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Trump-backed commission approves 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington Cemetery
The Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for a 250-foot triumphal arch proposed by Donald Trump near Arlington National Cemetery.
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Hayden Panettiere gave full custody of daughter to Wladimir Klitschko amid postpartum depression
In 2018, actress Hayden Panettiere granted full custody of her daughter to ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko due to postpartum depression and addiction struggles.
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Italian police shut down Mick Jagger's Stromboli party over local music ban
Police halted a May party on Stromboli island attended by Mick Jagger and film cast due to a local Wednesday music ban.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson retracts Starbucks boycott amid $100M Tennessee expansion
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson retracted her Starbucks boycott after the company unveiled a $100 million expansion creating 2,000 jobs in Tennessee.
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Finas finalises Compulsory Screening Scheme 3.0 to support Malaysian cinemas
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is finalising a new Compulsory Screening Scheme 3.0 to help cinemas amid declining attendance.
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Victoria Junior College wins A Division boys' football final in penalty shoot-out
Victoria Junior College beat St Joseph's Institution 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the A Division boys' football final on May 21, 2026.
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Alec Segaert wins Giro d'Italia stage 12; Afonso Eulalio extends overall lead
Alec Segaert won stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia as teammate Afonso Eulalio increased his overall lead.
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USMNT defender Chris Richards suffers two torn ankle ligaments, World Cup status uncertain
Chris Richards tore two ankle ligaments and will miss Crystal Palace's Premier League match; his availability for the Europa Conference final and World Cup is uncertain.
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Forza Horizon 6 launches 'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist with weekly car challenges
'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist launched on May 21 in Forza Horizon 6 offering weekly challenges and car rewards.
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 adds new characters and outdoor levels to sequel
The sequel to 2023’s Boltgun, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, introduces new playable characters and expands to outdoor environments.
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UN envoy warns Gaza division risks becoming permanent amid ceasefire strains
Nickolay Mladenov told the UN Security Council in May 2026 that Gaza’s division and conflict risks becoming permanent without disarmament and aid.
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Israeli Air Strike Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and two others in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp on June 20, 2026.
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Virginia Judge Dismisses Charges Against Assistant Principal in Teacher Shooting Case
A Virginia judge dismissed felony charges against assistant principal Ebony Parker in a 2023 teacher shooting case.
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GitHub struggles with outages and security breaches under Microsoft ownership
GitHub faces outages, a major security breach, and leadership changes amid rising competition and employee departures.
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Fire at JA Plus hotel in Pattaya injures four, including man with severe burns
A rooftop fire at Pattaya’s JA Plus hotel on May 21 injured four people and forced a chaotic evacuation of 178 guests.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving at 135 mph in Georgia
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia for speeding at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
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Japan launches US$10 billion POWERR Asia to boost economic security with ASEAN amid Iran war
Japan pledged US$10 billion to ASEAN on April 15 under POWERR Asia to secure energy and resources amid supply chain strains from the Iran war.
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Fire Destroys 1,200-Year-Old Reikado Hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island
A fire destroyed Reikado Hall, a 1,200-year-old Buddhist site on Miyajima Island, on May 20, 2026, but the historic eternal flame was saved.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation amid Labour leadership challenge
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader on June 22 amid internal party pressure and a leadership contest.
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Spotify launches AI-driven personalized podcast creation and Q&A features
Spotify rolled out AI-powered personal podcast tools, a desktop briefing app, and a Q&A feature for Premium users in multiple countries.
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Putin and Lukashenko oversee first joint Russia-Belarus nuclear forces exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part via videoconference in joint nuclear forces drills from May 19 to 21, 2026.
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Fred Smith names Raj Subramaniam FedEx CEO with freedom to reshape strategy
FedEx founder Fred Smith appointed Raj Subramaniam as CEO, giving him authority to reshape the company’s strategy.
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IMF Lowers France’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 0.7% Citing Rising Risks
The IMF cut France’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7% from 0.9%, citing geopolitical shocks and election uncertainty.
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European Stock Markets Expected to Rise 5% by End of 2026 on Earnings Growth
European stock markets could gain 5% by year-end with strong earnings and concentrated EPS growth supporting gains.