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Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage, stung by Gaza boycott

The Eurovision Song Contest final is proceeding in Vienna despite a boycott by five nations protesting Israel's participation. The story frames this as the event being 'stung' by the boycott, emphasizing disruption without providing detailed context on the nations, their stated reasons, or protest scale.

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Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza

Israel's military announced the killing of Hamas' military chief in an air strike on Gaza. The story reports the claim without additional context or verification, sourced to an Israeli military statement relayed through Reuters.

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Explainer-What happens if the UK’s Starmer quits, or is challenged?

Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party pressure after dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to either announce a departure timeline or resign immediately. The article frames this as an 'explainer' on succession procedures.

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Iran ‘serious & steadfast’ in diplomacy as FM Araghchi meets Wang Yi ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing to meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi, demonstrating Iran-China alignment ahead of Trump's planned summit with Xi Jinping. The visit signals coordinated diplomacy between Iran and China during a period of potential U.S. policy shifts.

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Pope to visit UNESCO, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to France

Pope Leo will visit France from September 25-28 and will attend UNESCO's Paris headquarters. The headline contextualizes this visit against Trump administration cuts to UNESCO, though the connection between the Pope's visit and those cuts is not substantiated in the provided excerpt.

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Malaysian king’s visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow for a high-profile state visit coinciding with Russia's May 9 celebrations, amid Malaysia's efforts to secure alternative oil sources following an Iran-linked fuel crisis.

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Indian killed, 17 rescued after dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz amid Gulf war

A dhow caught fire and capsized near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one Indian crew member's death and 17 others being rescued. Four crew members sustained burn injuries and are receiving treatment in Dubai. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as ‘unacceptable’

President Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, characterizing it as unacceptable. The rejection prompted oil price increases. The story reports on diplomatic friction between the U.S. and Iran regarding peace negotiations.

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Meloni meets Rubio as Iran war strains Italy-US ties

Italian PM Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on Friday amid tensions between Italy and the U.S. administration, reportedly related to Iran policy. The story indicates strain in bilateral relations at an unspecified moment of diplomatic friction.

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Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent

The mayor of Arcadia, California, a Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of acting as a Chinese propaganda agent. The story reports a legal proceeding involving alleged foreign influence activities. Details beyond the plea agreement are not provided in the available excerpt.

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Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures: transport chief

Hong Kong's Terminal 2 at the international airport will reopen on May 27 with new technology-enabled services designed to improve departure processing efficiency. Transport Secretary Mable Chan highlighted the terminal's readiness and emphasized hardware and software innovations addressing existing bottlenecks.

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India’s military turns to green energy options as Iran war prompts new strategy

India's military is adopting green energy alternatives including biogas stoves, solar/wind power, and green fuels for vehicles in response to rising oil and gas prices caused by supply disruptions from the Iran war. Analysts suggest this trend will accelerate among Asian energy-import-dependent nations.

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Tourist’s photos with removed Hong Kong trail sign draw backlash online

A tourist posted photos on RedNote holding a removed MacLehose Trail sign during China's Labour Day holiday, generating online criticism from Hong Kong users. The article documents the incident and public backlash without providing extensive context on the tourist's identity, intent, or trail authorities' response.

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Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use

Amazon is purchasing a new HVAC dehumidification system based on Nobel Prize-winning technology to reduce energy consumption across its commercial buildings. The article reports on this procurement decision as a corporate sustainability measure.

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Most prediction market traders don't make a profit—Gen Z and millennials are turning to them anyway

A CNBC article reports that most traders on Polymarket prediction platform lose money, yet Gen Z and millennials continue participating. The framing suggests younger demographics see wealth-building potential despite statistical evidence of losses.

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South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack

South Korea announced it will investigate an explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The headline attributes blame to Trump's claim of Iranian attack, creating a contrast between Seoul's investigative stance and Trump's attribution.

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George Conway mocks GOP after Lindsey Graham makes bizarre claim of 'checkmate'

George Conway criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham's statement about the Strait of Hormuz using a chess metaphor, characterizing Graham's position as illogical. The article frames this as Conway mocking the GOP over what it describes as an 'Iran war failure.'

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Singapore approves caning for school bullies

Singapore's Ministry of Education has approved caning as part of new anti-bullying measures in schools. The article reports this as a policy initiative but provides minimal detail on implementation, scope, or reasoning.

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Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending conflict, though Iranian officials indicate significant demands remain unaddressed. The story reports on diplomatic negotiations involving multiple parties without detailing the specific proposal contents or Iranian objections.

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Israeli strikes kill two Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in two Palestinian deaths according to medical sources. The incident occurred despite a ceasefire agreement that began in October 2025. The report confirms ongoing violence in the region.