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Gavin Newsom proposes a California digital software tax

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed expanding sales tax to digital software downloads to match tax treatment of in-person purchases. The article frames this as potentially harmful to software and SaaS companies already facing financial difficulties.

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Xi-Trump summit live: presidents hold private discussion on final day of trip

This is a live-blog announcement for coverage of a final-day Xi-Trump summit meeting in Beijing, where the two leaders will meet over tea and working lunch. The outlet is promoting subscriber access to real-time updates and exclusive reporting from its Beijing and Washington bureaus.

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ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces, presidents say

U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted a joint operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS's second-in-command globally, in northeastern Nigeria. The operation was confirmed by both U.S. and Nigerian presidents. The report attributes the kill claim to official presidential statements without independent verification details.

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Ukraine brings home 205 service personnel from Russian captivity, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine announced the release of 205 service personnel from Russian captivity as the first phase of a larger prisoner exchange, according to President Zelenskiy on May 15. The report provides minimal additional context about the swap's scope, timing, or Russian reciprocal releases.

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Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province kills 21, injures 61 – CCTV

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61, according to reporting by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. The incident occurred in the city of Hunan, though details remain limited in this brief report.

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Exclusive-How Trump’s Minneapolis immigration blitz hobbled federal crime fighting

A Reuters investigative report examines how Trump administration immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis diverted federal resources and personnel from other crime-fighting priorities. The story frames the immigration 'blitz' as having unintended consequences for broader federal law enforcement capacity.

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Pentagon chief Hegseth: ceasefire with Iran is not over

Pentagon Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement with Iran remains in effect, despite recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. The statement was made by Hegseth in response to developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

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Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10

An Israeli court has extended the detention of two Gaza-bound flotilla activists by six days until May 10. The article reports on a legal proceeding involving arrested activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla, with minimal detail provided in the available text.

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Partnerships critical for progress in ‘tough world’: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed Surinamese society in Paramaribo, emphasizing partnerships as essential for progress in challenging global conditions and positioning India as a reliable international partner. The speech centered on the theme 'Partnership for Progress' with limited detail provided about specific policy positions or outcomes.

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US imposes sanctions on Iraq’s deputy oil minister, militias over Iran support

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iraq's deputy oil minister and Iranian-backed militias for providing support to Iran. The announcement came from official Treasury statements with minimal additional reporting detail in this excerpt.

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Mexico’s Pemex says fire inside its Oaxaca refinery fully extinguished, six injured

Mexico's state oil company Pemex reported that a fire in a cooling tower at its Salina Cruz refinery in Oaxaca was fully extinguished on May 12. Six people were injured in the incident. The report provides minimal additional detail about the fire's cause, timeline, or injury severity.

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Singaporean pleads guilty to setting up live upskirt camera feed of colleague

A 31-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty to installing hidden cameras under a colleague's desk to record voyeuristic footage and sending her AI-generated nude images. The victim experienced significant psychological distress from the violations, and the defendant faces sentencing on multiple charges.

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More cases of hantavirus coming – 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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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim wants to project strength. His former ministers won’t let him

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition plans to present unity at a convention, but two former ministers from his party are creating internal tensions that could undermine his message of strength. The article frames internal party divisions as a challenge to Anwar's leadership authority.

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This Woman Has Been Arrested 17 Times This Year (and Isn’t in Jail)

A South Carolina woman named Pamela Schronce has been arrested 17 times since January 1st, approximately once every 8.5 days across multiple counties. She owns a children's boutique and customers have filed complaints against her. The headline emphasizes she remains out of jail despite the arrest frequency.

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Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group’s land

An Australian court ordered mining company Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) to an Indigenous group for cultural damage caused by iron ore mining operations. The ruling addresses compensation for cultural loss resulting from the company's extractive activities on Indigenous land.

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Bangladesh’s ties with India ‘will depend on’ Ganges water treaty renewal: BNP

Bangladesh's BNP party has stated that the country's future relations with India will be contingent on renewal of the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, calling for immediate negotiations aligned with Dhaka's expectations. The treaty is expiring and the BNP seeks a new agreement before renewal discussions.

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Japan’s regional bank M&A wave to create ¥11.6 trillion lender

Two Japanese regional financial groups plan to consolidate into an ¥11.6 trillion lender, citing Japan's shrinking population as the primary driver. The article reports on a straightforward corporate M&A announcement with demographic context.

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Vietnam adds over 2 square km of land in South China Sea, US report says

Vietnam has reclaimed approximately 534 acres (2.16 sq km) of land in the Spratly Islands over the past year, bringing its total reclaimed area to 11.2 sq km, according to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative. The expansion is framed as part of a territorial competition with China over competing South China Sea claims.

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UN structure reflects an ‘earlier era’, India tells BRICS meeting

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated at a BRICS meeting that UN reform remains a priority because current UN structures reflect an outdated geopolitical era. The article reports his comments without providing substantial detail on specific reform proposals or counterarguments.