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Nintendo announces Pictonico!, a new mobile game turning photos into minigames
Nintendo unveiled Pictonico!, a free-to-start mobile game that transforms player photos into around 80 wacky minigames, releasing May 28 worldwide.
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Scotland names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup with Ross Stewart recalled after 4 years
Coach Steve Clarke named Scotland's 26-man World Cup squad on May 19, recalling striker Ross Stewart after a four-year absence.
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Microsoft launches Xbox Player Voice portal to gather fan feedback on exclusives and multiplayer
Microsoft launched the Xbox Player Voice portal to collect Xbox player feedback emphasizing exclusive games and free multiplayer features.
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Microsoft restores taskbar moving and resizing features in Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out new Windows 11 features allowing taskbar movement and resizing to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel.
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Iran launches Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance as Strait of Hormuz sees reduced traffic
Iran has introduced a Bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping amid limited commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Wimbledon Over Right Wrist Injury
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from Wimbledon and the Queen’s Club event due to an ongoing right wrist injury.
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NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia amid regional incursions
A Romanian NATO F-16 shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia on May 19 amid multiple drone incursions in Baltic airspace.
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Israeli Far-Right Finance Minister Smotrich Says ICC Seeks His Arrest
Bezalel Smotrich announced May 19 that the ICC prosecutor requested a secret international arrest warrant against him.
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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.