PoliticsA referendum on reopening Iceland’s EU accession talks is dividing the country. Supporters say membership could improve Iceland’s security and influence, while opponents fear losing sovereignty, especially over fisheries and other key industries. Russia’s war against Ukraine and Donald Trump’s proposals concerning neighboring Greenland are also shaping the debate.
ScienceNational University of Singapore professor Dean Ho, who also leads the Institute for Digital Medicine at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, made himself the subject of a study examining biological age and ways to improve health or potentially reverse ageing.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to substantially reduce military drills with South Korea, citing their cost, Seoul’s refusal to join Washington’s efforts on Iran and his “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The programme also covers Xi Jinping’s reflections on China’s past and future and torrential rain in South Korea that triggered a fatal landslide.
HealthA small but growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 drugs commonly used for obesity may also help treat PMOS. Beyond weight loss, the medications may improve insulin resistance, hormone balance and ovulation.
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WorldFox News reports the latest developments from the White House. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., also discussed the conflict as the ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired.
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CultureThe murder trial involving Tupac Shakur is underway, with opening statements beginning.
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SocietySingapore is introducing a confidential online channel for reporting near-miss incidents in its port waters. The initiative aims to identify patterns in close calls and address risks before they cause serious accidents, and was announced at the opening of Safety@Sea Week. The MPA also signed an agreement with marine technology firm Ocean In…
Politics10:54Attorney General Todd Blanche declined on Sunday to promise that he would always act independently of the White House, a stance critics say raises concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing President Donald Trump’s political agenda. Blanche said Trump has never and will never ask him to cross a legal or ethical line.
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Health10:23A S$4.48 million programme will provide specialised Parkinson’s rehabilitation in the community through 13 day care centres, with the goal of reaching 2,000 people over five years. It focuses on those with early- to mid-stage disease, as doctors say earlier intervention may prevent further mobility complications.
HealthThe latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, making it the deadliest on record in the country. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus reaches a sixth province. Health authorities are tackling mistrust and transmission, while two vaccines enter early human trials.
SocietyNightlife businesses in Singapore’s historic River precinct will retain extended liquor-selling hours and may apply to open new bars, pubs and nightclubs. A year-long revitalisation pilot has been made permanent, ending a 16-year moratorium on new venues; 37 applications for new nightlife uses were approved between August 2025 and June this year.
WorldA Russian strike hit a central book market in Kyiv on Sunday. FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze described it as an attack on Ukrainian culture, language and identity, saying strikes since the start of summer have destroyed millions of books and also targeted churches and other important cultural sites.
Economy2:24:18Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond about the AI capital rush, bond-market risk, early cracks in US consumer resilience, doubts over an Iran peace deal and the Bank of Japan’s outlook.
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TechUK-Spanish startup B2Space uses helium balloons to carry satellites and related technology into the stratosphere for testing in conditions resembling space.
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WorldFox News reports the latest developments after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal expired. Senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discusses the conflict and concerns over media coverage of the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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ScienceEurope is warming faster than any other continent. Deadly heatwaves, shrinking rivers, drought and wildfires are among this summer’s extremes, raising questions about how Europe can prepare for the changes.
EconomySteven Major, global macro adviser at Tradition Dubai, says some bonds may be becoming “twitchy” at the longer end of the curve. He argues the US Treasury is not helping taxpayers by issuing long-term debt at yields above 5%.
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SocietyOpening statements are expected Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Davis has pleaded not guilty.
EconomyNestle is changing its strategy in response to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs by developing protein, collagen and nutrient products aimed at addressing side effects experienced by users.
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CultureJon Batiste discusses three new albums with CBS Mornings, explaining how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk inspired them and how he created each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also shares an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
SocietyAuthor and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast discusses having a facelift at 47 and whether that makes her a “bad feminist.” Her New York Times opinion essay has prompted debate about feminism and the growing normalization of plastic surgery.
CultureActress Hayden Panettiere, known for “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Remember the Titans,” has died at 36, her family said. Authorities are awaiting a coroner’s report to determine the cause and manner of death.
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CulturePrior to the release of her memoir, Panettiere’s May 18, 2026 conversation with CBS Mornings covered her early life as a child performer, struggles with mental health, recovery and her daughter. She died Sunday at 36.
WorldTorrential monsoon rain has flooded roads across Manila, leaving traffic nearly frozen and forcing commuters to wade through water to reach the metro. The city received 100 millimetres in 12 hours, prompting midday cancellations of government work and classes. Two weather systems are strengthening the monsoon, after Typhoon Dolphin caused deadly landslides in Baguio.