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Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or at 79th Cannes Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or with "Fjord" at Cannes, where awards were widely shared across acting and directing categories.
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South Korean celebrities Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announce pregnancy three years after marriage
Lee Da-hae and SE7EN announced on May 20 they are expecting their first child, three years after marrying in 2023.
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Golden Horse Best Actor Lee Kang-sheng undergoes emergency heart surgery for chest discomfort
Actor Lee Kang-sheng underwent emergency heart catheterization surgery on May 21 after sudden chest discomfort in Taiwan.
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Former AOA member Kwon Min-a's legal battle after 18-year-old sexual assault ends with partial court victory
South Korean former K-pop star Kwon Min-a won partial recognition of sexual assault charges in appeals court after an 18-year-old case.
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6-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old Viking-era sword on school trip
Henrik Refsnes Mørtvedt discovered a single-edged iron sword from circa 550–880 AD during a May 2026 school trip in Innlandet, Norway.
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Harry Styles’ 12 London concerts to generate over £1 billion in fan spending
Harry Styles’ 12 Wembley Stadium concerts in June 2026 are expected to generate £1.06 billion in fan spending, Barclays forecasts.
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Taiwanese novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuangzi’s novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' won the 2026 International Booker Prize on May 19 in London.
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Liuzhou, Guangxi Causing Deaths and Damage
A 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou, Guangxi on May 18, collapsing buildings and killing two people.
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AirAsia pilot performs skilled crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
On May 4, an AirAsia Airbus A320 executed a challenging crosswind landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport amid strong winds.
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'.
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John Travolta receives surprise lifetime achievement Palme d’Or at Cannes
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or while premiering his directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026.
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Jolin Tsai leads Golden Melody Awards nominees with 9 nods
Taiwan's 37th Golden Melody Awards named nominees on May 13, with Jolin Tsai leading the field and the ceremony set for June 27 in Taipei.
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Ian McKellen says Alec Guinness urged him to drop Stonewall support
Ian McKellen said Alec Guinness urged him to quit backing Stonewall and avoid politics, advice he ignored.
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Pet memorial products gain popularity during Qingming festival in China
Pet memorial products, including AI-powered keepsakes, grew sharply in China during Qingming, with Taobao sales rising 160% year over year.
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YouthIt faces probe over false Australian origin claims and paid awards
Chinese supplement brand YouthIt faces scrutiny after CCTV said it misled shoppers about Australian origins and bought awards.
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Mo’s Chicken Hotpot in Foshan draws thousands after viral video warning of diarrhea
A viral video warning that Mo’s Chicken Hotpot may cause diarrhea sparked huge crowds in Foshan during early April 2026.
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China sets new record with 3,413-meter hot-water ice drilling in East Antarctica
China completed a hot-water drilling reaching 3,413 meters in East Antarctica on February 5, breaking the previous record of 2,540 meters.
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Shenzhen deploys smart cabinets and cloud platform to redistribute surplus food to residents
Shenzhen government and enterprises installed smart cabinets linked to a cloud platform to distribute surplus food across Futian District.
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Stand-up comedy finds mainstream audience in China, from Kunming to national TV
Stand-up comedy has gone from fringe to mainstream in China, with clubs like More Than Comedy opening in Kunming.
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China's 'SBTI' parody personality test on Bilibili hits 2 million views in a day
A parody personality test called 'SBTI' went viral on Chinese platform Bilibili, drawing over 2 million views and crashing the site temporarily.
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China's first DINK generation ages without children to lean on
China's first generation of DINK couples, now in their 70s, is aging without children to rely on for care.
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Yungang Grottoes Buddha Eyes Recovered After Decades in Private Hands
Tian Yijun recovered ceramic pupils used in Yungang Grottoes Buddhas after keeping a piece for nearly 20 years.
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Peony (Mudan) remains a key cultural symbol and contested national flower in China
The peony, or mudan, tied to Luoyang, competes with the plum blossom as China's national flower symbol since the 1980s.
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Chinese Drama ‘The Dark Romance’ Sheds Light on Pickup Artist Culture and Abuse
Chinese series ‘The Dark Romance’ explores pickup artist culture and emotional abuse, premiering March 31 on iQiyi with strong viewer interest.