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VinFast to shed $6.9 billion debt by spinning off Vietnam factories
VinFast will sell two Vietnamese factories to cut about $6.9 billion in debt and create a standalone manufacturing company.
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HSBC Reaffirms Commitment to $4 Billion Private Credit Plan Despite Slow Progress
HSBC reiterated its commitment to a $4 billion private credit investment plan, denying reports it has paused the program amid recent market losses.
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Three Large Chinese Data Centers Join Electricity Spot Trading as Virtual Power Plants
On May 14, 2026, three major Guangdong data center clusters began trading electricity in spot markets as virtual power plants.
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Global government bond yields hit multiyear highs amid inflation and oil price surge
Yields on US, Japanese, and other major government bonds surged in May 2026 due to inflation fears and war-driven oil price rises.
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Latvian President Nominates Opposition Leader Kulbergs to Form New Government
President Edgars Rinkevics nominated opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to form a government after PM Evika Silina resigned amid a political crisis.
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Christopher Nolan directs star-studded film The Odyssey starring Lupita Nyong'o
Christopher Nolan is directing a film adaptation of The Odyssey starring Matt Damon and Lupita Nyong'o in dual roles.
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Former NetEase Exec’s GreaterThan Group Funds New Star Wars and BulletFarm Games
GreaterThan Group, founded by ex-NetEase exec Simon Zhu, is backing Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and a new BulletFarm shooter.
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Spotify faces partial outage disrupting streaming for some users in US
Spotify dealt with a service outage on May 12 that blocked many users from streaming songs and podcasts, with tens of thousands reporting issues.
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UK Deploys Drones, Typhoon Jets, and HMS Dragon to Defend Strait of Hormuz Shipping
The UK announced deployment of autonomous mine-hunting drones, Typhoon jets, and warship HMS Dragon to a Strait of Hormuz defensive mission.
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Peter Magyar becomes Hungary’s new PM, launches reforms after defeating Viktor Orban
Peter Magyar took office as Hungary’s prime minister and initiated major economic and political reforms after ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
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Anthropic warns investors of unauthorized secondary sellers offering its shares
Anthropic warned investors that buying shares from eight unauthorized secondary platforms will not be recognized by the company.
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Hackers Use AI to Accelerate Sophisticated Cyberattacks and Evade Detection
Hackers are using AI to automate complex cyberattacks, while cybersecurity firms warn of limited time to strengthen defenses.
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Markets see 37% chance of Fed rate hike in 2026 after hotter inflation data
Following hotter-than-expected inflation, markets price a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate hike by end of 2026.
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Fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile State displaces nearly 50,000 since January 2026
Ongoing clashes between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces have displaced nearly 50,000 in Blue Nile State since early 2026.
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Hearts forced to flee Celtic Park after hostile pitch invasion following Celtic title win
Hearts players left Celtic Park immediately after Celtic’s stoppage-time goal sparked a pitch invasion and hostile atmosphere on May 16.
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UEFA fines Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Larnaca for discriminatory fan behaviour
UEFA fined Shakhtar Donetsk and AEK Larnaca for discriminatory conduct by their fans during Conference League matches against Crystal Palace.
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Melania Trump Will Not Join President Trump on China State Visit Starting May 13
First Lady Melania Trump will not travel with President Donald Trump on his China state visit set to begin Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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Google unveils major AI and UI upgrades for Android and Android Auto in 2026
Google announced wide-reaching AI enhancements and interface redesigns for Android smartphones and Android Auto deliveries through 2026.
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Google launches Gemini Intelligence AI features for Android devices including Galaxy S26 and Pixel
Google unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a set of AI tools for Android phones, starting with Galaxy S26 and Pixel this summer.
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United Airlines Flight Attendants Approve Five-Year Contract with 31% Pay Raise
United Airlines flight attendants approved a new five-year contract including a 31% average pay raise and $741 million retroactive pay.
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UAE launched secret strike on Iran as tensions escalate in Gulf conflict
The UAE secretly attacked Iran’s Lazan Island before an April ceasefire amid rising Gulf tensions involving Iran and Kuwait.
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Panasonic launches Lumix L10 compact camera for 25th Lumix anniversary
Panasonic unveiled the Lumix L10 compact camera with advanced features and Leica lens, available for preorder May 16 in the US.
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Parents sue OpenAI after teen dies from drug mix advised by ChatGPT
Sam Nelson’s parents sued OpenAI after ChatGPT recommended a lethal drug combination leading to his death.
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Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing groomsman after wedding day argument
James Shirah was sentenced Monday to 30 to 45 years for killing his groomsman in Flint, Michigan, on his wedding day in 2024.