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May 17, 2026
London [UK], May 17: Tens of thousands of people were marching through central London in two separate protests - one pro-Palestine demonstration a day after Nakba Day, and the other, a far-right rally staged by Tommy Robinson.
Ukraine receives hundreds of fallen soldiers' remains from Russia
Latvia president taps opposition politician to form government
Pope Leo to visit France in late September
Car ploughs into crowd in northern Italy's Modena, injuring eight people
13 cases of rare Ebola variant confirmed in DRC
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Man dies after apparent shark attack on Australian coast
Sydney [Australia], May 17: A man has been killed in an apparent shark attack off the south-west coast of Australia, several media outlets reported on...
Maldives diver dies searching underwater cave for Italian scuba-diving victims
Rome [Italy], May 17:: A rescue diver has died in the Maldives while searching for the bodies of Italian tourists who drowned in a scuba-diving...
Gunmen on motorcycles kidnap dozens of school pupils in Nigeria's Borno State
Abuja [Nigeria], May 17:: Gunmen have kidnapped dozens of school pupils in Nigeria's rebellion-ravaged northeastern state of Borno, residents told the Reuters and AFP news...
US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says
May 16, 2026
New York [US], May 16: The United States plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on Thursday.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude
Jerusalem [Israel], May 16: Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed...
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi
New York [US], May 16: U.S. President Donald Trump left China on Friday with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to...
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case
New York [US], May 16: A judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, after the jury in New York said...
African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo
Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of Congo], May 16: Africa's top public health agency said on Friday that there was a confirmed Ebola outbreak in the Democratic...
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit waterway
Beijing [China], May 16: United States President Donald Trump has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with...
Trump administration offers $100mn in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform
Washington [US], May 16: The United States has offered $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on the condition that the island's communist government agrees to "meaningful reforms".
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after drone incidents
Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kiev flats after Russian strikes
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
May 15, 2026
OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says
Skilled migrants fill key roles in Australian farming sector
Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says
UAE denies report of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visit during Iran war
International aid flotilla bound for Gaza sets sail again from Turkiye
Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks ahead of Washington talks
