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Japan hit by heavy rains, Typhoons Mikla and Fig amid early heatwave and El Niño risk
Japan faces heavy rains and flooding from Typhoons Mikla and Fig and a stalled Meiyu front amid an early summer heatwave and rising El Niño risk in Asia.
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Taiwanese Fire Dance Group Reaches Britain's Got Talent 2026 Final
Yang Li-Wei and her husband from Coming True Fire Group qualified for Britain's Got Talent final and urged UK-based Taiwanese to vote.
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French Actor Pierre Deny of 'Emily in Paris' Dies at 69 from ALS Complications
Pierre Deny, known for his role as Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris,' died May 25 at age 69 from ALS complications.
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Hong Kong tourist arrivals rise 10% in April 2026, boosted by Hong Kong Sevens rugby event
Hong Kong saw 4.21 million visitors in April 2026, a 10% increase year on year, driven by the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.
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Mayday singer Ashin's public toilet selfie in Beijing sparks fan frenzy and apology
After Mayday's Beijing concerts ended, lead singer Ashin's selfie at a public toilet led fans to gather, causing local disruption and prompting his apology.
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Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or at 79th Cannes Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or with "Fjord" at Cannes, where awards were widely shared across acting and directing categories.
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South Korean celebrities Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announce pregnancy three years after marriage
Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announced on May 20 they are expecting their first child, three years after marrying in 2023.
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Golden Horse Best Actor Lee Kang-sheng undergoes emergency heart surgery for chest discomfort
Actor Lee Kang-sheng underwent emergency heart catheterization surgery on May 21 after sudden chest discomfort in Taiwan.
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Former AOA member Kwon Min-a's legal battle after 18-year-old sexual assault ends with partial court victory
South Korean former K-pop star Kwon Min-a won partial recognition of sexual assault charges in appeals court after an 18-year-old case.
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6-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old Viking-era sword on school trip
Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt discovered a single-edged iron sword from circa 550–880 AD during a May 2026 school trip in Innlandet, Norway.
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Harry Styles’ 12 London concerts to generate over £1 billion in fan spending
Harry Styles’ 12 Wembley Stadium concerts in June 2026 are expected to generate £1.06 billion in fan spending, Barclays forecasts.
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Taiwanese novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuangzi’s novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' won the 2026 International Booker Prize on May 19 in London.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Liuzhou, Guangxi Causing Deaths and Damage
A 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi on May 18, collapsing buildings and killing two people.
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AirAsia pilot performs skilled crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
On May 4, an AirAsia Airbus A320 executed a challenging crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport amid strong winds.
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'.
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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.
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Jolin Tsai leads Golden Melody Awards nominees with 9 nods
Taiwan's 37th Golden Melody Awards named nominees on May 13, with Jolin Tsai leading the field and the ceremony set for June 27 in Taipei.
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Ian McKellen says Alec Guinness urged him to drop Stonewall support
Ian McKellen said Alec Guinness urged him to quit backing Stonewall and avoid politics, advice he ignored.
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Pet memorial products gain popularity during Qingming festival in China
Pet memorial products, including AI-powered keepsakes, grew sharply in China during Qingming, with Taobao sales rising 160% year over year.
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YouthIt faces probe over false Australian origin claims and paid awards
Chinese supplement brand YouthIt faces scrutiny after CCTV said it misled shoppers about Australian origins and bought awards.
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Mo’s Chicken Hotpot in Foshan draws thousands after viral video warning of diarrhea
A viral video warning that Mo’s Chicken Hotpot may cause diarrhea sparked huge crowds in Foshan during early April 2026.
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China sets new record with 3,413-meter hot-water ice drilling in East Antarctica
China completed a hot-water drilling reaching 3,413 meters in East Antarctica on February 5, breaking the previous record of 2,540 meters.
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Shenzhen deploys smart cabinets and cloud platform to redistribute surplus food to residents
Shenzhen government and enterprises installed smart cabinets linked to a cloud platform to distribute surplus food across Futian District.
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Stand-up comedy finds mainstream audience in China, from Kunming to national TV
Stand-up comedy has gone from fringe to mainstream in China, with clubs like More Than Comedy opening in Kunming.