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Google's brand value has risen by 57%, displacing Apple from the top spot in the Kantar rankings

Google took first place in the annual ranking of the 100 most valuable global brands published by marketing agency Kantar Millward Brown. This is the company's first top spot in the ranking since 2018....

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15.05.26

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Drake released three albums in one night

Canadian rapper Drake released three studio albums simultaneously on the night of May 14–15, 2026. The releases took place at exactly midnight Eastern Time: along with the long-announced "Iceman," fans were unexpectedly treated to two more projects: "Maid of Honor" and "Habibti,"...

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15.05.26

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Belgians took to the streets against raising the retirement age to 67

Mass protests against the government's plans to raise the retirement age to 67 took place in Belgium. Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Brussels, carrying banners resembling road signs with the number 67 crossed out in a red circle, symbolizing opposition to the pension reform,...

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15.05.26

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Uzbekistan opened a mosque in Kazakhstan's Turkestan region

During a working visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, attended the opening of a mosque in the city of Turkestan, built by the Uzbek side....

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15.05.26

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Xpeng is in talks to acquire a Volkswagen plant in Europe

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is discussing the possibility of acquiring production facilities in Europe, including from German automaker Volkswagen, according to the Financial Times, citing Elvis Chen, the company's managing director for northeastern Europe.According to Cheng, Xpeng is considering various options fo...

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14.05.26

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Toyota releases Corolla Active Sport to celebrate the model's 60th anniversary

Toyota Motor has unveiled special Active Sport versions of the Corolla sedan and Corolla Touring wagon for the Japanese market, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first-generation model. The anniversary will be officially celebrated on October 20, according to drom.ru....

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13.05.26

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Trump posted an image of a hundred dollar bill with his portrait on it

US President Donald Trump posted a photo of a $100 bill on the social network TruthSocial, which features himself instead of the traditional portrait of Benjamin Franklin.The initiative to replace the portrait on th...

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13.05.26

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A man has been arrested in Singapore for making thousand false calls to police in eight days

Singapore authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man accused of making numerous false emergency calls, The Straits Times reports.According to the publication, between April 21 and 28, Fu Jia Hong made over thousand calls to four police stations using foreign phone numbers. He remained silent during each call. The number of calls...

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13.05.26

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Spy photos reveal the appearance of the new BMW X7

Second-generation BMW X7 prototypes were spotted testing last month. Based on spy photos, automotive experts have formed an idea of what the production car will look like, according to kolesa.ru....

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13.05.26

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“The Simpsons” predicted the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship 14 years in advance

Amid the hantavirus outbreak on board the cruise ship M/V Hondius, claims have been circulating online that the American animated series “The Simpsons” predicted a similar situation back in 2012, in the 19th episode of the show's 23rd season,...

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12.05.26

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Thailand tightens travel restrictions for foreign tourists

Thai authorities intend to reduce the maximum visa-free stay in the country from 60 to 30 days and tighten immigration controls at the border. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew, according to TA...

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12.05.26

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Japanese scientists are testing a drug to grow new teeth in humans

Researchers from Kyoto University (Japan) are conducting clinical trials of a drug capable of stimulating new tooth growth in adults. The drug is designed to block a protein produced by the USAG-1 gene, which suppresses natural tooth growth, fontanka.ru reports.Scientists have found that most people, in addition to baby and perman...

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11.05.26

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Dua Lipa files 15 million USD lawsuit against Samsung

British singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung, demanding 15 million USD in compensation.According to the lawsuit, the company used the artist's photos in advertising materials promoting a line of televisions without her knowledge or consent. The singer only learned of the unauthorized use of h...

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11.05.26

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Istanbul will host the Global Design Forum for the first time in May 2026

From May 13 to 16, 2026, Istanbul will host the Global Design Forum, an international platform for design leaders and experts, for the first time. The event, which has been held at the Victoria and Albert Museum for 15 years within the framework of the London Design Festival, is moving to a new home.The forum is supported by the T...

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11.05.26

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The US million-dollar "Golden Visa" has fallen out of favor among wealthy foreigners

The US Investment Visa Program, which launched in late 2025 and offers permanent residency in the US for a minimum investment of 1 million USD, has seen extremely low demand among potential participants.According to data released by the US administration at the end of April, only 338 applications had been submitted for the program...

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08.05.26

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A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has spread across several continents

International health authorities are monitoring the spread of hantavirus, which was detected on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, after some passengers left the ship before it was diagnosed.Since April 2026, an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus has been reported on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. This is the only known...

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08.05.26

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“Belavia” will resume flights from Minsk to Dubai from May 22

Belarusian airline “Belavia” plans to resume regular air service between Minsk and Dubai on May 22, 2026. This was announced on the airline's official website.Initially, flights will operate twice a week—on Tuesdays and Fri...

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07.05.26

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Pennsylvania sues Character AI over chatbots posing as doctors

Pennsylvania authorities have filed a lawsuit against Character AI, accusing its chatbots of posing as licensed medical professionals and providing health advice to users. The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against this practice.According to court documents, one chatbot named Emily posed as a licensed psychiatrist...

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07.05.26

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An American bank employee hung up on a call from Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV encountered typical banking difficulties while trying to update his personal information at his Chicago bank, The New York Times reports.According to Augustinian priest and longtime friend of the pontiff, Thomas McCarthy, the Pope decided to update the phone number and address on his bank account. He identified himsel...

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07.05.26

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Samsung is leaving the TV and home appliance market, where it has lost out to local brands

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has notified its partners of its decision to cease sales of televisions and home appliances in mainland China, according to the Korean publication Khan.co.kr, citing industry sources. The company has operated in this market for 34 years.According to Seoul Economic Daily, Samsung China In...

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