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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against Senator John Cornyn.
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Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 10 and displace thousands in southern China
Heavy rains and floods across southern and central China have killed at least 10 people and forced large-scale evacuations since May 17.
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Man sentenced to 18 years jail and 24 cane strokes for sexually abusing younger sister
A man in Singapore was sentenced to 18 years in jail and 24 strokes of the cane for repeatedly raping and assaulting his younger sister over seven years.
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Malaysia’s death row population hits historic low as lung health initiative expands
Malaysia's death row population dropped to 97 in 2025, while the government advances integrated lung health services nationwide.
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Google launches Gemini Omni, AI model for video generation and editing
Google unveiled Gemini Omni, a multimodal AI model that generates and edits videos using text, images, audio, and video inputs.
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Google launches Universal Cart AI shopping tool at Google I/O 2026
Google introduced Universal Cart, an AI-powered shopping tool that aggregates items and tracks deals across its services.
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Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi praises AI-generated FF6 remake teaser amid backlash
Hironobu Sakaguchi praised an AI-generated Final Fantasy 6 remake trailer, sparking mixed reactions from fans and industry peers.
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Google updates Gemini AI with Daily Brief, Gemini Omni, and Gemini Intelligence on Android
Google announced major Gemini AI app updates and launched Gemini Intelligence on Android at its 2026 I/O event.
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Protests and Clashes Surge in Bolivia as Thousands Demand President Paz’s Resignation
Thousands have protested across Bolivia, clashing with security forces while demanding President Rodrigo Paz resign amid economic crisis and austerity measures.
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Stephen Colbert Hosts Final 'The Late Show' Episode as CBS Ends 33-Year Run
Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of CBS's 'The Late Show' on May 21, ending the series after 33 years.
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French singer Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations in France and Belgium
Patrick Bruel faces several sexual assault investigations dating back to 1997 while denying all allegations publicly.
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Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash AI model optimized for agentic tasks worldwide
Google released Gemini 3.5 Flash, a fast, cost-efficient AI model optimized for agentic workflows and coding, available globally since May 19, 2026.
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Google launches Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI agent integrated with Workspace apps
Google introduced Gemini Spark, an AI agent running continuously on Google Cloud and deeply integrated with Workspace apps.
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Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough
Southampton was expelled from the 2026 Championship play-offs and docked four points next season for spying on Middlesbrough's training.
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Google revamps Search with AI-powered search box and autonomous agents
Google launched a major AI overhaul of its search box and introduced autonomous information agents on May 20, 2026.
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Cuba asserts right to self-defense amid US military threat claims and drone allegations
Cuba's President Diaz-Canel warned US military threats risk a devastating conflict while denying plans to attack US targets amid drone reports.
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WNBA star Caitlin Clark named grand marshal of 110th Indianapolis 500
Caitlin Clark will serve as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, commanding drivers to their cars during pre-race ceremonies.
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OpenAI Co-Founder Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic to Lead Claude Pre-Training Research
Andrej Karpathy joined Anthropic in May 2026 to lead pre-training research for the Claude large language model.
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Apple unveils new AI-powered accessibility features including wheelchair control via Vision Pro
Apple announced AI-enhanced accessibility updates, enabling Vision Pro users to control wheelchairs with eye-tracking, launching late 2026 in the U.S.
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China and US Agree to Launch Intergovernmental Dialogue on AI Development and Governance
China and the United States agreed to start an intergovernmental dialogue on artificial intelligence cooperation, Chinese officials said on May 19.
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Car bomb near Damascus Defence Ministry kills soldier, wounds up to 21
A car bomb exploded near the Defence Ministry in Damascus on May 19, killing one soldier and wounding multiple people.
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Nintendo announces Pictonico!, a new mobile game turning photos into minigames
Nintendo unveiled Pictonico!, a free-to-start mobile game that transforms player photos into around 80 wacky minigames, releasing May 28 worldwide.
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Premier League + direct streaming service and StarHub annual pass launch in Singapore
Premier League launches new direct-to-fans streaming service Premier League + in Singapore; StarHub unveils new annual Premier+ pass starting June 1.
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Jackson Pollock's Number 7A sells for record $181.2 million at Christie's New York auction
Jackson Pollock's 1948 painting Number 7A sold for $181.2 million at Christie's on May 18, setting a new auction record for the artist.