World · Politics
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French singer Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations in France and Belgium
Patrick Bruel faces several sexual assault investigations dating back to 1997 while denying all allegations publicly.
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Car bomb near Damascus Defence Ministry kills soldier, wounds up to 21
A car bomb exploded near the Defence Ministry in Damascus on May 19, killing one soldier and wounding multiple people.
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NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia amid regional incursions
A Romanian NATO F-16 shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia on May 19 amid multiple drone incursions in Baltic airspace.
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Israeli Far-Right Finance Minister Smotrich Says ICC Seeks His Arrest
Bezalel Smotrich announced May 19 that the ICC prosecutor requested a secret international arrest warrant against him.
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Sweden to Buy Four French FDI Frigates in Major Naval Expansion
Sweden announced it will purchase four FDI frigates from France's Naval Group to triple its air defense capability.
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Ghana evacuates 300 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic protests
Ghana is evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests there, with government approval and embassy coordination.
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Three killed in suspected hate crime shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage suspects fatally shot three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, then died by suicide nearby.
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London Tube strikes halted after talks; new strike dates set for June
RMT union suspended planned London Underground strikes starting May 19 after talks with Transport for London; new strikes set for early June if dispute continues.
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Germany to miss 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, experts warn
Germany’s government-appointed climate advisory council said the country will fail to meet its 65% emissions cut target by 2030 and urged urgent plan revisions.
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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla, detain 430 activists amid abuse claims
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18-19, detaining about 430 activists from around 40 countries amid allegations of abuse during detention.
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Iran Verifies 32 Political Executions Since February Amid Ongoing War and Protests
Iran has carried out at least 32 political executions since late February 2026, increasing repression amid war and protests, UN and rights groups say.
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Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant; Saudi Arabia shoots down three drones from Iraq
A drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE May 17, while Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones entering from Iraq the same day.
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Belarus and Russia Start Joint Military Drills Involving Russian Nuclear Weapons
Belarus and Russia launched joint military exercises on May 18, 2026, focused on Russian nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus.
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Spain's People's Party wins Andalusia election but loses absolute majority
The conservative People's Party won Andalusia’s May 17 regional election with 53 seats, falling short of the 55-seat majority needed to govern alone.
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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary and challenges Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and launched a leadership challenge against Labour leader Keir Starmer, backing rejoining the EU.
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Two US Navy jets collide mid-air at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two US Navy E/A-18G Growler jets collided near Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies air show on May 17; all four crew ejected safely.
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Tokyo couple and eldest son arrested for confining daughter in locked closet
Tokyo police arrested a couple in their 40s and their eldest son for suspected prolonged abuse and unlawful confinement of their daughter.
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About 10 new suspected Epstein victims come forward in French investigation
French prosecutors say around 10 new suspected victims have emerged in the ongoing Epstein probe in France.
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Drone strike causes fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, no injuries reported
A drone attack on May 17 caused a fire outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, with no injuries or radiological impact reported.
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A soldier from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery died after falling from a horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 15.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 4 Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing violence
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on May 17, including charity workers and one near Khan Younis.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17, 2026.
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Mexico and CIA deny reports of US assassination campaign against cartels
Mexico and the CIA reject CNN reports that US operatives have conducted lethal strikes on drug cartels in Mexico.
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ICE targets fraud involving 10,000 foreign students in OPT work program
ICE announced a crackdown on fraud among nearly 10,000 foreign students working for dubious employers under the OPT program.