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New York to impose 1% tax on cash home purchases over $1 million in NYC
New York lawmakers plan a 1% tax on cash purchases of homes over $1 million in New York City, aimed at raising $160 million annually.
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Taiwan President Lai rejects 'Taiwan independence' after Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te rejected 'Taiwan independence' and reaffirmed maintaining cross-strait status quo after Xi-Trump talks.
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38-year-old man killed by great white shark off Rottnest Island, Western Australia
A 38-year-old man was fatally attacked by a great white shark near Rottnest Island on May 16, 2026.
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Trump Ends China Visit Without Commitments on Tariffs or Taiwan Arms Sale
Donald Trump concluded his China visit without agreeing to extend the tariff truce or approving a $14B Taiwan arms sale.
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Malaysia's unity government pledges full term; PM Anwar stresses education amid cost pressures
Malaysia's unity coalition commits to serving full term as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlights education and fuel aid plans.
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Japan suspends new Type I skilled worker visas, hitting restaurant workforce growth
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency halted Type I skilled worker visa issuance from April 13, limiting new foreign workers in food service sectors.
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Agent Skills, AI Research Tools, and WiFi Spatial Intelligence Lead GitHub Trends
Today’s GitHub trends highlight agent skill frameworks, AI-powered scientific tools, fast runtimes, and novel WiFi-based sensing.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Messi and Ronaldo prepare for sixth and final FIFA World Cup in 2026
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will each play their sixth and final FIFA World Cup in North America in 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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King and Queen of Malaysia honor teachers on Teachers' Day 2026
On May 16, 2026, Malaysia's King and Queen praised teachers for their dedication and role in shaping future generations.
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Sony tests new PS5 widget showing weekly player counts and trending games
Sony began beta testing a new PS5 widget in May displaying weekly player counts and trending game data by region.
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Emilia Clarke reveals surviving two brain aneurysms during Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke disclosed she suffered two brain aneurysms early in Game of Thrones, requiring emergency surgery and recovery struggles.
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800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava recovered after theft in Czech church
Police recovered the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava after it was stolen from a church in northern Czech Republic on May 12.
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Gold prices fall 2%-4% mid-May amid rising US inflation and higher Treasury yields
Gold prices declined 2% to 4% mid-May 2026 on accelerating US inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar.
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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle Kentucky school lawsuit over social media addiction harms
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settled a landmark Kentucky school district lawsuit alleging social media addiction disrupted learning.
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Silver prices fall below $80 after early-week surge amid US inflation concerns
Silver prices dropped sharply Friday below $80 an ounce after surging close to $90 earlier this week due to US inflation fears and rising interest rate expectations.
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Ocean Dream, Largest Blue-Green Diamond, Sells for $17 Million at Christie's
The 5.5-carat Ocean Dream diamond sold for a record $17 million at Christie's Geneva auction on May 13, 2026.
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Zelenskiy warns Russia may attack Ukraine or NATO from Belarus amid deeper military ties
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia is planning possible attacks from Belarusian soil and is pressuring Belarus to join the conflict.
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Amazon MGM Studios begins casting for next James Bond with Nina Gold leading
Amazon MGM Studios has started casting for the next James Bond, hiring Nina Gold as casting director for the 26th film.
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Recreate Games apologizes after backlash over Party Animals AI video contest
Recreate Games apologized for upset caused by an AI-focused Party Animals video contest after strong community criticism.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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Kijal assemblyman Razali Idris withdraws appeal over seditious statement conviction
Kijal assemblyman Datuk Razali Idris withdrew his appeal against a conviction and RM2,000 fine for making seditious remarks during a 2023 speech.
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Singapore High Court orders winding up of 1MDB-linked entities, enabling claims against banks
Singapore High Court granted winding up orders for three 1MDB-linked companies, allowing claims against Standard Chartered and BSI Bank.