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Crime & Justice

Students are protesting in Belgrade against government corruption and violence, with railway traffic nationwide suspended indefinitely ahead of the demonstration. Students are also planning a protest at Slavija Square and have demonstrated outside a police station after an alleged attack by ruling party activists. An academic criticized Serbian authorities for allegedly beating children while protecting criminals.

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Hull City has achieved promotion to the Premier League, with Oli McBurnie's late strike sealing their playoff final win. Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season for 2025/26, scoring eight goals and providing assists. The promotion marks a historic achievement for Hull City despite a transfer ban.

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Crime & Justice

Police in Vietnam are enhancing digital governance skills with IT degrees, while Nigerian police arrested drug suspects in Enugu. In Denmark, heavily armed officers secured a train station, and Jakarta Metro Police arrested 173 suspects for street crimes. South Korean activists reported abuse by Israeli forces after a Gaza aid mission.

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Crime & Justice

A man was arrested for a home invasion attempt at actress Kim Gyu-ri's residence in South Korea. In Vietnam, a young man was arrested for robbing a store, and a company chairman was detained. Mexico City police arrested a suspect in a motorcycle shooting, while a man was re-arrested in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting in Denmark.

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Economy & Trade

Perak, Malaysia explores a RM200 million green energy investment. Chile's permitting processes stall jobs and investment, while Argentina's IAEF president stresses predictability for investment. Slovakia and China discuss investments and direct flights, and Oman and Kazakhstan explore enhancing economic cooperation.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Helsinki's emergency services are stretched by multiple fires in one afternoon. A worker dies after a fire on a Venezuelan PDVSA oil platform. In South Korea, a highway collision and fire kill four people. A large fire erupts at a fish processing company in Lithuania, and a large fire in a Los Angeles suburb prompts evacuations.

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Crime & Justice

Indonesia's President Prabowo contacts a lawyer regarding a corruption case involving a former minister, while lawyers in Nigeria are urged to play a critical role in eradicating corruption. In France, a former Prime Minister faces judicial investigation for alleged embezzlement. Spain's former Prime Minister is indicted for corruption, and Indonesia's KPK continues investigating a Hajj quota corruption case.

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Crime & Justice

Japan's Nintendo Switch sales hit a record high due to an upcoming price hike, impacting Taiwanese players. A flyweight fighter will compete in Japan's RIZIN FF martial arts organization. Japan will ban the possession and sale of the cannabis-derived compound CBN from June 1, and an NPO was established to support elderly renters.

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Crime & Justice

In West Java, a governor offered a reward for a man accused in a family murder. Greek authorities believe a missing woman was murdered by her husband. In France, a mother was sentenced for her daughter's murder, and in Serbia, appeals were rejected in a child's murder case. Indonesian family denies involvement in a past murder.

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Conflict & Security

Ukraine claims to have liberated territory and conducted one of its deadliest strikes on Russian positions since the war began. Meanwhile, a Bloomberg report suggests the Kremlin views the war in Ukraine as having reached a stalemate, with no clear path to victory.

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Energy & Infrastructure

A widespread power outage across Sumatra, Indonesia, disrupted citizen activities, triggered by a disruption in the extra-high voltage transmission line. Lightning strikes and tree damage are suspected as causes, linked to weather-induced transmission line failure. The outage affected North Sumatra due to a fault in Jambi.

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Elections & Politics

A Nigerian Federal High Court has nullified key deadlines in the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general elections, citing overreach. Opposition parties and advocacy groups have hailed the ruling as a win for democracy and the rule of law.

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Culture & Society

Magyar Nemzet has launched a weekly opinion newsletter featuring personal thoughts on key topics. Meanwhile, Hungary faces the risk of losing billions in EU funds over unmet reform demands regarding pensions and taxes. The newsletter aims to connect prominent themes from the week.

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Sports

Olympiacos has reached the EuroLeague final, becoming the seventh team to play in their home country. Real Madrid coach Sergio Scariolo described Olympiacos as 'the worst of the best,' anticipating a tough battle. Real Madrid faces significant injury concerns ahead of the championship game, with guard Facundo Campazzo acknowledging the strong matchup.

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Conflict & Security

Authorities are investigating an Austrian teenager for extremist content on Instagram, while Vienna's Dompfarrer Toni Faber is stepping down after 30 years. The Vienna Festival Weeks opened with a silent performance, and Austria's national football team will play Nations League matches in Linz and Vienna. Vienna is also planning to introduce a uniform color for all taxis.

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Crime & Justice

Bishkek is beginning to restore hot water supply within three to four days following maintenance. The city is also hosting a week of cultural events, including exhibitions, films, concerts, and theater performances.

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Culture & Society

Kathmandu's cultural calendar is vibrant with diverse events, including art exhibitions, music festivals, and theatrical performances. A new play explores deep-rooted issues of casteism, while a record-breaking Everest climber receives a grand welcome.

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Sports

Malaysian badminton pairs are advancing at the Malaysia Masters, with Arif Junaidi and Yap Roy King reaching the semi-finals and an all-Malaysian men's doubles final guaranteed. However, K. Letshanaa's campaign ended in the quarterfinals, while mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei advanced to the quarterfinals.

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Sports

FC Bayern Munich won the DFB-Pokal, defeating VfB Stuttgart 3-0 to secure the domestic double, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer celebrated the victory, equaling a record. Separately, Eintracht Trier won the Rheinland Cup, qualifying for the DFB-Pokal.

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Crime & Justice

Paraguay has expelled 11 high-profile Brazilian criminals since 2023 as part of its strategy. Meanwhile, Brazilian police seized 200,000 counterfeit World Cup album stickers and jerseys. Former Brazilian deputy Carla Zambelli confirmed her release in Italy, and US fund GQG Partners increased its stake in Brazil's Petrobras.

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Economy & Trade

Mexico City is implementing stricter laws, with Congress approving up to nine years in prison for digital fraud and advancing a Care System Law. A construction wall collapse injured at least three, and a major electronic music concert is planned. A construction site was also temporarily closed for environmental inspection.

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Elections & Politics

A rapper has apologized for insulting the late former President Roh Moo-hyun, leading to the cancellation of his concert and prompting artists to apologize. The 17th anniversary memorial ceremony for Roh Moo-hyun is scheduled to be held at Bongha Village.

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Sports

Amazon Mexico is highlighting significant deals for the Hot Sale 2026 event, featuring trending promotions on Samsung smartphones, electronics, home goods, and personal care items. The platform encourages shoppers to use its 'Plan and Save' feature for smarter purchasing during the sale.

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