Nintendo’s shares plunged in Tokyo on May 11 after the company announced price increases for its Switch 2 console and issued a cautious outlook for the new fiscal year. Shares fell roughly 8% intraday, trading around 7,020–7,181 yen. Nintendo said the Switch 2 will rise by 10,000 yen to 59,980 yen in Japan from May 25 and will increase by about $50 to roughly $500 in the U.S. from Sept. 1. The firm now forecasts selling about 16.5 million Switch 2 units in the coming year, down from roughly 19.9 million in the prior year, and expects fiscal‑year net profit to drop about 27% to ¥310 billion with revenue down about 11% to ¥2.05 trillion. Nintendo cited strong first‑year demand, higher memory‑chip costs and the price hikes as reasons. Analysts and investors expressed concern over a limited slate of blockbuster first‑party titles beyond scheduled releases such as Yoshi, Star Fox and Splatoon Raiders. President Shuntaro Furukawa pledged to boost the software lineup to “enhance ownership value.”

Apple is reportedly building an “Organize Tabs” feature for Safari that will automatically group open tabs by topic in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Multiple outlets cite Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and recent code leaks describing a new center-top menu in Safari where users can enable automatic grouping; when selected, the system clusters tabs into topics users browse frequently. Apple is not explicitly branding the capability as an Apple Intelligence feature, but reporting and leaks indicate it will use some form of on-device AI or heuristics to infer topics and keep related tabs together. The change extends Safari’s Tab Groups functionality introduced in 2021 and mirrors Google Chrome’s 2024 “Organize Similar Tabs” feature. The capability is expected to be demonstrated at Apple’s WWDC event starting June 8, 2026, and aims to reduce tab clutter and simplify everyday browsing without requiring constant manual management.

Lexie Brown hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points off the bench to lift the Seattle Storm to an 89-82 win over the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Flau’jae Johnson added 16 points and six rebounds, Jade Melbourne had 15 points and six assists and Natisha Hiedeman contributed 11 as Seattle improved to 1-1. Aneesah Morrow led Connecticut with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds; Brittney Griner scored 16 and Diamond Miller had 13. Kennedy Burke finished with 12 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Sun (0-2). Brown’s hot stretch included four 3-pointers in 1:37 that capped a 13-0 run and gave Seattle a 63-54 lead late in the third quarter. The Storm made 10 3s, forced 10 steals and outscored Connecticut 25-16 from the free throw line down the stretch. Hailey Van Lith, recently waived by Chicago, scored nine points off the bench in her Connecticut debut. Seattle heads to Toronto next; Connecticut hosts Las Vegas on Wednesday.

LONDON, May 11, 2026 — A two-week trial opened at London’s High Court on Monday as online fast-fashion rival Shein accused U.S.-listed Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, of copyright infringement “on an industrial scale.” Shein says Temu used thousands of photos taken by Shein staff to advertise copies or near-identical versions of Shein’s own-brand clothing, alleging the conduct was intended to secure an unfair market advantage. Temu has dropped its defence to Shein’s claims over roughly 2,300 photographs, according to Shein’s lawyers, and has counter-claimed for damages after an injunction required it to remove thousands of listings. Temu denies the wider allegations, saying Shein’s litigation is aimed at stifling competition; it has also accused Shein of breaching competition law by tying suppliers to exclusive deals, a separate strand of litigation due at trial next year. The London case is part of parallel litigation in the United States and comes as regulators tighten cross-border e-commerce rules — including the removal of a U.S. low-value parcel exemption and an EU change due in July — that could affect both companies’ low-price business models.

The 2026 PGA Championship tees off May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler the clear favorite as he attempts to become the event’s first repeat winner since 2019. Scheffler, defending champion, arrives after a series of near-misses including runner-up finishes at the Masters, RBC Heritage and Cadillac Championship. Rory McIlroy, fresh off consecutive Masters titles, is among the chief challengers despite a limited competitive build-up. Jordan Spieth seeks a career Grand Slam, while a strong contingent of LIV Golf stars — led by Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau — will test themselves against the PGA Tour elite amid fresh uncertainty after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it will end LIV funding after 2026 and the breakaway circuit searches for new investors. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are absent, removing two marquee names. Pre-tournament models and oddsmakers (FanDuel/CBS Sports) list Scheffler, McIlroy and Rahm among the top-priced contenders, with sportsbooks and predictive models offering divergent longshot picks and prop-bet angles for media and wagering markets.

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye has unveiled the final Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour, with an 11-show run from Sept. 20 to Nov. 4. Dates include Tokyo (Belluna Dome), two shows in Jakarta (Jakarta International Stadium), Singapore (National Stadium on Oct. 2-3), Seoul (Goyang Stadium), Bangkok (Rajamangala Stadium), two shows in Hong Kong (Kai Tak Stadium) and a closing night in Kuala Lumpur (TM Stadium National). Japanese hip‑hop duo Creepy Nuts will support most dates, with DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U joining select shows. Tickets begin with an artist presale on May 18 (registration deadline May 15), followed by a Visa presale May 19–20, a Live Nation presale May 20 and general onsale from May 21; presale timing varies by market and Seoul will not have an artist presale. Ticket prices and seating maps will be released with the first presale. Live Nation produces the run, and sponsors include Nespresso. A portion of each Asian ticket sale will support Global Citizen and the UN World Food Programme; the tour has already donated millions via the XO Humanitarian Fund. The After Hours Til Dawn tour has surpassed $1 billion in grosses and sold roughly 7.5 million tickets, making it the highest‑grossing tour by a male solo artist to date.

TikTok said on 11 May 2026 it will offer a paid, ad-free tier to UK users aged 18 and over, charging £3.99 a month as it notifies accounts over the coming months. The TikTok Ad‑Free option will remove ads delivered by the company from areas such as the For You feed and, TikTok says, will not use subscribers' data for advertising purposes. However, users who pay may still see creator-paid or sponsored posts labelled as ads. Those who remain on the free service will continue to receive personalised advertising and, under the new model, will no longer be able to opt out of personalised ads while using the app for free, TikTok said. The roll‑out follows tests of an ad‑free subscription in 2023 and mirrors similar moves by Facebook, Instagram and other platforms. TikTok framed the change as offering users more choice while supporting businesses that use the platform for advertising growth.

Activist investor Aspex Management has increased its holding in German food-delivery group Delivery Hero to about 15% after buying a roughly 5% stake from Prosus for about €335 million (€22 per share), Reuters and other outlets reported on May 11, 2026. The deal was priced at a roughly 10% premium to Delivery Hero’s closing price on the prior trading day and about 22% above the 30‑day volume‑weighted average. Prosus’s remaining holding falls to about 16.8% as it continues a mandated sell-down tied to its takeover of Just Eat Takeaway.com; EU antitrust regulators have required Prosus to cut its stake below 10% by late summer. The transaction follows a prior sale of 4.5% to Uber in April. News of the trade sent Delivery Hero shares up roughly 7%. Aspex has publicly urged the company to withdraw from whole regions and has called for replacement of CEO Niklas Östberg, increasing pressure ahead of Delivery Hero’s annual general meeting on June 23, where Prosus-managed shares cannot be voted by the seller.

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list on May 9 and optioned fellow outfielder Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo, but Barger was a late scratch from the May 10 lineup because of right elbow soreness. Barger, 26, had returned after missing nearly a month with sprains to both ankles sustained April 5. He played right field and batted second in Saturday’s game, making a 101.2 mph throw to cut down a runner — the fastest assist in Blue Jays Statcast history — but was removed from Sunday’s lineup after waking with reduced range of motion; an MRI was performed Sunday. Barger has struggled offensively this season after a 21-homer, 74-RBI 2025 campaign, and has limited plate production so far in 2026. The club also faces uncertainty in the pitching staff, with Eric Lauer’s recent struggles and rookie Spencer Miles being used in an opener role as Toronto evaluates its fifth rotation spot.

Blackstone will acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners Fund VII in a deal valuing the company, including debt, at about €635 million ($747 million), the firms said on May 11, 2026. CVC is set to double its initial investment through the sale. Skroutz’s founders will sell part of their holdings but retain a stake and management will remain in place, with George Chatzigeorgiou continuing as CEO. The transaction follows CVC’s other Greek investments, including the recent sale of a majority stake in insurer Ethniki. Timing and regulatory approvals were not disclosed; industry reports indicate closing could occur in the second half of 2026 pending approvals. The acquisition expands Blackstone’s footprint in European e-commerce and digital marketplace assets and positions Skroutz for further scale-up under new ownership.

Indian actor Bhumi Pednekar has reportedly opted not to return for the second season of Netflix India's drama The Royals, multiple Indian outlets said on May 11, 2026. Reports, citing production sources including Mid-Day, say the creative team plans to shift the show away from the central romance that anchored season one and toward broader royal family dynamics and world-building that resonated with viewers. Producers have been quoted as saying there was no dispute with Pednekar and that story direction — not behind‑the‑scenes conflict — prompted the change. Trade coverage also says Pednekar is lined up for other projects, including a Netflix film opposite Imran Khan and a sequel to the film Daldal, and that online trolling of her performance in season one took a personal toll. Netflix and Pednekar have not issued an official statement confirming the exit. Season one, released in 2025, drew significant online attention despite mixed reviews and will continue to serve as the foundation for the retooled second season.

Arsenal confirmed on May 11 that England winger Beth Mead will leave the club when her contract expires this summer, ending a nine-year spell in north London. Mead, 31, made 265 appearances and scored 86 goals for Arsenal after joining from Sunderland in 2017, helping the club to a WSL title, three League Cups, the 2025 Champions League and the inaugural FIFA Champions Cup. The forward — UEFA Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot winner at Euro 2022 and a BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year — overcame an ACL injury in 2022 to return and play a key role in Arsenal’s recent European success, including the assist in the Lisbon final. Manchester City have been linked with a move, but clubs cannot finalise deals with players under contract in the same association until June 1; City sources expressed optimism about a potential signing. Arsenal also announced the departures of Laia Codina and Victoria Pelova. Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley praised Mead as “one of our best forwards” and a club legend.

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers reached a political agreement to impose fresh sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and sanctions on leading Hamas figures, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. The package — described by officials as targeting a small number of individuals and settler organisations (reports cite three settlers and four organisations, identities not yet public) — had been blocked for months by Hungary’s previous Viktor Orbán government. The change in Budapest after Orbán’s April election defeat opened the way for unanimous approval. Ministers stopped short of endorsing broader economic measures such as an EU-wide ban or suspension of trade agreements covering settlement goods, with some states saying more study was needed. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised the move as arbitrary and morally equivalent to Hamas. EU ministers cited a sharp rise in settler violence in the West Bank since 2023 and early 2026, with UN and rights groups reporting increased killings, arson and displacement. The bloc said the measures are meant to signal consequences for extremism while larger trade measures remain on the table for future debate.

Ryanair will close its Thessaloniki operating base this coming winter, remove three aircraft and sharply reduce services across Greece, the carrier said in early May. The low-cost airline said the moves will cut about 700,000 seats and 12 routes across the country — including roughly 500,000 seats and 10 Thessaloniki routes — and suspend off‑peak operations at Chania and Heraklion. Ryanair blamed rising charges at Fraport‑run airports and said fees are now about 66% above pre‑Covid levels; Fraport Greece rejected that claim, saying the decision is a commercial one for Ryanair. The carrier plans to reallocate aircraft to markets such as Albania, Italy and Sweden where it says airports passed on government tax reductions. Municipal and tourism officials warned the Thessaloniki exit could be “devastating” for local international connectivity and jobs. Ryanair has previously closed other European bases in disputes over costs and has warned of wider sector pressure from higher fuel and operational costs.

Brandt Snedeker won the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, closing with a 5-under 66 to finish 18-under 266 and edge Mark Hubbard by one stroke. The 45-year-old captured his 10th PGA Tour title — his first since the 2018 Wyndham Championship — and earned a two-year PGA Tour exemption and playing privileges for the next two seasons. Because the event was an opposite-field tournament to Quail Hollow, the victory does not carry a Masters invitation but does secure Snedeker a spot in the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink. Snedeker, who is captain of the U.S. Presidents Cup team, said he will not be a playing captain in September and plans to delay a trip to Medinah as he prepares for the PGA Championship. Hubbard, seeking his first Tour win in his 274th start, faltered with critical bogeys late, while Beau Hossler and Kevin Roy tied for third. The result also provided a boost to veteran Snedeker after recovery from surgery and a period without full playing status.

Tottenham host Leeds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, May 11, 2026, with kick-off at 8pm BST in a game that could materially affect the relegation battle. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have won back-to-back league matches and can open a four-point gap over West Ham with victory, easing pressure with three games remaining. Spurs remain severely depleted through injury — Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined (Antonin Kinsky to start), Dominic Solanke is doubtful and a long list of players including Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies are absent or doubtful. Leeds, already mathematically safe, will be without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev (season-ending knee injury) but arrive in good form. In the UK the match is live on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football (coverage from 7pm BST) and via Sky Go. Bookmakers list Tottenham as favourites (around 17/20–4/6) but previews range from a 1-1 draw to goals-heavy outcomes; popular betting tips highlight over 2.5 goals, over eight corners and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make an impact.

Istanbul-based mobile studio Grand Games has raised $70 million in a Series B round led by Balderton Capital’s Growth Fund, bringing total funding to $103 million, the company announced on May 11, 2026. Existing backers Bek Ventures and Laton Ventures and angel investor Mert Gür also participated. Founded in early 2024, Grand Games operates six live titles including Magic Sort, Car Match and Block Out, and says it has surpassed 50 million downloads and delivered fivefold year‑on‑year revenue growth. The studio uses an autonomous internal‑studio model and focuses on hybrid casual puzzle titles that have charted highly on app stores, including top positions on the US iOS download chart. Grand plans to deploy the new capital on user acquisition, marketing, hiring and development of additional titles as it scales internationally. The round follows a flurry of M&A and growth‑stage investment activity in Turkey’s mobile‑gaming sector in the past two years and comes amid government incentives supporting local game development.

Actress Trisha Krishnan attended the swearing-in of film star-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Video footage from the ceremony showing Trisha appearing tearful during Vijay’s inaugural address circulated widely on social media. Shortly after the event she posted a set of photos on Instagram with the caption, “The love is always louder,” a line that quickly fuelled speculation online about a personal relationship between the two long-time co-stars. The ceremony, which followed Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s election victory, featured a speech in which he framed his government as a new beginning focused on secularism and social justice. Celebrity reactions and fan commentary amplified the moment; some public figures joked about a possible wedding while others focused on the merging of cinema and politics. Neither Vijay nor Trisha has publicly addressed rumours about their personal relationship.

A former Keysborough Secondary College IT teacher, Kim Ramchen, has been sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to multiple charges over a December 2, 2025, knife attack on principal Aaron Sykes. Magistrates’ Court in Melbourne on May 11, 2026, heard Ramchen burst into the principal’s office after learning his contract would not be renewed, stabbing and wrestling with Sykes before staff intervened. Ramchen left, returned with a larger knife and attacked again; several colleagues restrained him and the school was placed in lockdown. Sykes sustained cuts to his jaw, cheek, lip and arm and has not returned to work. The court heard Ramchen was experiencing relationship difficulties, an opioid addiction and undiagnosed mental health conditions; he has since been diagnosed with autism, depression with anxious distress. The judge cited the seriousness of offending in a school environment, but allowed a reduced sentence for a guilty plea and impaired mental functioning. With 160 days already served, Ramchen is likely to be eligible for parole in roughly three months.

President Donald Trump’s high‑tier “Gold Card” visa has attracted just 338 formal applicants and only 165 who have paid the $15,000 processing fee, according to a Department of Homeland Security court filing disclosed in May 2026. The program, introduced by the administration in 2025 and formally launched in December 2025, offers wealthy foreign nationals a pathway to U.S. residency in exchange for multimillion‑dollar payments (individual and corporate variants reported at roughly $1m–$5m or $2m per sponsored employee). DHS said gold‑card petitions “will not necessarily” be adjudicated faster than standard routes, contradicting earlier claims that the fee would buy expedited residency. The initiative faces multiple legal challenges and a lawsuit seeking agency records, while prominent immigration attorneys have publicly advised wealthy clients to avoid the scheme because of legal uncertainty, tax implications and the lack of congressional codification. Commerce officials earlier projected large revenue and tens of thousands of cards sold; DHS figures and litigation undercut those assertions. The low uptake coincides with growing interest among ultra‑wealthy individuals in alternative residency and investment hubs such as Singapore and Dubai.