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Pennsylvania woman charged with wire fraud for faking terminal brain cancer to fund trips to Australia
Vanessa O'Rourke faces 15 wire fraud counts for falsely claiming terminal brain cancer to raise $11,740 from donors for luxury travel.
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Pope Leo XIV issues 40,000-word encyclical on AI and human dignity
Pope Leo XIV released Magnifica Humanitas, addressing human dignity and risks of AI in a 40,000-word encyclical today.
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Akeso's ivonescimab cuts death risk 34% in phase 3 lung cancer trial in China
Akeso reported ivonescimab reduced death risk by 34% and extended survival in phase 3 trial for non-small cell lung cancer in China.
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Star Major wins Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville, jockey Mickaelle Michel’s first Grade 1 victory
Star Major, trained by James Crawford and ridden by Mickaelle Michel, won the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville on May 30, 2026.
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Five drowning and disappearance cases reported across Malaysia since late May 2026
Multiple drowning deaths and a cave disappearance occurred in Malaysia between May 26 and June 3, 2026.
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Ukraine sanctions producers of Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear'
Ukraine imposed sanctions on the makers of Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear' to block its content and restrict distribution.
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Inter Milan sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool on €35m deal until 2031
Inter Milan have signed Curtis Jones from Liverpool on a contract running until June 2031 for a reported €35 million fee.
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US Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump White House ballroom construction to resume
The US Supreme Court on August 21, 2026, stayed a lower court injunction blocking construction of Trump's White House ballroom project.
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Five-storey building collapse in New Delhi kills four and injures nine
A five-storey building collapsed in New Delhi’s Mehrauli area on May 30, killing four and injuring nine.
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MSI launches Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming PC with Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip
MSI introduced the Claw 8 EX AI+, a premium handheld gaming PC powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, set for release on June 23, 2026.
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Twitch to launch Dual Format streaming and 2K support for creators in September
Twitch will debut Dual Format streaming and expand 2K support with new features for creators next month.
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Malaysian Expert Highlights Enforcement Challenges Against Cross-Border Online Gambling Syndicates
Malaysian legal researcher Sharifah Zulia Balqish S Agil outlines growing difficulties in prosecuting encrypted, borderless online gambling groups.
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Fans break glass door at packed Zhang Linghe event in Nanning, event moves online
Fans broke a glass door at a Nanning mall on May 31, forcing cancellation of Zhang Linghe's in-person Molsion brand event due to safety concerns.
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Netherlands and Japan Defence Ministers Joke Over 2026 World Cup Match at Shangri-La Dialogue
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro exchanged light-hearted remarks about their countries’ upcoming World Cup match.
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First Cross Island Line train arrives in Singapore for testing at Rail Testing Centre
Singapore received its first Cross Island Line train from Qingdao for comprehensive testing ahead of the line’s 2030 opening.
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Iranian authorities shut Tehran cafe over alleged satanic activities
Iranian authorities closed a Tehran cafe on May 31, 2026, accusing it of promoting satanic activities and ordering its shutdown.
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Ukraine receives new German IRIS-T air defense launcher amid ongoing Russian attacks
Ukraine received a German-made IRIS-T air defense launcher on May 30 to bolster defenses against Russian missile and drone strikes.
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Portugal bans face coverings in public, citing social trust and equality
Portugal enacted a law banning face coverings in public after President António José Seguro signed it on August 19, 2026.
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Russian double-tap drone strike kills 14 at Kryvyi Rih shopping centre in Ukraine
A Russian double-tap drone strike on a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre killed at least 14 and injured over 120, including children, officials said today.
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One-third of major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian false narratives by early 2026
A NewsGuard investigation found major AI chatbots repeated pro-Russian disinformation up to January 2026, while millions use AI for mental health advice.
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China Conducts Military and Coast Guard Patrols Near Scarborough Shoal Amid Philippine Warnings
China’s military and coast guard patrolled near Scarborough Shoal on May 31, 2026, amid ongoing disputes with the Philippines.
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Malaysia enacts Hire-Purchase Amendment Act 2026 adopting reducing balance financing method
Malaysia implemented the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, replacing flat rate financing with a reducing balance interest system for vehicle loans.
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US Defence Secretary urges more military hardware over diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for prioritizing military power over diplomatic talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while Southeast Asian leaders advocated diplomacy.
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Matteo Berrettini reaches French Open quarter-finals after five-hour win
Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarter-finals on June 1 after beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo following a comeback win over Francisco Comesana.