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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.
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UK youth NEET numbers top 1 million as government pledges 300,000 new placements
A UK government review warns one million young people are NEET, prompting a pledge of 300,000 new work and training placements.
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Australia extends quarantine for six cruise passengers exposed to hantavirus to June 23
Australia extended quarantine for six cruise passengers exposed to hantavirus to June 23, totaling 42 days of isolation near Perth.
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Ukraine and Sweden expand defense cooperation with Gripen fighter jet transfers
Ukraine and Sweden announced a $2.7 billion military aid package including 16 donated Gripen jets and plans to negotiate sale of up to 150 newer fighters.
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Man arrested after stabbing three at Winterthur train station in Switzerland
A 31-year-old man injured three people with a blade at Winterthur train station before being arrested on May 28, 2026.
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UK Intelligence Chief: Nearly 500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
Anne Keast-Butler, head of UK intelligence agency GCHQ, said nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine since 2022.
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Australia sues 3M for over A$2 billion over PFAS contamination at defence sites
The Australian government filed a lawsuit against 3M seeking more than A$2 billion over PFAS contamination at 28 defence bases.
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UK weighs ban on social media for under-16s amid health concerns
UK government consults on banning social media for under-16s with decision expected this summer.
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Matthew Perry's assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced to 41 months for ketamine overdose death
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s assistant, got 41 months federal prison for conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing the actor’s death.
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Canada chooses Sweden's Saab GlobalEye planes over Boeing E-7 Wedgetail for early warning fleet
Canada announced on May 27 it will buy six Saab GlobalEye early warning planes instead of Boeing's delayed E-7 Wedgetail models.
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Falls 20.6% to Lowest Level Since 2019
Brazil saw a 20.6% drop in Amazon deforestation in 2025, reaching the lowest loss since 2019 at 985,000 hectares.
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89 drones crash into Sydney's Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney light show
Eighty-nine drones crashed into Darling Harbour after a radio frequency anomaly disrupted the Star-Bound display on 25 May 2026.
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US and Israel Strike Iranian Vessels and Military Sites Amid Fragile Ceasefire
US and Israeli forces struck Iranian vessels and military sites near the Strait of Hormuz on May 25, killing several Iranian personnel amid ongoing tensions.
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Spanish police raid PSOE headquarters amid wide-ranging corruption investigations
Spanish police searched the ruling Socialist Party's Madrid headquarters on May 27 as part of multiple corruption probes.
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Paris School Aide David G. Faces Trial for Sexual Assault of Preschoolers
David G., a Paris school aide, went on trial May 26 accused of assaulting five preschool children and harassing colleagues in 2024-25.
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Four killed as train hits school minibus at level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium
Four people died when a train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, on May 26.
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US military strikes missile sites and drones in southern Iran amid fragile ceasefire
The US military launched strikes on missile launch sites and drones in southern Iran near Bandar Abbas amid ongoing ceasefire talks.
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Palestinians mark 78 years since Nakba, recalling mass displacement in 1948
Palestinians commemorated Nakba Day on May 15, marking 78 years since the displacement of hundreds of thousands in 1948.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz cuts salaries by 50% amid month-long protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and his cabinet cut their salaries by half on May 25 amid ongoing protests.