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France confines over 1,700 on cruise ship in Bordeaux after suspected norovirus death
French authorities confined over 1,700 aboard the cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux after a suspected norovirus outbreak and one passenger death.
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BYD Negotiates Factory Takeovers with Stellantis and European Car Manufacturers
BYD Co. is in talks with Stellantis NV and other European carmakers to take over underutilized factories across Europe, particularly in Italy.
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France jobless rate rises to 8.1% in first quarter, highest in 5 years
France's unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 8.1% in Q1, its highest level in 5 years, official figures showed.
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Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 125-94 to reach Eastern Conference finals
Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated top-seeded Detroit Pistons with a Game 7 victory on May 17 to advance in the NBA playoffs.
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JPMorgan to reshuffle investment banking leadership, name 3 co-heads
JPMorgan Chase is set to reshuffle senior roles in its investment bank and name 3 co-heads of global investment banking.
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Valve’s new Steam Controller hides Wilhelm scream easter egg
Valve’s new Steam Controller can emit a Wilhelm scream when dropped, and the company says more stock is coming soon.
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Anthropic in early talks to raise $30 billion at over $900 billion valuation
Anthropic is negotiating with investors to secure at least $30 billion in fresh funding, valuing the AI firm above $900 billion.
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Gunfire erupts inside Philippine Senate amid standoff over ICC warrant for Senator dela Rosa
Gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate on May 13 during a standoff involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the ICC.
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IEA and OPEC cut oil outlooks as Iran war squeezes supply
The IEA and OPEC cut their oil outlooks on Wednesday as the Iran war kept supply tight and inventories fell at a record pace.
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Intertek leans toward recommending EQT's fourth takeover offer
Intertek said on May 13 it is leaning toward recommending EQT's £60-a-share cash offer after shareholder talks.
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EU proposes single-ticket rail bookings and stronger passenger rights
The European Commission proposed rules on 2026-05-13 to let passengers book cross-border rail trips on one ticket and gain stronger protections.
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Kate begins first official overseas trip since cancer recovery in Italy
Kate on Wednesday began a 2-day Italy visit focused on early childhood development, her first official overseas trip since cancer treatment.
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Hudson says Star Wars game will skip generative AI and long runtimes
Casey Hudson said Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will avoid generative AI, limit team size and target release before 2030.
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Modi urges Indians to cut fuel use, travel and gold buys as costs rise
Narendra Modi urged Indians to use less fuel, travel abroad less and delay gold purchases as India faces pressure from higher oil costs.
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Nissan forecasts return to profit in fiscal 2027 after deep losses
Nissan forecast a return to profit for fiscal 2027 after posting a loss in the year ended March 2026.
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Global oil inventories fall at record pace amid Middle East Strait of Hormuz blockade
The IEA reports global oil stocks fell sharply in March and April due to Middle East conflict closing the Strait of Hormuz.
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World Cup transit fares to MetLife Stadium cut after fan backlash ahead of 2026 matches
New Jersey and New York officials cut World Cup transit fares to MetLife Stadium after criticism, lowering train tickets to $98 and bus fares by 75% starting May 12.
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RTM to end TV1, TV2 and Okey broadcasts on Astro from July 1
RTM said it will stop broadcasting TV1-HD, TV2-HD and Okey on Astro from July 1 after talks on pricing and terms failed.
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Malaysia cuts Peninsular fuel prices for May 14-20 week
Malaysia's Finance Ministry said it will lower Peninsular Malaysia fuel prices for May 14-20 after global oil prices fell.
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Plans scrapped for 91-storey Trump hotel and apartment tower on Australia's Gold Coast
Altus Property Group has cancelled the Trump-branded 91-storey hotel and apartment project on Australia's Gold Coast, citing the brand's unpopularity amid geopolitical concerns.
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民進黨正式提名沈伯洋參選台北市長
民進黨13日正式提名立委沈伯洋參選台北市長，挑戰現任國民黨籍市長蔣萬安。
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Malaysian court grants Najib stay of execution in SRC civil case
A Malaysian High Court on Wednesday granted Najib Razak a stay of execution on an SRC International civil judgment pending appeal.
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Singapore economic review sets 32 recommendations on jobs and AI
Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review committees submitted 32 final recommendations on May 13 to help workers and keep the economy competitive.
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China, U.S. trade teams begin talks in Seoul after leaders meet
China and U.S. trade teams began consultations at Seoul's Incheon International Airport on Wednesday after meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.