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Sweden to Buy Four French FDI Frigates in Major Naval Expansion
Sweden announced it will purchase four FDI frigates from France's Naval Group to triple its air defense capability.
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Victor Wembanyama powers Spurs past Thunder 122-115 in double OT Western Conference Finals Game 1
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and 24 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-115 double-overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 19.
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Starbucks Korea CEO fired after controversial 'Tank Day' campaign sparks outrage
Starbucks Korea fired CEO Sohn Jeong-hyun after a 'Tank Day' promotion sparked backlash for referencing 1980 Gwangju Uprising tanks.
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AI agent skills, stealth browsing, and open-source intelligence top GitHub stars today
Today’s trending repos highlight AI research tools, privacy-focused browsers, and novel uses of WiFi and open data for intelligence gathering.
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Voice Actor Tom Kane, Known for Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, legendary voice actor of Yoda and Professor Utonium, died May 11, 2026, at 64 in Kansas City hospital.
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Arsenal clinch first Premier League title in 22 years with win over Burnley
Arsenal secured the 2025-26 Premier League title after beating Burnley and Manchester City’s draw confirmed their crown.
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Ghana evacuates 300 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic protests
Ghana is evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests there, with government approval and embassy coordination.
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Three killed in suspected hate crime shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage suspects fatally shot three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, then died by suicide nearby.
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Markiplier’s horror film Iron Lung to debut on YouTube May 31 after $50M box office run
Markiplier’s horror film Iron Lung will be released digitally on YouTube May 31 following a $50 million global theatrical gross.
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Premier League admits error over Manchester United's disallowed handball goal vs Nottingham Forest
Premier League officials admitted a referee error after allowing a handball goal for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest on May 17, 2026.
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Arsenal Lead Premier League by Two Points With Two Games Remaining
Arsenal hold a two-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race with two matches left to play.
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London Tube strikes halted after talks; new strike dates set for June
RMT union suspended planned London Underground strikes starting May 19 after talks with Transport for London; new strikes set for early June if dispute continues.
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Germany to miss 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, experts warn
Germany’s government-appointed climate advisory council said the country will fail to meet its 65% emissions cut target by 2030 and urged urgent plan revisions.
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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches with Arkham-style open world gameplay
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight released May 22, 2026 worldwide, featuring Arkham-inspired combat and open-world Gotham City.
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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla, detain 430 activists amid abuse claims
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18-19, detaining about 430 activists from around 40 countries amid allegations of abuse during detention.
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Sony raises PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new customers across all tiers
Sony raised PlayStation Plus prices for new customers in select regions starting May 20, 2026, increasing all subscription tiers except annual plans.
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London Underground faces four days of strikes over four-day workweek dispute
The RMT union will stage two 24-hour strikes on London Underground from May 19-22 protesting a proposed four-day workweek for Tube drivers.
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Rory McIlroy swears at heckler during final round of US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy shouted an expletive at a heckler during the 16th hole of the US PGA Championship final round on May 17.
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Iran Verifies 32 Political Executions Since February Amid Ongoing War and Protests
Iran has carried out at least 32 political executions since late February 2026, increasing repression amid war and protests, UN and rights groups say.
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Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant; Saudi Arabia shoots down three drones from Iraq
A drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE May 17, while Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones entering from Iraq the same day.
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Belarus and Russia Start Joint Military Drills Involving Russian Nuclear Weapons
Belarus and Russia launched joint military exercises on May 18, 2026, focused on Russian nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus.
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Javier Bardem says Gaza genocide condemnation brought more work offers, not blacklisting
Spanish actor Javier Bardem says speaking out on Gaza genocide has increased his work opportunities and urged others to speak up.
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Dani Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years at club in 2026
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season after a 23-year association.
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Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek rules out writing Half-Life 3
Chet Faliszek says he has no interest in writing Half-Life 3 due to reluctance to work with established game lore.