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Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in

Argentina ranks ninth globally in business complexity according to TMF Group's index, despite President Milei's deregulation efforts. The headline frames this ranking as disappointing relative to the administration's policy priorities, with the subheading emphasizing the gap between deregulation promises and actual outcomes.

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South African president says he respects top court’s judgment on impeachment process

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he respects the Constitutional Court's decision to revive an impeachment process against him. The story reports his statement acknowledging the court's judgment on a procedural matter related to impeachment proceedings.

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Torneo Apertura 2026: Who’s facing who for a spot in the semis?

The article previews quarterfinal matchups for the Torneo Apertura 2026 tournament occurring Tuesday and Wednesday. It frames the upcoming games as containing both favored outcomes and surprising results without providing specific team names or detailed analysis.

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South Korea adds ‘extreme heat emergency’ to first major alert update in 18 years

South Korea's meteorological agency has updated its weather warning system for the first time in 18 years, adding a new top-tier 'extreme heat emergency' alert category. The framing attributes this to climate change altering the country's traditional seasonal patterns, with the government preparing for a 'new reality' of intensified summer heat.

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8 injured as man rams car into pedestrians in Italy’s Modena

A car drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy on Saturday, injuring eight people with four in serious condition. Police arrested the driver, an Italian man in his thirties of North African origin from the Bergamo area. No ongoing threat was reported.

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Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize: ‘beyond the Oscar’

John Travolta received a surprise lifetime achievement award (honorary Palme d'Or) at Cannes Film Festival while premiering his directorial debut. The film is based on a book about his first experience in an airliner. Travolta expressed emotional gratitude, calling the award superior to an Oscar.

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Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio is seeking to enlist China's diplomatic pressure on Iran to change its conduct in the Gulf region. The article reports on U.S. strategy to use Chinese influence as leverage in Middle East policy. No additional reporting details are provided in the excerpt.

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Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China

Two men were convicted in a London court of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and China, targeting pro-democracy dissidents living in the UK. The case represents a legal action against foreign intelligence operations targeting political activists on British soil.

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Putin to visit China – Kremlin

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20. The article provides minimal detail beyond this basic announcement sourced to Kremlin statements.

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Turkey’s foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Qatar to discuss the Iran war, its regional impact, and maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The brief report, sourced from Reuters, provides minimal detail about the visit's objectives or expected outcomes.

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Former minister Streeting says he will stand in any contest to replace UK’s Starmer

Former health minister Wes Streeting announced he would challenge PM Keir Starmer in any future leadership contest, following his recent resignation. The statement was made days after Streeting stepped down from his ministerial position and called for leadership change.

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French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing

A French judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing, according to France's national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office. The brief report announces this procedural development without elaborating on investigation scope, timeline, or specific allegations.

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Modi to embark on 5-nation tour this week. Energy, emerging tech high on agenda amid West Asia crisis

Indian Prime Minister Modi is undertaking a five-nation diplomatic tour beginning this week, visiting UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The trip prioritizes energy security and emerging technology discussions amid regional tensions in West Asia.

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Checks and Balance newsletter: America’s oddly relaxing counter-terrorism strategy

The Economist's US editor argues that America's counter-terrorism strategy has become an underappreciated success, characterizing the approach as 'oddly relaxing' rather than alarming. The piece frames current counter-terrorism efforts as effective without specifying what policies or metrics define this success.

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India will always be reliable partner to Suriname: Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visited Suriname and pledged India's reliable partnership in the Caribbean nation's development, emphasizing human-centric cooperation with the Global South. The visit included handover of a passion fruit processing facility as part of development assistance.

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Spain reports new hantavirus case as outbreak grows to 11

Spain's health ministry confirmed a new hantavirus case in an evacuated cruise ship passenger, bringing the total confirmed cases to 11 according to the WHO, with three deaths reported among cruise passengers. The newly positive patient was quarantined in Madrid alongside 13 other evacuated Spanish nationals who tested negative.

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At least 69 killed in militia attack in Congo, AFP reports

A militia attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 69 people, according to AFP reporting based on local and security sources. The brief report provides minimal detail beyond the casualty figure and basic location information.

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3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure

Hong Kong is positioning itself to expand its yacht tourism economy by leveraging its natural geographic advantages and recent government policy initiatives. The article outlines infrastructure development plans including new mooring facilities and cross-boundary integration within the Greater Bay Area to capitalize on marine economy opportunities.

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Chalmers reveals gas tax revenue is up in federal budget

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers reports that offshore gas project taxation has generated higher-than-expected revenue in the federal budget. The announcement frames an upcoming budget focused on addressing housing market and tax system issues.

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Russia’s Lavrov to hold talks with Jaishankar during India visit this week

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi this week while attending a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting. The two officials will discuss current international and regional issues according to an announcement from Russia's Foreign Ministry.