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Chris Wood named captain of New Zealand’s 2026 World Cup squad
Chris Wood was named captain of New Zealand’s 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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James Charles Faces Backlash After TikTok Mocking Spirit Airlines Worker
James Charles posted and then deleted a TikTok mocking a laid-off Spirit Airlines worker seeking donations, sparking online criticism and reigniting a feud with Trisha Paytas.
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Japan's ruling party proposes studying boost of military spending to 5% of GDP
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party submitted a proposal to study raising defence spending to as much as 5% of GDP.
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Girona relegated from LaLiga after 1-1 draw with Elche on season's final day
Girona were relegated from LaLiga following a 1-1 home draw with Elche on May 23, 2026, ending their top-flight stay after two seasons.
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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo’s Ituri province died from suspected Ebola amid a Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
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U Mobile’s 5G expansion to intensify competition among Malaysian mobile operators
U Mobile plans to scale up its 5G network by 2028, increasing competition and pricing pressure on Malaysia’s larger telcos Maxis and CelcomDigi.
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes
Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung on May 8, 2026, claiming unauthorized use of a photo on TV packaging.
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Citigroup to raise Asia-Pacific prime brokerage staff by 10% in 2026
Citigroup will increase headcount in its Asia-Pacific prime brokerage unit by about 10% this year, focusing on Singapore and India.
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduces Donald Trump at rally, drawing criticism from teammate Abdul Carter
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a rally Thursday, prompting public criticism from teammate Abdul Carter the next day.
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US pauses troop rotation to Europe amid military posture review
The US halted a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland amid a review of its military presence in Europe.
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Thailand's central bank limits daily online gold trading to stabilize baht
Thailand's central bank set a 50 million baht daily cap on online gold trading to reduce speculation and baht volatility starting March 2026.
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South Korea’s Stock Market Doubles in a Year Amid Speculative Mania
South Korea's stock market has surged about 200% in the past year as locals borrow heavily amid a trading frenzy centered on AI chipmakers.
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Ford shares soar 20% in two days on energy storage and hyperscaler deal prospects
Ford Motor Co. stock jumped 20% over two days following a bullish Morgan Stanley note on its new energy storage unit and upcoming hyperscaler deals.
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Citadel asks some Hong Kong quantitative researchers to relocate or quit
Citadel told some Hong Kong-based quantitative researchers to relocate to Singapore or Miami or leave the company, sources say.
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China’s MiniMax and Knowledge Atlas AI stocks face limited short-selling until July lockup ends
Shares of MiniMax and Knowledge Atlas surged 400% and up to 900% since January, but lockups restrict short selling until July 2026.
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Anthony Attia named CEO of ASX, to start September 1, 2026
Anthony Attia, former Euronext Paris CEO, will become ASX Ltd's CEO starting September 1, 2026.
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Federal Judge Questions $1.5 Million Settlement Between Elon Musk and SEC
A federal judge expressed skepticism about a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the SEC over his late disclosure of a Twitter stake.
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Harry Kane hat-trick leads Bayern Munich to 3-0 German Cup final win over Stuttgart
Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final on May 23, 2026.
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Tens of Thousands Protest in Belgrade Demanding Early Elections and President’s Exit
On May 23, 2026, tens of thousands protested in Belgrade calling for early elections and an end to President Vucic’s rule amid clashes with police.
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'Fjord' by Cristian Mungiu wins Palme d’Or at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d’Or for his drama 'Fjord' at Cannes on May 23, 2026.
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Microsoft reportedly developing China-specific Xbox Game Pass tier Project Saluki
Microsoft is reportedly working on Project Saluki, a new Xbox Game Pass tier tailored for Chinese gamers.
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Luciano Darderi reaches Italian Open semi-finals after beating Rafael Jodar
Luciano Darderi defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-0 to reach the Italian Open semi-finals on May 13.
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Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic, anti-gay rant at DC bar
William Paul, son of Senator Rand Paul, apologized after making antisemitic and anti-gay remarks to Congressman Mike Lawler at a Washington DC bar.
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New Zealand names 26-man squad with Tommy Smith for 2026 World Cup finals
New Zealand selected a 26-man squad led by captain Chris Wood, including veteran defender Tommy Smith, for the 2026 World Cup starting June 11.