World · Politics
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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.
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Flávio Bolsonaro sought $26.8m from jailed banker to finance film on Jair Bolsonaro
Flávio Bolsonaro requested $26.8 million from jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro to fund a biopic on his father amid a tight presidential race.
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46 European countries agree on new interpretation of migrants’ rights under human rights convention
Forty-six countries including the UK adopted a political declaration redefining migrants' protections to ease deportations at the Council of Europe meeting on May 15, 2026.
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Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem with anti-Palestinian chants on Jerusalem Day
Israeli nationalists held a Jerusalem Day march chanting anti-Palestinian slogans amid clashes in the Old City on May 14.
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Richard Glossip released on $500,000 bond after nearly 30 years on death row
Richard Glossip was granted bond and released after nearly three decades on Oklahoma’s death row awaiting retrial in a 1997 murder case.
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US Central Command chief says Iran's military severely degraded after US-Israel strikes
Admiral Brad Cooper testified that US and Israeli attacks drastically reduced Iran's military capabilities, nuclear advancement, and regional influence.
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Iraq's Parliament Approves 14 Ministers in Ali al-Zaidi's Partial Government
Iraq’s parliament approved 14 of 23 ministers in Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s new government on May 14, 2026.
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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Compound During Jerusalem Day March
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa compound under heavy police protection during Jerusalem Day on May 14, 2026.
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Rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads in DR Congo and Uganda with over 200 suspected deaths
The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain has led to more than 220 suspected deaths and 1,000 cases in northeastern DR Congo and Uganda.
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Fatah holds first major conference in 10 years, re-elects Mahmoud Abbas as leader
Fatah held its first major conference in a decade, re-electing Mahmoud Abbas as leader amid calls for elections and reforms.
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Russia threatens systematic strikes on Kyiv and urges foreign nationals to leave city
Russia warned of new strikes on Kyiv’s command and drone facilities and urged foreign nationals to evacuate amid recent attacks.
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Western Europe faces unprecedented May heatwave with multiple records and deaths
Western Europe suffers historic May heatwave with record temperatures, seven deaths in France, and power strain across the region.
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Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell Pleads Guilty to Embezzling £400,310
Peter Murrell pleaded guilty May 25 to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party, funding a lavish personal lifestyle.
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US Treasury subpoenas Hasan Piker and Medea Benjamin over Cuba trip sanctions probe
The US Treasury's OFAC subpoenaed political influencer Hasan Piker and activist Medea Benjamin over their March 2026 Cuba trip amid sanctions investigation.
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King’s College London and Cranfield University to merge creating UK’s second largest university
King’s College London and Cranfield University have agreed to merge by summer 2027, forming a university with around 47,000 students.
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Mahmoud Abbas backs son Yasser for Fatah Central Committee seat
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is positioning his son Yasser Abbas for a top role in Fatah’s leadership.
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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC, urges Keir Starmer to reflect amid Labour leadership contest
Angela Rayner was cleared of tax wrongdoing by HMRC and called on Labour leader Keir Starmer to reflect on his position after election losses.
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Iran accuses UAE of role in US-Israeli strikes amid Middle East tensions
Iran accused the United Arab Emirates of involvement in US and Israeli attacks on February 28, during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on May 14.
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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC of tax wrongdoing, may enter Labour leadership race
Angela Rayner was cleared by HMRC today of deliberate tax wrongdoing and could now run for Labour leader amid party turmoil.
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39-year-old man killed in shark attack off Queensland's Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack near Kennedy Shoal, about 45-50 km off Queensland on May 24, 2026.
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Suicide bombing on train in Quetta kills at least 20, injures over 50
A suicide bomber attacked a passenger train near Quetta on May 24, killing at least 20 and injuring dozens, officials said.
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Japan enacts joint custody law ending sole custody system after divorce
Japan amended its Civil Code to allow joint custody of children after divorce starting April 1, 2026.
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YouTuber faces arrest over AI-fabricated evidence in Kim Soo-hyun scandal
South Korean police accuse YouTuber Kim Se-eui of fabricating AI-generated evidence to falsely link actor Kim Soo-hyun to a minor, damaging his career.
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Japan's ruling party proposes studying boost of military spending to 5% of GDP
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party submitted a proposal to study raising defence spending to as much as 5% of GDP.