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Spain Midfielder Fermin Lopez Out of 2026 World Cup After Foot Surgery
Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez will miss the 2026 World Cup after fracturing his foot and undergoing surgery.
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Leeds United vows stadium bans for fans behind homophobic chants vs Brighton
Leeds United announced stadium bans for fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 Premier League win over Brighton on May 16.
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London Tube strikes halted after talks; new strike dates set for June
RMT union suspended planned London Underground strikes starting May 19 after talks with Transport for London; new strikes set for early June if dispute continues.
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US suspends entry of travelers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The CDC barred travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for 30 days to slow Ebola spread, amid a deadly outbreak in eastern Congo.
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PSG's Ousmane Dembele in treatment for calf strain ahead of Champions League final vs Arsenal
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele is undergoing treatment for a right calf strain sustained on May 14 ahead of the May 30 Champions League final versus Arsenal.
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Austria names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup with veteran Arnautovic leading attack
Austria announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, led by veteran striker Marko Arnautovic and captain David Alaba.
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Minister Azalina urges MPs to complete full five-year term before resigning
Minister Azalina Othman Said urged Malaysian MPs to respect voters by serving full terms before quitting or switching parties.
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, giving her 10 days to respond to charges.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Germany to miss 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, experts warn
Germany’s government-appointed climate advisory council said the country will fail to meet its 65% emissions cut target by 2030 and urged urgent plan revisions.
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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches with Arkham-style open world gameplay
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight released May 22, 2026 worldwide, featuring Arkham-inspired combat and open-world Gotham City.
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Sally Bolton to step down as All England Club CEO after Wimbledon 2026
Sally Bolton will resign as chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club after the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 AI models, Android XR updates, and new AI agents at I/O 2026
Google revealed Gemini 3.5 Flash AI, Gemini Omni models, Android XR updates, and Gemini Spark AI agent at I/O 2026 in Mountain View.
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Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson escalate proxy battle ahead of June 25 meeting
Lululemon and founder Chip Wilson intensified their proxy fight after failed settlement talks over board appointments.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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IEA warns commercial oil stocks rapidly shrinking amid Middle East supply crisis
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned May 18 that commercial oil inventories are depleting quickly due to Middle East supply disruptions despite emergency reserve releases.
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Inter Ikea to cut 850 jobs amid falling demand and rising costs
Inter Ikea is cutting 850 jobs as it shifts strategy in response to falling consumer demand and higher costs.
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Two American Men Arrested for Trespassing at Viral Macaque’s Enclosure in Japan
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, Japan, after one climbed into a macaque enclosure while the other filmed the incident on May 17.
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Hong Kong's Pink Dot LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled Again Due to Venue Issues
Pink Dot Hong Kong's LGBTQ carnival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue withdrawal and licensing problems.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Prosecution submits 45 documents in ex-army chief and wife's money laundering case
Prosecutors handed over 45 documents to defence in the money laundering case against former Army Chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain and his wife Salwani.
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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla, detain 430 activists amid abuse claims
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18-19, detaining about 430 activists from around 40 countries amid allegations of abuse during detention.
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Arsenal close to Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley
Arsenal moved five points clear in the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on May 18, 2026.
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Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new customers across all tiers
Sony raised PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions starting May 20, 2026, increasing all subscription tiers except annual plans.