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South Korea thrashes Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in World Cup warm-up with Son Heung-min scoring twice
South Korea defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 on May 30 in a World Cup friendly in Utah, with Son Heung-min netting two goals.
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Paris Saint-Germain wins second straight UEFA Champions League title under Luis Enrique
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties May 27, 2026, to claim consecutive UEFA Champions League titles under coach Luis Enrique.
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Malaysia Enforces Identity Verification for Sponsored Social Media Ads Starting June 1, 2026
Malaysia requires all social media advertisers to verify identities under the Online Safety Act effective June 1, 2026.
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Mexico beats Australia 1-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly at Rose Bowl
Mexico defeated Australia 1-0 in a friendly match at Pasadena's Rose Bowl on May 30 ahead of the World Cup.
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DAP’s Marina Ibrahim to retire, will not defend Skudai seat in Johor election
Marina Ibrahim announced she will not seek reelection for Skudai state assembly seat and is retiring from politics after one term.
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Australia to receive three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines under revised AUKUS deal
Australia will receive three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the US within 15 years under a streamlined AUKUS agreement announced in May 2026.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.
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KLIA Terminal 1 Aerotrain to Resume 24-Hour Service Starting June 1, 2026
Kuala Lumpur International Airport will restore full 24-hour Aerotrain service at Terminal 1 from midnight on June 1, 2026.
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Kelly Curtis, actress and sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, dies at 69
Kelly Curtis, actress and eldest daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died peacefully at home at age 69 on May 31, 2026.
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US defender Chris Richards’ World Cup fitness uncertain after ankle injury
Chris Richards missed a US pre-World Cup friendly as he continues rehab from a May ankle injury, leaving his World Cup status unclear.
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Malaysia enforces Hire Purchase Amendment Act 2026 starting June 1 with 11 institutions ready
Malaysia will enforce the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, with 11 financial institutions prepared to offer financing under the new law.
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AI-powered coding tools, Markdown conversion, and multilingual speech tech lead GitHub trends
Today's top GitHub repos highlight AI-driven automation in coding, video generation, document conversion, and advanced speech synthesis models.
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Thousands shut Brenner motorway in Austria protesting truck pollution and congestion
On May 30, thousands of protesters led by a local mayor closed the Brenner motorway in Austria to oppose truck traffic and pollution.
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PSG Champions League win celebrations spark violent riots with hundreds arrested in France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory triggered nationwide riots with nearly 900 arrests and dozens injured.
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Neymar recovering from calf injury, expected for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup matches
Neymar is recovering from a calf injury and could be available for Brazil’s opening or second 2026 World Cup group match.
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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen visits US to promote peace amid cross-strait tensions
KMT Chair Zheng Liwen started a 16-day US visit on June 1 to meet officials and promote cross-strait peace amid Taiwan-China tensions.
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Trump calls to cancel US 250th Independence music festival amid artist withdrawals
President Trump urged canceling the US 250th birthday music festival after five artists withdrew and floated holding a MAGA rally instead.
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US, UK, and Australia to jointly develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles under AUKUS
The US, UK, and Australia announced a joint project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles and related technologies at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue.
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Iran’s World Cup squad begins Turkey camp for training and U.S. visa process
Iran’s 30-man national football team arrived in Turkey on May 18 for training, friendlies, and to complete U.S. visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup [s1,s2,s3].
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Jon Rahm moves into contention at 2026 PGA Championship after third-round 67
Jon Rahm shot a 67 in the third round at Aronimink Golf Club to reach four under par and briefly share the lead ahead of Sunday’s final round.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovations Underway, Trump Says Ahead of Schedule
Renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool began to fix leaks and repave with a new blue color, aiming for July 4 completion, President Trump said.
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Meteor Explodes Over Northeastern US with Blast Equal to 300 Tons of TNT
A meteor about 1 meter wide exploded over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on May 30, causing loud booms across New England.
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Japanese yen hits lowest real purchasing power since 1970s amid wide trade deficit
The Japanese yen's real effective exchange rate fell to its lowest level since the 1970s, prompting massive government intervention amid rising trade deficits.
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Iraq prepares for 2026 World Cup after qualifying for first time since 1986
Iraq qualified for the 2026 World Cup and prepares with friendlies ahead of group stage matches against Norway, France, and Senegal.