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Japanese yen weakens to 158.47 per dollar despite $63 billion government intervention
The Japanese yen fell about 1% this week to near 158.47 per US dollar despite roughly 10 trillion yen in market interventions during late April and early May.
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US Justice Department to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US is preparing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of planes operated by Cuban exiles, expected to be unsealed May 20.
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Miners stage violent protests in La Paz demanding President Paz's resignation
Miners and rural unions clashed with police in La Paz on May 14-15, calling for President Rodrigo Paz to step down amid economic crisis.
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2026 NFL Season Opens Sept. 9 with Seahawks Hosting Patriots in Super Bowl Rematch
The NFL announced that the 2026 season will start Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl LX rematch.
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Sultan Nazrin allows educators to deliver Friday sermons in Perak for Teachers' Day 2026
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah decreed educators will lead Friday sermons at 625 mosques statewide on May 15 to mark Teachers' Day.
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Donald Trump made $220M-$750M in stock trades across major US firms in Q1 2026
Donald Trump conducted thousands of stock and bond trades in top US companies during the first quarter of 2026, valued between $220 million and $750 million.
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Max Verstappen retires from Nürburgring 24 Hours after leading with driveshaft failure
Max Verstappen made his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut in May 2026 but retired late from the lead due to a driveshaft failure.
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FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, former US Air Force officer wanted for espionage
The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Monica Witt, who defected to Iran and shared classified US intelligence.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT personal finance tools with bank account connectivity
OpenAI debuted personal finance features for U.S. ChatGPT Pro users, enabling bank account connections and financial insights.
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Delta Goodrem qualifies Australia for Eurovision 2026 grand final with 'Eclipse'
Australia’s Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision 2026 grand final in Vienna with her song 'Eclipse'.
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Small plane crashes into Ohio home, killing two and sparking fire
A Piper PA-28 crashed into a house in Akron, Ohio, killing both on board and causing a fire on May 14.
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No foul called on Jarrett Allen in final seconds of Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5 overtime
Officials declined to call a foul on Jarrett Allen in the final seconds of Game 5, Pistons lost 117-113 in overtime to Cavaliers, series 3-2 Cleveland.
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OpenAI adds Codex coding tool to ChatGPT mobile app on iOS and Android
OpenAI integrated its Codex AI coding tool into the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling remote coding from phones.
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France names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup with uncapped goalkeeper Robin Risser
France announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, including uncapped goalkeeper Robin Risser and defenders from Crystal Palace Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
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Football protest sparks fire and injuries at Libyan government building in Tripoli
Al-Ittihad fans rioted after a suspended match penalty protest, injuring guards and setting fire to Tripoli's Government of National Unity building.
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Google tests limiting free Gmail storage to 5GB for new accounts without phone verification
Google is testing a new policy that restricts free Gmail storage for new accounts to 5GB unless users verify their phone number.
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Labour MP Josh Simons resigns to enable Andy Burnham to contest Makerfield seat
Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to trigger a Makerfield by-election allowing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer.
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Yellowstone spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' premieres on Paramount+ to strong reviews
Paramount+ debuted "Dutton Ranch" on May 15, continuing Yellowstone with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser in lead roles.
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Manchester City wins FA Cup as Pep Guardiola nears departure after decade at club
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final on May 16 as Pep Guardiola prepares to leave after 10 years.
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Israeli Navy Detains 429 Activists Including 29 Malaysians in Flotilla Intercept
Israeli naval forces intercepted 54-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 near Cyprus, detaining 429 activists aiming to reach Gaza.
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Israel sues New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Saar have initiated a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof over sexual abuse allegations.
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Wall Street Opens Higher on Nvidia Gains Amid US-China Summit in Beijing
Wall Street indices rose at the open May 14, 2026, led by Nvidia shares as investors watched the US-China summit in Beijing.
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Alienware launches its first budget gaming laptop, the Alienware 15, starting at $1,299
Alienware debuted the Alienware 15, its first budget gaming laptop, available from May 15 with Ryzen and Intel options starting at $1,299 and $1,349, respectively.
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Tunku Azizah Hospital resolves accidental baby swap, investigation ongoing
Tunku Azizah Hospital in Kuala Lumpur resolved an accidental baby swap after discovering the error on April 9 and returned babies to their mothers safely.