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Iran has mocked US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the US would become the “Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz” after he proposed a 20% fee on cargo shipments passing through the strategic waterway. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by saying Iran “has been and will remain the guardian of the Strait”, adding, “20% is of course too much. We will be fair.” Trump has also formally notified Congress that military hostilities with Iran have resumed, triggering a new 60-day period under the War Powers Resolution. Credits: Mothership, BBC, POLITICO, Reuters, CNA FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A tourist was seriously injured after a bull bison suddenly charged and flung him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park's Bridge Bay Campground. The man, later identified as 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel, suffered multiple broken bones but is expected to recover. Witnesses said he and his grandson had been observing the animal from a safe distance when the bison, believed to have become agitated during mating season, unexpectedly attacked. The dramatic encounter, captured on video, has renewed warnings from park authorities that bison are unpredictable and have injured more visitors in Yellowstone than any other wild animal. Credits: mikemacleodphotos FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A video allegedly showing two adults, believed to be the child’s parents, holding the child over a rubbish bin to defecate at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has gone viral on Threads. The adults were said to be from China, although this has not been independently verified. The incident sparked widespread criticism online, with many purported Malaysian netizens describing the parents’ actions as “dirty”, while some even called for them to be arrested. Credits: oklatuu700/Threads, Stomp, CNA FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A video showing a dangerous cycling stunt on Old Airport Road has continued to draw criticism after the youths featured in the clip appeared to respond defiantly in the comments, with many netizens calling out what they described as a lack of accountability. Credits: SGfollowsall FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

After nearly six years of investigations, court proceedings and appeals, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has been finally cleared of all four criminal charges. The Federal Court, in a 2-1 majority decision, dismissed the prosecution's final appeal, upholding the Court of Appeal's acquittal and bringing one of Malaysia's most closely watched political cases to a close. Credits: Utusan Online, Astro Awani, NST FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A viral clip showing two teenagers entering what appeared to be a lift under maintenance and later accessing the rooftop of a residential block has sparked widespread concern, with many questioning how the restricted areas were left accessible. Credits: SGfollowsall, singaporeviralsg FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

An IG user has gone viral after alleging that a Gojek driver propositioned her for a “threesome” and made a series of intrusive and sexually explicit remarks during a ride, including asking whether she was a virgin. Describing the encounter as “traumatic”, she said she has since reported the incident to Gojek as a “violation of workplace ethics” and urged other women to avoid taking rides with the same driver. Credits: huatyousay/IG, AsiaOne FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to have come to an end, with US President Donald Trump declaring the deal “over” during the NATO summit. The remarks came after renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant setback to efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict and raising fresh concerns over stability in the region. Credits: CNN FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

Argentina fans are facing backlash after a series of controversial incidents at the FIFA World Cup. Viral videos appear to show supporters throwing beer and hurling insults at Egyptian fans, while another clip allegedly shows only Egypt supporters being subjected to security checks before the match. The incidents come just days after streamer IShowSpeed was allegedly subjected to racist abuse by an Argentina supporter during a livestream at the tournament, with footage appearing to show him being told to “go cry at the zoo.” Credits: Yahoo Sports, Al Jazeera, allaboutfootball1992/TT, 4killyou0/TT, 45gallo/TT FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A food delivery rider's TikTok video has gone viral after he and two other riders were allegedly caught in a suspected loanshark harassment scam involving fake cash-on-delivery food orders at the same condominium. The three riders arrived with separate cash-on-delivery orders worth between $50 and $65, only to discover that no resident had placed them. The incident has renewed attention on how fake COD orders can be used as a form of alleged loanshark harassment, leaving delivery riders to bear the inconvenience and potential loss of income. Credits: STOMP, CNA, ST, MustShareNews, klins_05 FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into racist online abuse targeting football star Kylian Mbappé after a Paraguayan senator allegedly made racist remarks following France’s 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay. While Mbappé condemned the comments and called the senator “despicable” and “unworthy” of public office, the senator has since demanded a public apology and threatened legal action, accusing him of committing “gender-based violence” through his remarks. Credits: The Guardian, The Straits Times, ESPN FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

Nearly five years after the Workers’ Party parliamentary saga began, Parliament has confirmed that no further action can be taken against Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap due to statutory time limits. However, the matter is not over for WP chief Pritam Singh. Following the High Court’s decision to uphold his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee, Singh now faces disciplinary proceedings before Singapore’s Court of Three Judges. Credits: CNA, The Straits Times, AsiaOne FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A 15-year-old girl has been charged after allegedly stabbing her schoolmate at a secondary school in Banting, Selangor, leaving the victim with 14 stab wounds. Court proceedings have since revealed new details, including handwritten notes allegedly outlining plans for the attack. The defence also told the court the teenager is autistic, had been receiving treatment for mental health issues, had not attended school for months, and had allegedly been bullied. Police investigations are ongoing, and a motive has yet to be established. Credits: shane.wattson, khairoulaming, lyana.zen FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A video showing a group of cyclists running multiple red lights in Pasir Ris has gone viral, prompting criticism from IG user zannemaison, who reminded road users that “red lights aren’t optional.” The clip sparked discussion online, with many netizens echoing the user’s concerns and mocking the cyclists as the “kings of the road” for allegedly acting as though traffic rules did not apply to them. Credits: zannemaison/IG, LTA FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

Hundreds of family members, friends and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to Mikhail Benyamin, the 24-year-old who died after being struck by lightning while paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday (July 5). Mikhail was among a group of eight people when lightning struck the water about 100 metres from shore. He later died in hospital, while the other seven were taken to hospital conscious. Credits: alfie.dsilva FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A Malaysian driver's journey took an unexpected turn after a bird flew into his moving van, crashing into the windscreen with such force that it appeared to crack the glass. The bird was left bloodied from the impact, as seen in footage shared by TikTok user @hanafi_25_. The clip has since drawn widespread attention online, with many viewers expressing shock at the sudden collision and relief that the driver was not injured. Credits: hanafi_25_ FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

Netizens have expressed mixed reactions after PM Lawrence Wong announced that Timorese workers will be allowed to work in selected sectors in Singapore from 2027. While some questioned whether locals should be prioritised first amid job and cost-of-living concerns, the Government said the move will help address manpower shortages in industries reliant on Work Permit holders. Credits: CNA, ST FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A TikTok video by dineshthebigbaby has gone viral after the creator alleged he was subjected to racist remarks by two Mainland Chinese international students in a lift at school. According to him, the pair allegedly spoke in Mandarin before making derogatory comments about Indians and saying, “they don’t deserve to be here.” The video has sparked widespread discussion online, with many netizens expressing support for the creator and urging him to report the incident to the school. Credits: dineshthebigbaby/TT, CNA FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A paddleboarding outing at Pasir Ris Beach ended in tragedy after a 24-year-old man was struck by lightning and later died in hospital. Seven others who were with him were also taken to hospital after the incident. Police are investigating the case and do not suspect foul play. Credits: Singapore Incidents, ST, CNA, The Star FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg

A video by IG user bigchunkks has gone viral after he attempted to race from Shenton Way MRT station to Marina Bay MRT station on foot in a bid to catch the same train. According to the creator, the two stations are just 500m apart. However, despite his efforts, he was unable to complete the challenge, joking that his “legs failed” him. The video drew widespread attention online, with many netizens cheering him on in the comments and encouraging him to try the challenge again. Credits: bigchunkks/IG FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Https://lnk.bio/planb.sg