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Belgium names Romelu Lukaku in 2026 World Cup squad despite limited play and injury
Belgium included striker Romelu Lukaku in their 26-man World Cup squad despite just an hour of play this season and ongoing rehab from injury.
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Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo judged on form, not age, for 2026 World Cup
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion for the 2026 World Cup depends on current form, not his age of 41.
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EA Board Rejects James Ohlen's Star Wars: The Old Republic Reboot Plan
James Ohlen's 2015 plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic as a single-player RPG was rejected by EA's board over cost concerns.
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North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrives in South Korea for Asian Champions League semi-final
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrived in South Korea on May 17 for the Asian Champions League semi-final against Suwon FC Women on May 20 in Suwon.
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Japan names 26-man World Cup squad with Tomiyasu returning and Mitoma injured
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup including Takehiro Tomiyasu’s return and excluding Kaoru Mitoma due to injury.
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US Treasury yields surge amid inflation and Federal Reserve leadership changes
US Treasury yields, including 10- and 30-year bonds, rose sharply amid inflation and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s debut.
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UAE fast-tracks new oil pipeline to double Fujairah export capacity by 2027
The UAE is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and double oil exports via Fujairah by 2027.
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New Ebola outbreak from Bundibugyo strain kills over 170 in eastern DR Congo
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province has caused over 170 deaths and spread to Uganda, WHO declared an emergency.
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New private home sales in Singapore soar 19% to 1,548 units in April 2026
Developers sold 1,548 new private homes in Singapore in April 2026, a six-month high driven by launches in Tengah and Bayshore.
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Malaysian High Court rules 2023 nicotine vape exemption irrational and unlawful
The High Court ruled the 2023 removal of nicotine vape liquids from the Poisons List was irrational and lacked proper consultation, granting NGOs' judicial review application.
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Seamus Coleman to retire from playing at Everton after 17 years as contract ends
Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year Everton playing career after the 2025-26 season when his contract expires.
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India and UAE sign strategic defense and energy pacts during Modi’s regional tour
India and the UAE signed agreements on defense collaboration and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Modi’s visit on May 15 in Abu Dhabi.
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Australian court doubles payout for trans woman barred from female-only app
Australia’s Federal Court doubled damages to AU$20,000 for transgender woman Roxanne Tickle over gender identity discrimination by app Giggle for Girls.
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SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq amid Starship V3 test flight
SpaceX filed for a $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX as it completed the first Starship V3 test flight.
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Power cuts of up to seven hours hit Philippines amid record heat and outages
The Philippines faces widespread power cuts across Luzon and Visayas due to grid failures and heat-driven demand.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each in first phase of swap
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each on May 15, 2026, as part of a US-brokered 1,000-for-1,000 deal.
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Apple begins test production of low-end chips with Intel's 18A-P process
Apple started test production of processors for low-end iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Intel's 18A-P process, aiming for volume production in 2027.
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Six migrants, including a 14-year-old, found dead in Texas shipping container
Six migrants were found dead inside a shipping container at a Laredo rail yard on Sunday, believed to be victims of human smuggling.
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LVMH agrees to sell Marc Jacobs brand to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group for $850M
LVMH will sell the Marc Jacobs label to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group in a $850 million deal expected to close by end of 2026.
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South Korean stocks plunge as foreign investors sell $11.5B amid tech selloff
Foreign investors sold $11.5 billion in Korean stocks in May as Kospi dropped nearly 7% on May 15 amid tech share rout and strike concerns.
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New giant dinosaur species Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis identified in Thailand
Researchers identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest dinosaur found in Southeast Asia, from fossils in northeastern Thailand.
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Singapore Airlines posts S$2.4 billion operating profit amid jet fuel cost surge and Air India losses
Singapore Airlines reported a 39% rise in operating profit to S$2.4 billion but net profit fell 57% due to losses from its Air India stake and higher fuel costs.
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Malaysian police arrest 187 in Klang Valley online scam bust, seize RM57.68 million
Malaysian police arrested 187 suspects in an international online scam syndicate and seized RM57.68 million in assets in Klang Valley raids.
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India raises fuel prices for first time in four years amid Iran war impact
India’s state-owned refiners raised diesel and gasoline prices by about 3 rupees per litre on May 15, ending a four-year freeze.