Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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Russia labels editor and Nobel winner Dmitry Muratov 'foreign agent'

Dmitry Muratov's Novaya Gazeta daily lost its licence in Russia and now he is labelled a "foreign agent".

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Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.

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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.

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Muhammad Yunus: Leaders urge Bangladesh to end attacks on Nobel laureate

Muhammad Yunus known as "banker to the poor" is widely respected for his pioneering use of microloans.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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