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• A diverse range of new movies and shows are launching this Friday across major streaming platforms including Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and ZEE5. • Key releases include the Tamil thrillers *Kara* and *Leader*, the Malayalam family drama *Cousins & Kalyanams*, and the courtroom comedy *Jolly LLB 3*. • Genre-specific highlights feature a unique superhero experience with *Spider-Noir* and a biographical look at tennis star Rafael Nadal in the project *Rafa*.

President in ‘excellent’ health, despite ‘lower leg swelling’ and hand bruising after fourth hospital visit in second termDonald Trump has been grappling with “lower leg swelling” as well as “benign” hand bruising but remains in excellent health, the US president’s physician said in a memo released by the White House.Citing the results of a recent examination, the memo from Dr Sean Barbabella said Trump “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function”. Continue reading...

Audit finds 99.7% of those registered to vote are US citizens as DoJ presses for access to information citing low removalsUtah released the results of a year-long audit of the state’s voter rolls, finding that the vast majority of its voters are verifiably US citizens, amid an escalating legal battle with the Trump administration over access to voter registration data.The audit, launched in April 2025, found that 99.72% of Utah’s registered voters are confirmed US citizens. Of the more than 2 million voter records reviewed, 27 individuals were identified as non-citizens and removed from the rolls. Only 13 of those individuals had ever cast a ballot. The review, released on Wednesday by Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson’s office, also flagged 25 probable non-citizens, who have been given 30 days to provide proof of citizenship or face removal from the voter rolls. Continue reading...

• Hong Kong has surpassed Switzerland to become the world's largest cross-border wealth hub for the first time. • The shift reflects a significant migration of global assets and wealth management services toward the Asia-Pacific region. • This transition highlights Hong Kong's growing competitiveness and appeal as a primary financial center for international investors.

• A new streaming series featuring a chaotic road trip is being released between May 27 and June 2. • The plot follows three friends, a runaway Korean boy, and a famous baby hippo traveling in a Thai food truck. • The story blends comedy and secrets as the characters search for family and love across Thailand.

• The Eurovision Song Contest is commemorating its 70th anniversary by releasing two special celebratory videos. • The event traces its origins back to May 24, 1956, when seven broadcasters first gathered at the Teatro Kursaal in Lugano, Switzerland. • This milestone highlights the contest's evolution from a bold television experiment into the world's largest live music event, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers.

US officials hope damaged tank at California aerospace site will relieve pressure and avert blast riskA damaged chemical tank in southern California cracked over the weekend, which authorities were hopeful would relieve pressure and reduce the risk of an explosion.Some 50,000 residents in Garden Grove, a city of roughly 170,000 about 40 miles (60km) south of downtown Los Angeles, have been evacuated and are waiting for a resolution. Continue reading...