Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 06:39
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 06:09
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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National Stone Skipping Contest Held on Nagara River

Japan Sports News - May 19, 2026 - 05:38
Under blazing sunshine along the clear waters of the Nagara River, competitors faced off in a serious test of stone skipping skill on May 17th in Gifu City, where temperatures climbed to 31.2 degrees Celsius, marking the city’s first midsummer day of the year. (News On Japan)
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Top 5 Most Unexpected Champions of Recent Years

Japan Sports News - May 19, 2026 - 05:35
In modern professional sports, where financial resources and squad depth often determine competitive hierarchy, there are still moments when underdogs disrupt the established order. (News On Japan)
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The Most Anticipated Football Matches Around the World in the Coming Month

Japan Sports News - May 19, 2026 - 05:24
May in football is the moment when everyone’s nerves are already stretched to the limit, and mistakes become incredibly costly. (News On Japan)
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Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 04:53
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 04:43
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 04:18
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
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Chinese Buyers Lap Up Luxury Ashiya Houses

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 04:16
Foreign ownership of land in Japan has become an increasingly debated issue in recent years, and now the trend is spreading into Ashiya, one of the Kansai region’s most prestigious residential areas, where property prices are soaring amid growing demand from Chinese buyers. (News On Japan)
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Animal Cafe Customer Busted for Feeding Chocolate to Marmot

Japan Society News - May 19, 2026 - 04:03
A man in his 30s was referred to prosecutors after allegedly feeding a chocolate snack to a marmot at an animal cafe in Osaka Prefecture, despite the risk that the treat could cause poisoning or even death in the squirrel-family animal. (News On Japan)
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Fukuoka's Dazaifu Tenmangu Restored to Original Brilliance

Japan Travel News - May 19, 2026 - 03:46
Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka Prefecture, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, opened its restored main shrine to the media on May 18th after completing its first major renovation in 124 years. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Food Delivery War Intensifies

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 03:30
Japan’s food delivery industry is entering a new phase of fierce competition, with major operators locked in a prolonged battle over pricing and market share while profitability remains elusive, raising concerns about the future of domestic player Demae-can, whose stock has plunged roughly 97% from its pandemic-era peak. (News On Japan)
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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 03:22
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".
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Japan Releases Six Rules to Avoid Bear Encounters

Japan Travel News - May 19, 2026 - 03:18
The Japanese government has released a set of guidelines titled "Six Rules to Avoid Encountering Bears" as bear sightings across the country continue to rise sharply compared to the same period in previous years. (News On Japan)
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570-Year-Old Toyama Temple Destroyed in Overnight Blaze

Japan Society News - May 19, 2026 - 03:03
Flames tore through a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on May 16th, destroying the main hall of Daioji Temple, which has a history dating back around 570 years, while nearby gravestones glowed red in the intense blaze. (News On Japan)
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Japan Posts 2.1% GDP for January-March Quarter

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 03:01
Japan’s GDP, or gross domestic product, grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% from January to March, marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth, with the impact of Middle East tensions remaining relatively limited during the period. (News On Japan)
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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:48
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:16
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:16
It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.
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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 01:00
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.
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