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However, the yen’s downside versus the dollar is likely to be limited by the possible FX intervention by Japanese authorities, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

There are about 5,000 councillors across 136 local authorities, as well as six mayors, up for election in parts of England.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He suggested that if authorities were looking for Smart’s remains, they should expand their investigation into who truly took her, maintaining that the Flores family had nothing to do with her disappearance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A group of 13 Australians related to alleged Islamic State jihadists is returning home from Syria, Australian authorities said Wednesday, warning some will face arrest.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Besides, if Pong was involved with Ampai, then when the authorities arrested her, they'd capture Pong as well.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat