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Belgium secures Lille striker Fernandez-Pardo for World Cup squad
Belgium confirmed Matias Fernandez-Pardo’s commitment for the World Cup after the 21-year-old Lille attacker chose their national team.
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Harry Kane hat-trick drives Bayern Munich to 5-1 Bundesliga win over Cologne
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Cologne 5-1 in the Bundesliga season finale on May 16, 2026.
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Peter Magyar becomes Hungary’s new PM, launches reforms after defeating Viktor Orban
Peter Magyar took office as Hungary’s prime minister and initiated major economic and political reforms after ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
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UEFA fines Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Larnaca for discriminatory fan behaviour
UEFA fined Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Larnaca for discriminatory conduct by their fans during Conference League matches against Crystal Palace.
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Sweden names 26-man World Cup squad without Dejan Kulusevski
Sweden coach Graham Potter announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup on May 12, excluding injured forward Dejan Kulusevski.
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Elina Svitolina wins third Italian Open title defeating Coco Gauff in final
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 to claim her third Italian Open title on May 16, 2026.
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Singapore passes law clarifying legality of government agency fees despite no prior legislation
Singapore’s Parliament passed a bill on May 7 to explicitly legislate fees charged by four government agencies that were previously unlegislated but deemed legal.
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Islamic State kills two Syrian soldiers in May 11 Hasakah attack
Islamic State claimed a deadly ambush on Syrian government forces in Hasakah, killing two soldiers and wounding others.
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Sergio Ramos agrees to buy 80% of Sevilla FC with investment group
Sergio Ramos and Five Eleven Capital agreed to acquire 80% of Sevilla FC shares for about 400 million euros.
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Meridian Secondary wins National School Games B Division football final in penalty shoot-out
Meridian Secondary School defeated Tanjong Katong Secondary School 8-7 on penalties in the National School Games B Division final.
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Pep Guardiola urges Man City to focus on Crystal Palace amid title chase
Pep Guardiola told Manchester City to ignore the Premier League title race and concentrate on Wednesday's Crystal Palace match.
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Man drives car into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight
A man in his thirties drove a car into pedestrians in Modena on May 16, injuring eight, four seriously, before being arrested.
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Max Verstappen debuts at Nuerburgring 24 Hours as weekend tickets sell out
Max Verstappen is making his debut at the Nuerburgring 24 Hours this weekend, driving for Team Verstappen Racing as tickets sell out for the first time ever.
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Study finds social capital gaps hinder Malay mobility despite education gains in Singapore
A 2024-26 study shows 79% of young Malays in Singapore have surpassed parents' education but face social capital barriers despite career progress.
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Montreal strippers plan strike on May 23 ahead of Canadian Grand Prix weekend
Montreal strippers will strike May 23 to demand employment rights and end of bar fees during busy Grand Prix weekend.
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More than 18,000 HDB flats selected for Home Improvement Programme upgrades
Singapore announced over 18,000 HDB flats across 198 blocks in 12 towns will undergo upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme with S$253 million allocated.
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Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio to debut publicly in May 2026
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, born November 2025, will make his public debut at Taman Safari Indonesia zoo this month.
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San Antonio Spurs advance to Western Conference Finals; Detroit Pistons stave off elimination
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the Western Conference Finals while the Detroit Pistons avoided elimination by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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FIFA holds positive talks with Iran Football Federation on 2026 World Cup participation
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom met Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj to discuss Iran’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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French toy spaniel Lazare dies aged 30, contender for world's oldest dog
Lazare, a French toy spaniel born in 1995, died aged 30 on May 14, weeks after adoption by a new owner.
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FTC investigates Arm Holdings over possible antitrust violations in chip licensing
Arm Holdings faces US Federal Trade Commission probe into antitrust risks tied to its semiconductor licensing and chip development plans.
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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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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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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.