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Two more arrested in alleged plot to attack Trump cage fight

Critics of the unprecedented UFC event called it a garish celebration of blood sport and a debasement of the White House.
Critics of the unprecedented UFC event called it a garish celebration of blood sport and a debasement of the White House.

Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title

During and after the game on the night of June 14, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the police said.
During and after the game on the night of June 14, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the police said.

Stabbing wounds six at New York’s Penn Station

An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.
An ambulance is seen outside Penn Station in New York on June 7, 2026.

FBI kills US army veteran who strapped bombs to hostages in overnight stand-off

Two people were released after negotiators communicated with the hostage-taker by phone, police said.
Two people were released after negotiators communicated with the hostage-taker by phone, police said.

Singamas shares plunge after US DOJ allegations against CEO Teo Siong Seng

Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.
Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng is one of seven executives the US has accused of colluding to fix the prices of dry containers.

Shock and bafflement at San Diego mosque where three were killed

There was bafflement on the faces of members of the Muslim community who arrived at the mosque bearing flowers on May 19. Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.
There was bafflement on the faces of members of the Muslim community who arrived at the mosque bearing flowers on May 19. Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 19, 2026

Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

Five dead, including two teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque

Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at the Florida State University claimed that ChatGPT helped the shooter plan the attack.
The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at the Florida State University claimed that ChatGPT helped the shooter plan the attack.

How Trump’s Minneapolis immigration blitz hobbled US federal crime fighting

Police officers stand guard as demonstrators gathered outside a hotel amid increased immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Feb 5.
Police officers stand guard as demonstrators gathered outside a hotel amid increased immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Feb 5.

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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.