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 Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw
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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw

Arsenal has been declared the Premier League champions following a draw between Manchester City and Chelsea. This…

5/20/2026 · 20 min read · 44 views
 G7 finance ministers urge action on economic imbalances, some point to China
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G7 finance ministers urge action on economic imbalances, some point to China

G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have met in Paris to discuss the fallout from the Iran war and…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers
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Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its older Kindle e-readers, prompting concern among loyal users. Many…

5/20/2026 · 20 min read · 42 views
 U.S. not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says
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U.S. not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says

The U.S.-China truce negotiated over several months last year averted a total collapse of trade between the world's…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
 NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says
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NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

NATO's top commander has stated that the alliance is not currently planning a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This…

5/20/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
 UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq
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UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq

Iraq is home to powerful Iranian-backed militia ​groups that have claimed attacks against 'enemy bases ⁠in Iraq and…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
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Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

Reports indicate that Russians trained covertly by China have returned to Ukraine to participate in the ongoing…

5/20/2026 · 20 min read · 33 views
 U.S. plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
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U.S. plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he ⁠expects European countries to take over from the United States…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
 World awaits new Fed chair’s vision on independence
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World awaits new Fed chair’s vision on independence

Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised eyebrows by implying that outside monetary policy, the Fed should…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
 Two Japanese attacked with knife at Shanghai restaurant
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Two Japanese attacked with knife at Shanghai restaurant

Two Japanese nationals were attacked with a knife at a restaurant in Shanghai. The incident has raised concerns about…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views
 Japan Lower House passes bill to create disaster management agency
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Japan Lower House passes bill to create disaster management agency

The Japan Lower House has approved a bill to establish a new disaster management agency. This agency aims to enhance…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 36 views
 Lawson testing new multilingual system to help tourists make purchases
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Lawson testing new multilingual system to help tourists make purchases

Lawson is currently testing a new multilingual system designed to assist tourists in making purchases. This initiative…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 42 views
 ‘I saw bad stuff,’ says 9-year-old who hid in closet during California mosque attack
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‘I saw bad stuff,’ says 9-year-old who hid in closet during California mosque attack

A 9-year-old boy recounted his experience hiding in a closet during a recent attack at a mosque in California. He…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 35 views
 SMFG, Fujitsu and SoftBank forming medical alliance to help contain costs
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SMFG, Fujitsu and SoftBank forming medical alliance to help contain costs

As Japan faces another wave of retirees, technology might help keep the nation fit and control healthcare spending.

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
 Nintendo shares rebound as AI fatigue fuels Japan stock rotation
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Nintendo shares rebound as AI fatigue fuels Japan stock rotation

Nintendo shares have seen a rebound as investors shift focus amid growing fatigue with artificial intelligence stocks.…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views
 EU races to finalize U.S. trade deal to avoid more Trump tariffs
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EU races to finalize U.S. trade deal to avoid more Trump tariffs

Trump previously threatened to hike tariffs on European auto imports to 25% from 15% because the EU hadn't moved…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
 Starbucks South Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar
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Starbucks South Korea head fired after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar

The coffee chain's 'Tank Day' campaign began Monday, which also marks Democratization Movement Day commemorating the…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
 Almost half of foreign residents have experienced discrimination: government survey
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Almost half of foreign residents have experienced discrimination: government survey

The Immigration Services Agency found 47% of foreign residents have experienced some form of discrimination in their…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Hungary’s Peter Magyar visits Poland on first trip abroad as PM seeking EU reset
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Hungary’s Peter Magyar visits Poland on first trip abroad as PM seeking EU reset

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has made his first official visit to Poland. This trip is part of his efforts to…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 53 views
 Miguel Andujar’s solo homer lifts Padres past Dodgers 1-0
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Miguel Andujar’s solo homer lifts Padres past Dodgers 1-0

Miguel Andujar's solo home run led the San Diego Padres to a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, finishing…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 58 views
 Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller
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Wembanyama dazzles as Spurs top Thunder in double-overtime thriller

The French star played 49 minutes, producing a pair of dunks and a crucial block late in the second overtime to seal…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 Philippines’ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns
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Philippines’ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that Japan's defense posture will be a key topic during an…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views
 Takaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee
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Takaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee

Japanese Minister Takaichi met with South Korean President Lee to discuss energy cooperation. The meeting aimed to…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 37 views
 Canadiens find Game 7 success again and oust Sabres in overtime
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Canadiens find Game 7 success again and oust Sabres in overtime

The Canadiens will play the Carolina Hurricanes ‌in Game ‌1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday in Raleigh,…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
 Takeda engaged in antitrust scheme to delay generic constipation drug: U.S. jury
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Takeda engaged in antitrust scheme to delay generic constipation drug: U.S. jury

The verdict is the ​first time ‌a jury has found a pharmaceutical company liable in class-action litigation over what…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 Nissan eyes exporting Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada
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Nissan eyes exporting Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada

The Japanese carmaker aims to tap demand for low-cost, electrified vehicles manufactured in conjunction with Dongfeng…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 Mouse plague drives Australia to allow potent bait to save crops
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Mouse plague drives Australia to allow potent bait to save crops

Australia is facing a severe mouse plague that threatens its agricultural crops. In response, the government has…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 46 views
 Japanese favorability toward U.S. falls below 30%, survey finds
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Japanese favorability toward U.S. falls below 30%, survey finds

Negative views of the Trump administration might have contributed to the decline, particularly following its military…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
 Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season
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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season

Pep Guardiola has announced that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season. This decision comes…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 87 views
 Arsenal closes in on title with narrow win over Burnley
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Arsenal closes in on title with narrow win over Burnley

Arsenal secured a crucial victory against Burnley, edging closer to the title. The match showcased Arsenal's…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
 Japan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus
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Japan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus

Japan has provided an antiviral drug to the United Kingdom as a response to the hantavirus outbreak. This…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 34 views
 Japan to strengthen cyber defense for critical infrastructure
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Japan to strengthen cyber defense for critical infrastructure

Japan is set to enhance its cyber defense measures for critical infrastructure. This initiative comes in response to…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views
 Japan vows ’firm support’ for multilateralism within U.N.
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Japan vows ’firm support’ for multilateralism within U.N.

Japan has reiterated its commitment to multilateralism within the United Nations. The country aims to strengthen…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 40 views
 Health workers race to contain Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak
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Health workers race to contain Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak

While Congo has experience tackling Ebola, the late detection and quick spread of this outbreak have alarmed health…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
 UNDP head warns of food shortages amid surging fertilizer prices
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UNDP head warns of food shortages amid surging fertilizer prices

The head of the UNDP has issued a warning regarding potential food shortages due to rising fertilizer prices. This…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 46 views
 Elon Musk loses case against Sam Altman over OpenAI’s overhaul
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Elon Musk loses case against Sam Altman over OpenAI’s overhaul

Elon Musk has lost a legal case against Sam Altman regarding the restructuring of OpenAI. The court ruled in favor of…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 45 views
 Faster economic growth supports BOJ’s case for hike
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Faster economic growth supports BOJ’s case for hike

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering an interest rate hike due to faster economic growth. This growth supports the…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 40 views
 Ukrainian nuclear plant reaching ’point of no return,’ Russian nuclear head says
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Ukrainian nuclear plant reaching ’point of no return,’ Russian nuclear head says

The head of Russia's nuclear agency has warned that a Ukrainian nuclear plant is approaching a critical point. This…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 39 views
 Japan and Brazil agree to enhance economic security cooperation
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Japan and Brazil agree to enhance economic security cooperation

Japan and Brazil have reached an agreement to strengthen their economic security cooperation. This collaboration aims…

5/19/2026 · 21 min read · 32 views
 How India’s cooking fuel shortage is driving up California’s gas prices
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How India’s cooking fuel shortage is driving up California’s gas prices

Both symptoms of the worst-ever energy supply disruption, they are directly connected and evidence of the effects…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
 Japan ready to act on foreign exchange volatility
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Japan ready to act on foreign exchange volatility

Japan is preparing to intervene in the foreign exchange market due to increasing volatility. The government is closely…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 36 views
 Takaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee
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Takaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to South Korea for talks is expected to focus on the joint stockpiling of crude…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 Greenland leader says Trump’s aim unchanged after envoy talks
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Greenland leader says Trump’s aim unchanged after envoy talks

The leader of Greenland has stated that former President Trump's intentions regarding the territory remain unchanged…

5/19/2026 · 20 min read · 46 views
 Putin aims to unlock gas pipeline project to China in Xi talks
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Putin aims to unlock gas pipeline project to China in Xi talks

Russia hopes the turmoil in energy markets from the Middle East conflict will make China more flexible in contract…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 22 views
 Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
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Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue

An Iranian source said the U.S. may agree to release some of Tehran's frozen funds and show more flexibility toward…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
 Japan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus
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Japan supplies antiviral drug to U.K. in response to hantavirus

Japan has provided an antiviral drug to the United Kingdom as a response to the hantavirus outbreak. This move…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 30 views
 Solomon Islands names China critic to government and bans dolphin trade
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Solomon Islands names China critic to government and bans dolphin trade

The Solomon Islands has appointed a critic of China to its government. In addition, the country has implemented a ban…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 40 views
 Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch’s zoo
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Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch’s zoo

Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 Trump filing reveals stake in sushi chain alongside Big Tech
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Trump filing reveals stake in sushi chain alongside Big Tech

A recent filing by Donald Trump has disclosed his investment in a sushi chain, alongside stakes in various Big Tech…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 40 views
 Fukuoka takes lead in short-stay foster care programs
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Fukuoka takes lead in short-stay foster care programs

Municipalities across Japan are starting to adopt short-stay programs through which children stay with foster…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views

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