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Leftist Sanchez heads to Peru presidential runoff after month-long count

Roberto Sanchez, a leftist candidate, advanced to Peru's presidential runoff after securing second place in the April 12 first-round election with 100% of votes counted on May 15. The article reports the official electoral result following a month-long counting process.

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Australia’s far-right party wins first lower house seat

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, described as far-right populist, won its first House of Representatives seat in an Australian byelection. The article reports this as a preliminary result from a Saturday vote.

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China’s Huaqiangbei bets on AI innovations to revive global appeal

Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen's massive electronics marketplace, is repositioning itself as a global AI showcase to attract foreign traders and tourists. The story uses a visitor anecdote to illustrate the market's scale and its pivot toward artificial intelligence products.

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Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought

Malaysia is implementing cloud seeding to combat drought in its northern rice-growing region, where dry conditions have caused farmers to miss planting deadlines and raised concerns about rice supply. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu attributes the crisis to prolonged dry weather, low rainfall, and reduced water reserves.

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Top Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor girl

A 71-year-old senior Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana who serves as chief priest of a prominent temple, has been arrested on Friday night following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor girl. Police confirmed the arrest on Saturday.

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Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight

Hong Kong schools reported net student enrollment increases for two consecutive years, with approximately 7,200 new pupils in the current academic year. An unnamed industry leader attributes this growth to influx of dependents of admitted talent. Data comes from Education Bureau enrolment figures covering all school types as of September 2025 headcount.

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China defies Hormuz crisis with record monthly export value in April

China's exports reached a monthly record of $359.44 billion in April, growing 14.1% year-over-year despite elevated energy and shipping costs from the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The performance exceeded analyst forecasts and demonstrates export sector resilience amid regional geopolitical tensions.

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Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close

President Trump stated that the Ukraine-Russia war is nearing its end and he expects a settlement between the two nations. The report is sourced from a Reuters dispatch dated May 12, with Trump's direct quote on his peace expectations.

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Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case

Indonesian prosecutors are seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former education minister, in a corruption case. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Indonesian prosecutors. The article provides minimal additional detail beyond this core claim.

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PM Modi meets Dutch royals in Netherlands, discusses cooperation in technology, innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace in The Hague to discuss bilateral cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech, and the blue economy. Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Friday following a stopover in the UAE.

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Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness

Princess Kate of Wales visited Reggio Emilia, Italy on May 13, marking her first overseas trip since recovering from illness. The visit appears focused on the city's renowned early childhood education approach. The article is a straightforward news report from Reuters.

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Trump gets rousing reception in Beijing on arrival for talks with Xi

US President Trump arrived in Beijing for diplomatic talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, receiving an official red-carpet welcome from Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The visit will address multiple issues including Iran policy and trade negotiations.

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Who is Peru’s Roberto Sanchez, presidential hopeful calling for a new constitution?

Reuters reports on Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing Peruvian congressman running for president, whose mining sector overhaul plans have concerned investors. The article introduces Sanchez as a constitutional reform advocate facing conservative opposition in Peru's political landscape.

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'I wasn't weak': NSW Health worker wins $50k in discrimination case

An NSW Health administrative officer won a $50,000 compensation award after a tribunal determined she was discriminated against based on her disability. The headline includes a direct quote from the worker asserting she wasn't weak, framing the narrative around personal vindication rather than systemic accountability.

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US President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15

US President Trump will conduct an official state visit to China from May 13-15 at Xi Jinping's invitation, marking the first presidential visit in nearly nine years. The announcement was made by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on May 11.

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US Treasury’s Bessent arrives in South Korea for trade talks with China’s He ahead of leaders’ summit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrived in South Korea for trade negotiations with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of a planned leaders' summit later in the week. The meeting represents diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and China on trade matters at a senior official level.

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Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection

Hong Kong shoppers are queuing for days ahead of a Swatch-Audemars Piguet luxury watch collaboration called 'Royal Pop.' A South China Morning Post reporter observed approximately 50 people in line at a Causeway Bay location, with one shopper quoted expressing optimism about purchase chances.

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Ukraine’s top peace negotiator arrives in Miami for talks

Ukraine's chief peace negotiator Rustem Umerov has arrived in Miami for meetings with U.S. officials regarding peace negotiations on Russia's war in Ukraine. The brief report indicates diplomatic engagement is ongoing but provides minimal substantive detail about the talks or their objectives.

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China’s Silk Road Express, best things to do in Nanjing: 7 Lifestyle highlights

A lifestyle roundup article highlighting seven stories from the past week that engaged readers, featuring as a lead story a first-person account of riding China's newly launched luxury Silk Road Express train, which is described through ornate visual and aesthetic language.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Never Had a Chance at Being One Game

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead Naoki Hamaguchi explains the creative decision to develop the FF7 Remake as a trilogy rather than a single game. The article frames this as the only viable approach to honoring the source material's scope and complexity.