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Economies thrive with older, smaller population, new study finds

Estimated 350,000 people in Japan have used cocaine: Study

Those in their 40s were the largest cohort to have previously used cocaine.
Those in their 40s were the largest cohort to have previously used cocaine.

Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colour

Private hire driver Ali Haydor poses beside his car during an interview with Reuters in Southampton, Britain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Private hire driver Ali Haydor poses beside his car during an interview with Reuters in Southampton, Britain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Australians value China ties over those with US as Trump confidence slumps

Nearly three-quarters of Australians say the US alliance is important to Australia’s security.
Nearly three-quarters of Australians say the US alliance is important to Australia’s security.

Italy's emerging far-right party overtakes League for first time, poll shows

Former Italian general Roberto Vannacci delivers his speech at the end of the national assembly of his far-right Futuro Nazionale party, in Rome, Italy, June 14,  2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Former Italian general Roberto Vannacci delivers his speech at the end of the national assembly of his far-right Futuro Nazionale party, in Rome, Italy, June 14,  2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Tech workers who don’t embrace AI face triple the layoff risk, Gallup finds

Among US tech workers who use AI at least monthly, the predicted probability of being laid off is about 6 per cent, compared with 18 per cent for workers who use the technology less often.
Among US tech workers who use AI at least monthly, the predicted probability of being laid off is about 6 per cent, compared with 18 per cent for workers who use the technology less often.

Trump’s approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Signs during a rally against the Iran conflict, outside the US Capitol in Washington DC, on May 20, 2026.
Signs during a rally against the Iran conflict, outside the US Capitol in Washington DC, on May 20, 2026.

ST poll: What should Singapore’s future look like?

The poll asks respondents about Singapore’s defining traits and what they hope Singapore will be like when it turns 100.
The poll asks respondents about Singapore’s defining traits and what they hope Singapore will be like when it turns 100.

EU firms say business challenges in China still increasing: Survey

The more subdued activity has coincided with increased trade politicisation and geopolitical events including wars in Ukraine and Iran, raising worries for international firms.
The more subdued activity has coincided with increased trade politicisation and geopolitical events including wars in Ukraine and Iran, raising worries for international firms.

Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks at U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn's (D-SC) annual World Famous Fish Fry, at EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. May 29, 2026.  REUTERS/Sam Wolfe
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks at U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn's (D-SC) annual World Famous Fish Fry, at EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. May 29, 2026.  REUTERS/Sam Wolfe

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.