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Los Angeles-area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese propaganda agent

The mayor of Arcadia, California, a Chinese-American suburb of Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of acting as a Chinese propaganda agent. The story reports a legal proceeding involving alleged foreign influence activities. Details beyond the plea agreement are not provided in the available excerpt.

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Maradona death trial: star’s daughter had to be assisted after seeing autopsy images

A trial related to Diego Maradona's death heard testimony from his Cuban physician on Thursday. During the proceedings, Maradona's daughter reportedly required assistance after viewing autopsy images, indicating high emotional tension in the courtroom.

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US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that 18 passengers were flown back from a luxury cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak. The story provides minimal detail about the outbreak itself, affected individuals, or public health response measures.

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EU ministers reject Putin’s idea of role for Schroeder in future security talks

European governments rejected Putin's suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder participate in future security negotiations. The rejection came from EU ministers on May 11, reported by Reuters contributors Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer.

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Pope to visit UNESCO, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to France

Pope Leo will visit France from September 25-28 and will attend UNESCO's Paris headquarters. The headline contextualizes this visit against Trump administration cuts to UNESCO, though the connection between the Pope's visit and those cuts is not substantiated in the provided excerpt.

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Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Hong Kong Airport Authority has assumed control of retail and dining operations at 11 Skies from New World Development ahead of the second terminal's opening. The takeover covers approximately 70% of the 2.66 million sq ft retail space, though full scope of the transition remains unclear.

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Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures: transport chief

Hong Kong's Terminal 2 at the international airport will reopen on May 27 with new technology-enabled services designed to improve departure processing efficiency. Transport Secretary Mable Chan highlighted the terminal's readiness and emphasized hardware and software innovations addressing existing bottlenecks.

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Tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US waits for Iran’s response to peace proposal

A Qatari natural gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking the first such crossing since the start of Iran conflict. The crossing occurs as the US awaits Iran's response to an unspecified peace proposal. The headline frames this as a significant geopolitical moment tied to diplomatic negotiations.

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China practices for sleep protection and better quality of rest include use of scissors, walnuts

The article presents ancient Chinese sleep practices and cultural beliefs about rest quality, including timing recommendations and traditional methods. It frames sleep as an important restorative period in Chinese culture with specific protocols that are 'still believed to be effective today.'

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China has reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, calling on Washington to honor its commitments. The statement appears timed to the diplomatic meeting between the two leaders. The brief report presents China's warning without substantive additional context or reporting.

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Why Hong Kong scientists think GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can help stroke patients

Scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong claim that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may improve stroke recovery outcomes by up to 20% when administered before and after thrombectomy procedures. The researchers suggest these injections could provide neuroprotective effects for ischemic stroke patients.

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Israel’s military says Hamas armed chief killed in air strike on Gaza

Israel's military announced the killing of Hamas' military chief in an air strike on Gaza. The story reports the claim without additional context or verification, sourced to an Israeli military statement relayed through Reuters.

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Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill six after ceasefire expires, officials say

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on May 12, killing at least six people according to regional officials, in what the article frames as occurring after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire expired. The report attributes casualty figures to named regional officials without providing direct quotes or detailed sourcing.

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Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage, stung by Gaza boycott

The Eurovision Song Contest final is proceeding in Vienna despite a boycott by five nations protesting Israel's participation. The story frames this as the event being 'stung' by the boycott, emphasizing disruption without providing detailed context on the nations, their stated reasons, or protest scale.

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Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

British health authorities plan to bring 10 people from remote British island territories to the UK for precautionary isolation due to their contact with individuals in a hantavirus outbreak. The story reports on a public health response measure without providing details on outbreak scale, severity, or timeline.

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Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he believes the Ukraine conflict is nearing its end. The article provides context on the 2022 invasion's severity relative to Cold War tensions and notes Putin made the statement during a scaled-back Victory Day ceremony at the Kremlin.

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After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push

Following Trump's Beijing visit, China's Communist Party journal Qiushi published an article emphasizing the importance of strengthening manufacturing and the real economy. The piece curates Xi Jinping's past speeches to reinforce the message that China's economic future depends on maintaining a strong manufacturing base rather than relying on speculation or other sectors.

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UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

The UAE's foreign ministry publicly denied Netanyahu's claim that he visited the country and met with the Emirati president during the Iran conflict. The contradiction between Netanyahu's office statement and UAE's denial raises questions about the accuracy of one party's account.

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Need a ‘Cheap’ Clit Sucker That Doesn’t Skimp on Suction? This Is for You

Vice publishes a product review of the Unbound Puff, a clitoral suction toy positioned as an affordable alternative in a crowded market. The author critiques the oversaturation of similar products with identical marketing claims and frames the Unbound product as standing out from generic white-labeled competitors.

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Explainer-What happens if the UK’s Starmer quits, or is challenged?

Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal party pressure after dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to either announce a departure timeline or resign immediately. The article frames this as an 'explainer' on succession procedures.