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South Korea reviews phased support for Hormuz maritime security effort
South Korea is reviewing phased support for a US-led maritime security effort in the Strait of Hormuz after talks in Washington, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said.
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Thousands protest Milei university funding cuts in Argentina
Tens of thousands protested in Argentina on Tuesday against President Javier Milei’s cuts to public university funding.
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Lula launches anti-organized crime plan ahead of Brazil election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a new anti-organized crime plan about five months before Brazil's election.
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US intelligence shows Iran retains most missile sites and 70% of missile stockpile
Classified US assessments in early May 2026 reveal Iran has regained access to almost all missile sites and retains a large missile arsenal despite recent strikes.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE conducted covert airstrikes on Iran amid Gulf conflict
Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched secret airstrikes on Iranian targets in March and April 2026 amid escalating Gulf tensions.
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Starmer to seek powers to fully nationalise British Steel
Keir Starmer said Britain will introduce legislation this week to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe.
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Ukraine says more than 20,570 children were taken to Russia as sanctions expand
Ukraine said more than 20,570 children were unlawfully deported or transferred to Russia, as western allies imposed new sanctions.
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Kuwait says it foiled alleged IRGC infiltration attempt, Iran rejects claim
Kuwait said it arrested 4 men it linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard after a sea crossing near Bubiyan Island, prompting a sharp Iranian denial.
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Runway intruder killed by Frontier jet at Denver airport
A person was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane at Denver International Airport late Friday, officials said.
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Starmer pledges closer UK-EU ties as Britain plans new bill
Britain plans legislation to tighten EU ties as Keir Starmer pushes to reset relations with Europe.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' as OPEC output falls
Trump said Monday the Iran ceasefire was "on life support" as Iran and the U.S. remained far apart and OPEC output fell further.
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Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigns after federal China agent plea deal
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang resigned after the Justice Department said she agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for China.
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Reports say UAE secretly struck Iran in early April
Reports said the UAE carried out secret strikes on Iran in early April, including a refinery on Lavan Island.
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Israeli report finds Hamas committed systematic sexual violence in October 2023 attacks
An Israeli commission released a report detailing widespread sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attacks and hostage captivity.
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Former Ukrainian chief of staff Andriy Yermak arrested in $10.5M money laundering case
Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, was arrested May 14 over a $10.5 million corruption probe linked to a Kyiv housing project.
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Virginia Democrats’ redistricting map before 2026 midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Virginia’s high court ruling that struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting plan ahead of 2026 elections.
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Macron announces $27 billion in Africa pledges at Nairobi summit
Emmanuel Macron announced about €23 billion ($27 billion) in investment pledges for Africa at a Nairobi summit on Tuesday.
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UNICEF says 70 Palestinian children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since start of 2025
UNICEF said 70 Palestinian children have been killed in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since early 2025.
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Explosion at Pakistan market kills at least 9 in Sarai Naurang
An explosion ripped through a busy market in Sarai Naurang, northwestern Pakistan, on Tuesday, killing at least 9 people.
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Museveni sworn in for seventh term as Uganda tightens security in Kampala
Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term as Uganda’s president after a disputed January election.
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US, Denmark discuss three new military bases in Greenland
The US and Denmark are discussing 3 new American military bases in Greenland, with no deal reached yet.
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EU and UK impose sanctions over Russia's treatment of Ukrainian children
The EU and UK sanctioned Russian officials and entities on Monday over the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
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Ramaphosa rejects resignation calls over revived Phala Phala impeachment case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign as a court ruling revived impeachment proceedings over the Phala Phala cash theft case.
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Haiti PM says August elections not possible amid gang violence
Haiti Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said security conditions are too poor to hold August presidential elections.