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BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda signals likely rate hike amid inflation concerns
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will likely raise interest rates to address inflation ahead of the June 15-16 policy meeting.
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France Secures Record €93 Billion in Foreign Investment Including SoftBank AI Data Centers
The 2026 Choose France summit attracted a record €93 billion in foreign investment, featuring major data center projects by SoftBank and others.
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USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after nearly 11-month deployment
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and its strike group returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 16 after almost 11 months at sea.
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Reed Jobs plans UK investments through oncology venture capital firm Yosemite
Reed Jobs, son of Steve Jobs, seeks to invest in UK cancer care startups via his firm Yosemite managing $1 billion.
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Kissei Pharmaceutical warns against Tavneos use after 20 deaths in Japan
Kissei Pharmaceutical told doctors on May 15 to stop prescribing Tavneos to new patients after 20 deaths in Japan since 2022.
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United Airlines flight diverts to Madison after passenger tries to breach cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison after a passenger attempted to breach the cockpit.
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Toyota halts development of Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan ahead of planned 2027 launch
Toyota Motor has stopped work on the Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan, which was scheduled for a mid-2027 launch, citing market conditions and a slump in U.S. EV sales.
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Italy’s top court upholds hotels’ right to refuse tap water to guests
Italy’s Supreme Court ruled that hotels can lawfully refuse to serve tap water to guests, rejecting a tourist’s compensation claim.
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US first-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6% amid rising inflation
The US Commerce Department cut Q1 2026 GDP growth to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing weaker investment and consumer spending.
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UK energy price cap to rise 13% from July due to Iran war impact
Ofgem announced a 13% rise in the UK energy price cap from July 1 to September 30, driven by the Iran war disrupting supplies.
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Ferrari unveils Luce, its first fully electric luxury four-door sedan
Ferrari revealed the Luce, a high-performance electric car with over 1,000 horsepower, on May 26, 2026, in Rome.
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Iran conflict drives up fuel and fertilizer costs, threatens Sudan food production amid civil war
Rising fuel and fertilizer prices linked to the Iran war are reducing Sudanese planting and threatening food production amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Sakura Internet May Raise 2026 Capital Spending Nearly Sevenfold to Meet AI Demand
Sakura Internet plans capital expenditures of up to ¥30 billion in fiscal 2026 to expand AI server capacity amid rising demand in Japan.
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Samsung South Korea union approves 10-year AI-era pay and bonus deal
Samsung Electronics’ unionised workers in South Korea approved a wage and bonus deal on May 27, averting an 18-day strike amid rising chip profits.
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Honda posts record loss as Nissan returns to profit, sparking merger talks
Honda posted a ¥414.3 billion loss for fiscal 2026 while Nissan returned to profit, prompting speculation of revived merger talks.
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Canada plans to double electricity generation by 2050 and signs Alberta pipeline deal
Canada announced plans to double electricity generation by 2050 and signed an Alberta energy deal for a new bitumen pipeline and carbon pricing.
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US 30-year fixed mortgage rate slips slightly to 6.36% after two-week rise
The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.36% from 6.37% last week, after two weeks of increases, while home prices rose 2.4% annually in April.
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Japan's Financial Regulator Urges Listed Firms to Invest Cash Reserves in Growth
Japan’s Financial Services Agency called on Topix-listed companies to channel cash reserves into long-term investment rather than buybacks or dividends.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 surpasses 65,000 amid U.S.-Iran peace talks optimism
Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 65,000 for the first time on May 25, driven by hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal reopening shipping lanes.
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Toshifumi Suzuki, pioneer of Japan's 7-Eleven chain, dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, key architect of 7-Eleven's Japan expansion and former Seven & i Holdings CEO, died May 18 at age 93.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu posts lowest Disney Star Wars opening weekend since 2012
The Mandalorian and Grogu earned $102 million domestically over the Memorial Day weekend, the lowest Disney Star Wars theatrical opening since 2012.
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Axiom Space to open Japan subsidiary led by astronaut Koichi Wakata in July 2026
Axiom Space will launch a Tokyo-based Japanese subsidiary in July 2026, led by former JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata as representative.
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James Charles Faces Backlash After TikTok Mocking Spirit Airlines Worker
James Charles posted and then deleted a TikTok mocking a laid-off Spirit Airlines worker seeking donations, sparking online criticism and reigniting a feud with Trisha Paytas.
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NV Energy to end power supply to Lake Tahoe by May 2027 amid rising data center demand
NV Energy will stop supplying power to Liberty Utilities for the Lake Tahoe region after May 2027 due to growing demand from Northern Nevada data centers.