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20% of Hongkongers feel ‘lonely’, with 520,000 self-isolating, survey finds

A Hong Kong Family Welfare Society survey finds that 20% of Hong Kong residents report feeling lonely, with approximately 520,000 self-isolating and reluctant to confide in others or AI chatbots. The survey of 2,112 residents aged 18+ also reports the city's family well-being index at 6.09, slightly up from 6.06 in 2024.

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Abortion rights groups brace for another Supreme Court battle after justices restore telehealth access to widely used drug

The Supreme Court has allowed mifepristone (an abortion pill) to continue being prescribed via telehealth and mail, at least temporarily. Abortion rights groups are preparing for continued legal battles over access to this medication.

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Boy, 13, shoots 2 dead at Brazil school

A 13-year-old boy opened fire at a school in Rio Branco, Brazil, killing two staff members and injuring two others. The incident prompted students to flee over a wall, and the shooter was arrested by authorities.

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The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained

The article reports growing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over energy quotas, regional conflicts, and differing Middle East visions, despite official framing of competition as healthy. The piece characterizes mounting disagreements as a significant regional development with strategic implications.

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Can South Korea’s most advanced fighter, the KF-21, compete with China, the US and Europe?

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has been rolled out as the country's first indigenously developed combat aircraft, making it the eighth nation capable of this feat. However, analysts quoted in the article assess that the KF-21 still has significant development ahead before it can compete globally with advanced fighters from the US, Europe, and China.

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Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity

Upcoming primary elections in Ohio and Indiana are presented as tests of Trump's political influence. Trump is attempting to remove Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting proposal, while Democratic prospects in Ohio are framed as benefiting from dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda.

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North Korea’s new own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you

North Korea showcased its domestically produced Jindallae smartphone at a trade fair for foreign visitors and companies. Despite international sanctions and an aging manufacturing base, Pyongyang markets the device as a connectivity solution for citizens, though analysts question the technical capabilities.

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Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni publicly denounced the circulation of a deepfake intimate photo as a political attack. The story reports her statement without providing substantive details about the image's origin, distribution scope, or official response mechanisms.

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Outgoing air force chief Tomer Bar calls for independent inquiry of October 7

Outgoing Israeli Air Force Chief Tomer Bar has called for an independent inquiry into October 7 events, arguing that the political leadership has not been investigated for two-and-a-half years. The article frames this as Bar insisting the current state is unacceptable.

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France condemns 'unacceptable' Iranian strikes on UAE and calls for diplomacy

French President Macron condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE, joining other world leaders in criticizing the strikes. He called for both sides to return to diplomacy to resolve the Middle East conflict and preserve a fragile US-Iran truce.

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

NASA confirms that asteroid Apophis will pass unusually close to Earth on April 13, 2029, flying closer than many satellites in orbit. The article reports that despite the proximity, NASA states there is no impact risk.

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Tit-for tat in Strait of Hormuz threatens Iran ceasefire

The article reports that escalating military actions in the Strait of Hormuz between the U.S. and Iran threaten an existing ceasefire agreement. It references President Trump announcing U.S. intentions to guide vessels through the strait, framed as part of a tit-for-tat cycle of actions.

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Michael Saylor said he would never sell bitcoin. Now he says he might.

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy known for aggressive bitcoin accumulation, has shifted his previous absolute stance against selling bitcoin to now exploring the possibility of selling it as a test of bitcoin's resilience. The headline frames this as contradictory, while the description suggests his actual intent differs from how the market may interpret the statement.

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'It's an elite matter': UAE confirms it's in talks for swap line loan with US

The UAE confirmed it is in negotiations with the US for a currency swap line, with a UAE trade minister characterizing this as entry into an exclusive group of five US allies with such arrangements. The announcement comes amid recent Iranian military strikes in the region.

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Trump’s redistricting revenge push faces test in Indiana

Trump is endorsing primary challengers against seven Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his preferred congressional redistricting map. The article frames this as a test of Trump's political influence ahead of Tuesday primary elections in the state.

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UK’s Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal

Princess Kate will visit northern Italian schools during an upcoming trip that were founded in the post-WW2 period using scrap metal from abandoned military installations. The story highlights how communities transformed wartime remnants into educational infrastructure.

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US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

The U.S. government issued a warning to financial institutions about Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempts to circumvent American sanctions. The alert represents standard regulatory communication to banks about compliance risks.

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China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

China and the US confirmed that Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Seoul on May 12-13 for trade talks. This meeting precedes a Trump-Xi summit scheduled for Beijing on May 14-15, positioning it as final negotiations before the presidential meeting.

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Lionel Scaloni announces Argentina 2026 World Cup long list

Coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 55-player long list for Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad. The roster includes notable surprises and represents an early, non-final selection ahead of the tournament beginning in June.

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Suspect in deadly Colorado firebombing pleads guilty to all state charges

A man accused of throwing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado in 2023 has pleaded guilty to all state charges. The attack killed one person and injured others. The article reports the legal outcome of the case.