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Bomb threat at Kuala Lumpur building declared a hoax after police search
Police dismissed a bomb threat at a prominent Kuala Lumpur building as false after a thorough overnight search found no explosives.
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USMNT Names 26-Man Roster for 2026 World Cup with Reyna Included, Luna Cut
Coach Mauricio Pochettino finalized a 26-player USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup, including Gio Reyna but excluding Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann.
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Russia launches large missile and drone strikes on Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack
Russia launched over 600 drones and 90 missiles on Kyiv early May 24 in retaliation for a deadly dorm strike, causing casualties and citywide damage.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes 2026 Athlete Earnings; Shohei Ohtani Sets MLB Record
Forbes released its 2026 global athlete earnings list May 22, with Cristiano Ronaldo first and Shohei Ohtani breaking MLB records.
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Oleksandr Usyk stops Rico Verhoeven late in 11th round to retain heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk stopped Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the 11th round to retain his heavyweight titles at a bout in Egypt on May 23, 2026.
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Solar Impulse 2 drone crashes in Gulf of Mexico after 8-day solar-powered flight
Solar Impulse 2 drone crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4 after flying 8 days from Mississippi, validating long-duration solar-powered flight technology.
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Suspect fatally shot after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
A 21-year-old man fired at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on May 23 evening; agents returned fire, killing the suspect.
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At Least Two Shot in Gunfire Near White House on Saturday Evening
US law enforcement responded to a shooting near the White House where at least two people, including the suspect, were wounded.
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Tuas Limited cancels S$1.4 billion acquisition of M1 amid IMDA spectrum probe
Tuas Limited terminated its deal to buy M1 from Keppel after Singapore’s IMDA halted approval due to a spectrum investigation.
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Chris Wood named captain of New Zealand’s 2026 World Cup squad
Chris Wood was named captain of New Zealand’s 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
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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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Japan's ruling party proposes studying boost of military spending to 5% of GDP
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party submitted a proposal to study raising defence spending to as much as 5% of GDP.
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Girona relegated from LaLiga after 1-1 draw with Elche on season's final day
Girona were relegated from LaLiga following a 1-1 home draw with Elche on May 23, 2026, ending their top-flight stay after two seasons.
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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo’s Ituri province died from suspected Ebola amid a Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
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U Mobile’s 5G expansion to intensify competition among Malaysian mobile operators
U Mobile plans to scale up its 5G network by 2028, increasing competition and pricing pressure on Malaysia’s larger telcos Maxis and CelcomDigi.
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes
Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung on May 8, 2026, claiming unauthorized use of a photo on TV packaging.
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Citigroup to raise Asia-Pacific prime brokerage staff by 10% in 2026
Citigroup will increase headcount in its Asia-Pacific prime brokerage unit by about 10% this year, focusing on Singapore and India.
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart introduces Donald Trump at rally, drawing criticism from teammate Abdul Carter
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced Donald Trump at a rally Thursday, prompting public criticism from teammate Abdul Carter the next day.
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US pauses troop rotation to Europe amid military posture review
The US halted a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland amid a review of its military presence in Europe.
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Thailand's central bank limits daily online gold trading to stabilize baht
Thailand's central bank set a 50 million baht daily cap on online gold trading to reduce speculation and baht volatility starting March 2026.
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South Korea’s Stock Market Doubles in a Year Amid Speculative Mania
South Korea's stock market has surged about 200% in the past year as locals borrow heavily amid a trading frenzy centered on AI chipmakers.
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Ford shares soar 20% in two days on energy storage and hyperscaler deal prospects
Ford Motor Co. stock jumped 20% over two days following a bullish Morgan Stanley note on its new energy storage unit and upcoming hyperscaler deals.
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Citadel asks some Hong Kong quantitative researchers to relocate or quit
Citadel told some Hong Kong-based quantitative researchers to relocate to Singapore or Miami or leave the company, sources say.
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China’s MiniMax and Knowledge Atlas AI stocks face limited short-selling until July lockup ends
Shares of MiniMax and Knowledge Atlas surged 400% and up to 900% since January, but lockups restrict short selling until July 2026.