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Italy’s delayed green energy transition under Meloni drives up electricity prices
Italy’s heavy reliance on imported natural gas and slow green policies has pushed its electricity prices among the highest worldwide.
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Iran war sparks sharp rise in global bond yields and weakens Asian currencies
The Iran war has pushed oil prices up 40%, driving bond yields higher worldwide and weakening Asian currencies since February 2026.
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US to send additional 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing earlier cancellation
President Trump announced the US will deploy 5,000 more troops to Poland, overturning a prior Pentagon cancellation of 4,000 troops.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr win Saudi Pro League title with 4-1 victory over Damac
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to lead Al Nassr to the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title on May 21, 2026.
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Jon Rahm to Return to Scottish Open to Secure Ryder Cup 2027 Eligibility
Jon Rahm will play the Scottish Open in July for the first time since 2022 to meet DP World Tour requirements for Ryder Cup eligibility in 2027.
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Iran drops striker Sardar Azmoun from World Cup squad, cites injury amid controversy
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei left out striker Sardar Azmoun from the 2026 World Cup squad, while Azmoun posted a message expressing love for Iran.
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BOJ board member Koeda urges raising interest rates amid inflation concerns
Bank of Japan board member Junko Koeda called for raising rates at an appropriate pace to tackle inflation, speaking May 21 in Fukuoka.
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Ofcom finds TikTok and YouTube fail to protect UK children from harmful content
Ofcom reported 73% of UK children aged 11-17 encounter harmful content, criticizing TikTok and YouTube's safety measures.
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2026 FIFA World Cup to face extreme heat and weather risks threatening players and fans
Experts warn 25% of 2026 World Cup matches will face dangerous heat, prompting calls for stronger safety measures from FIFA.
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Nvidia reports record $81.6 billion revenue led by $75.2 billion data center sales
Nvidia posted record first-quarter revenue of $81.6 billion and net income of $58.3 billion, driven by strong AI data center growth.
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Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook meme wins $835,000 settlement
Larry Bushart, jailed 37 days over a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk's assassination, settled with Tennessee officials for $835,000.
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UN Secretary-General condemns Israel's plan for military facilities at UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's plan to set up military facilities at the UNRWA compound in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem.
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Fed officials signal possible rate hikes if inflation stays above 2%, dissent rises
A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned on April 28-29 that rate hikes would be needed if inflation remains persistently above 2% while keeping rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%.
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Putin visits China, welcomed by Xi Jinping; no final gas pipeline deal signed
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20, receiving a warm welcome but leaving without a final pipeline agreement.
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Three sisters found dead off Brighton beach identified as London residents
Three sisters whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have been identified as Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter(s), and Rebecca Walter(s) from London.
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Buriram United takes 1-0 lead over Selangor in ASEAN Club Championship final first leg
Buriram United defeated Selangor 1-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Club Championship final on May 20, 2026.
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Final Premier League day decides European spots and relegation battles
The 2025-26 Premier League season ends today with Arsenal champions and key battles for Europe and survival.
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Immigration Department detains 24 foreigners in Kuala Lumpur prostitution syndicate raid
The Immigration Department detained 24 foreigners during a raid on a prostitution syndicate at a shoplot in Kuala Lumpur.
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US pressures Palestinians to withdraw UN General Assembly vice-presidency bid ahead of June vote
The US has urged the Palestinian delegation to drop Ambassador Mansour’s bid for a UN General Assembly vice-presidency election on June 2, 2026.
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UN FAO warns Strait of Hormuz closure risks global food price crisis within a year
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization warned today that the Strait of Hormuz blockage could trigger a severe global food price crisis within 6 to 12 months.
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Stamford Catering fined S$8,000 after over 180 fall ill with gastroenteritis
Stamford Catering Services was fined S$8,000 on May 20, 2026, for food safety lapses after over 180 people reported gastroenteritis symptoms linked to its food in 2024 and 2025.
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81-Year-Old Minecraft Streamer Swatted During Fundraiser for Grandson’s Cancer Care
Sue Jacquot, an 81-year-old streamer known as GrammaCrackers, was swatted during a Minecraft fundraiser livestream for her grandson’s cancer treatment.
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Coco Gauff Defends French Open Title Starting May 24 Against Sabalenka and Swiatek
Coco Gauff begins defense of her 2025 French Open title at Roland Garros amid strong competition from Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
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Malaysia Aviation Group forecasts jet fuel prices near $120-$130 per barrel for next year
Malaysia Aviation Group expects jet fuel prices to stay between $120 and $130 per barrel over the next 12 months amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.