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ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover believes non-stop assault key vs Michael Angeletti

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MANILA, Philippines, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It appears Filipino boxing rising star Kenneth Llover has Michael Angeletti already figured out less than a month before stepping into the ring for their International Boxing Federation bantamweight title eliminator in Nagoya, Japan.

ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover is excited to hop back on the ring, this time against Michael Angeletti
ArenaPlus ambassador Kenneth Llover is excited to hop back on the ring, this time against Michael Angeletti

ArenaPlus ambassador Llover (17-0, 12 KOs) believes overwhelming fellow unbeaten fighter Angeletti (14-0) with relentless pressure and volume punching will be the difference-maker in the bout, whose winner will earn the right to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF bantamweight title currently held by Mexican Jose Salas Reyes.

“I believe my punching power and my ability to apply constant pressure will be the deciding factors. I’m coming to dictate the pace and show what I’m made of,” said Llover, who has earned ‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’ tag from Japanese fans owing to his relentless fighting style.

The 24-year-old southpaw, who boasts of 12 knockouts, four of which came in the opening round, has already hit the ground running in Tagaytay City for the fight set on June 6 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Takoname.

Llover will leave for Japan on May 30 ahead of the June 5 weigh-in.

“I’m very confident because we’ve put in the hard work and preparation this opportunity demands. We are leaving everything in the gym so that come fight night, we can claim that victory. With God’s grace, we will come out victorious against Angeletti,” he said.

But against Angeletti, who possesses the ring IQ and decent power to rival that of his Filipino counterpart, Llover is treading on dangerous waters. After all, the 29-year-old American pugilist also has eight KO wins to show.

Still, with lead trainer Dindo Campo, renowned conditioning coach Alex Ariza, Carl Peñalosa Jr., as well as manager and two-division world champion Gerry Peñalosa in his corner, Llover could not help but feel excited for another opportunity to represent the country on the world stage.

“I wouldn’t call it pressure; it’s more excitement. I’m eager to get back in the ring and showcase my growth and skills to both the Filipino people and the international boxing community,” the 5-foot-6 Filipino said.

ArenaPlus, the number one PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, reaffirmed its support for Llover.

“At ArenaPlus, we stand firmly behind Kenneth Llover as he prepares for this crucial IBF title eliminator against Michael Angeletti. His discipline, passion, and drive embody the spirit of competition we believe in,” said Erick Su, Head of ArenaPlus.

Su is confident Llover will once again bring pride and honor to his country as he moves a step closer to his dream of competing in a world championship.

“As he takes on this defining moment in Nagoya, we’re committed not only to supporting his journey, but also to elevating the entire experience for fans who live for the thrill of world-class action,” said Su.

Fans can show support for Llover in the much-anticipated bout on arenaplus.ph.

About ArenaPlus

ArenaPlus is the #1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines, providing a secure and engaging sports and streaming experience. Launched in 2023, ArenaPlus features a wide range of local and international sports and continues to expand its presence through key partnerships across major leagues, including the NBA, PBA, and PVL.

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Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

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A grieving woman unearthed an unusually large diamond at a state park just days after burying her father — and months after losing her son.

Keshia Smith, a resident of Pennsylvania, found the 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County last month.

Officials described the “gorgeous” gem as having “a flat, smooth appearance” and measuring about the size of a bead.

OKLAHOMA FAMILY UNCOVERS ‘REALLY NEAT’ DIAMOND AT STATE PARK, THANKS TO DOLLAR-STORE TOOLS

“It is colorless, with a few unique inclusions around the edges,” a May press release from Arkansas State Parks noted.

Park officials said that Smith planned her April vacation to the park over a year ago.

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A Pennsylvania woman, Keshia Smith, recently uncovered a rare 3.09-carat diamond at an Arkansas state park after a period of personal loss. (Arkansas State Parks)

After losing her son in October and burying her father just days before the trip, Smith hoped the outing would bring “some much-needed comfort.”

“She made the road trip with her boyfriend Joey and brother Kirim, and arrived at the park on Tuesday, April 21,” officials said.

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She spent her first day scouring the park and meeting other visitors before heading to the south end of the search area the next morning.

After receiving tips from other visitors, Smith began digging — and soon “saw the colors of the soil change from brown to black.”

Keshia holding diamond next to her brother, boyfriend

Smith made the trip with her boyfriend, Joey, and her brother, Kirim, hoping it would bring “some much-needed comfort.” (Arkansas State Parks)

“After a couple more scoops, she spotted something shiny in her shovel,” Arkansas State Parks said.

Skeptical at first, Smith placed the stone in her bag. She continued digging before later bringing it to the park’s wash pavilion to sift through her finds.

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As she showed the crystal to other visitors, one person urged her to have it examined.

According to the release, Smith “was overcome with joy and started crying, laughing and hugging everyone around her.”

“I really prayed for this, and I just can’t believe it actually happened!”

She compared the diamond’s shape to a heart, which she said was “the first thing I saw when I found it.”

Smith told officials she’s been “feeling a lot of pressure” in recent months.

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“In October I lost my son, and we just buried my dad a week ago … I really needed this,” she said, as the released indicated.

“I really prayed for this, and I just can’t believe it actually happened!”

Close-up of Smith's diamond

The diamond resembled a heart shape, said Smith, calling it the first thing she noticed upon finding it. (Arkansas State Parks)

Over the past decade, just 15 diamonds weighing 3 carats or more have been discovered at the park, said Caleb Howell, park superintendent Caleb Howell.

Howell told Fox News Digital that park officials do not appraise found diamonds, as staff are not trained gemologists.

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“Most gemologists would not know how to appraise our diamonds because they are natural stones and have not been ‘cut,'” said Howell.

“However, I like to think our diamonds are even more special because diamonds from a jewelry store have been handled by several humans before they ended up in that counter space.”

“Our diamonds are like snowflakes,” he added. “Of all the ones I have seen, they are unique in clarity, color and carat.”

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Howell said the digging experience gives each diamond added sentimental value.

“Think about it — this place is very, very special,” he said.

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The discovery marked one of only a handful of diamonds over 3 carats found at the park in the past decade. (Arkansas State Parks)

“While diamonds are rare and most visitors do not find a diamond, all visitors can leave here with the memories of having the opportunity to search for these special gemstones,” he said. 

“I recommend that you come to enjoy the adventure and opportunity, but maybe you too might be the lucky one that leaves with a diamond.”

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Scott Pendlebury’s VFL/AFL record-breaking game overshadowed by commercial ‘circus’

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The celebration surrounding Scott Pendlebury’s VFL/AFL record-breaking game this week has been overshadowed by the “circus” surrounding it, “and it’s not even his fault”.

Pendlebury this Saturday will play his 433rd game at AFL level, going past North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey’s previous high mark of 432.

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Collingwood deliberately orchestrated the management of Pendlebury to ensure he would break the record in front of a home crowd at the MCG, which in itself has drawn criticism, given the Magpies have narrowly lost the two games he has rested in the past three weeks.

But for as much on-field conjecture as the impending new record has caused, there has been just as much off-field drama.

During the match, Pendlebury will wear 12 special limited edition jumpers with a gold number 10 on the back and the names of every player he’s ever played with on the front. The jumpers will then be auctioned off after the game.

He also has special boots designed by his kids; there will be a commemorative coin to toss before the game; the AFL took out an ad in the Herald Sun on Wednesday to write an open letter to Pendlebury; and the official AFL Record has been renamed to The Scott Pendlebury for the week.

Pendlebury will receive 100 per cent of all revenue made from the memorabilia of his milestone.

Under the current CBA signed in 2023, players celebrating milestone matches of significance are entitled to 65 per cent of the revenue made from commercial memorabilia. The AFL has allowed special dispensation for Pendlebury to get 100.

Scott Pendlebury will break the all-time VFL/AFL games record this Saturday.
Scott Pendlebury will break the all-time VFL/AFL games record this Saturday. Credit: Getty

“This has become a complete circus, and I’m not even sure it’s Scott Pendlebury’s fault,” Tom Morris said on Wednesday night’s edition of The Agenda Setters.

Nick Riewoldt said it’s a shame the controversy is beginning to overshadow what should be a rare celebration of one of the game’s greats.

“I’m sick of talking about it, to be honest,” Riewoldt said.

“The boots design by his kids, that’s what we should be talking about – the heartwarming aspect to this story, because it is an unbelievable achievement and we all recognise Pendles as one of the greats of the game.

“This should be a celebration, plain and simple – but it’s not. It just hasn’t been that.”

Morris added: “A lot of people will blame the media for this.

“I know people internally, the AFL and Collingwood, are saying this is the media’s fault for creating a circus.”

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Scott Pendlebury will receive 100 per cent of the revenue from memorabilia sold from his milestone game.
Scott Pendlebury will receive 100 per cent of the revenue from memorabilia sold from his milestone game. Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/AFL Photos via Getty Images

But Riewoldt said the blame rests with league headquarters.

“There’s the issue around the way Pendles has been managed and we’ve dealt with that,” he said.

“But once again, with respect to the way this game has been commercialised, it’s rules on the run – again from the AFL.

“What that’s done, I think it’s opened Scott up to ridicule and to criticism from other football fans. Not Collingwood; they’re not going to turn on him obviously.

“But other football fans and even other clubs to the point that people are saying that this is turning into a GoFundMe for Scott Pendlebury.

“When you have a salary cap, you can’t allow this, if you’re the AFL, to this extent. This is just rules on the run and a free-for-all.”

Morris said “clubs are saying the same things behind the scenes”.

“Senior officials at clubs can’t believe how this is being handled by league headquarters. ‘Another own goal’, one CEO told me today,” he added.

Geelong coach Chris Scott was asked about the situation at his weekly press conference on Wednesday.

“When I have thought more about the nuance of the soft cap and the salary cap, I’ve tended to get frustrated because some of it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. Especially the bit that seems to be a bit more case by case,” he said.

Riewoldt said things could get even murkier if a very wealthy supporter of Pendlebury decides to pay an exorbitant amount for one of the jumpers, for example, which would go straight into the Collingwood champion’s pocket and essentially skew the balance of the salary cap.

“How are the AFL going to handle this? Because at the moment, it’s completely unclear. If a donor says, ‘You know what, one of those match-worn jumpers, I’m going to pay $1 million for it’, as like a golden handshake – what do the AFL do in that situation?” Riewoldt posed.

The AFL will audit all funds transferred to Pendlebury, but has put no cap on how much he can receive.

“That’s why it’s opened up the conversation that it has,” Riewolt said.

“On a week where we’re four days out, we should be celebrating one of the all-time great careers and all-time great people of football.”

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Sarawak Signals Strategic Growth Phase at IMEX Frankfurt 2026

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KUCHING, Malaysia, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sarawak returns to IMEX Frankfurt 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, marking a new phase in its evolution as the Legacy Capital of Business Events in Malaysia and Borneo.

The Sarawak Pavilion was officiated by Her Excellency YM Engku Puteri Suraya Engku Mohd Afandi, Consul General of Malaysia in Frankfurt, together with Dato Ngui Ing Ing, BESarawak Board Member, Ms. Tan Mei Phing CEO of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and our Acting CEO, Jason Tan Chin Foo
The Sarawak Pavilion was officiated by Her Excellency YM Engku Puteri Suraya Engku Mohd Afandi, Consul General of Malaysia in Frankfurt, together with Dato Ngui Ing Ing, BESarawak Board Member, Ms. Tan Mei Phing CEO of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and our Acting CEO, Jason Tan Chin Foo

Building on years of international engagement, Sarawak is shifting beyond destination promotion towards strategic industry development and long-term impact through business events. This vision is supported by major investments in infrastructure and connectivity, including the upcoming expansion of the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK2) and the introduction of Sarawak’s regional airline, AirBorneo.

Expected to be completed in 2028, BCCK2 will significantly increase Sarawak’s capacity to host larger international conventions and exhibitions. At the same time, AirBorneo and the continued growth of international hotel brands will strengthen regional accessibility and further enhance Sarawak’s business events ecosystem.

Held under the theme “Driving Impact Together”, Sarawak’s participation at IMEX Frankfurt reflects its commitment to collaboration, sustainability, innovation, and legacy-driven development in alignment with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).

While Sarawak’s conventions and exhibitions strategy focuses on creating long-term legacies through knowledge exchange, industry advancement, and social impact, BESarawak is also introducing “Legacy Wonders”, its fresh approach to corporate meetings and corporate incentive travel in Sarawak.

Built on the pillars of culture, adventure, nature, gastronomy, wellness, and kindness, “Legacy Wonders” offers corporate meetings and corporate incentive delegates meaningful and immersive experiences that foster deeper connections with Sarawak’s heritage, environment, and communities. Through cultural immersion, community engagement, and responsible travel, delegates are encouraged to contribute to, and experience the positive legacies being created across the destination.

Datu Hii Chang Kee, Deputy State Secretary (Operation) and Chairman of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), said Sarawak’s presence at IMEX Frankfurt is no longer just about destination visibility.

“Our focus today is on encouraging the global industry to contribute to the PCDS 2030 through meaningful collaboration and long-term growth opportunities,” said Datu Hii.

“Sarawak has evolved beyond being a host destination to becoming a strategic destination partner that collaborates with organisers to maximise the long-term value and impact of their events. This includes supporting legacy and sustainability initiatives, measuring impact, and creating opportunities for investment, innovation, sector growth, and wider industry collaboration. Through this approach, business events can contribute meaningfully to the PCDS 2030 and the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” he added.

Sarawak is also strengthening its support ecosystem through initiatives such as the Academic Mobility Programme (AMP), which connects universities, industry players, and international partners through technical visits, study exchanges, and knowledge-sharing opportunities aligned with the state’s priority sectors.

“These initiatives reflect how Sarawak is strengthening its position as the legacy capital of business events through investments in both hard and soft infrastructure, while creating opportunities for different groups to contribute to community wellbeing and long-term development. Programmes such as AMP also provide platforms for academia and industry experts to channel their research, knowledge, and expertise into Sarawak’s priority sectors, driving meaningful collaboration and long-term impact across the destination,” said Jason Tan Chin Foo, Acting Chief Executive Officer of BESarawak.

Leading the Sarawak Pavilion at IMEX Frankfurt, BESarawak will be joined by exhibitors representing the state’s business events and tourism ecosystem: Borneo Adventure, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Cat City Holidays, Mercure Miri City Centre Hotel, Pullman Kuching Hotel, Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel, and Wah Tung Travel. The pavilion will also feature local F&B partners, The Bibber’s Tale and the Culinary Heritage and Arts Society Sarawak (CHASS), showcasing Sarawak’s rich culinary heritage to the global business events community.

Held from 19 to 21 May 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, IMEX Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading business events trade shows, bringing together global meeting planners, association leaders, convention bureaus, and industry suppliers from around the world.

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ABOUT BUSINESS EVENTS SARAWAK (BIRO KONVENSYEN SARAWAK /  砂拉越会展局)

Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) is a strategic advisor driving legacy impact through business events. As a Sarawak Government non-profit, we provide advice, support, and services to develop and host impact-driven events that deliver lasting value. The business events industry is a key contributor to Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), with BESarawak trusted to facilitate outcomes that support Sarawak’s sustainable growth and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). More at www.businesseventssarawak.com.

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Legacy impact refers to the positive, long-term change generated through business events. In Sarawak, conventions and exhibitions are structured to create legacies, whereas corporate meetings and incentive programmes emphasise the experience of legacies. Through strategic event planning, programming, and curated experiences, Sarawak aims to build a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable impact, generating tangible benefits for communities, industries, and the region.

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Sino Biological Launches XPressMAX™ Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Kit, Accelerating AI-Powered High-Throughput Antibody Drug Discovery

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Ultra-Fast Protein/Antibody Synthesis in 3 Hours, Speed Up AI-Powered HTP Screening

HOUSTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sino Biological, Inc. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 301047.SZ), a global leader in recombinant technology, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative XPressMAX™ Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Kit (Cat#: CFKIT02), a cutting-edge solution designed to supercharge artificial intelligence (AI)-driven high-throughput screening pipelines for antibody drug discovery.

XPressMAX™ Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Kit
XPressMAX™ Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Kit

XPressMAX™ Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Kit

The novel kit leverages advanced cell-free protein synthesis technology to enable rapid, efficient in vitro production of target proteins and antibodies—eliminating the constraints of traditional cell-based expression systems. By seamlessly integrating with AI-powered screening platforms, the kit helps researchers accelerate the identification and optimization of antibody candidates, reducing both development timelines and costs.

Based on an E. coli lysate and fully supplemented with essential transcription and translation components, XPressMAX™ enables direct protein synthesis from plasmid or PCR templates. Designed for antibody drug discovery, XPressMAX™ enables rapid expression and validation of VHH, scFv, Fab, and Miniprotein. Leveraging XPressMAX™, Sino Biological has established a high-throughput cell-free platform that validates 2,000+ scFv/VHH molecules in 3–4 weeks, matching AI’s rapid iteration.

XPressMAX™ Highlights

  •  Ultra-Fast Synthesis: Synthesis completed in just 3 hours.
  •  High Success Rate: >99%.
  •  Supports Complex Disulfide Bonding: Native folding and bioactivity without additional enhancers.

“Our XPressMAX™ is a significant advancement in research tools and reagents for next-generation therapeutic discovery,” said Dr. Rob Burgess, Chief Business Officer at Sino Biological US, Inc. “By combining rapid, reliable protein expression with intelligent screening, we are helping our partners compress antibody discovery timelines without compromising quality.”

“AI is revolutionizing antibody screening, but it demands expression systems that can match its speed and throughput,” said Dr. Jie Zhang, Sino Biological’s General Manager. “XPressMAX™ achieves rapid, high-success expression of challenging proteins in as little as 3 hours.”

Researchers can visit www.sinobiological.com to explore more about XPressMAX™ or click here to request a free sample.

About Sino Biological

Sino Biological is an international reagent supplier and CRO service provider specializing in recombinant protein production and antibody development. With the US-based Center for Bioprocessing (C4B) in Houston and SignalChem Biotech (part of Sino Biological) in Canada, Sino Biological delivers tailored, localized solutions to meet diverse research needs worldwide. Serving researchers in over 90 countries, the company maintains a stringent quality management system for all products.

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Baseus now ranks #2 in global Q1 2026 clip-on OWS shipments and tops every non-smartphone rival at #1

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SHENZHEN, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest data released by Omdia, Baseus ranks No. 2 brand globally in the clip-on Open Wearable Stereo (OWS) segment by shipments in Q1 2026— and stands as the No. 1 brand among all non-smartphone vendors in the category. With its own OWS shipments growing over 90% year-on-year, Baseus has firmly established itself as one of the leading players in the category.

“We didn’t just enter the OWS market — we made a deliberate, full-scale commitment to lead it,” said Shiyou He, founder of Baseus. “By combining high-quality sound with all-day comfort, we’ve built a comprehensive product portfolio that seamlessly spans from entry-level to premium, addressing diverse user needs.”


“Baseus achieved strong growth in the OWS category, driven by a refined product portfolio and a sharpened focus on clip-on OWS products. By targeting key price segments and aligning offerings with consumer demand, the company gained significant momentum. This innovative approach not only reinforced its leadership position but also underscored the intensifying competition in the smart personal audio market,” said Cynthia Chen, Research Manager at Omdia.

Baseus has built a comprehensive OWS product family spanning entry-level, mid-range, and flagship tiers — the Bass, Bowie, and Inspire series — ensuring every listener can find their entry point into the Baseus open-ear experience. With new products planned across multiple tiers in Q2 and Q3 2026, the portfolio expansion shows no signs of slowing.

Behind every product in the lineup sits the same founding conviction: “Exceptional Sound, All-Day Comfort.” Grounded in real user research, this dual mandate reflects a structural commitment and refuses to trade one for the other. On the comfort front, Baseus’s CloudComfort Technology undergoes continuous iteration—optimizing the ear cushion’s structure and contact area for the perfect balance of secure fit and evenly distributed pressure, while pushing silicone softness further with every generation—so that wearing your earbuds all day feels like wearing nothing at all. On the acoustic side, Baseus brings deep expertise in driver tuning and acoustic compensation algorithms and has elevated this further through a landmark collaboration with Sound by Bose on the Inspire series.

Beyond music, Baseus sees OWS at the center of a broader behavioral shift—one where users rely on their earbuds not just for music, but for focus, communication, and connection throughout the day. To meet this evolution, Baseus is actively advancing the convergence of AI and audio, bringing capabilities such as real-time multilingual translation, instant note-taking, and AI Chat across its product lineup, with continuous iteration to deliver an ever-smarter open-ear experience. As AI continues to evolve, Baseus is positioning itself at the forefront of the intelligent audio terminal era.

From shipment milestones to continuous product innovation, Baseus Audio is shaping the future of open-ear listening, setting new benchmarks for the category and unlocking what comes next.

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Teen stumbles on mysterious coin from legendary city, puzzling archaeologists over its journey

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A German teenager recently uncovered an ancient Greek coin — marking the first such find ever recorded in Berlin.

The coin, which dates to the third century B.C., was uncovered by a 13-year-old male student in the district of Spandau, an area not typically associated with ancient Greek artifacts.

PETRI Berlin, an archaeology center in the German capital, announced the find in April. 

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The organization said that finds from classical antiquity “are generally rare in Berlin.”

The release noted, “While Roman objects can be identified occasionally but regularly, Greek finds had previously been entirely absent.”

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A rare ancient Greek coin dating to the third century B.C. was discovered in Berlin by a teenage student, marking a first for the German capital. (PETRI Berlin/Christof Hannemann)

It went on, “The current discovery therefore represents a scientific rarity.”

The tiny bronze coin measures just 12 millimeters and weighs 7 grams. Though historically significant, it likely held little monetary value in the ancient world.

It was minted between 281 and 261 B.C. in Troy, the legendary city tied to the Trojan War.

The coin’s front side depicts the head of the goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet, while the reverse shows Athena Ilias, the local Trojan form of Athena, with a woven basket known as a kalathos.

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“Initially, it was unclear whether the find came from an archaeological context or was a modern collector’s item that had been lost,” the organization’s release stated.

“There were connections between these ancient peoples, perhaps more than we can imagine today.”

“However, an examination of the site by specialists revealed clear evidence of long-term use of the area as a burial ground. Ceramic fragments, cremated remains and a bronze double button indicate a Bronze Age or early Iron Age cemetery.”

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The low-value coin was likely left as a grave offering, said Jens Henker, an archaeological heritage officer with the Berlin State Monuments Office.

Henker told Fox News Digital that the boy who found it “was simply out playing in his usual area” before stumbling on the coin by accident.

Small Greek coin on display at museum

Archaeologists say the bronze coin found in Berlin’s Spandau district likely dates back more than 2,000 years to ancient Troy. (PETRI Berlin/Christof Hannemann)

“Because he is interested in old coins, he probably [had] an eye for that and took it with him … without knowing what he found,” he said.

Henker added that how the coin ultimately made its way to Berlin remains unexplained.

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“Because we have amber from the Baltic Sea in Ancient Greece, there were clearly trading connections as early as the Bronze Age,” he noted. “The coin could have simply been a traded good.”

There was likely some contact between ancient Greeks and Germanic tribes, but the extent remains unclear.

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Experts believe the coin may have been left as a grave offering in what appears to be a prehistoric burial site. (Berlin State Museums, Museum of Prehistory and Early History / Ulrike Scheibe | PETRI Berlin / Christof Hannemann)

“Did the coin come not directly from Greece to our area, but via connections with Celtic tribes in the southwest?” Henker mused.

“At the end, we have many guesses and questions, but one thing should be recognized: there were connections between these ancient peoples, perhaps more than we can imagine today.”

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Greek contact with Germanic tribes was far more limited than the extensive ties seen under the Roman Empire, Henker noted.

“The connections between the Roman Empire and the German tribes was a much more intense one, mainly [because] the members of the German tribes [were] often used as helping troops for the Romans,” he said.

Obverse side of coin showing Athena imagery

Athena appears prominently on the coin uncovered in Berlin, offering a clear connection to ancient Greek culture. (Berlin State Museums, Museum of Prehistory and Early History / Ulrike Scheibe)

“In return, but also by plundering, a lot of Roman objects came in our area. According to the lesser amount of findings here from the Greek period, the connections were less intensive.”

The official underscored the significance of the find, saying his team “was never expecting such a find, although we wished it!”

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He added, “For Berlin, it is the first find, but not for the area of Brandenburg around Berlin.”

“In the time around 1584, a [German] farmer found a tetradrachm [coin] from the island of Thasos, [from] after 146 B.C. … Still, these finds are really rare, but our recently found coin is not the only one.”

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Gold Coast and AFL feuding over Suns’ commitment to Darwin: ‘Never at home’

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A war is brewing between Gold Coast and the AFL over the club’s commitment to Darwin.

After the Suns victory over Port Adelaide last Friday, coach Damien Hardwick put the issue on the agenda, saying his club was being asked to promote the game in South East Queensland as well as promote it in Australia’s Top End.

While the Suns’ record in Darwin is first class (10-2), the club is making it clear it wants more games at its own stadium.

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The have not played their in the past fortnight, will play North Melbourne in Melbourne this Saturday, and then have a bye.

Earlier this year, the Suns also had an extended break from People First Stadium, playing Richmond at the MCG in Round 2, having a bye in Round 3, heading back to the MCG in Round 4, and then heading to South Australia for Gather Round.

“What I do know is we’re charged with the responsibility of growing the game in South East Queensland. We’ve also got a responsibility to grow the game up here. We’d also love to have some more home games in Queensland as well,” Hardwick said last Friday.

“Where that ends up, I’m not too sure. There’s people, obviously, that will enter negotiations.”

Veteran AFL journalist Caroline Wilson said tension between the Suns and Gold Coast were now rising …. quickly.

“They certainly want out for one game. I think they’re happy to play one,” Wilson said on Channel 7’s The Agenda Setters.

AFL expert Kane Cornes said, on the surface, it seemed like a strange decision from a performance point of view.

“They’re 10-2, it’s a nightmare to go and play them there,” Cornes said.

“They stay there for two weeks. You’ve got no hope going there to win … because they get used to the climate, the conditions. So from a performance point of view, it suits them. What’s their reason?” Cornes said.

Wilson said the Suns were tired of not being at home.

“Damien Hardwick said it, ‘We’re here to develop the game in the South East Queensland.’ When they get back to the Gold Coast finally to play their next home game there, it’ll be four weeks’ absence,” Wilson said.

“We know they had a massive absence from there earlier in the year.

“So the Gold Coast Suns are saying, ‘we’re never there. We’re never at our home ground.’ So that’s one reason.

“They also say, and I think Damien Hardwick made this clear last year, and he’s supported by his footy department … and his board, that by the end of the year, they say that they’re generally pretty stuffed.

“It’s exhausting. It’s exhausting to spend 10 days up at the Gold Coast.”

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Of course, the competition funds Gold Coast and Wilson said there was every chance the commission might say tough luck.

“(They might say): ‘Bad luck. It’s your area. It’s your territory. You go up there and you play two more home games in Darwin. Stop complaining.’ I reckon it’s on now between the Gold Coast Suns and the AFL commission,” Wilson said.

“(The Suns) seem angry. Look, they do play very well up there, but I can understand their reasons. And I can understand that they see themselves now as a potential preliminary final team, and they don’t want anything to detract from that.

“So this is going to be a ding-dong battle.”

Premiership hero Dale Thomas said he understood where the Suns were coming from.

“If they’re not back playing on their home deck in the Gold Coast for four weeks, as it turns out, with travel and then back to Melbourne this week, no doubt (that takes its toll),” Thomas said.

“And at the time, when they did this deal, they weren’t contending for premiership. So I think they would have aptly taken the loss of what might have been perfect preparation for the incentives of money and funding. (But) now they’re playing for premierships and I imagine that Damien Hardwick goes, ‘no, we need to do everything we can to be the best football side,’ not what’s best for the (competition).”

Cornes also said it was long time for some of the senior players to be away from their family.

“I can understand they want to be a serious footy team,” Cornes said.

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Fujitsu, SMBC Group and SoftBank agree on alliance to build Japan-made platform for sustainable healthcare

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Companies aim to extend healthy life expectancy, optimize management of healthcare institutions, and curb national healthcare costs

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Fujitsu Limited
SoftBank Corp.

TOKYO, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMBC Group), and SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) announced they entered into a basic agreement regarding a business alliance (the Alliance) in the health and medical fields with the objective of ensuring the continued sustainability of Japan’s healthcare system, which is based on universal health insurance. The agreement, concluded on May 18, will see the three companies build a Japan-developed healthcare platform aimed at achieving sustainable healthcare, contributing to the extension of healthy life expectancy of citizens, optimizing the management of healthcare institutions, and curbing national healthcare costs.

Under the Alliance, the companies will establish a data platform that enables the secure and appropriate management and utilization of medical data held within healthcare information systems, based on individual consent. In addition, by combining this medical data with personal health data that is controlled by individuals themselves—also linked and managed based on individual consent—they will develop app-based AI agents that act as personalized health partners tailored to each individual.

The data platform and related apps will be built within Japan-based data centers as Japan-developed healthcare infrastructure. Through this initiative, the companies aim to realize a secure and integrated framework that supports the entire patient journey—from daily health management to medical consultations, ongoing treatment, and post-treatment follow-up. Ultimately, this will enhance support for improving individual health outcomes, promoting behavioral change, and enabling more advanced assessments of disease risks.

Furthermore, through this Alliance, the companies will create new businesses that contribute to streamlining costs caused by duplicate testing and prescriptions, disease aggravation due to interrupted treatment, and the progression of preventable illnesses and frailty. By promoting the optimization of healthcare delivery, they aim to help curb future healthcare cost increases on the scale of approximately 5 trillion yen, thereby contributing to the achievement of sustainable healthcare.

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IPAX-2 Study of TLX101-Tx in First-line Glioblastoma Completes Enrolment and Confirms Dosing

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  • IPAX-2 study of TLX101-Tx (¹³¹I-iodofalan) has completed patient enrolment.
  • Maximum dose reached with no dose-limiting toxicities observed.
  • TLX101-Tx is also the subject of a pivotal trial, IPAX BrIGHT, which is actively dosing patients with recurrent glioblastoma.

MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) today announces that the IPAX-2 study[1] of TLX101-Tx (¹³¹I-iodofalan) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma has completed patient enrolment. No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) have been observed to date, including with two doses of 5GBq (total administered activity of 10GBq), the maximum administered dose in the study.

IPAX-2 is an international, multicenter, open-label Phase 1 dose finding study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of TLX101-Tx in combination with post-surgical standard-of-care treatment (external beam radiation therapy and temozolomide) in primary glioblastoma. Twelve patients were enrolled into three dose escalating cohorts across four sites in Australia, Austria and the Netherlands to assess the safety and tolerability, and to assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for further development. Patients remain on standard-of-care treatment until study completion, after which the MTD primary endpoint will be confirmed.  

Dr. David N. Cade, Group Chief Medical Officer, Telix, commented, “We are pleased to have completed enrolment in IPAX-2, an important milestone in the development of TLX101-Tx as a potential treatment for first-line glioblastoma. The tolerability amongst patients, and the absence of dose-limiting toxicities observed on this study strongly support the continued development of this targeted radiopharmaceutical candidate. We thank the principal investigators, their clinical teams, and the patients who have participated in this important research.”

TLX101-Tx is currently also under evaluation in the pivotal IPAX BrIGHT[2] trial to assess the safety and efficacy of TLX101-Tx in combination with chemotherapy (lomustine), compared to chemotherapy alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (last line). IPAX BrIGHT is actively enrolling and dosing patients in Australia and the Netherlands and is also approved in Austria and Belgium with enrollment to begin soon. This marks the first radiopharmaceutical therapy to enter Phase 3 development for glioblastoma.

Telix’s PET imaging candidate TLX101-Px (floretyrosine F 18) has been used across the IPAX series of trials to identify participants with overexpressed LAT1 as suitable candidates for TLX101-Tx therapy, and to provide baseline and follow-up information on tumor response and progression.

About TLX101-Tx

TLX101-Tx (¹³¹I-iodofalan) is a systemically administered radiopharmaceutical therapy that targets L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1), which is typically over-expressed in glioblastoma. TLX101-Tx utilizes a small molecule approach due to the need to cross the blood brain barrier, the normal protective barrier that prevents many potential drug candidates entering the brain. In addition to IPAX-2, TLX101-Tx was also the subject of the IPAX-1 study[3] in recurrent glioblastoma, which reported a median overall survival (OS) of 13 months from the initiation of treatment with TLX101-Tx, or 23 months from initial diagnosis[4]. Preliminary results from the IPAX-Linz investigator-initiated trial of TLX101-Tx in the recurrent setting were consistent and confirmatory to IPAX-1, with a median OS of 11.9 months from the relapse prior to trial enrollment and 32.2 months from initial diagnosis[5]. Beyond the clinical trial setting, an early access program for TLX101-Tx in Europe has dosed 18 patients at first recurrence or later, further establishing the clinical utility of TLX101-Tx.

TLX101-Tx has received orphan drug designation in the U.S. and Europe for the treatment of glioma. TLX101-Tx and TLX101-Px have not received a marketing authorization in any jurisdiction and are for investigational use only.

About glioblastoma  

Glioblastoma (GBM), is a high-grade glioma and the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer, with approximately 22,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the U.S.[6]. The mainstay of treatment for GBM comprises surgical resection, followed by combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Despite such treatment, recurrence occurs in almost all patients[7], with an expected survival duration of 12-15 months from diagnosis[8].

About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals with the goal of addressing significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne (Australia) with international operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland) and Japan. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

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[1] ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05450744.

[2] ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07100730.

[3] ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03849105.

[4] Pichler et al. Neurooncol Adv. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdae130

[5] Telix ASX disclosure April 16, 2025. Data presented by Professor Josef Pichler at the Nuclear Medicine and Neurooncology (NMN) Symposium in Vienna (Austria), May 2025.

[6] Ostrom 2022, CBTRUS (Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States) Statistical Report.

[7] Park et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2010.

[8] Ostrom et al. Neuro Oncol. 2018.

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