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 Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil's World Cup decision
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Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil's World Cup decision

Neymar expresses confidence in his fitness as Brazil prepares for the World Cup. He feels at peace with his current…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 42 views
 Trump’s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot
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Trump’s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot

The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Germany sparks strategic questions for Europe and Asia.

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
 Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting
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Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran's…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
 The energy crisis is becoming a currency crisis
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The energy crisis is becoming a currency crisis

The biggest losers include the Egyptian pound, the Philippine peso, the South Korean won and the Thai baht.

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
 Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit into NBA East finals
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Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit into NBA East finals

Led by Donovan Mitchell's 26 points, Cleveland's victory makes it the last team to book its spot in this postseason's…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 24 views
 Farmer from Fukushima works to promote Kumamoto — his new home
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Farmer from Fukushima works to promote Kumamoto — his new home

Seeing residents of Kumamoto Prefecture supporting one another after a quake there, the Fukushima Prefecture native…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
 Semiconductor chokepoints define U.S.-China rivalry
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Semiconductor chokepoints define U.S.-China rivalry

Two chokepoints now stand out: advanced semiconductors for China and rare-earth minerals for the United States.

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
 Scope of eligibility seen as key focus in Japan's refundable tax credit talks
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Scope of eligibility seen as key focus in Japan's refundable tax credit talks

Discussions in Japan regarding a refundable tax credit are focusing on the scope of eligibility. Policymakers are…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 42 views
 Japan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance
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Japan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance

Japan is leveraging a popular travel guide to enhance its overseas development assistance efforts. This initiative…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 42 views
 ‘There was no village’: Japan’s troubling pattern of family murder-suicides
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‘There was no village’: Japan’s troubling pattern of family murder-suicides

In a society where asking for help is often difficult, many parents and caregivers are unsure where to turn.…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 Jannik Sinner continues dominant run with Italian Open title
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Jannik Sinner continues dominant run with Italian Open title

Jannik Sinner has claimed the Italian Open title, continuing his impressive performance on the ATP tour. This victory…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 45 views
 Fujimori, Sanchez officially declared Peru’s runoff candidates
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Fujimori, Sanchez officially declared Peru’s runoff candidates

Fujimori and Sanchez have been officially declared as the candidates for the runoff election in Peru. This…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 38 views
 G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity
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G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

G7 finance ministers are addressing global trade imbalances that threaten unity among member nations. The discussions…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 45 views
 New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows
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New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows

New Zealand's population growth has seen an improvement as the rate of emigration slows down. This change indicates a…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 44 views
 Recruit shares jump most on record on stronger-than-projected growth
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Recruit shares jump most on record on stronger-than-projected growth

The rally reflects confidence in Recruit's HR Technology unit, where Indeed is leveraging AI to improve matching and…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been awarded the NBA MVP for the second consecutive year. His performance has been…

5/18/2026 · 22 min read · 38 views
 Takaichi set to announce extra budget amid Middle East shock
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Takaichi set to announce extra budget amid Middle East shock

Japan's Finance Minister, Takaichi, is preparing to announce an extra budget in response to recent shocks in the…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
 Cuba says U.S. fabricating pretext for conflict after report on drone purchase
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Cuba says U.S. fabricating pretext for conflict after report on drone purchase

Cuba has accused the United States of creating a false narrative to justify potential conflict following a report…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 38 views
 Trump briefs South Korea’s Lee after summit in Beijing
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Trump briefs South Korea’s Lee after summit in Beijing

Trump made a rare state visit to China last week, where the two sides discussed trade, the Korean Peninsula and…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
 Long-shot Aaron Rai outshines stars to win PGA Championship
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Long-shot Aaron Rai outshines stars to win PGA Championship

Aaron Rai achieved a surprising victory at the PGA Championship, outshining several prominent players. His performance…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 44 views
 Kioxia shares awash in buy orders after AI-driven profit surge
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Kioxia shares awash in buy orders after AI-driven profit surge

Kioxia has seen a significant increase in share buy orders following a surge in profits driven by artificial…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 38 views
 Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam

A cruise ship affected by hantavirus is nearing the end of its voyage and is set to dock in Rotterdam. Passengers have…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 40 views
 North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defenses against 'arch enemy'
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North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defenses against 'arch enemy'

The plans come at a low point in relations with South Korea and with Pyongyang unresponsive to Seoul's repeated offers…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 How Moscow lost friends and global influence
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How Moscow lost friends and global influence

With even Russia's closest friends hedging their bets, the Kremlin's ability to project power and shape world affairs…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern
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WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international…

5/18/2026 · 20 min read · 49 views
 Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom
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Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loom

South Korean government officials have voiced concerns that a strike could pose significant risk to economic growth,…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
 Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani help Dodgers complete sweep of Angels
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Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani help Dodgers complete sweep of Angels

Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani played pivotal roles in the Los Angeles Dodgers' recent victory over the Los Angeles…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 44 views
 Trump’s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiders
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Trump’s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiders

Donald Trump's extensive trading activity has surprised many on Wall Street. With over 3,700 trades recorded, his…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 18 views
 Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum Is held
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Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum Is held

Yoshimura has announced his intention to run for re-election as the governor of Osaka if a referendum is conducted.…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 30 views
 Lai says Taiwan won’t be sacrificed as Trump weighs arms deal
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Lai says Taiwan won’t be sacrificed as Trump weighs arms deal

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te rejected characterizations that Taiwan seeks independence, and repeated his position…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region
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Moldovan leaders decry Russian move on citizenship for separatist region

Transnistria broke from Moldova in 1990 when it was still a Soviet republic, and the enclave receives substantial…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
 Labour’s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU
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Labour’s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU

The development follows heavy losses by the party in local elections earlier this month to the rightwing Reform U.K.…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
 Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil
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Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy and may limit the ability of President Ferdinand Marcos…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
 U.S. and Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock is ticking
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U.S. and Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock is ticking

The U.S. and Iran are currently at an impasse regarding a potential deal in the Hormuz Strait. President Trump has…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 50 views
 Before city pop went global, there was Anri
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Before city pop went global, there was Anri

Long after city pop became an online phenomenon, the singer continues to find new fans worldwide.

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 53 views
 U.S. says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods
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U.S. says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods

Previous efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to get China to purchase more U.S. goods have fallen short, raising…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
 Anglophone bookworms unite across Japan
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Anglophone bookworms unite across Japan

Book clubs, book swaps and other reading events are providing a space for wholesome offline socializing in Tokyo and…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 23 views
 Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
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Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant

A drone strike has caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns about…

5/17/2026 · 20 min read · 54 views
 Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills four in Russia
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Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills four in Russia

The attack was one one of the largest Ukrainian barrages on Russian soil of the conflict so far.

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
 Trump says ‘nothing’s changed’ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.
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Trump says ‘nothing’s changed’ on Taiwan. But his words belie a big shift.

The U.S. president has warned Taipei on independence moves and called American arms deals a 'negotiating chip' in…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 19 views
 Samsung and labor union to meet in ‘last chance’ to avert strike
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Samsung and labor union to meet in ‘last chance’ to avert strike

Management and the union representatives at the world's biggest memory chipmaker will meet Monday for the talks on…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 Napoleon Solo surges late to win 151st Preakness Stakes
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Napoleon Solo surges late to win 151st Preakness Stakes

Napoleon Solo was the only Grade I winner in the field but had finished fifth in his two most recent starts.

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global…

5/17/2026 · 20 min read · 35 views
 Gamba Osaka edges Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo in Asian ⁠Champions League Two final
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Gamba Osaka edges Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo in Asian ⁠Champions League Two final

Gamba Osaka secured a narrow victory over Al-Nassr in the Asian Champions League Two final, edging out the Saudi club…

5/17/2026 · 21 min read · 46 views
 China says it will cut levies and expand farm trade after talks with U.S.
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China says it will cut levies and expand farm trade after talks with U.S.

China has announced plans to reduce tariffs and increase agricultural trade with the United States following recent…

5/16/2026 · 20 min read · 35 views
 Collision between train and bus kills at least eight in Bangkok
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Collision between train and bus kills at least eight in Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an investigation into the incident, according to a statement from…

5/16/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
 A little love for soy milk, tofu’s unsung precursor
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A little love for soy milk, tofu’s unsung precursor

It took modern manufacturing methods for Japan to fall in love with soy milk, once thought too bitter and grassy for…

5/16/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 Elina Svitolina powers past Coco Gauff in Italian Open final
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Elina Svitolina powers past Coco Gauff in Italian Open final

Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in the final of the Italian Open, showcasing strong performance on clay. The match…

5/16/2026 · 20 min read · 47 views
 Manchester City wins FA Cup on magical finish from Antoine Semenyo
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Manchester City wins FA Cup on magical finish from Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City secured victory in the FA Cup with a decisive goal from Antoine Semenyo in a thrilling final match.…

5/16/2026 · 20 min read · 34 views
 Taiwan says it is already ‘independent’ after Trump warning
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Taiwan says it is already ‘independent’ after Trump warning

Taiwan has asserted that it is already an independent entity following comments from former U.S. President Donald…

5/16/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views

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