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‘Virat Kohli, call me!’: IShowSpeed’s wild cricket clip goes viral - Watch

Internet personality IShowSpeed released a cricket video in which he hits stumps and calls out to Virat Kohli and the ICC for attention. The article frames this as part of Speed's growing interest in cricket and positions it as viral content worthy of media coverage.

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Why a Taiwanese town began racing snails after devastating earthquakes

A Taiwanese town held snail racing events across two days following devastating earthquakes, attracting dozens of residents and tourists. The article reports on this community activity as a response to the disaster.

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German woman on hantavirus-hit ship to be tested at German hospital

A German national aboard a luxury cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak will be transported to a hospital in Düsseldorf for testing. The story reports on a medical response to a disease exposure incident involving one passenger.

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Inside one of the world's biggest aircraft 'graveyards' where planes go to die — and airlines can dissect them for parts

Business Insider reports on Pinal Air Park in Arizona, one of the world's largest aircraft storage facilities, which experienced increased business during the COVID-19 pandemic as airlines grounded jets. The article frames these facilities as 'graveyards' where retired aircraft are stored, dismantled for parts, and reconfigured for new operators, with global projections of 8,000 currently stored planes and 11,000 additional retirements expected over the next decade.

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Platner, Harris and Democrats 'outsiders': Join the live discussion

The Hill is promoting a live discussion about Graham Platner as a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine and exploring whether 'outsider' candidates could emerge as the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee, with references to Kamala Harris and California gubernatorial politics.

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Romania PM Ilie Bolojan’s government toppled in no-confidence vote

Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government has been removed through a no-confidence vote. The article is labeled as breaking news with minimal detail provided in the description.

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Stars embrace costume at Met Gala as protesters target Bezos

A Reuters article reports on celebrities attending the Met Gala, including Bad Bunny, Heidi Klum, and Katy Perry. The headline juxtaposes coverage of the event with a separate mention of protesters targeting Jeff Bezos.

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El-Sisi says Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as war threatens economy

Egyptian President El-Sisi warns that Egypt faces an economic 'state of near-emergency' due to regional Middle East conflict, citing threats of runaway inflation. The article notes Egypt has not experienced direct physical impact from the US-Israel-Iran conflict but faces economic consequences from disrupted trade and regional instability.

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Report: White House on Lockdown Due to Nearby Shooting

The White House was placed on lockdown on Monday following a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of the building. The report cites multiple sources but provides minimal operational or contextual details about the incident itself.

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What Milei has cut, in numbers

Argentine President Milei's austerity program has achieved inflation control and fiscal balance through deep spending cuts, but faces declining popularity two years in as easy targets are exhausted and remaining cuts grow more painful.

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Brazil and India deepen ties with critical minerals deal

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Modi signed a bilateral agreement focused on critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), aiming to promote reciprocal investments in exploration, mining, and infrastructure development in both nations.

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What to know about the Spirit Airlines shutdown

Spirit Airlines shut down abruptly over the weekend, leaving passengers and employees uncertain about what happens next. CBS News reports on the company's closure and discusses its implications for the broader airline industry.

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Secret Service shoots gunman near Washington Monument

The Secret Service shot a gunman near the Washington Monument on Monday afternoon, prompting a White House lockdown. CBS News reports the incident through correspondent Nicole Sganga but provides minimal detail about the gunman, circumstances, or outcome.

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Japan and South Korea hold security talks in Seoul

Japan and South Korea held security talks in Seoul where officials discussed bilateral cooperation, trilateral engagement with the U.S., and regional issues including North Korea and the Middle East.

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Murders of Mexican journalists nearly double in 2025, advocacy group says

Article 19, a UK-based journalist advocacy group, reported that eight journalists were murdered or disappeared in Mexico in 2025, representing a near-doubling of such incidents. The story cites the organization's published report as the primary source for this violence metric.

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South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship

A South Korean-operated vessel experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4. U.S. President Trump attributed the incident to Iranian fire, while Seoul confirmed the incident occurred but the provided excerpt does not detail Seoul's attribution or full response.

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Factbox-What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus

A Reuters factbox reports on seven cruise ship passengers in the Atlantic Ocean confirmed or suspected of having hantavirus, including three deaths. The article presents basic case information in a structured format typical of disease outbreak reporting.

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United Airlines flight hits truck, light pole on New Jersey Turnpike

A United Airlines flight struck a truck and light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during approach to Newark Airport. The aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.

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CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz

A U.S.-flagged chemical tanker, the CS Anthem, successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the second commercial U.S.-flagged vessel to do so. The story reports on shipping activity in a strategically significant waterway, citing the operator's confirmation.

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Before the algorithm decides: Queer storytelling as resistance in Nigeria

The article argues that publicly available queer stories in Nigeria risk being incorporated into AI training datasets, which could amplify existing biases and surveillance risks. It frames queer storytelling as a form of resistance against algorithmic control and data colonialism.