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• Hynix shares jump 15%, driving KOSPI to record intraday high
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T05:42:06Z
• Lens and Mali midfielder Sangaré wins the Marc-Vivien Foé prize for African players.
  Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been awarded the 2026 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé, recognizing him as the outstanding African player in Ligue 1.
  RFI europe 2026-05-11T05:31:43Z
• Trump-Xi meeting keeps Taiwan on edge, eyeing subtle US shifts
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T05:27:06Z
• (LEAD) S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assis...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T05:23:49Z
• Iran rejects US plan, calling for 'excessive demands'.
  Trump told Axios: "I don't like their response; it's inappropriate."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T05:22:09Z
• Outbreak of hantavirus: One of the evacuees tested positive, and another showed symptoms.
  TENERIFE.- One of the passengers evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for hantavirus, although they are not showing any symptoms, while another developed signs consistent with the…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T05:21:14Z
• Australia’s far-right One Nation party wins first seat in lower house
  Shock victory in by-election rings alarms for traditional centre-right parties
  ft uk 2026-05-11T05:21:03Z
• The Civil Union revolution: "A crack in the wall of bigotry."
  Ten years ago, the law was approved. The LGBTQ+ community: "Now we need equal marriage and reform of family law."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T05:19:28Z
• Russia loses 920 troops, 76 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
  The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, through May 11, 2026, are estimated at about 1,342,030 personnel, including 920 in…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T05:19:00Z
• LVMH CEO Arnault visits S. Korea for 1st time in three years
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault visited a Louis ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T05:15:34Z
• U.S. military reconnaissance flights over Cuba may be increasing, according to a U.S. report.
  Amidst the pressure being exerted by the U.S. President Trump on Cuba, a socialist country with which the U.S. has strained relations, CNN reported that the U.S. military has significantly increased i…
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T05:14:32Z
• Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court
  Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, did not apply during brief hearing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free ap…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T05:13:01Z
• An American citizen has tested positive for the hantavirus.
  He is one of the 17 people who were repatriated from the cruise ship.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T05:12:27Z
• Kioxia's rising shares signal Japan market shift from autos to chips
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T05:12:06Z
• Paratroopers jump onto Britain’s most remote inhabited island for hantavirus mission
  British paratroopers landed on a “golf course covered in rocks” to supply medical personnel and oxygen to Britain’s most remote overseas territory as it deals with a suspected hantavirus case, a…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T05:10:53Z
• New insurance pays Indian workers to stay home when heat turns deadly
  Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India’s summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or lose her income? But now the 42-year-old…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T05:02:04Z
• British children are growing taller due to obesity: How widespread is obesity across Europe?
  Average height is on the rise in Great Britain, a trend that accelerated sharply during the pandemic. Researchers link this increase to rising childhood obesity. The UK has the highest obesity rate am…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T05:01:13Z
• Meet Europe’s youth activists pushing back against blanket social media bans
  Youth activists across Europe are asking legislators to make platforms safer, to invest in digital literacy education and to enforce the laws already in place.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T05:01:04Z
• Delayed Great British Railways’ first station to open at Cambridge South in June
  Station will be first to be given full GBR branding and will directly link city’s Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton and Stansted airport The delayed Cambridge South station will finally open in …
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T05:00:46Z
• Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains
  Members of minority communities in Birmingham and elsewhere fear results could lead to rise in hostile rhetoric Conceding defeat at the election count at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Friday, the ou…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T05:00:46Z
• Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns
  Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’ Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership devel…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T05:00:45Z
• Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Morning
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T05:00:33Z
• Beyond The Beatles: Why Liverpool and England’s north west should be on your 2026 must-visit list
  From a new music heritage trail to a summer packed with live gigs and easy escapes, Liverpool offers a mix of culture, coastline and contemporary energy.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T05:00:13Z
• Why a strong Ukraine and a clear EU mandate are key to any Putin talks
  Also in this newsletter: Austria floats its EU reform ideas
  ft uk 2026-05-11T05:00:11Z
• Today in Korean history
  May 12
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T05:00:07Z
• Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region 785 times in one day, leaving one killed, two injured
  Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers carried out 785 strikes on 36 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and two others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on the Za…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T04:59:00Z
• Trump calls Iran's response "totally unacceptable."
  Report on the latest developments following US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's response to the US peace proposal.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T04:58:03Z
• A Carabineros officer repelled an attempted robbery in Colina: two criminals were shot.
  Two criminals were injured – one of them with life-threatening injuries – on the night of this Sunday, after a police officer repelled an attempted robbery with gunfire in the municipality of Coli…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T04:57:17Z
• Philippine rice farmers bear brunt of expensive fuel and El Nino
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T04:57:05Z
• Hong Kong rugby player denies molesting woman at bar, but admits vandalism
  A Hong Kong professional rugby player has denied molesting a patron at a bar, but admitted vandalising police property following his arrest last year. Faizal Solomona Penesa, 33, on Monday pleaded gui…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T04:55:53Z
• Indian rupee slumps 139 paise as oil prices surge, nearly ₹95 per US dollar
  At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.97 against the US dollar before inching up to 94.90, down a whopping 139 paise from its previous close
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T04:49:41Z
• Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U. S. set to hold talks amid OPCON transfer push, Hormuz ship issue
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The top defense chiefs of South Korea and the United S...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T04:46:46Z
• Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership
  Nairobi's partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya's interests will be subordinated.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T04:45:57Z
• Korea Exchange eases rule on stock buyback for investors: source
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T04:43:58Z
• New Zealand PM Luxon Rules Out Grand Coalition With Labour
  New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out a grand coalition between his National Party and the main opposition Labour Party after November’s election.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T04:43:00Z
• India news: Cut fuel use, gold buys and foreign trips, says Modi, as no end in sight to Iran war
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to make a series of changes in their consumption habits to help the country withstand the global economic upheaval from the Iran war. DW has the latest.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T04:43:00Z
• Oil jumps as Strait of Hormuz stays shut after Trump rebuffs Iran’s offer
  In an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the war with Iran is “not over.”
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T04:42:14Z
• The price of oil rose again following the lack of agreement between the United States and Iran to achieve peace in the Middle East.
  Oil prices rose on Monday in Asian markets after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the conditions proposed by Iran to end the war in the Middle East, increasing concerns about potential disruptions…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T04:41:11Z
• Temperatures up to +22°C, rain expected across Ukraine on Monday
  On Monday, May 11, cloudy weather with clear spells will prevail across Ukraine, with rain expected in most regions and thunderstorms in some areas.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T04:39:00Z
• Naval destroyer to participate in fleet review, int'l field training in U. S.
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean naval destroyer will participate in a f...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T04:38:02Z
• (LEAD) Main opposition slams gov't for not identifying Iran behind attack on S. Korean vessel
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T04:37:17Z
• Memory bottlenecks threaten data-center GPU efficiency as AI inference scales, says Micron SVP
  Micron's senior vice president, Jeremy Werner, told The Circuit Podcast that memory has become a strategic bottleneck for data-center inference, warning that insufficient memory can sharply cut GPU ut…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:35:20Z
• Nan Pao targets semiconductor specialty materials as revenue hits record for April
  Nan Pao Resins Chemical Group said April revenue rose 15.0% year on year to NT$2.285 billion (US$72.77 million), a record for the month, while cumulative revenue for January to April 2026 reached NT$8…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:34:19Z
• The "Odyssey" of goals.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-11T04:34:05Z
• Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations
  Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T04:33:07Z
• Samsung strike talks resumed with US$29 billion on the line
  Samsung Electronics' labor and management have returned to the negotiating table under South Korean government mediation, as the company faces a planned general strike and a widening dispute over how …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:31:26Z
• Xi’s leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed
  We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1.…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T04:30:05Z
• Yonhap News Summary
  The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T04:30:00Z
• China's yuan hits three-year high days before Xi-Trump summit
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T04:27:05Z
• How Philippine prison kingpins ran Japan, South Korea crime rings
  The prison cell, it turns out, is no obstacle to running a criminal empire. All you need is a smartphone, an encrypted messaging app and an overwhelmed corrections system, even if it is thousands of k…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T04:25:09Z
• Qisda sees recovery driven by AI and semiconductors, expects profit rebound through 2026
  Qisda said its operations began to recover in the first quarter of 2026 after profits bottomed out in 2025, with chairman Peter Chen saying visibility for the second and third quarters is now better t…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:22:38Z
• Kharkiv region hands over batch of pickup trucks to two combat brigades
  The Kharkiv region delivered a batch of pickup trucks to soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade and the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T04:21:00Z
• Ennostar sees 2Q26 rebound on stronger component demand
  Ennostar said its core losses narrowed significantly in the first quarter of 2026 from the previous quarter, despite the seasonally weak period for the industry, and expects a marked recovery in both …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:20:23Z
• AMD's 2nm defection to Samsung dents TSMC's AI grip
  The AI semiconductor supply chain is showing unexpected signs of a shift, with TSMC's long-held dominance in the foundry market beginning to loosen. US chipmakers are increasingly engaging with Samsun…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:18:33Z
• Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
  Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T04:18:31Z
• "Never, ever": Tim Wilson retracts comments about a potential alliance with the right-wing party One Nation.
  A Liberal frontbencher says he has “no interest” in forming a coalition with Pauline Hanson’s party – a day after suggesting he might be open to it. Follow our Australia news live blog for the…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T04:17:41Z
• Did Netanyahu sell the US an "easy" Iran war, and did he misjudge the risks in the Hormuz Strait? The Israeli Prime Minister says "nobody had perfect foresight."
  When asked whether Iran's strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz had been "misunderstood initially," Netanyahu avoided admitting any intelligence failure.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T04:16:39Z
• After Bibi: the comforting myth that a man is the problem
  There is a familiar parlor game underway in Washington and Tel Aviv, played with renewed enthusiasm now that Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have once again merged their parties under the banner Beyac…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-11T04:15:42Z
• DIGITIMES Insight: MediaTek denies Intel link as TSMC's packaging lead faces new test
  DIGITIMES senior analyst Luke Lin said Warren Buffett's investment in Apple should be viewed not simply as a stock trade, but as a bet on the company and its leadership under CEO Tim Cook.
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T04:14:54Z
• Netanyahu seeks to end U.S. military aid to Israel: "It's time to stop relying on it."
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised many on Sunday by announcing his intention to gradually eliminate the military aid his country receives from the United States, marking a significan…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T04:13:38Z
• Which EU capitals have rents higher than minimum wages?
  Euronews Business takes a closer look at gross minimum wages and average rent costs across EU countries and their capital cities. In many capitals, even the gross minimum wage is not enough to cover r…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T04:12:53Z
• Indonesian state banks surge, private rivals sag over Prabowo's policies
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T04:12:07Z
• El Salvador may offer free renewal of national identification documents before the 2027 elections.
  The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador will soon evaluate a proposal submitted by the Presidency of the Republic, through the Minister of Public Security and Justice, Gustavo Villatoro, to approve th…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T04:06:59Z
• Japanese cabinet declines comment on MP's call to lift sanctions against Russia
  Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara separately acknowledged that maintaining contacts with Russia as a neighboring state remains important for Japan
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T04:06:46Z
• One American has tested positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
  A passenger returning to the U. S. from a Dutch cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak occurred has tested positive for the virus, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Sunday evening…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T04:06:00Z
• French cinema is spooked by the far right
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music When foreign ministers meet in Brussels today, Israel and Russia will likely dominate the agenda. Today on the pod, Zoya and Nick discuss why the bloc might …
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T04:05:00Z
• The Honduran Congress is moving forward with reforms to declare gangs as terrorist organizations and to increase penalties for extortion.
  The National Congress is preparing to discuss and approve a package of criminal justice reforms aimed at strengthening the fight against organized crime in Honduras. This includes the potential design…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T04:03:51Z
• China expanding its industrial dominance, warns US business group
  Chamber of Commerce says west is running out of time to sever its growing reliance on Chinese supply chain
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:01:09Z
• What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
  Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
  NYT us 2026-05-11T04:01:08Z
• Greece scrambles to explain how explosive-packed drone landed in its waters
  Minister defends preparedness against novel threat after officials detonate device suspected to be from Ukraine Authorities in Greece have intensified investigations into how an explosive-packed drone…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T04:00:44Z
• Judges in the Dominican Republic have called for a national strike to demand improvements in working conditions and salaries.
  Judges in the Dominican Republic have announced a nationwide work stoppage for May 21, 2026, with the aim of demanding better working and salary conditions within the judicial system. According to Lis…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T04:00:36Z
• Turkish Airlines jet's landing gear catches fire upon arrival at Nepal's Kathmandu airport | Video
  Although the incident caused no reported injuries, it did force the Kathmandu airport to shut down.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T04:00:32Z
• Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility
  Trading desks at BP, Shell and TotalEnergies outshine US rivals
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:31Z
• Top ECB official attacks German opposition to UniCredit’s bid for Commerzbank
  Central bank’s outgoing vice-president Luis de Guindos says Berlin’s intervention goes ‘against spirit of single market’
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• American agriculture is broken
  Fixing it will require much more than the new farm bill can deliver
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• India drives global rise in coal-based steel capacity
  New blast furnace projects threaten to undermine shift to greener production elsewhere
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• Coal shipments jump as countries seek alternatives to disrupted gas supplies
  Middle East conflict is driving many Asian nations in particular to turn to the carbon-intensive fuel
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• France’s crowded race to replace Macron
  Fragmented field on left and centre boosts far right hopes for the Élysée Palace
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• Hearn boxing and darts empire valued at over £1bn as US investor takes stake
  Father-son duo sell 15% of Matchroom, which has been propelled by stars such as Anthony Joshua and Luke Littler
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z
• We need to protect Britain against the tyranny of the minority
  Our first-past-the-post electoral system cannot handle the new era of multi-party politics
  ft uk 2026-05-11T04:00:20Z