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'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France, aged 30 years and 5 months
A French toy spaniel named Lazare, thought to have been “the world’s oldest dog”, has died aged 30, his carer said on May 15.
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May 17, 2026
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Manchester mayor faces tricky election test before he can challenge PM Starmer
He will try to return as MP via by-election — a bid the opposition will do its best to thwart
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May 17, 2026
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OLDIES AIM FOR GOLDEN GOODBYE
Lifting trophy at their 6th, final World Cup a fitting way for Messi, Ronaldo to end career
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May 17, 2026
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Marine life affected by 2024 Pasir Panjang oil spill showing signs of recovery
When two vessels collided near Pasir Panjang Terminal in June 2024, the resultant oil spill affected marine life, which is showing signs of recovery, a research study found.
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May 17, 2026
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Stomach bugs, not hantavirus, a bigger threat on cruise ships
Stomach bugs on cruise ships recently hit a nearly two-decade high as more people than ever board the vessels, underscoring how easily viruses spread on contained voyages.
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May 17, 2026
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Outside your comfort zone in social situations? Don't suppress the stress
People prone to stress in new sociocultural surroundings learn faster how to adapt and fit in, according to a Singapore study.
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May 17, 2026
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French judge to probe journalist’s killing after complaint against Saudi Crown Prince
A Paris magistrate will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi after rights groups filed a complaint against Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, French sources told AFP on May 16.
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May 17, 2026
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Driven by hatred for her advertising job to write
Author Jade Song taps her years working in advertising, as well as love for burnt offerings to the dead, for her new novel, I Love You Don’t Die
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May 17, 2026
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Dengue cases drop 66% in first 5 months of 2026
There were more than 600 dengue cases from January to May 15, a 66 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2025, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said.
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May 17, 2026
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Creative producer Natalie Tan relaxes with classic literature and shoujo manga
Who: Natalie Tan, 44, is a freelance creative producer and founder of creative consultancy 39Bias. She is the executive director of the Kampong Gelam Alliance - a voluntary group of residents, cultural institutions, business organisations, property owners and hotels in the heritage district.
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May 17, 2026
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HOOKED ON BOXING AT HARVARD
No one gets punched in the face during regular training at the Harvard Boxing Club. But this was fight night, and the jabs, hooks and uppercuts were suddenly very real.
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May 17, 2026
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At least 8 killed, 35 hurt after freight train collides with bus in Bangkok
A collision between a freight train and a bus killed at least eight people and injured more than 30 in the Thai capital Bangkok on May 16, police said.
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May 17, 2026
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Will Gulf states build new oil pipelines fast enough to reduce reliance on Hormuz?
Regional states determined not to be held hostage again by Iran’s ability to close strait
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May 17, 2026
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Branded bags out, tote bags in
Rise of humble tote mirrors shift in collective psyche valuing experiences more than wealth
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May 17, 2026
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Govt funding for GP clinics rose to about $350 million in 2025
General practitioner (GP) clinics received more government funding following the launch of Singapore’s preventive care strategy Healthier SG, as these private clinics have had to play a larger role in delivering preventive and chronic healthcare.
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May 16, 2026
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How you can ride the AI wave
Fear it or love it, we are living in an era of artificial intelligence.
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May 16, 2026
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KEEP YOUR COOL
Home getting too hot? Here are some heatwave hacks that will not drive up the air-con bill
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May 16, 2026
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Trump downplays risk of conflict with China over Taiwan
Symbolism on display in historic summit with Xi, but few concrete outcomes
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May 16, 2026
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LIONS WON'T ROAR ALONE AT ASIAN CUP
Some dedicated fans already making plans to cheer S’pore on at continental finals
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May 16, 2026
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Rebecca Lim gives birth to second child after 12-hour labour
Local actress Rebecca Lim has welcomed her second child, a girl weighing 3.6kg. The new arrival is a sister for the couple’s eldest son and the latest addition to Lim’s family with Singaporean husband Matthew Webster.
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May 16, 2026
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Carmakers used to market to China. Now they depend on its tech
The balance of power has shifted and it is China that now supplies the software, skills and expertise to the rest of the auto industry.
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May 16, 2026
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Deschamps not looking past Senegal opener
France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged his side are among the favourites for the World Cup, but urged his players to concentrate on their first match before thinking about advancing deeper into the tournament.
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May 16, 2026
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16 more people in US being monitored for hantavirus
US health officials are monitoring 16 additional people across the country for symptoms of hantavirus, whom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had not previously mentioned, the agency said on May 14.
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May 16, 2026
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Outcry as Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-minister
The prosecution of Indonesia’s former education minister Nadiem Makarim for alleged corruption in the procurement of Chromebook laptops in 2020 has prompted an outcry over what many deem an unfair prison sentence sought for one of the country’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs.
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May 16, 2026
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South Africa (Scottsville) preview Dave The King can reign again
RACE 1 (1,400M) (2) VIBE CHECK won well in his KZN debut and can repeat the dose.
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May 16, 2026
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Manila will comply with ICC request to arrest top senator
Immigration lookout order issued for former Duterte anti-drug war chief who is in hiding
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May 16, 2026
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Xi Jinping has just rewritten the rules of US-China rivalry
Beijing has accepted that it is in competition with the US but wants guard rails in place so that it does not get out of hand.
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May 16, 2026
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The Kallang to host more blockbuster events, be ‘Wembley’ of the region
The Kallang aspires to be one of Singapore’s great calling cards to the world, akin to London’s Wimbledon for tennis and Wembley for football and live music.
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May 16, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz bridges fossil fuel and electric driving
The GLE Coupe gets an update with a plug-in hybrid version that has a 100km electric range
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May 16, 2026
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Inch Chua's AI Musical too late for its time
On the opening night of Myles - Soulmate In A Box by Inch Chua, this reviewer also received a state-of-the-union market report on dating apps.
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