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Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae dies, government says

Botswana's former president Festus Mogae has died, according to government announcement. Mogae served as president for a decade and was recognized internationally for economic management and governance in the diamond-rich nation.

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Even in North Korea, someone’s in your parking spot

A Reuters article using a lighthearted parking spot dispute as a framing device to discuss North Korea's economic changes and growing consumer culture among the upwardly mobile. The headline employs humor and relatability (universal parking frustration) to introduce serious geopolitical subject matter.

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Get Out!: French flavors, vintage subway rides and Paco & Ca7riel

A weekly entertainment and events guide for Buenos Aires featuring cultural activities including European street fairs, Welsh history exhibits, drag bingo, vinyl cafés, street food vendors, and concerts ranging from tango reinterpretations to electronic music.

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Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark

A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' that was the subject of a rescue operation in Germany two weeks prior has been found dead near a Danish island. Danish Environmental Protection Agency officials confirmed the deceased whale is the same individual that previously stranded in Germany. The story reports the discovery and official confirmation without elaborating on circumstances of death.

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Bind-over for Hong Kong couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon Ragasa

A Hong Kong couple received a bind-over order instead of criminal conviction for taking their children storm chasing during Super Typhoon Ragasa. They were ordered to maintain good behavior for three years with a HK$2,000 bond, facing the same fine if they violate the conditions.

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Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention

A Brazilian activist named Thiago Avila returned to São Paulo after being detained and deported from Israel. He alleges he experienced torture during his detention. The article is sourced from Reuters and published by The Print.

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Hong Kong customs arrests 3 over illicit cigarettes seizure, HK$11.3m in proceeds

Hong Kong customs arrested three people suspected of operating an illicit cigarette smuggling and money laundering syndicate, seizing 2.2 million untaxed cigarettes and HK$11.3 million in alleged criminal proceeds across five residential raids.

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Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola virus disease – health ministry

Uganda's health ministry confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease on May 15, specifically identifying the Bundibugyo strain. The article reports this as a factual announcement from official health authorities with minimal additional detail provided in the excerpt.

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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse

The Trump administration allowed a sanctions waiver to expire that had permitted countries like India to purchase Russian seaborne oil. The story reports on the lapsing of this policy mechanism without providing substantive context on implications, reasoning, or competing perspectives.

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Trump takes Nvidia CEO on mission to ‘open up’ China

President Trump is bringing Nvidia's CEO on a diplomatic mission to urge China's Xi Jinping to open markets to U.S. business ahead of a summit. The story reports on Trump's stated objective to improve U.S.-China business relations during his visit to Beijing/Seoul.

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Japan's top court seeks judge's dismissal over his suspected online gambling

Japan's top court is seeking dismissal of a judge who was indicted by the Akita District Public Prosecutors Office for allegedly accessing an online casino site over 60,000 times and gambling between April and September 2023.

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Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital

The UK is preparing to receive approximately 24 people from a Dutch cruise ship (MV Hondius) affected by a hantavirus outbreak, who will be isolated in a former Covid-19 hospital. Nearly 150 people aboard will be evacuated and repatriated to their home countries after weeks at sea.

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Pep Guardiola says all Manchester City can do is hope Arsenal slips up in title rac

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola states that City's remaining path to the title depends on Arsenal making mistakes, with both teams having two games left in the season. The article notes City is still mathematically capable of winning their seventh league title in nine years.

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Australia to repatriate passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship

The Australian government announced it will repatriate its citizens from a Dutch-flagged cruise ship affected by a Hantavirus outbreak. The story reports government action in response to a disease event aboard a luxury vessel, with involvement from both Australian and New Zealand authorities.

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Oklahoma park shooting that injured nearly two dozen started over argument at unsanctioned party, police say

A shooting at an unsanctioned party near Arcadia Lake, Oklahoma on Sunday night injured nearly two dozen people. Police report the incident started over an argument at the social media-promoted gathering. The article provides minimal detail about circumstances, victims, or suspects.

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5 viral cartoons about the hantavirus outbreak

The Week curated a collection of five viral political cartoons responding to a hantavirus outbreak. The article frames these cartoons as commentary on 'rat summits, viral moments, and more,' positioning artistic interpretations as newsworthy content.

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Taiwan considers resubmitting request for rejected defence budget items

Taiwan's government is considering resubmitting to parliament a request for defence budget items that lawmakers previously cut from a special defence budget, citing their importance to national security. The article reports on this procedural legislative development without providing extensive detail on the rejected items or the reasoning behind the original cuts.

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Middle East live: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

Trump stated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is his top priority and that American economic struggles are not a factor in his decision-making regarding Iran negotiations. France 24 reports this via a live blog covering ongoing Middle East developments.

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Peru’s leftist Sanchez to face Fujimori in June presidential runoff

Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez secured second place in April's first round and will face right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori in a June runoff election. The announcement comes from official electoral results reported by Reuters on May 15.

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South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced the country is reviewing a phased approach to contributing to maritime security operations in the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with the United States. The story reports on Seoul's deliberation over how and when to participate in regional shipping protection efforts.