SportsSingapore’s newly crowned Asian netball champions aim to build on the experience and lessons from the Asian Championships in Hong Kong as they target a top-10 finish at next year’s World Cup. The team received a hero’s welcome at Changi Airport.
CultureThe 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest took place at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, drawing contestants from as far away as Poland. Jinny Lu, a rescued Pug, won first place, earning owner Michelle Grady a $5,000 prize.
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SocietyA 67-year-old man died after a fire broke out in his Jurong East flat. Some residents knocked on neighbours’ doors to raise the alarm and help them reach safety, while about 50 people were evacuated.
WorldMoroccan security forces dispersed migrants attempting to cross into Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online messages called for a mass rush at the border.
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SocietyFor more than a decade, Dipa Swaminathan has championed migrant workers’ welfare, expanding ItsRainingRaincoats into a community of about 1,500 volunteers. She has since moved into mentor and chair emeritus roles.
HealthNg Teng Fong General Hospital and social service agency Loving Heart are testing a programme that provides home support to patients with complex chronic conditions after discharge. Retired nurses and trained community carers will help at home, with a possible future expansion across Singapore if the pilot succeeds.
WorldFox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst discusses the looming 60-day deadline for a US-Iran deal and alleged violations of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. The headline reports that a carrier and an oil vessel were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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CultureNearly three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, prosecutors are preparing to try Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in connection with the killing.
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SocietyExperts say easing the pressures of parenthood will require more than individual schemes, with coordinated action on rigid education expectations, childcare leave and parents’ well-being. They say this could help Singapore reduce strain on couples and treat falling birth rates as a wider societal concern. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is due to unveil a fresh approach to family support at the National Day Rally.
SportsTraditional pirogue races in Senegal’s Saint-Louis have continued for nearly 200 years. Held in the fishing district of Guet Ndar, the 3.5-kilometre event draws dozens of rowers and large crowds, serving as both a major sporting competition and a celebration of local culture. Competitors receive no payment and are seeking greater recognition for the sport.
CultureFour works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina were stolen overnight on August 15 from the Museo Regionale in his Sicilian hometown of Messina. The thieves removed three panels from his Polittico di San Gregorio. Italian authorities have opened an investigation.
WorldIn Qusra, Israeli settlers spent weeks attacking Ibrahim’s home, breaking windows, cutting off water and removing protective measures. His seven-month-old daughter was injured, while doors, appliances, water tanks, furniture and children’s clothes were later stolen. Palestinians say settlers act with impunity as the Israeli army watches without intervening, forcing families to remain inside to protect their homes.
WorldPolice in Kentucky said a shooting at a park left one person dead and four others injured. Two children, aged 4 and 14, were among the victims.
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EconomyMinutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting are expected to shed more light on the policy debate that led three officials to dissent in favor of a quarter-point rate hike. BMO Capital Markets senior economist Jennifer Lee expects the Fed to stay patient, with the firm forecasting no rate change until late 2027.
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EconomyLuxury travel and event expert Olivia Ferney explains how she built a business serving ultrawealthy clients, whose requests can include six-figure vacations and elaborate celebrations. She has also grown a social media following of more than 1 million.
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PoliticsRepublican Rep. Byron Donalds says affordability will anchor his campaign for Florida governor, with proposed changes to property taxes, insurance, housing and health-care costs. He promises to build on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ record, leads widely ahead of Tuesday’s Republican primary and defended President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran despite higher gasoline prices.
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World1:01A wildfire in Belgium’s eastern High Fens nature reserve has burned more than 27 square kilometers, ranking among the country’s worst in recent history. Shifting winds and spreading smoke prompted authorities on Saturday to tell about 600 residents near Waimes and Bütgenbach in Liège province to evacuate.
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OtherMore than 50 teams from Russia and other countries took part in a ploughing contest in Mineralnye Vody, cultivating a 2,000-square-meter plot. Competitors were judged on furrow precision, soil cultivation quality and their handling of mounted plows.
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EconomyThe US cattle herd is nearing a five-decade low, driving up livestock costs and prompting Tyson Foods to cut beef-processing capacity amid continued losses in its beef business. Consumers are resisting record prices, but significant relief may take years as the herd is rebuilt. A planned resumption of some cattle imports from Mexico could offer limited help.
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PoliticsFox News contributor Jason Chaffetz analyzes the Democratic National Committee meeting in Texas, emphasizing a widening rift between moderate and progressive Democrats as far-left activists press their agenda.
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HealthSen. Ron Johnson discusses newly disclosed documents and text messages amid an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci over COVID-19 vaccine safety for pregnant women.
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WorldA magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia killed dozens of people and forced about 5,000 others to evacuate. Buildings were destroyed and landslides occurred, prompting authorities to declare an emergency.
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CultureMiami is set to decide the future of its iconic marine stadium, abandoned for more than 30 years and now potentially facing a return to its former glory.
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WorldRussia says Ukraine launched one of the most massive recent drone attacks towards the Moscow region. A Kyiv market has burned down after being hit during Russian strikes on Ukraine. Officials report eight deaths in Ukraine from Russian attacks and seven in Russia following Ukrainian strikes.
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