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Three Latvian climbers die and one rescued after Denali fall in Alaska
Three Latvian climbers died and one was rescued in critical condition after a fall near Denali Pass on May 27, 2026.
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Colombia holds first round of presidential election amid rising violence and peace policy debates
Colombia held the first round of its 2026 presidential election on May 31 with 14 candidates amid political violence and contrasting peace plans.
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Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia amid Armenia's EU rapprochement
Russia recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations over Armenia's moves to strengthen ties with the European Union.
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Malta's Labour Party wins historic fourth consecutive term in early parliamentary election
Malta's Labour Party led by Robert Abela won a fourth consecutive parliamentary term in snap elections held May 30, 2026.
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US Defense Chief Says Military Ready to Resume War with Iran Amid Stalled Peace Talks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can restart war with Iran if needed as peace negotiations drag on late May 2026.
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Ghana parliament approves bill criminalising homosexuality, awaiting presidential ratification
Ghana's parliament passed a bill criminalising homosexuality and promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, now pending President Mahama's signature to become law.
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UK awards £322,000 contract to develop AI to estimate asylum seekers' ages
The UK Home Office has contracted AI firm Akhter Computers Ltd to develop facial recognition technology to estimate asylum seekers' ages starting mid-2027.
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Clashes between rival FARC dissidents kill at least 52 guerrillas in Colombia
At least 52 guerrilla fighters died in clashes between two rival FARC dissident factions in southeastern Colombia's Guaviare department.
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Israel Captures Beaufort Castle, Expands Ground Offensive into Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces crossed the Litani River, captured Beaufort Castle, and broadened their offensive into southern Lebanon.
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US and Iran maintain fragile ceasefire amid drone strikes and sanctions
US and Iran have upheld a fragile ceasefire since April 8 despite recent drone attacks and US strikes near Bandar Abbas port.
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French National Assembly unanimously votes to repeal colonial-era 'Code Noir'
France's National Assembly voted 254-0 on May 28, 2026, to formally repeal the colonial-era slavery law known as the 'Code Noir'.
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Vietnam’s President To Lam visits Thailand and Philippines to boost security and trade ties
Vietnamese President To Lam toured Thailand and the Philippines from May 28 to June 1 to strengthen regional security, economic, and defence cooperation.
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North Korea rejects Quad's call for complete denuclearization
North Korea strongly dismissed a Quad statement urging its denuclearization after a foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 26.
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Japan to Send Four Self-Defense Forces Personnel to NATO Ukraine Mission Starting June 1
Japan announced deployment of four Self-Defense Forces members to NATO’s Ukraine mission in Germany for one year beginning June 1, 2026.
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France orders investigation into treatment of its nationals on Gaza aid flotilla
France asked its public prosecutor to probe alleged abuse of 37 French nationals detained by Israeli forces after Gaza aid flotilla interception.
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Extreme heat during 2026 Hajj puts pilgrims at risk amid rising temperatures in Mecca
More than 1.7 million pilgrims completed the 2026 Hajj in dangerously hot conditions exceeding 40°C in Mecca.
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Five Villagers Found Alive After Being Trapped for a Week in Flooded Laos Cave
Five villagers trapped for about a week inside a flooded cave in central Laos were found alive by rescue teams yesterday afternoon.
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Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front loses Kerala, ending all communist-led state governments
In May 2026, the Left Democratic Front lost the Kerala state election, leaving India without any communist-led state governments for the first time since 1957.
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Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli control to 70% of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu directs IDF to increase control in Gaza from 60-64% to 70%, intensifying territorial hold.
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Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant protests
Ghana started repatriating about 300 citizens from South Africa as anti-immigrant protests escalated, with 800 more registered for return.
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UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence in Conflict Blacklist for First Time
The United Nations has included Israel and Russia on its sexual violence in conflict blacklist citing verified cases by military and prison personnel.
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Syrian authorities recover chemical weapons remnants linked to Assad regime
Syrian transitional leadership found chemical weapons stockpiles and detained 18 suspects tied to Assad's program, officials said.
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UK Hits Record May Temperatures Over 35C Amid Heatwave Concerns
The UK saw some of its hottest May weather on May 26, with temperatures above 35C and concerns over public buildings unprepared for heat.
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Ireland to ban imports from Israeli West Bank settlements by July 2026
Ireland plans to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by mid-July 2026.