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Record 5.8 Million Yen Paid for Pair of Yubari Melons at 2026 Auction
A pair of premium Yubari melons sold for a record 5.8 million yen at the first 2026 auction in Sapporo on May 22.
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FIFA to institute hydration breaks, expanded VAR, and countdown timers at 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced new rules including mandatory hydration breaks, expanded VAR reviews, and countdown timers for time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves stand at US$129.5 billion as of May 15, 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia reported international reserves of US$129.5 billion on May 15, 2026, a slight decrease from April 30.
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EU Talks with Anthropic on Mythos AI Model Risks Make Little Progress, Spain Says
Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo said EU negotiations with Anthropic over testing banks for Mythos AI vulnerabilities have stalled ahead of May 22 meeting.
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Lionel Messi joins football billionaires after US business deals
Lionel Messi surpassed $1 billion net worth through US business ventures, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as a football billionaire.
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Polymarket paid creators to film fake winning bets in promotional videos
Polymarket hired social media creators to produce scripted videos showing fake bets and winnings on near-identical copies of its site, a WSJ investigation found.
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Mathew Leckie aims for fourth World Cup after hip surgery comeback
Australia's Mathew Leckie, 35, targets a fourth World Cup following recovery from hip surgery.
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Dutch Supreme Court Hears Case on Shell’s CO2 Reduction Obligations
The Dutch Supreme Court heard a case Friday on whether Shell must cut CO2 emissions 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
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South Korea warns won moves excessive, signals possible market actions
South Korea’s finance ministry and central bank warned of decisive action over won volatility on May 22.
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Qatar Airways to Skip Bonuses for Nearly 60,000 Staff Amid Impact of US-Israel War on Iran
Qatar Airways will not award 2026 staff bonuses due to lost revenue from flight cancellations caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Chinese regulators probe AI-driven stock rallies amid market overheating concerns
Chinese regulators are scrutinizing AI-fueled stock rallies and questioning companies and funds on business links and valuations.
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Richemont sales rise 11% in fiscal year driven by strong Cartier demand
Richemont reported 11% full-year sales growth, driven by strong Cartier jewelry demand, and proposed dividend and share buyback plans.
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Japan wins 4-0 over Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match, advances in Group F
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup Group F match on June 20 in Monterrey, moving closer to the knockout stage.
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Universal Studios Singapore performer hospitalized after training medical emergency
A Universal Studios Singapore performer suffered a medical emergency during training on May 19 and was hospitalized at Singapore General Hospital.
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Ebola risk at 2026 World Cup deemed very low despite outbreak in DR Congo
Health experts say Ebola poses minimal risk to fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup amid enhanced screening and travel restrictions.
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New Zealand captain Chris Wood fit and motivated ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Chris Wood recovered from knee surgery and is set to lead New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11 in North America.
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Malaysian prison inmates allowed family visits for Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 29-30
Prison inmates in Malaysia can receive family visits on May 29 and 30 for Hari Raya Aidiladha, with online meetings available May 30 to June 1.
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Singapore ministers sue Bloomberg for defamation over 2024 property article
Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sued Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei for defamation over a 2024 article alleging secrecy in mansion deals.
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Malaysia debates public sex offenders registry amid child protection reforms
Malaysia’s government is discussing a public sex offenders registry but has not made a final decision, citing human rights concerns.
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German economy grows 0.3% in Q1 2026 as exports rise 3.3%
Germany’s economy expanded 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a 3.3% rise in exports, official data showed.
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Ukraine and allies gain confidence as Russian invasion stalls and frontline stabilizes
Ukraine and its allies say they are growing confident that Russia’s invasion is losing momentum as Kyiv stabilizes the frontline and repels a spring offensive.
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Serena Williams to return to Wimbledon singles with wildcard at age 44
Serena Williams accepted the final Wimbledon 2026 singles wildcard and will make a comeback at age 44.
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US sanctions Iran’s Lebanon ambassador and Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officials
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s designated Lebanon ambassador and nine Hezbollah-linked Lebanese figures on May 21.
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Sultan Ibrahim holds sole power to dissolve Johor State Assembly for snap election
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor has the exclusive right to dissolve the state assembly ahead of a snap election, with timing advised by Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.