BBC World
French Teen Learns Singapore Doesn't Find Straw-Licking Amusing, Fined $465
A French teen's attempt at viral fame lands him a $465 fine in Singapore after licking a vending machine straw and putting it back.
2026-07-30
BBC World
2026-07-24
BBC World
Indonesian Baby Trafficking Convictions Leave Singaporean Adoptive Parents in Limbo: 'What Happens to Our Son?'
19 convicted for trafficking 34 babies from Indonesia to Singapore, but adoptive parents are left waiting to see if they can keep the children they've raised.
2026-07-17
Geography's Prank: 4 Nations Where Summer Never Ends, 6 That Barely See the Sun
Ten countries where the sun either never leaves or takes months off - proving that seasons are just a suggestion when latitude is in charge.
2026-07-09
SpaceNews
Singapore's New Space Agency Signs First Deal, Promises to Be 'Very Good at Choosing What We Need'
Singapore's space agency signs its first deal with Japan, vowing to build a satellite-focused industry while acknowledging it can't do rockets.
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