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UK Proposes Three-Year Visa for £5 Million Investors to Boost Residency Pathway
The UK government unveiled a plan for a new visa offering three years of residency to investors contributing at least £5 million to key sectors.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.5 Flash AI and Gemini Spark agent at Google I/O 2026
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Spark AI agent with new Search features and agentic AI capabilities at Google I/O 2026.
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US 30-year mortgage rates climb to near two-month highs amid inflation and Iran war tensions
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to around 6.56% in mid-May 2026, driven by higher Treasury yields amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu premieres worldwide with mixed reviews and modest box office hopes
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened in theaters worldwide on May 21-22, 2026, to mixed reviews and uncertain box office prospects.
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Trump tours secure White House ballroom under construction amid $1B security funding dispute
President Trump toured the White House ballroom construction site May 19 as Congress resists $1 billion security funding.
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Sony launches 10th anniversary luxury headphones 1000X THE COLLEXION
Sony released the 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones, a luxury addition to its flagship noise-cancelling line, priced at around $650.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein defeated seven-term incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district Republican primary Tuesday.
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US President Donald Trump to Attend June 2026 G7 Summit in France
President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' summit in Evian-les-Bains, France from June 15 to 17, 2026.
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US charges former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US indicted Raúl Castro and five others for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes that killed four people.
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Trump's approval falls to 34%-37% amid Iran war and rising fuel costs in May 2026
Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to near the lowest levels of his second term as war and economic issues sour voter support.
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Google launches Antigravity 2.0 and introduces $100 AI Ultra subscription plan
Google launched Antigravity 2.0 with new apps and rolled out a $100 AI Ultra subscription tier in the US.
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US reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, delaying Poland deployment
The US Department of Defense cut Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three on May 19, 2026, delaying troop deployment to Poland.
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US and China negotiate extension of 2025 trade truce with tariff cuts and Boeing deal
The US and China are pursuing talks to extend their 2025 trade truce, including reciprocal tariff cuts and a major Boeing aircraft sale.
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US to cut military forces in NATO crisis pool, notify allies May 22 in Brussels
The US will announce a significant reduction in forces available for NATO’s crisis response at a May 22 meeting in Brussels.
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Andy Barr Wins Kentucky Republican Senate Primary to Succeed Mitch McConnell
US Rep. Andy Barr won the Republican nomination to fill Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky on May 19, 2026.
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US-Iran Talks Show Cautious Progress Amid Disputes and Potential Military Plans
The US and Iran made slow progress in talks over nuclear and maritime issues while considering military options if diplomacy fails.
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US and Iran tentatively agree on 60-day ceasefire extension and negotiation framework
US and Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed on extending their ceasefire by 60 days and beginning talks on Iran's nuclear program.
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US Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump’s Iran military actions
The US Senate voted 50-47 on May 19 to advance a resolution requiring President Trump to seek congressional approval for continued military action against Iran.
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Trump’s Board of Peace Reports Funding Gap in $70 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Trump’s Board of Peace reported a large gap between $17 billion pledged for Gaza reconstruction and actual funds disbursed.
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US Appeals Court Hears Anthropic Challenge to DoD Blacklisting Over Security Risk
The US federal appeals court held oral arguments May 19 on Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon for blacklisting it as a supply chain risk.
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New Zealand tourist fined 500 euros for jumping into Rome's Trevi Fountain
A New Zealand tourist was fined 500 euros and banned after jumping fully clothed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain despite police orders.
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Los Angeles SoFi Stadium workers threaten strike over ICE presence during 2026 World Cup
SoFi Stadium workers threaten strike if ICE agents operate at venue during 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in June and July.
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Standard Chartered CEO apologises for remarks amid plan to cut 8,000 support roles by 2030
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised after backlash over comments on AI-driven job cuts affecting nearly 8,000 support staff.
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Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation in 2024 crash case
Rashee Rice was booked into jail May 19 for violating probation tied to a 2024 highway racing crash.