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Iran's social media war

The article reports that Iran has employed social media as a strategic platform for retaliatory messaging against the United States, utilizing tactics including sarcastic commentary, sarcasm, and AI-generated content. The piece frames social media engagement as a key front in US-Iran tensions, suggesting this represents a shift in how geopolitical conflict is being conducted.

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UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political pressure as his health minister is reported to be considering resignation, occurring during the King's Speech. The article frames this as Starmer's 'biggest challenge yet,' suggesting escalating internal party difficulties.

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Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’

President Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable' without providing details, while a Republican leader urged consideration of military options. The proposal was received Sunday amid hopes for resolving an ongoing conflict.

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Boeing nears ‘large’ China orders as Trump and Xi forge new trade board: Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals that large Boeing aircraft orders from China are expected during President Trump's state visit to Beijing, with both nations discussing a new joint trade board to manage commercial relations. This would represent the first major order in nearly a decade amid geopolitical tensions.

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Bangladesh tests its India ties by seeking China’s aid for Teesta River

Bangladesh has formally requested China's assistance for a $1 billion Teesta River restoration project after years of unsuccessful requests to India. The development signals a shift in Bangladesh's diplomatic approach to addressing water scarcity that affects millions of its citizens.

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Search for two Singaporeans at Mount Dukono hampered by eruptions and rain

A search and rescue operation for two missing Singaporean hikers continues at Mount Dukono in Indonesia, with ongoing volcanic eruptions and adverse weather conditions impeding rescue efforts as of May 10.

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For years, graft accusations against his circle did Zelenskiy little harm. Now they hit closer

A Reuters report examines how corruption allegations against associates of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, previously contained in reputational damage, are now escalating in severity and proximity to the president himself. The framing suggests a shift from peripheral scandals to more direct threats to Zelenskiy's wartime credibility.

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Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

British PM Keir Starmer faces internal Labour Party pressure to resign after 80+ lawmakers question his leadership, though he has refused to step down without a formal challenge. The article previews potential successor candidates, beginning with Health Minister Wes Streeting.

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David Bowie Had This To Say About Hip Hop in 1993, and His Words Ring Truer Now Than Ever Before

A Vice News article references David Bowie's 1993 comments about hip-hop, framing them as prescient observations that remain relevant today. The piece emphasizes Bowie's role as a creative innovator with cultural insight, though the actual Bowie quote and its substance are not provided in the available text.

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Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Putin claims the Russia-Ukraine war is approaching an end. The description contextualizes the 2022 invasion as the worst Moscow-West crisis since the Cuban Missile Crisis, invoking nuclear war fears.

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China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions

Chinese technology companies and researchers participated heavily in a major global AI conference despite US-China tensions and questions about potential boycotts. Chinese and Hong Kong submissions exceeded 51% of accepted papers compared to 32% from the US, according to affiliation data compiled by the outlet.

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US trial hears witness claims of harassment over Chinese ‘secret police station’

A US government witness testified in a trial against Lu Jianwang, charged with acting as an unauthorized Chinese agent, claiming he experienced harassment after protesting an alleged Chinese police station in New York. The case is presented as part of a broader pattern of China establishing unauthorized overseas facilities.

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Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Hong Kong's welfare minister Chris Sun Yuk-han announced the government may expand elderly support programs to reach younger seniors, framing current efforts as preliminary. The expansion follows two unspecified tragedies involving elderly residents within a week.

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‘Art of the deal’: UK telecoms exit fits Li family’s trademark timing for selling at top

CK Hutchison Holdings announced plans to sell its 49% stake in VodafoneThree to Vodafone for $5.8 billion, with shares climbing 12% following the announcement. The framing positions the Li family as demonstrating strategic market-timing expertise by exiting at a perceived industry peak.

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Taiwan ‘confident’ in US ties ahead of Trump visit to China

Taiwan's Foreign Minister expresses confidence in stable US-Taiwan relations despite Trump's upcoming visit to China. The statement reaffirms that Washington has committed to maintaining its current policy toward Taiwan regardless of diplomatic engagements with Beijing.

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At least 65 killed as rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines spreads in Congo

An outbreak of a rare Ebola strain without approved vaccines is spreading in Congo's Ituri province, with approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 confirmed deaths reported primarily in two health zones near the Ugandan border.

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Hormuz standoff drives oil higher as US-Iran peace hopes ebb

Oil prices rose amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as peace negotiations stalled. Donald Trump characterized ceasefire efforts as being on 'life support' while Iran rejected unspecified terms, with the framing emphasizing deteriorating diplomatic prospects.

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A Massive Volcano Erupted, Then Something Strange Happened in the Sky

Research published in Nature Communications suggests the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano eruption may have produced an atmospheric effect similar to natural carbon removal. The article frames this as an unexpected positive outcome from a major natural disaster, drawing analogies to environmental self-correction.

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First day of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks ‘positive’, US official says

US officials characterize initial ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Lebanon as 'positive,' while a fragile truce set to expire Sunday faces pressure from renewed violence. The article contextualizes the conflict within Israel's broader military campaign against Hezbollah following Iran's supreme leader's death in February.

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Zelenskiy vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24

President Zelenskiy visited the ruins of a Kyiv apartment building struck by Russian forces, killing 24 people, and pledged retribution. The article reports on this presidential response to the attack without detailed analysis of the strike itself or broader conflict context.