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Fireworks ignited a street vendor’s hydrogen-filled balloons during a festival in Lamphun, Thailand. Four people were injured in the explosion.

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

From Zubir Said’s piano to an iconic Zouk chair, the National Museum’s revamped flagship Singapore History Gallery captures a wide range of the nation’s evolving story.

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The Week in Pictures: US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Shanti Pereira celebrating her Asian Games gold medal

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The Week in Pictures: The Shanghai International Light Festival, eco-friendly land art and a Mid-Autumn Festival light-up

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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