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Wembanyama will use painful Game 2 loss as ‘fuel’
Victor Wembanyama could barely remember the details of the late-game miscues that cost the San Antonio Spurs in their agonising 105-104 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 5.
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June 07, 2026
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‘I am not the complete vehicle yet’
He was ‘really suaku’ when he left for the US at 19. After 24 years in the civil service and a year in politics, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow still sees himself as a work in progress.
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June 07, 2026
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Cyclist who sued for $500k awarded $55k over Nicoll Highway collision
Citing medical fees and loss of future earnings as a physiotherapist, a cyclist who was hit by a motorcyclist on Nicoll Highway in 2021 sought over $500,000 in a civil suit.
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June 07, 2026
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India’s youth strain to be heard as angry ‘cockroaches’ march in New Delhi
Frustrated with recurring exam leaks, they demand education minister’s resignation
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June 07, 2026
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Putin sees no reason currently for him to meet Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 5 he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian President published an open letter proposing they hold face-to-face talks to agree an end to a war now in its fifth year.
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June 07, 2026
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S. Korean protesters demand poll rerun after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on June 6 rallied for a second day, demanding a rerun of local elections held earlier this week.
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June 07, 2026
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Dead whale found in waters here among most elusive of its kind
Little is known about the Omura’s whale, described as new species to science in 2003
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June 07, 2026
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Turkey eyeing more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift
Many NATO allies increasingly see the country as a potential industrial partner
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June 07, 2026
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Meal deals for two
In a bid to draw diners, restaurants have come up with all manner of deals. In the past year, more have been offering all-you-can-eat-and-drink bundles, set lunches priced below $30 and artisanal offerings - such as handmade pasta - that will not cause a wallet meltdown.
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June 07, 2026
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Rescuers halt search for last two men lost in Laos cave
Site unstable; risks of continuing outweigh slim chances of men’s rescue, says diver
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June 07, 2026
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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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