developed by Chinese biotech company Akeso extended patients’ lives by about four months in a late-stage trial in China, results that will likely raise expectations for a closely watched new class of treatments.
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June 10, 2026
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Private jet maker Bombardier to invest $100m to grow service hub in S’pore
Expansion will add a new 250,000 sq ft facility and create over 200 jobs
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June 10, 2026
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What it means to ‘mog’ and where the term came from
When Monica Sanz, 24, first heard the word “mog”, she had a startling realisation: She had reached linguistic obsolescence.
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June 10, 2026
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Scary Movie roars to No. 1, Masters Of The Universe bombs
Roughly a decade ago, Hollywood decided that crude, politically incorrect humour was a commercial and cultural liability.
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June 10, 2026
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Leave cabin bags behind during flight evacuations, urges global airline body
Passengers have been urged to leave their bags behind during flight evacuations amid a growing number of cases where collecting their bags took priority.
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June 10, 2026
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SpaceX IPO well oversubscribed as demand hits $193b
SpaceX has drawn investor demand of about US$150 billion (S$193 billion) for its initial public offering (IPO), about double the US$75 billion it is seeking to raise, sources said.
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June 10, 2026
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Curtain-raiser will proceed 'in peace' despite protests
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on June 8 that she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony on June 11, despite concerns over ongoing protests.
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June 10, 2026
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Lower HDB, URA season parking fees from Aug 1 for some commercial vehicles
Owners of some commercial vehicles will pay lower season parking fees from Aug 1 at Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) carparks.
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June 10, 2026
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Drive against illegal and problem gambling to be ramped up for World Cup
As excitement builds up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it will step up enforcement against illegal gambling during the tournament.
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June 10, 2026
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AI job losses are scaring Americans and policymakers are scrambling for answers
More than 115,000 jobs in the US have already been lost to such tech in 2026
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June 10, 2026
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Grab to help F&B merchants be more visible, draw more customers
Moonstone Bar along Amoy Street is hoping to leverage a new Grab initiative to raise its visibility among diners as it accelerates its shift towards a more food-focused menu.
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June 10, 2026
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Sleep disruption
If you are healthy, watching a few late-night matches over a month is unlikely to have long-term effects.
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June 10, 2026
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Lebanese leader urges Israeli govt to pursue talks, not war
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview aired on June 8 that a military solution “will never provide you with security and safety”.
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June 10, 2026
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Explore Tokachi's nature spots by campervan
There is a different way to see Japan, not from bullet trains or ryokans, but in a campervan, winding past mountains, lakes and reliable michi-noeki roadside stops.
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June 09, 2026
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IS THE STAGE SET FOR CHAOS, CONTROVERSY?
The United States-Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns and soaring ticket prices — the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off this week with a litany of issues and negative headlines. The Straits Times looks at whether these could reach a boiling point at the June 11-July 19 football bonanza.
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June 09, 2026
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Airfares will take longer than expected to return to normal: IATA
‘Refining crisis’, Mid-East conflict will continue to disrupt oil exports: Expert
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June 09, 2026
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Singaporeans’ tips for van journeys in Japan
For Singapore travellers who have made multiple visits to Japan, campervan journeys offer an alternative experience: slow travel along empty roads bookended by grazing cattle and lakes that reflect images of mountains at dawn.
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June 09, 2026
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AI companions are coming. Privacy rules are not ready
The traditional privacy model is built around data collection. Chatbots require new rules of inference protection.
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June 09, 2026
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S’pore must be more cohesive as global outlook remains uncertain: PM Wong
Amid solid Q1 growth, full effects of Mid-East war have yet to be felt, he says
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June 09, 2026
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GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Vineyards abound in China’s Ningxia region, which is wooing travellers with wine tourism
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June 09, 2026
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New supercomputer in S’pore to boost climate, healthcare research
Research into weather forecasting, disease prediction and chatbots that understand the nuances of Asian languages has received a significant boost with the launch of Singapore’s latest national research supercomputer.
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June 09, 2026
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Iran, Israel call off strikes after Trump tells them to ‘stop shooting’
Iran and Israel signalled on June 8 that they were ready to wind down a military escalation that briefly shattered a fragile two-month ceasefire and brought the Middle East back to the precipice of full-blown war.
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June 09, 2026
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Power-washing artist flooded with support after removal of his work in Mountbatten
Offers of collaboration and commissions come on top of soaring business inquiries
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June 09, 2026
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QUICK DOUBLE FOR HARRY BACK HOME IN M'SIA
Kelantan-born jockey scores aboard Aniki and Wait U Know at second meeting in KL
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June 09, 2026
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Economists see slower growth, higher inflation for S’pore in 2026
Economists lowered their forecasts for Singapore’s economic growth and raised inflation expectations, according to the latest Bloomberg News survey conducted from June 2 to 5.
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June 09, 2026
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Sentosa Cove’s marina club resumes operations after fire partially sinks luxury yacht
Marina operations at the ONE°15 Marina Club at Sentosa Cove have resumed, following clearance by the authorities after a fire partially sank a luxury yacht there on the morning of June 7.
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June 09, 2026
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Why this man got a refund after watching Annette Lee’s debut film
Hoping to encourage more audiences to give local cinema a shot, Singaporean content creator Annette Lee held a feedback and refund session on June 5 for anyone who felt watching her debut film Dream Stall was a waste of time.
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June 09, 2026
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Firms dial back hiring, but will pay higher wages for AI, soft skills
Research also finds that more workers fear becoming obsolete amid rapid AI adoption
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