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Austria names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup with veteran Arnautovic leading attack
Austria announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, led by veteran striker Marko Arnautovic and captain David Alaba.
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Minister Azalina urges MPs to complete full five-year term before resigning
Minister Azalina Othman Said urged Malaysian MPs to respect voters by serving full terms before quitting or switching parties.
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, giving her 10 days to respond to charges.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Germany to miss 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, experts warn
Germany’s government-appointed climate advisory council said the country will fail to meet its 65% emissions cut target by 2030 and urged urgent plan revisions.
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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches with Arkham-style open world gameplay
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight released May 22, 2026 worldwide, featuring Arkham-inspired combat and open-world Gotham City.
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Sally Bolton to step down as All England Club CEO after Wimbledon 2026
Sally Bolton will resign as chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club after the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 AI models, Android XR updates, and new AI agents at I/O 2026
Google revealed Gemini 3.5 Flash AI, Gemini Omni models, Android XR updates, and Gemini Spark AI agent at I/O 2026 in Mountain View.
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Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson escalate proxy battle ahead of June 25 meeting
Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson intensified their proxy fight after failed settlement talks over board appointments.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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IEA warns commercial oil stocks rapidly shrinking amid Middle East supply crisis
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned May 18 that commercial oil inventories are depleting quickly due to Middle East supply disruptions despite emergency reserve releases.
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Inter Ikea to cut 850 jobs amid falling demand and rising costs
Inter Ikea is cutting 850 jobs as it shifts strategy in response to falling consumer demand and higher costs.
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Two American Men Arrested for Trespassing at Viral Macaque’s Enclosure in Japan
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, Japan, after one climbed into a macaque enclosure while the other filmed the incident on May 17.
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Hong Kong's Pink Dot LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled Again Due to Venue Issues
Pink Dot Hong Kong's LGBTQ carnival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue withdrawal and licensing problems.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Prosecution submits 45 documents in ex-army chief and wife's money laundering case
Prosecutors handed over 45 documents to defence in the money laundering case against former Army Chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain and his wife Salwani.
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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla, detain 430 activists amid abuse claims
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18-19, detaining about 430 activists from around 40 countries amid allegations of abuse during detention.
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Arsenal close to Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley
Arsenal moved five points clear in the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on May 18, 2026.
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Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new customers across all tiers
Sony raised PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions starting May 20, 2026, increasing all subscription tiers except annual plans.
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California jury dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A federal jury unanimously ruled May 18 that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman was time-barred and dismissed the case.
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Hong Kong Government Allocates Additional HK$5 Billion for National Security in 2026
Hong Kong government allocated HK$5 billion in 2026 for national security, the third such fund since 2020 under the National Security Law.
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Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt promoting clothing shop in Bukit Bintang
Police arrested 15 people for igniting flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang during a clothing store’s anniversary campaign.
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London Underground faces four days of strikes over four-day workweek dispute
The RMT union will stage two 24-hour strikes on London Underground from May 19-22 protesting a proposed four-day workweek for Tube drivers.
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Singapore watchdog cracks down on three online retailers for misleading website tactics
Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission found three online retailers used fake website features to pressure shoppers and forced them to stop the practices.