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World’s Largest and Deepest Whale Graveyard Discovered in Indian Ocean
Chinese scientists discovered a 1,200 km long, 7 km deep whale graveyard holding nearly 500 skeletons in the Indian Ocean.
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Grammy-winning British songwriter Talay Riley fatally stabbed in East London home
Talay Riley, Grammy-winning British songwriter, was stabbed to death June 5 in his East London garden; police arrested three suspects.
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Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years
Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirmed their breakup after dating for 14 years, agencies said June 9.
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South Korean singer IU faces online trolling over protest support demands
South Korean singer IU has been targeted with online trolling demanding she fund snacks for election protestors after a ballot shortage in Seoul.
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YouTuber Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' sets A24 box office records with $81.5M debut
Kane Parsons, 20, directed horror hit 'Backrooms,' which broke A24’s North American opening weekend record with $81.5 million.
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Man detained for attempting to poison popular French bulldog Xiaobai in China
Police arrested a suspect on May 8 for plotting to poison Xiaobai, a social media-famous French bulldog in southern China.
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Woman killed, husband injured by herd of cows in Austrian Alps
A 67-year-old woman died and her 65-year-old husband was seriously injured after a herd of cows attacked them in East Tyrol’s Austrian Alps.
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Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner marry in London civil ceremony
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31, 2026, in a small ceremony with family and friends.
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Tropical Storms Mekkhala and Higos bring heavy rain, flooding, and flight cancellations to Japan and Taiwan
Tropical Storm Mekkhala hits southern Japan with strong winds and heavy rain amid flooding and evacuation orders; Taiwan suffers flooding and power outages from related weather.
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Taiwanese Fire Dance Group Reaches Britain's Got Talent 2026 Final
Yang Li-Wei and her husband from Coming True Fire Group qualified for Britain's Got Talent final and urged UK-based Taiwanese to vote.
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French Actor Pierre Deny of 'Emily in Paris' Dies at 69 from ALS Complications
Pierre Deny, known for his role as Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris,' died May 25 at age 69 from ALS complications.
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Hong Kong tourist arrivals rise 10% in April 2026, boosted by Hong Kong Sevens rugby event
Hong Kong saw 4.21 million visitors in April 2026, a 10% increase year on year, driven by the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.
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Mayday singer Ashin's public toilet selfie in Beijing sparks fan frenzy and apology
After Mayday's Beijing concerts ended, lead singer Ashin's selfie at a public toilet led fans to gather, causing local disruption and prompting his apology.
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Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or at 79th Cannes Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or with "Fjord" at Cannes, where awards were widely shared across acting and directing categories.
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South Korean celebrities Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announce pregnancy three years after marriage
Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announced on May 20 they are expecting their first child, three years after marrying in 2023.
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Golden Horse Best Actor Lee Kang-sheng undergoes emergency heart surgery for chest discomfort
Actor Lee Kang-sheng underwent emergency heart catheterization surgery on May 21 after sudden chest discomfort in Taiwan.
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Former AOA member Kwon Min-a's legal battle after 18-year-old sexual assault ends with partial court victory
South Korean former K-pop star Kwon Min-a won partial recognition of sexual assault charges in appeals court after an 18-year-old case.
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6-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old Viking-era sword on school trip
Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt discovered a single-edged iron sword from circa 550–880 AD during a May 2026 school trip in Innlandet, Norway.
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Harry Styles’ 12 London concerts to generate over £1 billion in fan spending
Harry Styles’ 12 Wembley Stadium concerts in June 2026 are expected to generate £1.06 billion in fan spending, Barclays forecasts.
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Taiwanese novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuangzi’s novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' won the 2026 International Booker Prize on May 19 in London.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Liuzhou, Guangxi Causing Deaths and Damage
A 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi on May 18, collapsing buildings and killing two people.
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AirAsia pilot performs skilled crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
On May 4, an AirAsia Airbus A320 executed a challenging crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport amid strong winds.
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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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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.