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Seven killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

A blast at a market in Lakki Marwat, northwest Pakistan killed seven people including two police officials and five civilians, according to police statements reported by Reuters.

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Modi to embark on 5-nation tour this week. Energy, emerging tech high on agenda amid West Asia crisis

Indian Prime Minister Modi is undertaking a five-nation diplomatic tour beginning this week, visiting UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The trip prioritizes energy security and emerging technology discussions amid regional tensions in West Asia.

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Egypt unveils two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

Egyptian authorities unveiled two restored New Kingdom tombs on the West Bank of Luxor on Thursday. The tombs contain historical scenes from ancient Egypt's New Kingdom period. The article reports a cultural heritage announcement without apparent political dimension.

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Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in

Argentina ranks ninth globally in business complexity according to TMF Group's index, despite President Milei's deregulation efforts. The headline frames this ranking as disappointing relative to the administration's policy priorities, with the subheading emphasizing the gap between deregulation promises and actual outcomes.

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Spain reports new hantavirus case as outbreak grows to 11

Spain's health ministry confirmed a new hantavirus case in an evacuated cruise ship passenger, bringing the total confirmed cases to 11 according to the WHO, with three deaths reported among cruise passengers. The newly positive patient was quarantined in Madrid alongside 13 other evacuated Spanish nationals who tested negative.

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US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

The U.S. government issued a warning to financial institutions about Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempts to circumvent American sanctions. The alert represents standard regulatory communication to banks about compliance risks.

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8 injured as man rams car into pedestrians in Italy’s Modena

A car drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy on Saturday, injuring eight people with four in serious condition. Police arrested the driver, an Italian man in his thirties of North African origin from the Bergamo area. No ongoing threat was reported.

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Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns

Trump met with Xi Jinping for final negotiations, emphasizing economic achievements to markets. Simultaneously, China raised concerns about Iran and Taiwan during discussions. The headline juxtaposes Trump's messaging focus against China's stated priorities.

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China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing

China and the US confirmed that Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Seoul on May 12-13 for trade talks. This meeting precedes a Trump-Xi summit scheduled for Beijing on May 14-15, positioning it as final negotiations before the presidential meeting.

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PlayStation Plus Members Get A Star Wars Single-Player Adventure and a 2018 Game of the Year Contender

PlayStation Plus is adding two games to its May 19 subscription update: a Star Wars single-player adventure and a 2018 Game of the Year contender. The article briefly announces these additions without providing detailed specifications or critical analysis.

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PM Modi holds talks with Dutch counterpart Jetten; discusses trade, investment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten during his visit to the Netherlands, with discussions centered on trade, investment, and critical technologies. This marks Modi's second visit to the Netherlands since 2017, part of his five-nation tour.

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Pam Grier Is 76 and Has Some Wild Things to Say About Her Orgasms

Pam Grier appeared on Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast and discussed her sexual experiences at age 76. The article frames this as noteworthy because Grier is unconcerned about aging and reportedly having satisfying sexual experiences.

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2 Singaporeans, 1 Indonesian still missing after Mount Dukono eruption

Indonesian authorities resumed search operations on Saturday for three hikers (two Singaporeans, one Indonesian) missing after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island. A rescue official reported deploying approximately 100 rescuers, military, police, and thermal drones. Survivors indicated three people, including two Singaporeans, died in Friday's eruption.

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Boeing ordered to pay $49.5 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim

A federal jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman killed in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia. The story reports a legal judgment outcome with minimal additional context or analysis provided.

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Putin to visit China – Kremlin

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20. The article provides minimal detail beyond this basic announcement sourced to Kremlin statements.

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Writing a resume? These common mistakes can land you in the ‘no’ pile

An ABC Australia article presents advice from three unnamed experts on resume mistakes to avoid when job hunting. The piece frames certain resume elements as problematic without detailed explanation of why or evidence of their actual impact on hiring decisions.

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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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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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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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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.