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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP as Thunder lead Spurs in finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA MVP for the second consecutive season while leading the Thunder in a tight Western Conference finals series against the Spurs.
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A soldier from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery died after falling from a horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 15.
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Napoli clinches Champions League place as Juventus lose at home; Roma rises to fourth
Napoli secured a Champions League spot with a 3-0 win over Pisa on May 17 as Juventus lost to Fiorentina, while Roma moved to fourth after beating Lazio.
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arXiv to Ban Authors for One Year Over Unchecked AI-Generated Paper Content
arXiv will suspend researchers for one year if they submit AI-generated content without proper verification, starting in May 2026.
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US and Iran Exchange Peace Proposals Amid Fragile Ceasefire and Stalled Talks
The US and Iran have exchanged multiple peace proposals to end their ongoing conflict, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.
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BN and Pakatan Harapan to contest all 56 seats in Johor state election amid coalition tensions
Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan will each contest all 56 Johor state seats as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signals possible snap general election.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 4 Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing violence
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on May 17, including charity workers and one near Khan Younis.
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Yasser Abbas elected to Fatah Central Committee at first congress in nearly 10 years
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was elected to the Fatah Central Committee on May 17, 2026.
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Nepali Sherpas Kami Rita and Lhakpa Sherpa set new Everest summit records
Kami Rita Sherpa reached Everest's summit for a 32nd time and Lhakpa Sherpa for an 11th on May 17, 2026.
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Jose Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid head coach replacing Alvaro Arbeloa
Jose Mourinho is in final talks to become Real Madrid head coach on a two-year deal, replacing interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa at season end.
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion Security Funding for Trump’s White House Ballroom
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled May 16-17 that $1 billion in federal funding for Secret Service upgrades tied to Trump’s White House ballroom cannot be included under budget reconciliation rules.
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Sri Lanka arrests over 1,000 foreign cybercrime suspects in 2026 surge
Sri Lankan police have arrested more than 1,000 foreign nationals linked to cybercrime this year, a sharp rise from previous years.
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Demand for Forward-Deployed Engineers Rises 700% Amid AI Expansion
Job postings for forward-deployed engineers surged from 643 to over 5,300 in one year as AI adoption grows worldwide.
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Microsoft tests movable taskbar and resizable Start menu in Windows 11 update
Microsoft began rolling out a Windows 11 update allowing taskbar repositioning and customizable Start menu sizes to Insiders in the Experimental channel.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026.
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Chinese national arrested for trespassing and disruptive behavior at KLIA Terminal 1
A Chinese woman was arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 for entering a restricted area without a ticket and acting aggressively at the international departure gate.
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Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin Harun warns PH members against betrayal amid political crisis
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun addressed Pakatan Harapan members at the PH 2026 Convention, warning against internal betrayal amid state political turmoil.
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USM Alger Win African Confederation Cup After Penalty Shootout Against Zamalek
USM Alger claimed the African Confederation Cup title on May 17, 2026, beating Zamalek 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw.
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Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Draws Up to 178,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Forza Horizon 6’s early access on PC and Xbox started May 15, hitting record Steam player counts before the May 19 official launch.
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USS Gerald R. Ford completes longest US Navy carrier deployment since Vietnam War
USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk after a 326-day deployment, the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War.
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South Korea seeks emergency arbitration to prevent Samsung Electronics strike
South Korea will use all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a strike at Samsung Electronics and limit economic damage.
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Qantas Flight Diverted to Papeete After Passenger Bites Flight Attendant
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted on May 15 after a passenger bit a flight attendant and was restrained by other travelers.
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'.
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AI-enhanced agent skills, on-device TTS, and fast JS runtime lead GitHub trends
Top repos today feature AI tools for science, personal assistants, spatial WiFi sensing, and fast JavaScript runtimes.