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Honda reports first-ever annual loss with $10 billion EV write-down, forecasts profit rebound
Honda reported a $2.7 billion net loss for fiscal 2025 due to large EV business write-downs and forecasts a profit return by fiscal 2027.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk seeks $2.3 billion loan to expand Malaysia data centre
AirTrunk is marketing a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund its 200 MW JHB2 data centre in Johor, Malaysia.
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Scientists warn one-quarter of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risks
Scientists warn that 26 of 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will exceed heat safety thresholds, with some possibly requiring postponement.
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Eneos to Buy Chevron’s Downstream Asia-Pacific Assets for $2.17 Billion
Eneos Holdings agreed to acquire Chevron’s refining and retail assets across Asia-Pacific for $2.17 billion in cash.
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India bans sugar exports until September 30 to protect domestic supply
India banned sugar exports starting May 13, 2026, until September 30 to stabilize prices amid tight domestic supply.
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Yushi Technology launches world's first mass-produced piloted transforming mech GD01 at 3.9M yuan
Yushi Technology unveiled the GD01, a piloted transforming mech robot for civilian transport, starting at 3.9 million yuan on May 12, 2026.
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Embark Studios shifts Arc Raiders to two major updates per year
Embark Studios will replace monthly major updates for Arc Raiders with two larger updates annually, starting with 'Frozen Trail' in October.
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Fugitive Jho Low Seeks US Presidential Pardon Over 1MDB Charges
Jho Low has applied to US President Donald Trump for a pardon to dismiss charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 43 as Cavaliers beat Pistons to tie Eastern Conference series
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 win over Detroit Pistons to tie the playoff series 2-2.
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Madonna, Shakira, and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the inaugural half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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US jury convicts Lu Jianwang over unregistered Chinese police station
A Manhattan jury on May 13 convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal foreign agent and obstructing justice over an unregistered Chinese police station in New York.
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Ohtani pitches 7 scoreless as Dodgers end four-game skid against Giants
Shohei Ohtani threw 7 scoreless innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 4-0 on May 14 to end a four-game losing streak.
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GitHub trends: stealth browsers, agent memory, and on-device AI tools rise
Today's standout repos focus on AI agents, browser stealth, and local-first model tooling, with CloakBrowser, openhuman, and supertonic drawing the most stars.
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Davis wins second term as Bahamas election delivers PLP victory
Philip Davis and the Progressive Liberal Party won the Bahamas election and kept power after Tuesday's snap vote.
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Malaysia says new MyKad rollout will not disrupt aid payouts
Malaysia’s National Registration Department said the new MyKad rollout will not affect aid delivery through existing subsidy programmes.
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Iran expands military control over Strait of Hormuz, imposes transit rules amid conflict
Iran has extended military control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring all ships to coordinate transit amid US and Gulf rejection.
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Jim Furyk named US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, eyes advisory role for Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk was named US Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 event in Ireland and expects Tiger Woods to have an advisory role despite his current absence.
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WHO says MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus and 3 deaths
WHO said an Andes virus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship left 3 people dead and 11 cases classified.
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Asian reserves fall as Iran war drives currency defence
Asian foreign-exchange reserves are falling as policymakers spend to support currencies and absorb higher oil costs from the Iran war.
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PlayStation Plus adds Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 in May
Sony said PlayStation Plus will add Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2 and other games on May 19.
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Housing markets soften in Britain and US as war fears lift rates
Estate agents in England and Wales and US housing analysts reported weaker demand as war fears and higher mortgage rates weigh on buyers.
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US Vice President Vance says progress made in Iran talks despite Trump’s nuclear stance
US Vice President JD Vance said progress is being made in negotiations with Iran but uncertainty remains on meeting Trump’s nuclear weapons red line.
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Erik Fleming gets 2 years in prison in Matthew Perry ketamine case
Erik Fleming was sentenced to 2 years in prison in Los Angeles for supplying ketamine tied to Matthew Perry’s death.
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Peru’s Roberto Sanchez advances to presidential runoff amid campaign finance charges
Roberto Sanchez qualified for Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff against Keiko Fujimori while facing graft charges from prosecutors.