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Omar Majed removed from Birmingham court in Peter Kay bomb scare case
Omar Majed, 19, was removed from a Birmingham court hearing after disrupting proceedings in a bomb scare linked to a Peter Kay show.
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Candace Owens and Laura Loomer trade personal accusations in public feud
Candace Owens and Laura Loomer escalated their feud with new personal and political accusations on social media.
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United Boeing 767 hits pole, truck while landing at Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a streetlight pole and a tractor-trailer while landing at Newark on Sunday, injuring the truck driver but not those on board.
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Florida's Babcock Ranch community runs on 150 MW solar power, supplies surplus energy
Babcock Ranch, a Florida planned town, uses solar power to meet its needs and export surplus electricity to the grid.
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Jeff Bezos puts $500 million superyacht Koru up for sale over its large size
Jeff Bezos is selling his $500 million, 417-foot superyacht Koru due to difficulties caused by its size.
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New Zealand woman says police contacted her over Facebook post on India
A New Zealand woman said police contacted her over a Facebook post saying 'Welcome to New India' after complaints about the remark.
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Author Marks 70th with Yearlong Birding Journey Across Japan in 2025
Turning 70 in 2025, the author began a yearlong birding trip across Japan, reflecting decades of travel and change in the country and self.
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Shimoibano Elementary School in Osaki Closes After 35 Years Due to Declining Enrollment
Shimoibano Elementary School in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, closed at the end of March 2026 due to a severe shortage of students.
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Angels place Yusei Kikuchi on injured list, call up Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A
The Los Angeles Angels placed starter Yusei Kikuchi on the injured list and called up reliever Tayler Saucedo on May 3.
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Japanese scientists push for AI use in medical research and diagnosis
Japanese scientists are pushing to use artificial intelligence in medical research and diagnosis as Japan faces a talent shortage in science and medicine.
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Canadiens beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win first playoff series since 2021
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance and end a four-year series drought.
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Regional war halts pilgrim visits to Iraq’s holy city of Najaf
A regional war has sharply reduced pilgrim and tourist visits to Najaf, leaving its religious sites and businesses empty.
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Spain's biggest nuclear plant faces 2028 closure amid phase-out debate
Spain's Almaraz nuclear plant is slated to close in 2028 as debate grows over the country's nuclear phase-out.
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Japan weighs digital applications for emergency welfare loans from fiscal 2028
Japan is considering digital applications for emergency welfare loans, with a partial rollout eyed for fiscal 2028.
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Japan Sees Highest Medical, Nursing Care Provider Bankruptcies Since 1988 in Fiscal 2025
Bankruptcies among Japan’s medical and nursing care providers surged to 478 in fiscal 2025, the highest since 1988, Tokyo Shoko Research reported.
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France marks May Day as Japan largely ignores it
France treats May 1 as a national holiday with marches and muguet stalls, while Japan mostly lets it pass unnoticed, a report says.
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United Arab Emirates Leaves OPEC Amid Major Regional Oil Supply Disruptions
The United Arab Emirates formally exited OPEC in early May 2026, removing crucial spare capacity during a global oil supply crisis.
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Strong winds disrupt transport across Japan during Golden Week holidays
Strong winds and heavy rain swept Japan on Monday, disrupting transport and prompting nationwide weather warnings during Golden Week.
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Hackney voters turn to Greens as Labour faces pressure in London
Some Hackney voters are shifting from Labour to the Green Party as Labour tightens immigration policy before London elections on May 7.
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Aichi veterinarians lend guinea pigs to schools for hands-on lessons
The veterinary medical association in Aichi Prefecture is lending guinea pigs to schools to offer students hands-on life lessons.
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Yen jumps as traders eye more Japan intervention
The yen briefly rose 0.8% on Monday as traders speculated Japan may intervene again after last week’s support.
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Tokyo seeks to become the world's most startup-friendly city
Tokyo is seeking to become the world's most startup-friendly city under Gov. Yuriko Koike.
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Mizkan suspends sales of four natto products amid supply pressures
Mizkan Holdings will halt sales of four natto products from May due to supply constraints caused by rising costs and geopolitical risks.
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Africa holds $1 trillion in long-term capital, but savings flow to short-term bonds
African economies hold about $1 trillion in long-term capital, yet much of it still ends up in short-term sovereign bonds.