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NewsYAHOO POLL: Can a 64-team World Cup finally give football minnows like Singapore their dream chance?
FIFA's 64-team World Cup idea could transform global football. Would smaller nations like Singapore finally get their shot at the biggest stage?
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Armed robberies against ships in Asia down 64% in first half of 2026; fewest cases since 2019
SINGAPORE – Incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia plunged in the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in seven years.
Straits Times
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Worried about being caught in a fire abroad? These steps could save your life
SINGAPORE – The tragic fire at a Bangkok bar on July 12, which has claimed at least 30 lives, has highlighted the dangers of fires breaking out in venues unfamiliar to overseas travellers.
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World Cup brings 500 Panini sticker collectors together at HomeTeamNS Khatib
SINGAPORE – Sporting a Germany football kit, Nanyang Polytechnic student Lucas Leo scuttled from table to table approaching everyone he could.
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Singapore contributes $2.5m to support Ebola outbreak response in Congo and Uganda
SINGAPORE – Singapore will contribute US$2 million (S$2.5 million) to support the ongoing Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
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2027 school year to begin on Jan 4 for MOE kindergarten, primary, secondary students
SINGAPORE – Pupils entering Kindergarten 1 and Primary 1 in Ministry of Education (MOE) schools in 2027 will start their school year on Jan 4, along with secondary school students, the ministry said on July 14.
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Redhill hornet attack: What should I do if I’ve been stung multiple times and how venomous is it?
SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to hospital after a hornet attack near Redhill Market on July 10, the latest in a series of such incidents in Singapore in recent years.
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$12.8 million Toto jackpot to be split between 2 winning tickets
SINGAPORE – The top prize of about $12.8 million in the Toto cascade draw on the night of July 13 will be split between two winning tickets, with each ticket winning about $6.4 million.
NewsDBS becomes first SGX stock to exceed $200 billion market capitalisation; Singapore leads AI readiness despite higher work exposure as 80 million ASEAN jobs face change: Singapore live news
DBS tops $200 billion market value in Singapore stock market first. AI to reshape 80 million ASEAN jobs as Singapore leads readiness.
Yahoo News
BusinessSingapore on track to beat cautious official forecast on AI boom
Singapore’s economy is on track to outperform the government’s own full-year growth forecast as global demand for artificial intelligence-related electronics continues to offset geopolitical headwinds.
Bloomberg
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MOM tells firm to stop manhole-cover replacement works after 2 workers injured in flash fire
SINGAPORE – A company whose employees were injured while attempting to replace a manhole cover on a pavement has been instructed by the Ministry of Manpower to stop all similar work until the cause of the incident has been established and measures are in place to prevent a recurrence.
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Display of bus arrival timings back to normal after 90-min disruption
SINGAPORE – A system that displays the expected arrival times of public buses resumed operating after it was disrupted for about 95 minutes on the morning of July 14.
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Construction firm founder donates $3 million to ST School Pocket Money Fund
SINGAPORE – The founder of prominent local steelworks firm TTJ Design and Engineering has pledged $3 million over the next three years to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) to commemorate the company’s 45th anniversary on July 14.
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Criminal Investigation Department to get new director on July 20
SINGAPORE – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will have a new director on July 20.
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Singapore, Malaysia have made consistent choice to look to the future, build together: Tharman
KUALA LUMPUR – Singapore and Malaysia have made the consistent choice, across every generation of leadership, to keep looking to the future and building together, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
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Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to make working visit to Jakarta from July 14 to 15
SINGAPORE – Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing will make a working visit to Jakarta from July 14 to 15.
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Community care apartments to have lower eligible age of 55, service fees reduced by up to 75%
SINGAPORE – Those aged 55 or older will be able to apply for assisted living flats, also known as community care apartments, from the Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise in October.
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Singapore leaders send condolence letters to Qatar Emir after former leader Hamad bin Khalifa’s death
SINGAPORE – President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent condolence letters to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on July 13 following the death of his father, the former Qatari emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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Man arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt after accident with motorcycle in Jalan Besar
SINGAPORE – A 46-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt after an accident between his car and a motorcycle in Jalan Besar on July 12.
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4 people taken to hospital after hornet attack in Redhill; nest removed
SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to Singapore General Hospital after a hornet attack near Redhill Market on the afternoon of July 10.
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$500 Child LifeSG Credits for Singaporean kids aged 12 and below to be given out from July 14
SINGAPORE – Families with Singaporean children aged 12 years old and below will receive $500 for each child in Child LifeSG Credits from July 14.
NewsFrance, Spain, England and Argentina reach World Cup semifinals after dramatic battles; Iran-Gulf crisis deepens as US strikes trigger Strait of Hormuz tensions: Singapore live news
France, Spain, England and Argentina reach 2026 World Cup semifinals. Iran-US tensions escalate as Gulf strikes fuel Hormuz crisis fears.
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Is there really a ‘three-seconds rule’ when it comes to dropped food?
SINGAPORE – Can you eat food off a public tabletop, and is it really safe to eat food that has been dropped?
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Urine biopsy offers a more accurate way to detect bladder, kidney and prostate cancers
SINGAPORE – An emerging urine test has proved to be more accurate than conventional methods in detecting bladder and prostate cancers, while providing patients with a less painful and invasive screening option for prostate and kidney cancers.
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Areas near National Stadium to be cordoned off for SAF training exercise on July 13 and 14
SINGAPORE – Areas near The Kallang, Kallang Wave Mall and the Old Kallang Airport will be cordoned off on July 13 and 14 for a military training exercise, with the public advised to stay clear of the space.
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S’pore, Malaysia partnership driven by mutual respect, understanding of each other’s interests: Tharman
SINGAPORE – Singapore and Malaysia will disagree occasionally on specific issues, but should not let these differences hinder their broader partnership, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam ahead of a four-day state visit to Malaysia.
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President Tharman Shanmugaratnam makes first state visit to Malaysia
SINGAPORE – President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be on a four-day state visit to Malaysia from July 12 at the invitation of its King.
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Malaysia’s ex-ruling party wins Johor as Anwar group loses seats
Malaysia’s former ruling party Barisan Nasional strengthened its grip on the country’s fastest-growing state in elections Saturday, in a blow to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition.
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14-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Jurong East
SINGAPORE – A 14-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital on July 11 after an accident with a car in Jurong East.
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From wiggly toys to wellness bags: Meet the children turning creativity into cash
SINGAPORE – During family holidays to Australia and London, eight-year-old Lee Rui Qi was captivated by 3D animal miniatures but found their $20 to $40 price tag too expensive.
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From pickleball court to rock-climbing wall: Spottiswoode estate renewal proposals ready for voting
SINGAPORE – Stone seats, a reflexology pebble path, a shared pickleball court, a barbecue pit, spruced up void decks and a low rock-climbing wall – these are proposed new fixtures that Spottiswoode residents can vote for under a national-first estate renewal trial.
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Two workers taken to hospital after fire breaks out in manhole in Tuas
SINGAPORE – Two workers were taken to Singapore General Hospital after a fire broke out at a sewer manhole in Tuas on the morning of July 10.
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More builders look to robots to tackle Singapore’s construction labour crunch
SINGAPORE – After more than two decades in the industry, Expand Construction founder Von Lee has a vision: The next generation of physical labourers will not be men, but robots that toil tirelessly in the sun.
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Over 2,500 appeals to waive EC income ceiling in past 5 years; 845 appeals approved: HDB
SINGAPORE – Over the last five years, 845 appeals for an income ceiling waiver was approved for executive condominium (EC) applicants who exceeded the income cap.
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Man taken to hospital after incident in Lavender
SINGAPORE – A 42-year-old man was taken to hospital conscious after an alleged dispute in Lavender on July 11.
- Technology
WhatsApp locks down usernames of S’pore politicians in latest privacy feature roll-out
SINGAPORE – Popular messaging platform WhatsApp will be rolling out a new feature that lets users hide their phone numbers and show their preferred usernames instead.
- Health
Staying awake during spine surgery can be a safer treatment option for the elderly
SINGAPORE – He loved running through the park every evening and ballroom dancing, but a pinched nerve in his lower back put a complete stop to these activities for Teo Seow Heong.
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Why this former cop left a 23-year career to start a fried chicken eatery with $50,000
SINGAPORE – In the first month Foxy’s Chikn opened in Joo Chiat Road, its owner Shahrizan Mohamed Sapri lay awake each night worrying over the day’s takings. On several days, the till closed with just $50.
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Matcha, beef rendang and Japanese pasta: 15 eats to try at Circle Line’s new stations
SINGAPORE – Three new stations launching for passenger service on July 12 finally close the loop of the Circle Line.
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At least 20 flights from Singapore cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits Japan, nears Taiwan and China
SINGAPORE – A slew of flights from Singapore to north-east Asia were cancelled on July 11 and 12 because of the impact of Typhoon Bavi.
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16-year-olds among 550 under probe for scam and unlicensed moneylending activities
SINGAPORE – The police are investigating 550 people – including teenagers as young as 16 – for their suspected roles in more than 1,800 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases.
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Gillman Barracks businesses to wait and see, as tenancies wind down ahead of redevelopment
SINGAPORE – For much of the past three decades, bikers from across the island have gathered at Handlebar – a bar dedicated to serving bike enthusiasts – at Gillman Barracks.
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73-year-old taxi driver who lost consciousness while ferrying passengers on ECP dies
SINGAPORE – A taxi driver who lost consciousness while driving on the ECP on July 6 has died, the police said in an update on July 10.
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Sense of pride and achievement for engineers involved in completing Circle Line
SINGAPORE – Senior civil project engineer Sheron Lee, 30, was tasked with helping to build the Prince Edward Road station on the Circle Line when she joined the Land Transport Authority seven years ago as a fresh graduate.
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Locally grown vegetables from at least 3 S’pore farms to be taken off FairPrice shelves
SINGAPORE – Locally grown vegetables from at least three farms here will soon no longer be available at supermarket giant FairPrice, The Straits Times has learnt.
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Part of luxury yacht wreck in Sentosa retrieved a month after fire; works ongoing for rest of vessel
SINGAPORE – Efforts to recover a luxury yacht that partially sank after it caught fire in Sentosa Cove have begun.
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