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Hegseth says 'the ceasefire is not over' after U.S., Iran exchange fire

Defense Secretary Hegseth characterizes a U.S.-Iran military exchange as consistent with expected operational friction during 'Project Freedom,' an initiative to maintain naval passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He frames the incident as routine rather than a ceasefire violation.

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US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanied President Trump on Air Force One to Beijing, marking the first time a sitting US defense chief has joined a president on a state visit to China in decades. Trump is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday.

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UN human-rights experts urge Starbucks and US to address union-busting claims

UN human-rights experts have formally requested that Starbucks and the U.S. government respond to allegations of union-busting activities spanning several years. The story reports on a diplomatic intervention into labor disputes at the coffee chain.

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Ukraine, Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks

A U.S.-mediated ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is reported as strained after both sides accused each other of conducting attacks over a weekend period. The three-day pause agreement appears under pressure from mutual blame allegations.

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Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

Paris's public prosecutor has initiated a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's X platform regarding alleged algorithm abuse and fraud. The story reports a procedural development in an existing regulatory probe. Details about the specific allegations and timeline are incomplete in the provided excerpt.

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Denmark’s coalition talks break down in setback for prime minister Frederiksen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's coalition negotiations collapsed on May 8 when a key coalition partner withdrew from talks. The breakdown threatens her government formation efforts following recent elections.

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Need a ‘Cheap’ Clit Sucker That Doesn’t Skimp on Suction? This Is for You

Vice publishes a product review of the Unbound Puff, a clitoral suction toy positioned as an affordable alternative in a crowded market. The author critiques the oversaturation of similar products with identical marketing claims and frames the Unbound product as standing out from generic white-labeled competitors.

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Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

British health authorities plan to bring 10 people from remote British island territories to the UK for precautionary isolation due to their contact with individuals in a hantavirus outbreak. The story reports on a public health response measure without providing details on outbreak scale, severity, or timeline.

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Why Hong Kong scientists think GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help stroke patients

Scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong claim that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may improve stroke recovery outcomes by up to 20% when administered before and after thrombectomy procedures. The researchers suggest these injections could provide neuroprotective effects for ischemic stroke patients.

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EU ministers reject Putin’s idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments rejected Putin's suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder participate in future security negotiations. The rejection came from EU ministers on May 11, reported by Reuters contributors Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer.

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Tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US waits for Iran’s response to peace proposal

A Qatari natural gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking the first such crossing since the start of Iran conflict. The crossing occurs as the US awaits Iran's response to an unspecified peace proposal. The headline frames this as a significant geopolitical moment tied to diplomatic negotiations.

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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire

Reuters reports that Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least three Palestinians on Sunday, including two members of Hamas-run police, according to health officials. The incident is framed as testing a fragile ceasefire agreement.

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Eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena

A car drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy on Saturday, injuring eight people. Police and the city mayor confirmed the incident occurred in the city center of this northern Italian city. The account is extremely brief and provides minimal additional detail.

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Romania's pro-EU coalition government collapses after prime minister loses no-confidence vote

Romania's coalition government collapsed after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan lost a no-confidence parliamentary vote. The article frames this as political turmoil in an EU and NATO member state bordering Ukraine, occurring less than a year after the coalition was formed.

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US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that 18 passengers were flown back from a luxury cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak. The story provides minimal detail about the outbreak itself, affected individuals, or public health response measures.

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‘Almost zero’ chance Dutch man got hantavirus in Argentina’s Ushuaia, official says

A Tierra del Fuego provincial health official states there is 'almost zero' chance a Dutch man who died of hantavirus contracted the disease in Ushuaia, Argentina. The assessment is based on the virus's incubation period. The man and his wife, both deceased, were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China has reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, calling on Washington to honor its commitments. The statement appears timed to the diplomatic meeting between the two leaders. The brief report presents China's warning without substantive additional context or reporting.

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How a China-backed highway may turn landlocked Laos into a trade gateway

China is backing a highway project in Laos connecting Vientiane to the northeastern border, presented as part of Beijing's broader infrastructure expansion in Southeast Asia. The article frames this as China's strategic response to U.S. tensions and an effort to establish alternative trade routes and economic influence in the region.

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'For you, for them': Avila writes to daughter from Israeli jail

Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Ávila, detained by Israel without charges, wrote an emotional letter to his daughter while in custody. The article frames his detention as an extension of custody without formal charges, emphasizing the emotional and human dimensions of his situation.

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Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on May 12, killing at least six people according to regional officials, in what the article frames as occurring after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire expired. The report attributes casualty figures to named regional officials without providing direct quotes or detailed sourcing.