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Emilia Clarke reveals surviving two brain aneurysms during Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke disclosed she suffered two brain aneurysms early in Game of Thrones, requiring emergency surgery and recovery struggles.
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800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava recovered after theft in Czech church
Police recovered the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava after it was stolen from a church in northern Czech Republic on May 12.
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Gold prices fall 2%-4% mid-May amid rising US inflation and higher Treasury yields
Gold prices declined 2% to 4% mid-May 2026 on accelerating US inflation, higher Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar.
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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle Kentucky school lawsuit over social media addiction harms
Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settled a landmark Kentucky school district lawsuit alleging social media addiction disrupted learning.
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Silver prices fall below $80 after early-week surge amid US inflation concerns
Silver prices dropped sharply Friday below $80 an ounce after surging close to $90 earlier this week due to US inflation fears and rising interest rate expectations.
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Ocean Dream, Largest Blue-Green Diamond, Sells for $17 Million at Christie's
The 5.5-carat Ocean Dream diamond sold for a record $17 million at Christie's Geneva auction on May 13, 2026.
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Zelenskiy warns Russia may attack Ukraine or NATO from Belarus amid deeper military ties
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia is planning possible attacks from Belarusian soil and is pressuring Belarus to join the conflict.
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Amazon MGM Studios begins casting for next James Bond with Nina Gold leading
Amazon MGM Studios has started casting for the next James Bond, hiring Nina Gold as casting director for the 26th film.
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Recreate Games apologizes after backlash over Party Animals AI video contest
Recreate Games apologized for upset caused by an AI-focused Party Animals video contest after strong community criticism.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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Kijal assemblyman Razali Idris withdraws appeal over seditious statement conviction
Kijal assemblyman Datuk Razali Idris withdrew his appeal against a conviction and RM2,000 fine for making seditious remarks during a 2023 speech.
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Singapore High Court orders winding up of 1MDB-linked entities, enabling claims against banks
Singapore High Court granted winding up orders for three 1MDB-linked companies, allowing claims against Standard Chartered and BSI Bank.
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China and US agree to uphold trade deals and create trade, investment councils
China and the US agreed to fully implement existing trade deals and establish bilateral trade and investment councils after a Beijing summit.
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ASUS and XReal launch ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses with 240Hz display and wide platform support
ASUS and XReal opened pre-orders for ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses featuring a 240Hz Micro-OLED and multi-platform connectivity on May 17, 2026.
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Bukit Aman arrests 191 in Pulau Langkawi drug syndicate crackdown
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department arrested 191 suspects in a drug syndicate bust following 231 raids in Langkawi and Klang Valley.
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UN condemns deaths of 70 Palestinian children amid West Bank violence since 2025
The UN deplored the killing of at least 70 Palestinian children amid escalating Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank since early 2025.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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US-Iran talks ease oil prices as hopes grow for Strait of Hormuz reopening
On May 25, 2026, oil prices fell sharply following progress in US-Iran talks that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease energy pressures.
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Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley lead US PGA Championship after two rounds at Aronimink
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley tied for the lead at 4-under after the second round at Aronimink's US PGA Championship.
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Jerome Powell steps down as Federal Reserve chair after two terms managing crisis response
Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair ends May 15, 2026, succeeded by Kevin Warsh; Powell remains on the Fed board.
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Subnautica 2 leaks ahead of launch; developer addresses piracy amid strong sales
Unknown Worlds' Subnautica 2 leaked online before its May 14 early access launch, but sold 2 million copies in 12 hours, while developer criticized piracy publicly.
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Chelsea caretaker McFarlane focuses on FA Cup final against Manchester City
Chelsea caretaker manager Calum McFarlane is preparing the team for Saturday's FA Cup final versus Manchester City following recent coaching changes.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.