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Karnataka minister D Sudhakar dies

Karnataka planning and statistics minister D Sudhakar, 66, died early Sunday morning at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness involving a lung infection. The death is reported via medical bulletin with minimal additional detail provided.

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China, US arrest 5 in joint drug smuggling investigation, Xinhua reports

Chinese and U.S. authorities jointly arrested five suspects and seized drugs in a coordinated drug smuggling investigation, according to reporting from China's state-run Xinhua news agency via Reuters.

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Brazil’s Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in second-round in Datafolha poll

A Datafolha poll shows Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro tied in a hypothetical second-round runoff election scheduled for October. The report presents polling data without additional context or analysis.

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US imposes visa restrictions on 13 ‘close associates’ of Indian firm over ‘fentanyl trafficking’

The US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals associated with KS International Traders, an Indian pharmacy firm, citing fentanyl trafficking concerns. This action follows prior Treasury Department sanctions against the pharmacy and two of its promoters.

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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. The headline emphasizes the notable corporate figures present at the diplomatic meeting.

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Teenager charged after assault on Singaporean blogger Amos Yee at anime event

An 18-year-old Chinese national and Singapore permanent resident was charged with assaulting controversial blogger Amos Yee at an anime convention in Singapore on Saturday. The defendant faces charges of public nuisance and voluntarily causing hurt following the alleged incident at Suntec City Convention Centre.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on May 9 that he believes the Ukraine war is coming to an end. The report attributes this claim directly to Putin's Saturday remarks, citing Reuters reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge. No additional context or analysis is provided in the visible excerpt.

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Deaf artist who lost life’s work in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire is ‘painting to heal myself’

Hong Kong deaf artist Apple Tong Wing-yin lost her entire life's work—canvases, awards, and personal archives—in a November fire at Tai Po housing estate. She is now creating new art as part of her healing process following the loss.

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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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Peru’s leftist Sanchez to face Fujimori in June presidential runoff

Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez secured second place in April's first round and will face right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori in a June runoff election. The announcement comes from official electoral results reported by Reuters on May 15.

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How LL Cool J Stayed in the Game After He Felt Like Giving up Due to Multiple Label Rejections

LL Cool J recalled experiencing self-doubt and considering abandoning his rap career after facing multiple record label rejections before eventually signing with Def Jam. The article frames his persistence as the factor that ultimately led to his breakthrough.

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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse

The Trump administration allowed a sanctions waiver to expire that had permitted countries like India to purchase Russian seaborne oil. The story reports on the lapsing of this policy mechanism without providing substantive context on implications, reasoning, or competing perspectives.

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Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark

A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' that was the subject of a rescue operation in Germany two weeks prior has been found dead near a Danish island. Danish Environmental Protection Agency officials confirmed the deceased whale is the same individual that previously stranded in Germany. The story reports the discovery and official confirmation without elaborating on circumstances of death.

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Japan's top court seeks judge's dismissal over his suspected online gambling

Japan's top court is seeking dismissal of a judge who was indicted by the Akita District Public Prosecutors Office for allegedly accessing an online casino site over 60,000 times and gambling between April and September 2023.

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Get Out!: French flavors, vintage subway rides and Paco & Ca7riel

A weekly entertainment and events guide for Buenos Aires featuring cultural activities including European street fairs, Welsh history exhibits, drag bingo, vinyl cafés, street food vendors, and concerts ranging from tango reinterpretations to electronic music.

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Pep Guardiola says all Manchester City can do is hope Arsenal slips up in title rac

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola states that City's remaining path to the title depends on Arsenal making mistakes, with both teams having two games left in the season. The article notes City is still mathematically capable of winning their seventh league title in nine years.

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Germany sceptical on Putin’s suggestion of Schroeder role in Ukraine peace talks

Germany rejected Putin's proposal that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder serve as a coordinator for Ukraine peace talks between Russia and the EU. German officials dismissed the suggestion on Sunday, indicating skepticism about Schroeder's suitability for such a diplomatic role.

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Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

A cruise ship operated by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions is dealing with a medical situation linked to hantavirus, a rodent-borne disease that can be fatal to humans with no specific cure. The ship MV Hondius was traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde when the incident occurred. France 24 interviewed a virology professor for expert context.

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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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CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early, drawing on growing reserves

CUHK's council chairman announced the institution will use its reserves to repay a HK$4 billion government loan owed by its debt-ridden private hospital ahead of schedule. A Legislative Council health panel discussion on CUHK Medical Centre's finances was postponed due to time constraints.