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China’s Government Spending Falls 7.3% in April Amid Slowing Economy
China's public expenditure dropped 7.3% year-on-year in April 2026, marking its fastest contraction in six months and signaling an economic slowdown.
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DR Congo cancels Kinshasa World Cup training camp amid Ebola outbreak
DR Congo cancelled its three-day World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak causing over 130 deaths.
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Residential building collapse in Fez, Morocco kills 15, injures five
A multi-storey building collapsed overnight May 21 in Fez, Morocco, killing 15 and injuring five in rescue operations.
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Ubisoft will release new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games by March 2029
Ubisoft confirmed it will launch new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon titles by the end of its 2028-2029 fiscal year.
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MACC Continues Probe into Sunway’s Proposed IJM Acquisition Involving Two Individuals
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission keeps two investigation papers open on Sunway’s cancelled IJM acquisition amid alleged irregularities.
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Microsoft Xbox hires Matthew Ball as Chief Strategy Officer amid leadership changes
Microsoft Xbox hired Matthew Ball as Chief Strategy Officer in May 2026 to strengthen the console business under CEO Asha Sharma.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch livestream series 'Talk with the People'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started a recurring Twitch livestream called 'Talk with the People' on May 21, 2026.
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US hotels report low bookings and high cancellations ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
US hotels face weak bookings and widespread cancellations of FIFA-reserved rooms ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with concerns over inflated prices and demand distortions.
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Police investigate ex-MP Tony Pua over Facebook post on monarchy and Rukun Negara
Police opened an investigation into former Damansara MP Tony Pua over a Facebook post on Malaysia's constitutional monarchy and Rukun Negara.
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Sam Altman Offers $2 Million in OpenAI Tokens for Equity in Y Combinator Startups
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman offered $2 million worth of tokens to each YC 2026 startup for equity through an uncapped SAFE contract.
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Trump delays signing AI cybersecurity order over US-China competitiveness concerns
President Donald Trump postponed signing an AI and cybersecurity executive order over fears it could weaken US leadership in AI development.
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Typhoon Jangmi causes damage and injuries in Japan; Malaysia faces ongoing thunderstorm warnings
Typhoon Jangmi struck Japan June 2-3 causing flooding, power outages, and injuries while Malaysia continued to face thunderstorm warnings.
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Americans adopt creative ways to cut fuel costs as gas prices soar to $4.50 per gallon
Mali Hightower from Georgia modified a toy car to save on fuel amid US gas prices rising past $4.50 a gallon.
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Norway halts delivery of Naval Strike Missiles to Malaysia citing export restrictions
Norway stopped Naval Strike Missile exports to Malaysia over US component export limits, prompting Malaysian compensation claims.
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Iran national football team applies for US and Canada visas in Turkey ahead of 2026 World Cup
Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in Ankara on May 21 to apply for Canadian visas and US visas for some players ahead of the World Cup.
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Manuel Neuer recalled as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for 2026 World Cup
Manuel Neuer, 40, returns from international retirement as Germany names him first-choice goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup squad.
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U.S. Government Invests $2 Billion in Nine Quantum Computing Firms for Equity Stakes
The U.S. government is investing $2 billion in nine quantum computing companies, acquiring minority equity stakes as part of the 2022 Chips and Science Act.
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Radio Caroline Apologises for False Announcement of King Charles III's Death
On May 19, Radio Caroline mistakenly announced King Charles III's death due to a computer error and later issued an apology on air.
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Paris Court Finds Air France and Airbus Guilty of Manslaughter Over 2009 Crash
The Paris Appeals Court found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris flight AF447 crash that killed 228 people.
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German couple arrested in Munich for spying for China on military tech
German police arrested a couple in Munich on May 20 for allegedly spying for Chinese intelligence to gather military-use technology information.
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Valve seeks dismissal of New York lawsuit accusing Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes of illegal gambling
Valve filed a motion to dismiss a New York lawsuit claiming Counter-Strike 2 loot boxes promote illegal gambling and addict children.
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US opens new consulate in Nuuk amid protests over Greenland policy
The US inaugurated a large new consulate in Nuuk on May 21, 2026, as hundreds of Greenlanders protested American influence efforts.
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Tesla Launches Supervised Full Self-Driving System in China on May 21, 2026
Tesla announced its supervised Full Self-Driving system is now available for Chinese users, requiring full driver supervision and not fully autonomous.[s1,s3]
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Trump says he will speak with Taiwan President Lai, first direct contact since 1979
US President Donald Trump announced plans to talk with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, ending decades of no direct presidential contact.