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20 articlesThe βninjasβ who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds
A Reuters feature story profiles the behind-the-scenes stage crew at Eurovision Song Contest who rapidly dismantle and rebuild sets between performances. The crew, nicknamed 'ninjas' for their quick, unnoticed work, accomplish complex set changes in 48 seconds.
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Who is Peruβs Roberto Sanchez, presidential hopeful calling for a new constitution?
Reuters reports on Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing Peruvian congressman running for president, whose mining sector overhaul plans have concerned investors. The article introduces Sanchez as a constitutional reform advocate facing conservative opposition in Peru's political landscape.
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Indicted Mexican governorβs ally due in US court on charges of cartel ties
U.S. authorities have detained an associate of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha who faces charges related to alleged cartel connections. The ally was previously charged last month and is now in U.S. custody. The story reports on the legal proceedings against someone linked to Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel.
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Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers
Hong Kong's privacy commissioner Ada Chung criticized Canvas's parent company for paying a ransom to hackers who stole personal data from 9,000 institutions, arguing the funds should have strengthened cybersecurity instead. The commissioner questioned whether stolen data was actually returned and warned users to watch for suspicious communications.
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Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes
Cathay Pacific Airways is implementing a 5-minute earlier gate closure time at Hong Kong International Airport starting June 1 to improve on-time departures. The airline attributes delays primarily to late-arriving or no-show passengers, whose checked baggage must be removed per safety regulations.
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Japan's top court seeks judge's dismissal over his suspected online gambling
Japan's top court is seeking dismissal of a judge who was indicted by the Akita District Public Prosecutors Office for allegedly accessing an online casino site over 60,000 times and gambling between April and September 2023.
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Sake Brewer Dassai Features Art in Pop-Up at Mitsukoshi Store
Sake brewer Dassai is hosting a temporary pop-up shop at Tokyo's Mitsukoshi department store featuring artworks created by artists who visited the brewery, with pieces intended to express the essence of sake brewing.
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Chance the Rapper Reveals the Controversial Hip-Hop Star Who Influenced His First Mixtape
The article reports that Kanye West influenced Chance the Rapper's early work, evidenced by Chance's passionate verse on 'Ultralight Beam' (2016) and lyrical references to meeting West. The piece uses specific song citations to establish this artistic connection.
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More cases of hantavirus coming β WHO chief
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that additional hantavirus cases are expected to be confirmed, while explicitly clarifying the outbreak will not reach COVID-19 pandemic scale. The article reports this reassurance from WHO leadership regarding disease trajectory.
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Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?
British PM Keir Starmer faces internal Labour Party pressure to resign after 80+ lawmakers question his leadership, though he has refused to step down without a formal challenge. The article previews potential successor candidates, beginning with Health Minister Wes Streeting.
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Once seen as Zelenskyyβs potential successor, now charged with corruptionβwho is Andriy Yermak
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's chief of staff from 2020 to November 2025, has been charged with corruption after previously being considered the most powerful figure in the Ukrainian government. The article frames his downfall as steep, tracking his transition from presumed successor to facing criminal charges.
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Spain reports new hantavirus case as outbreak grows to 11
Spain's health ministry confirmed a new hantavirus case in an evacuated cruise ship passenger, bringing the total confirmed cases to 11 according to the WHO, with three deaths reported among cruise passengers. The newly positive patient was quarantined in Madrid alongside 13 other evacuated Spanish nationals who tested negative.
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Bind-over for Hong Kong couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon Ragasa
A Hong Kong couple received a bind-over order instead of criminal conviction for taking their children storm chasing during Super Typhoon Ragasa. They were ordered to maintain good behavior for three years with a HK$2,000 bond, facing the same fine if they violate the conditions.
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Hantavirus cruise cases rise to seven but WHO says infection risks are βlowβ
Seven cases of hantavirus have been confirmed among passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship departing from Argentina. All remaining passengers disembarked in Spain on Sunday for repatriation, while the WHO has characterized infection risks as 'low.'
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Torneo Apertura 2026: Whoβs facing who for a spot in the semis?
The article previews quarterfinal matchups for the Torneo Apertura 2026 tournament occurring Tuesday and Wednesday. It frames the upcoming games as containing both favored outcomes and surprising results without providing specific team names or detailed analysis.
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Philippine senator escapes arrest as ICC confirms drug war warrant
Philippine authorities announced they will not arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes during Duterte's drug war, instead treating him as in Senate custody. The decision ends a standoff between the Senate and law enforcement over the senator's status and ICC warrant.
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US decision on hantavirus-hit ship passengers βmay have risksβ β WHO chief
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has criticized the US decision not to quarantine passengers from a ship with confirmed hantavirus cases, warning the policy 'may have risks.' The article presents the WHO position as cautionary without detailing the US rationale, specific risk assessments, or passenger outcomes.
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Deaf artist who lost lifeβs work in Hong Kongβs Tai Po fire is βpainting to heal myselfβ
Hong Kong deaf artist Apple Tong Wing-yin lost her entire life's workβcanvases, awards, and personal archivesβin a November fire at Tai Po housing estate. She is now creating new art as part of her healing process following the loss.
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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved
Two Singaporean nationals who went missing following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island have been confirmed dead, with their bodies retrieved by rescue teams on Sunday. The article reports factual confirmation of deaths following a natural disaster event.
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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Two Singaporean nationals who went missing were confirmed dead following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island. The bodies were recovered on Sunday after days of search efforts. The report provides basic confirmation of the deaths from a natural disaster event.
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