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S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with ‘bromocriptine’

Shrey Parikh, 14, holding a trophy and celebrating with family after winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28.

‘Party in the back’: Competitors vie for European mullet crown

People take part in the annual European Mullet Cup in Belgium on May 23.

From law to music: Gen Z Singaporean Frances Tan represents nation at Commonwealth Song Contest

Singaporean singer-songwriter Frances Tan Si Min, 25, is one of the seven grand finalists at the global Commonwealth Song Contest 2026.

Chinese mall turns secret classroom snacking into viral sneak-eating contest

The winner, a man in his 30s, took home a one-gram grain of golden rice worth S$263.

Bulgaria's Bangaranga wins Eurovision song contest, Israel places second

Bulgarian singer Dara won by a wide margin after a public vote.

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Win two SIA business class tickets with your favourite memory from Australia

Manly Beach in Sydney. Australia’s enduring appeal lies in its diversity of experiences.

Through a judge’s lens: 2026 World Press Photo Contest

(STRICTLY FOR HFWPP ONLY, ONE TIME USAGE, NO CROPPING ACCORDING TO USAGE RULE) MAIN PIX. Title: A Desperate Plea Credit: © Tyrone Siu, Reuters Caption: Mr Wong cries out in anguish as fire engulfs the Tai Po housing complex he calls home. Moments earlier, he phoned his wife, who was trapped in the building, and they exchanged what would be their final words. Hong Kong, 26 November 2025. Story: A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po claimed 168 lives, becoming Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948. While no official cause has been reported, investigations by Hong Kong authorities found that bamboo scaffolding, construction netting, and flammable Styrofoam boards on windows acted as accelerants for the fire, trapping residents inside. More than 2,000 firefighters were involved in rescue efforts, killing one and injuring twelve.

Nap like a pro: Sleeping contest at Seoul’s Han River park returns in May

Participants will gather along the Han River and compete to demonstrate the “best nap” using their own preferred methods.

Invisible to incandescent: Filipino domestic workers seize the stage to become stars for a day

Ms Mharimar being surrounded by her friends after she was crowned the grand winner.

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