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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim wants to project strength. His former ministers won’t let him

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition plans to present unity at a convention, but two former ministers from his party are creating internal tensions that could undermine his message of strength. The article frames internal party divisions as a challenge to Anwar's leadership authority.

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Cannes film market opens to record turnout as focus shifts to smaller films

The Cannes film market opened with record attendance, with industry participants focusing on acquiring smaller film productions rather than major studio releases. The article reports on the market's scale and shift in buyer interest toward independent and lower-budget projects.

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Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes

Malaysia's maritime agency launched a search and rescue operation after a boat carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants capsized, leaving 14 people missing. The brief Reuters report provides minimal detail about the incident, vessel condition, or rescue efforts to date.

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Bangladesh’s ties with India ‘will depend on’ Ganges water treaty renewal: BNP

Bangladesh's BNP party has stated that the country's future relations with India will be contingent on renewal of the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, calling for immediate negotiations aligned with Dhaka's expectations. The treaty is expiring and the BNP seeks a new agreement before renewal discussions.

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2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash

Two Hong Kong tourists died and two others were injured in a car crash near Christchurch, New Zealand on May 15. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch disclosed the incident, citing a New Zealand police report of the accident at the intersection of North Rakaia Road and State Highway 1 in the Selwyn District.

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Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the company collected user data without consent, falsely claimed it didn't share data, and designed its platform to be addictive. The suit contends Netflix tracked user habits and sold them to data brokers and advertising companies for profit.

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Mexico’s Pemex says fire inside its Oaxaca refinery fully extinguished, six injured

Mexico's state oil company Pemex reported that a fire in a cooling tower at its Salina Cruz refinery in Oaxaca was fully extinguished on May 12. Six people were injured in the incident. The report provides minimal additional detail about the fire's cause, timeline, or injury severity.

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Israel deports two activists detained over Gaza-bound flotilla

Israel deported two foreign nationals, Saif Abu Keshek (Spanish) and Thiago Ávila (Brazilian), on Sunday following an investigation into their participation in a Gaza-bound flotilla. The article reports the deportation as a completed action without providing details on the flotilla's purpose, the investigation's findings, or the individuals' stated positions.

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Hong Kong parents warned of choking, injury risks from catapult and tangram toys

Hong Kong's Customs and Excise Department seized 700 units of catapult and tangram toys following safety tests at a Chinese New Year fair, issuing a prohibition notice due to choking and injury risks. Parents are warned to stop allowing children to use these products and retailers are urged to remove them from shelves.

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Japan’s regional bank M&A wave to create ¥11.6 trillion lender

Two Japanese regional financial groups plan to consolidate into an ¥11.6 trillion lender, citing Japan's shrinking population as the primary driver. The article reports on a straightforward corporate M&A announcement with demographic context.

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Ohio daycare worker convicted of horrific physical abuse of toddlers sentenced to years in prison

Ohio daycare worker Katelyn Ann Strohacker was convicted on 31 counts of kidnapping and child endangerment and sentenced to 8-12 years in prison. The article reports the conviction and sentencing but provides minimal additional detail about the abuse or case circumstances.

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2 bike-sharing apps vie for Hong Kong riders amid industry’s roller coaster development

Two bike-sharing companies, Locobike and Helloride, compete for Hong Kong riders as the dockless bike-sharing industry experiences volatile growth. The article profiles a 62-year-old retired economist who uses both services and compares their offerings.

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Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years in advance, but experts urge caution

Researchers have developed blood tests measuring p-tau217 that may predict Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms manifest. While promising, medical experts emphasize the need for further validation before clinical adoption.

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North Korea says nuclear status ‘will not change’ despite external pressure

North Korea's UN envoy stated that the country's nuclear status will not change regardless of external pressure and that it is not bound by the NPT. The article provides historical context of North Korea's nuclear program, including its 1993 withdrawal threat and 2003 formal withdrawal, along with its six nuclear tests and estimated warhead possession.

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Former SriLankan Airlines chief in US$16 million Airbus corruption case found dead

Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines who was charged with conspiracy to accept a US$16 million bribe from Airbus, was found dead at a relative's home in Colombo. Police stated they are investigating the cause of death and circumstances surrounding the discovery.

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The digital crown: Reclaiming human dignity in the age of AI

An opinion piece arguing that AI systems should be grounded in five fundamental human rights—life, equality, speech, essentials, and privacy—to ensure AI serves human values rather than amplifying existing biases. The author frames AI governance as a moral imperative tied to human dignity.

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Outgoing air force chief Tomer Bar calls for independent inquiry of October 7

Outgoing Israeli Air Force Chief Tomer Bar has called for an independent inquiry into October 7 events, arguing that the political leadership has not been investigated for two-and-a-half years. The article frames this as Bar insisting the current state is unacceptable.

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Andy Jassy says Amazon investors will be rewarded by all its AI spending

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy characterizes the company's substantial AI investments as a once-in-a-generation opportunity that will ultimately benefit shareholders. The article presents Jassy's optimistic framing of AI spending as justified by long-term investor returns.

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Tit-for tat in Strait of Hormuz threatens Iran ceasefire

The article reports that escalating military actions in the Strait of Hormuz between the U.S. and Iran threaten an existing ceasefire agreement. It references President Trump announcing U.S. intentions to guide vessels through the strait, framed as part of a tit-for-tat cycle of actions.

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2 volunteers die during rescue after boat capsizes off Australia’s New South Wales coast

Two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers died when their rescue vessel capsized while responding to a distressed yacht near Ballina, New South Wales on Monday evening. The incident occurred while the six-person crew was crossing the Ballina Bar in heavy conditions. The article reports the factual incident with minimal emotional framing.