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Spain's People's Party wins Andalusia election but loses absolute majority
The conservative People's Party won Andalusia’s May 17 regional election with 53 seats, falling short of the 55-seat majority needed to govern alone.
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G7 Finance Ministers Meet in Paris to Address Economic Strains from Iran War
G7 finance ministers and central bankers met in Paris May 18-19 to discuss economic tensions caused by Iran war and global trade imbalances.
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AI Agents, Scientific Skills, and Fast JS Runtimes Dominate GitHub Trending Today
OpenHuman AI, scientific agent skills, Bun runtime, and open generative AI video tools lead a day focused on AI agents and developer infrastructure.
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Aaron Rai wins 2026 PGA Championship, first English winner since 1919
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship on May 17 at Aronimink Golf Club, finishing 9-under 271 to claim his first major title.
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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary and challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and launched a leadership challenge against Labour leader Keir Starmer, backing rejoining the EU.
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Two US Navy jets collide mid-air at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two US Navy E/A-18G Growler jets collided near Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies air show on May 17; all four crew ejected safely.
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Tokyo couple and eldest son arrested for confining daughter in locked closet
Tokyo police arrested a couple in their 40s and their eldest son for suspected prolonged abuse and unlawful confinement of their daughter.
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Terraria hits 70 million sales at 15th anniversary, confirms future updates
Terraria marked its 15th anniversary with 70 million copies sold and announced upcoming update 1.4.6 and continued support.
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England wins eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title with 43-28 win over France
England secured their eighth straight Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam by defeating France 43-28 in Bordeaux on May 17.
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About 10 new suspected Epstein victims come forward in French investigation
French prosecutors say around 10 new suspected victims have emerged in the ongoing Epstein probe in France.
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Bruno Fernandes equals Premier League single-season assist record in Man Utd win over Nottingham Forest
Bruno Fernandes matched the Premier League record with 20 assists as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford on May 17, 2026.
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Fabio Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP amid crashes hospitalizing riders
Fabio Di Giannantonio won the Catalan MotoGP in Barcelona, a race red-flagged twice due to serious crashes involving multiple riders.
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Drone strike causes fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no injuries reported
A drone attack on May 17 caused a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, with no injuries or radiological impact reported.
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A soldier from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery died after falling from a horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 15.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 4 Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing violence
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on May 17, including charity workers and one near Khan Younis.
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Nepali Sherpas Kami Rita and Lhakpa Sherpa set new Everest summit records
Kami Rita Sherpa reached Everest's summit for a 32nd time and Lhakpa Sherpa for an 11th on May 17, 2026.
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Demand for Forward-Deployed Engineers Rises 700% Amid AI Expansion
Job postings for forward-deployed engineers surged from 643 to over 5,300 in one year as AI adoption grows worldwide.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026.
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Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Draws Up to 178,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Forza Horizon 6’s early access on PC and Xbox started May 15, hitting record Steam player counts before the May 19 official launch.
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AI-enhanced agent skills, on-device TTS, and fast JS runtime lead GitHub trends
Top repos today feature AI tools for science, personal assistants, spatial WiFi sensing, and fast JavaScript runtimes.
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Napoleon Solo wins the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park, Maryland, beating a field of 14 horses.
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Aaron Rodgers signs one-year extension with Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026 season
Aaron Rodgers, 42, agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 NFL season.
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Alex Smalley leads PGA Championship by two shots entering final round at Aronimink
Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead at six under par after the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Sojitz Corp explores Southeast Asia to diversify rare earth supply outside Australia
Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp is seeking new rare earth sources in Southeast Asia and other regions to reduce reliance on Australia and China.