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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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Ukrainian commander predicts war turning point within next six to nine months
Ukraine's Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky says Russian forces are exhausted and a critical turning point in the war is imminent within six to nine months.
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US Launches Defensive Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas
On May 25, US Central Command struck Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas to defend against threats during a ceasefire.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial over drug war killings begins November 30, 2026
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the ICC on November 30, 2026, on crimes against humanity charges.
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Norway joins France-led nuclear umbrella to boost European security
Norway signed a defense pact with France on May 27 to join its nuclear umbrella and enhance continental security amid rising tensions with Russia.
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UK and Poland sign defence treaty to boost security against Russian threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a defence and security treaty in London on May 27, 2026.
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Daniela Klette sentenced to 13 years for armed robberies financing RAF fugitives
Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette, 67, received 13 years for armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016.
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UK warns of rising Russian and Chinese cyber threats to infrastructure and tech leadership
GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler warned on May 27 that the UK faces escalating cyberattacks and sabotage from Russia and China.
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Flavio Bolsonaro meets Donald Trump at White House amid campaign scandal
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro met former US President Donald Trump in Washington during a troubled 2026 campaign.
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Ukraine expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at July summit in Ankara
Ukraine’s ambassador to Turkey said NATO will discuss funding Kyiv at the Ankara summit on July 7-8, 2026.
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Taiwan monitors second Chinese joint combat readiness patrol near island in a week
Taiwan deployed ships and fighter jets to track a second Chinese joint combat patrol near the island within a week.
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Second group of 7 Australian women and 12 children linked to ISIS return from Syria
A second group of Australian women and children linked to ISIS left a Syrian camp and have returned to Australia in May 2026.
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Israel intensifies air and ground strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah
Israel escalated military operations with air strikes and ground advances into southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah since March 2, 2026.
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Israeli air strike kills Hamas military chief Mohammad Odeh in Gaza City
Israel killed Hamas' newly appointed military wing chief Mohammad Odeh in a Gaza City air strike on May 26, 2026.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Chile near Calama with no casualties reported
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile near Calama on May 25, causing mining disruptions but no reported casualties or major damage.
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Two French teens arrested for murder of 11-year-old boy in Rennes
Two teenagers were detained over the murder of an 11-year-old boy found dead by the Vilaine river in Rennes on May 24.
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Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Kyiv amid Ukraine war concerns
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya traveled to Kyiv for talks with Ukraine amid fears Belarus may join Russia’s war.
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Xi Jinping Hosts Donald Trump at State Banquet Amid US-China Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted US President Donald Trump at a state banquet during his visit to China on May 14.
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Switzerland to Hold June Referendum on Population Cap at 10 Million
Swiss voters will decide June 14 on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million amid immigration concerns.
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China praises Pakistan’s role in mediating US-Iran peace talks amid Middle East conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran during Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China.
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Hundreds Protest Abuse at Barinas Prison in Venezuela, Clashes Leave Prisoners Injured
More than 1,300 inmates at Barinas Judicial Detention Center protested alleged torture and mistreatment on 24 May 2026, triggering violent clashes with guards.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: US and China Discuss Board to Ease Non-Sensitive Investment Deals
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks are underway with China on a Board of Investment for non-sensitive sector investments and tariff removals.
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UN peacekeeping faces lowest troop levels and funding shortfalls amid geopolitical tensions
By the end of 2025, UN peacekeeping saw under 79,000 personnel deployed, its lowest in 25 years, as funding gaps and political disputes strain operations.
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US and China Agree to AI Safety Protocol During May 2026 Beijing Talks
The US and China will establish a protocol on AI safety amid ongoing talks held during Trump and Xi’s meeting in Beijing in May 2026.