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Belgian ex-diplomat dies before standing trial over 1961 murder of Congolese leader

Étienne Davignon, 93, was last living person targeted in investigation into assassination of DRC’s first PM, Patrice LumumbaA 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat who became the<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/ex-belgian-diplomat-93-trial-1961-murder-patrice-lumumba">

The Guardian·May 18, 2026

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Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup

Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel Martínez from the black bitumen of the street. It was the second such painting of the rare amphibian he had walked past that morning.

The Guardian·May 18, 2026

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Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom

The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay.

TechCrunch·May 18, 2026

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The Catastrophic Swatch x Audemars Piguet Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable

So why didn’t Swatch do anything to avoid it?

Wired·May 18, 2026

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The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.

Wired·May 18, 2026

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How to Watch Google I/O 2026

Google I/O is back with updates to Search, Android, Gemini, and a fresh peek at upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Here's how to watch the announcements live and what to expect.

Wired·May 18, 2026

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I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

Apparently anyone can vibe code anything these days. So Claude and I tried to make a database for tracking the petty grievances of the masses.

Wired·May 18, 2026

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An ICE Firearms Trainer Was Involved in At Least 4 Deadly Shootings

David Norman, a former Phoenix police officer who’s described himself as “a fucking savage,” now runs a company that provided training to Homeland Security’s Special Response Teams.

Wired·May 18, 2026

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Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters

Sinner, the first Italian to win the title in 50 years, enters the French Open as favourite with Alcaraz out injured.

Al Jazeera·May 18, 2026

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Belgian ex-diplomat dies before standing trial over 1961 murder of Congolese leader

Purple pain: backlash over Mexico City’s ‘axolotlisation’ for World Cup

Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom

The Catastrophic Swatch x Audemars Piguet Launch Was Entirely Predictable and Utterly Avoidable

The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

How to Watch Google I/O 2026

I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

An ICE Firearms Trainer Was Involved in At Least 4 Deadly Shootings

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters