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Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

A British-born hedge fund manager named Simon Sadler is on trial for allegedly exploiting a bank's security failures to execute insider trading in a Hong Kong fashion company's shares nine years ago, profiting HK$1.7 million in a single day. Prosecutors characterized the bank's oversight as a 'wholesale collective failure.' Sadler is tried alongside his now-defunct firm Segantii Capital Management and a former employee.

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US State Secretary Rubio expects ‘frank’ meeting with Pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo

US State Secretary Rubio is preparing for a meeting with Pope Francis described as 'frank,' while President Trump has made recent disparaging comments about the Pope. The article frames this as tension between the Trump administration and the Vatican.

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RUSSELL! Grew Up Online. Now He’s Making Some of the Best Music of His Career. [Exclusive]

An artist formerly known as D-Pryde, now performing as RUSSELL!, is profiled for his early adoption of YouTube as a creative platform and his current music career trajectory. The piece emphasizes his origin story from Brampton, Ontario and positions him as ahead of industry trends in platform adoption.

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Italy’s PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links

Italian Prime Minister Meloni visited Baku to discuss energy partnerships with Azerbaijan. She framed Italy as a key gateway for European market access and emphasized Azerbaijan's role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia.

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New drop in tax revenue shows that Milei’s chainsaw is running out of room

Argentina's tax revenue fell 4% in April, marking the ninth consecutive monthly decline under President Milei's administration. The article frames this as constraining the government's ability to continue cutting public spending, using metaphorical language about a 'chainsaw running out of room.'

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A Cruise Line Is Building a Floating Theme Park in the Middle of the Ocean

MSC Cruises has announced plans for MSC World Asia, a new flagship cruise ship featuring a swing ride suspended over the open ocean. The article frames this as part of a decades-long escalation among cruise lines to add increasingly elaborate attractions to their vessels.

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Secret Service officers shoot armed individual near White House

The U.S. Secret Service responded to an officer-involved shooting near the Washington Monument on Monday, resulting in one person being shot by police. The incident is reported with minimal detail about the circumstances, the armed individual's identity, or the justification for lethal force.

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UK eyes joining EU’s €90 billion Ukraine loan to tap defence orders

The UK is in preliminary talks with the European Commission to join a €90 billion EU loan program for Ukraine. Participation would allow Britain to compete for defence contracts financed by the loan, though the UK would need to cover some interest costs to be eligible.

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Tanker carrying Russian crude oil arrives at facility in Japan

A tanker carrying Russian crude oil has arrived at a Japanese facility, marking Japan's first Russian oil import since the Strait of Hormuz was closed earlier in the year. The report is factual and brief, with minimal contextual detail provided.

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Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 over rigged maintenance project tender

Hong Kong's ICAC arrested seven people allegedly involved in rigging maintenance project tenders through undisclosed conflicts of interest and dual contractor roles. The arrested include committee officials, a contractor owner, and project directors aged 37-75.

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Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year

NPR reports on the 36 gubernatorial races scheduled for November, noting that while the current political environment appears unfavorable for Republicans, the party may still gain seats in various governor races across the country.

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The ‘Seinfeld’ Scene That Almost Killed Michael Richards

A Vice article references a 2013 Reddit AMA where Jerry Seinfeld discussed filming 'The Pothole' episode from Season 8, noting that a scene involving Newman being set on fire was memorable. The headline suggests Michael Richards was in danger during filming, though the description indicates the fire stunt involved Wayne Knight's character Newman.

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Can a U.S.-Brokered State Budget Help Unite Libya?

The article examines a U.S.-brokered budget agreement between Libya's rival factions as a potential tool for national unity. It frames the agreement skeptically using colloquial language ('pinky promise') to suggest the commitment lacks binding force or credibility.

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ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet on his company’s monopoly: no one is coming for us

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet, in an interview at a conference, expresses confidence that no competitors are threatening the company's market position. The article describes the interview setting and Fouquet's demeanor while reporting his claims about competitive advantage.

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Harvey's CEO says AI agents are picking up more work that human lawyers used to do

Harvey, a legal AI company, reports building 500 AI agents that automate legal work traditionally performed by junior lawyers and paralegals. CEO Winston Weinberg frames AI agents as the next tier in law's existing delegation hierarchy, suggesting they will integrate into established professional structures rather than displace lawyers.

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Argentine actor’s rape sentence upheld, with semi-open detention in Brazil

Argentine actor Juan Darthés' rape conviction and six-year prison sentence have been upheld on appeal by a Brazilian court. The sentence includes semi-open detention status. The conviction stems from allegations that Darthés raped actress Thelma Fardin in 2009 when she was 16 years old.

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Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO

The WHO reports suspected rare human-to-human transmission of hantavirus among close contacts aboard a luxury cruise ship with seven confirmed or suspected cases, including three deaths. The agency emphasizes that human-to-human transmission is uncommon and public risk remains low, as the disease typically spreads through infected rodent contact.

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South Korean court cuts former prime minister Han Duck-soo’s jail term to 15 years

A South Korean appeals court reduced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's sentence from 23 years to 15 years for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol's December 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon's decree suspended civilian rule for approximately six hours before opposition lawmakers voted to overturn it. The reduction came on appeal after a lower court imposed the heavier initial sentence.

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Meta turns to AI in age enforcement efforts

Meta announced it will deploy advanced AI to identify and remove users under 13 from its platforms, framing this as a child safety measure. The announcement comes amid legal and congressional scrutiny of Meta's approach to youth protection.

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Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron sang 'La Boheme' while Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan played drums at a state dinner. The article frames this as an unusual cultural moment between the two leaders.