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Taliban legalizes child marriage in new family law in Afghanistan
The Taliban issued a new family law in May 2026 allowing child marriage and defining consent as silence of a virgin girl after puberty.
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Japan debates supplementary budget to tackle rising fuel costs amid Middle East conflict
Japan’s government is considering a supplementary budget to address fuel price hikes and inflation worsened by the Middle East conflict.
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Explosion at explosives depot kills dozens in rebel-held village in northern Myanmar
An accidental blast at a Ta'ang rebel explosives depot in Shan State on May 31 killed 38 to 59 people and injured around 70.
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US military carries out multiple lethal strikes on suspected drug traffickers in Eastern Pacific
The US military conducted at least four lethal strikes on vessels suspected of narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific during late May 2026.
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Congolese Man Dies After Being Restrained by Dublin Security Guards, Sparking Protests
Yves Sakila, 35, died after being pinned down by security guards in Dublin on May 15, prompting protests and an investigation.
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Putin signs decree easing Russian citizenship for Moldova’s Transnistria residents
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree simplifying citizenship for residents of Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region.
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UN Special Rapporteur reports systematic torture and sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians
Francesca Albanese told the UN Human Rights Council that Israeli forces use torture and sexual violence against Palestinians in occupied territories.
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FBI Director Kash Patel’s Snorkeling at USS Arizona Memorial Draws Scrutiny
FBI Director Kash Patel snorkeled near the USS Arizona memorial during an official visit to Hawaii last August, sparking controversy.
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Zelenskyy urges Europe to appoint negotiator for peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on Europe to have a strong role and decide its representative for peace talks with Russia.
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Two men arrested in London over Birmingham van incident linked to flag protests
Two men were arrested near London’s Euston station on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a man was run over by a van in Birmingham following flag removals.
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Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits Tehran for Talks on Security and Trade
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian leaders in Tehran on May 16 to discuss regional security, border trade, and bilateral ties.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Jenin refugee camp amid wider West Bank raids
Israeli troops killed 34-year-old Nour al-Din Fayyad in a Jenin refugee camp raid on May 16, part of ongoing West Bank operations.
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Land convoy carrying aid and activists departs Libya for Gaza via Egypt's Rafah crossing
The Soumoud 2 convoy left Libya on May 15, carrying humanitarian aid and over 350 activists heading to Gaza through Egypt’s Rafah crossing.
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France arrests six for flying Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower during Nakba Day protest
French authorities arrested six people for displaying a Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower to mark Nakba Day.
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Former Sinaloa Security Chief Gerardo Merida Sanchez Arrested in US on Drug Charges
Gerardo Merida Sanchez, ex-Sinaloa public security secretary, was arrested in Arizona and faces federal drug trafficking charges in New York.
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters
Governor Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters' prison sentence, reducing it from about 8.5 years to 4.5 years and granting parole starting June 1, 2026.
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Georgia town sues ICE, DHS to block planned 10,000-bed detention center
Social Circle, Georgia, sued ICE and DHS to stop converting a warehouse into a large immigration detention center.
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Pakistan Mediates Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran May 16 to revive stalled US-Iran peace talks after a fragile ceasefire earlier this year.
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UK college student dies of meningitis as two Reading pupils receive treatment
A Henley College student died of meningitis this week while two pupils in Reading are being treated for the same illness.
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Meningitis outbreak in Berkshire and Oxfordshire schools linked to one student death
A meningitis outbreak in Berkshire and Oxfordshire schools has led to one student death and two others receiving treatment.
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Nearly 6 Million in Somalia Face Acute Food Insecurity Amid Famine Risk
UN agencies warn nearly 6 million Somalis face acute hunger and famine risk in Bay region amid worsening crisis.
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15-Year-Old Boy Killed, Two Others Wounded in Suspected Drug Shooting in Nantes
A 15-year-old was killed and two boys wounded in a drug-linked shooting in Nantes’ Port-Boyer neighborhood on May 14.
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Ukrainian drones strike multiple Russian energy and industrial sites across several regions
Ukrainian drones launched coordinated overnight strikes on Russian oil depots, refineries, and industrial infrastructure, causing fires and injuries across multiple regions.
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Truck carrying Afghan returnees overturns in Laghman province, killing at least 18
At least 18 people died and dozens were injured when a truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday morning.