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WORLDThe world hit a 44-year high in executionsGovernments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
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WORLDJapan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China<p>Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’</p><p>Japan’s defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing’s criticism of Tokyo’s increThe Guardian·May 31, 2026
WORLDMen and Women Should Be Optimists About Love, Not Heteropessimists“Heteropessimism” is all the rage — but really, there’s never been a better time to be looking for love. Go on, be a hetero-optimist.NY Times·May 31, 2026
WORLDWith Coco Gauff's exit, the wild French Open gets ...Defending French Open champ Coco Gauff was upset on Saturday -- just the latest in a string of unexpected results. Who will win now?ESPN·May 31, 2026
