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UK issues new guidance allowing exclusion of transgender people from single-sex spaces
Britain's Equality and Human Rights Commission published new code permitting transgender exclusion from single-sex spaces based on biological sex.
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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns Many Members Not Providing Enough Aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on May 21 that many members fall short in funding Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.
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India's Cockroach Janta Party gains 20M+ followers after chief justice's remarks
The informal Cockroach Janta Party online movement surged past 20 million followers after remarks from India's chief justice sparked youth outrage.
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US, Japan, Australia, India hold Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi
The US, Japan, Australia, and India met in New Delhi on May 26 for a Quad foreign ministers meeting focused on Indo-Pacific security and technology.
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Former Minnesota Nonprofit Leader Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years for $250M Fraud
Aimee Bock was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for orchestrating a $250 million pandemic relief fraud scheme in Minnesota.
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Severe rainstorms in southern-central China cause 22 deaths, 20 missing, and widespread flooding
Heavy rainstorms since mid-May have killed 22 people and left 20 missing across southern and central Chinese provinces, triggering mass evacuations and damage.
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US Arrests Sister of Cuban Military Conglomerate Chief, Revokes Her Residency
The US arrested Adys Lastres Morera, sister of GAESA’s chief, and revoked her permanent residency on May 21, 2026.
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Turkish court annuls CHP congress, ousts leader Özgür Özel amid police eviction
A Turkish appeals court annulled the 2023 CHP congress, ousting Özgür Özel and reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu as party leader.
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Italy’s delayed green energy transition under Meloni drives up electricity prices
Italy’s heavy reliance on imported natural gas and slow green policies has pushed its electricity prices among the highest worldwide.
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Putin visits China, welcomed by Xi Jinping; no final gas pipeline deal signed
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20, receiving a warm welcome but leaving without a final pipeline agreement.
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Queen Elizabeth pressed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as UK trade envoy in 2000
Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth pushed for her son Andrew to become UK trade envoy in 2000, a role he held for 10 years.
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Laser hair removal device causes bomb scare and evacuation at Avalon Airport
Avalon Airport in Victoria was partially evacuated early May 21 after luggage screening flagged a suspicious item later identified as a laser hair removal device.
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Residential building collapse in Fez, Morocco kills 15, injures five
A multi-storey building collapsed overnight May 21 in Fez, Morocco, killing 15 and injuring five in rescue operations.
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German couple arrested in Munich for spying for China on military tech
German police arrested a couple in Munich on May 20 for allegedly spying for Chinese intelligence to gather military-use technology information.
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Trump says he will speak with Taiwan President Lai, first direct contact since 1979
US President Donald Trump announced plans to talk with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, ending decades of no direct presidential contact.
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UN General Assembly adopts resolution backing ICJ advisory opinion on climate obligations
On May 20, 2026, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution by 141-8 with 28 abstentions supporting the ICJ's climate change advisory opinion.
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US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to conserve munitions for Iran conflict
The US halted a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to ensure munitions for its Iran military operations, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said on May 21.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping May Visit North Korea Next Week, Officials Say
Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week amid diplomatic activity in the region.
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Russia voices concern over US, EU rare earth efforts in Central Asia
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin warned of US and EU moves to control rare earth supply near Russian borders.
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China and Russia adopt 47-page declaration advocating multipolar world and new relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20 to sign a joint declaration promoting a multipolar world and extensive cooperation agreements.
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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 430 activists; Minister Ben-Gvir draws global censure
Israeli naval forces on May 18-19 intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining 430 pro-Palestinian activists from over 40 countries.
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Taiwan President Lai says island’s future must be decided by its people, not foreign forces
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said May 20 the island’s future cannot be decided by foreign powers, marking his second year in office.
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Thai Singha heir accused by brother of 12-year sexual abuse; both deny allegations
Hiso Psi accused his brother Hiso Pi, Singha beer heir, of sexual abuse over 12 years; both deny claims as investigation unfolds.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing focusing on strategic ties and energy cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20 to discuss strategic ties and energy projects, signing 40 agreements.