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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.
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Jose Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid head coach after 13 years away
Jose Mourinho is finalizing a return as Real Madrid head coach, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa after the 2025-26 season.
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Linus Torvalds Says AI Bug Reports Overwhelm Linux Security Mailing List
Linus Torvalds said AI-generated bug reports have made the Linux security mailing list nearly unmanageable due to massive duplication and low-value submissions.
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona Graduation Over AI Remarks
Eric Schmidt faced repeated boos from about 10,000 University of Arizona graduates during his AI-focused 2026 commencement speech.
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Subnautica 2 early access ignites backlash over inability to kill fish in game
Subnautica 2 launched early access May 14, disallowing direct killing of fish, sparking player frustration and community debate.
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Spanish court orders refund of over €55 million to Shakira in 2011 tax residency case
Spain's National Court ruled Shakira was not a tax resident in 2011 and ordered a refund of more than €55 million plus interest.
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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.