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16,010 storiesCitizens in Portugal vote to elect 230 seats of the Assembly of the Republic.
2025 Portuguese legislative election — Citizens in Portugal vote to elect 230 seats of the Assembly of the Republic. [https://apnews.com/article/portugal-election-politics-a7ad09455b14af8eb7722ac0008d96ed (AP)]
In association football, PSV Eindhoven wins their 26th total and second consecutive Eredivisie title in the
2024–25 Eredivisie — In association football, PSV Eindhoven wins their 26th total and second consecutive Eredivisie title in the last round after defeating Sparta Rotterdam 3–1. [https://www.theguardia
Three people are killed, including a 5-year-old, and two others are injured, including an infant, when a
2025 Gulzar Houz fire — Three people are killed, including a 5-year-old, and two others are injured, including an infant, when a train strikes five civilians near a bridge in Fremont, Ohio, United States.
Six people are injured, including the perpetrator and one critically, in a mass stabbing attack when a Syrian
2025 Bielefeld stabbing attack — Six people are injured, including the perpetrator and one critically, in a mass stabbing attack when a Syrian national stabs a group of football fans with a swordstick and knives o
Romanians vote in the second round to choose their president between far-right George Simion and
2025 Romanian presidential election — Romanians vote in the second round to choose their president between far-right George Simion and independent-declared centrist and incumbent Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan. [https://w
In association football, FC Nouadhibou win a record 13th Super D1 title.
2024–25 Ligue 1 Mauritania — In association football, FC Nouadhibou win a record 13th Super D1 title. [https://www.meczyki.pl/newsy/pilka-nozna/polski-trener-podbija-afryke-wlasnie-siegnal-po-mistrzostwo-kraju

At least 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in the last day.
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — At least 100 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in the last day. [https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-66-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-women-and-ch
Two crew members are killed and twenty-five others are injured, including two critically, when Mexican Navy
''Cuauhtémoc'' Brooklyn Bridge collision — Two crew members are killed and twenty-five others are injured, including two critically, when Mexican Navy training ship with a crew of 277 people on a festive visit collides with
Hundreds of Rwandan refugees from the 1994 genocide return to Rwanda under the auspices of a United Nations
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda relations — Hundreds of Rwandan refugees from the 1994 genocide return to Rwanda under the auspices of a United Nations program. The refugees, mostly Hutu civilians, were residing in the easte
The Supreme Court of Iran overturns a 5-year prison sentence imposed by a Tehran court against singer Amir
Capital punishment in Iran — The Supreme Court of Iran overturns a 5-year prison sentence imposed by a Tehran court against singer Amir Tataloo and confirms his death sentence for blasphemy. Tataloo had been e
The twelve winning candidates of the Senate election held on May 12 are officially proclaimed as
2025 Philippine general election — The twelve winning candidates of the Senate election held on May 12 are officially proclaimed as senators-elect. The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition of President Bongbon
In association football, Bayern Munich are the defending champions of the Bundesliga after defeating TSG
2024–25 Bundesliga — In association football, Bayern Munich are the defending champions of the Bundesliga after defeating TSG Hoffenheim 4–0 on the final matchday. [https://www.nbcsports.com/soccer/new
Thirteen Taliban fighters are killed and four others are injured in a bombing at a military base in Darah
Republican insurgency in Afghanistan — Thirteen Taliban fighters are killed and four others are injured in a bombing at a military base in Darah District, Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. The National Resistance Front of
The death toll from severe weather yesterday, including likely tornadoes, in St.
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–16, 2025 — The death toll from severe weather yesterday, including likely tornadoes, in St. Louis, Missouri, and Somerset, Kentucky, United States, rises to 31. More severe weather is expecte
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol leaves the People Power Party a month after the Constitutional
2025 Philippine general election — Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol leaves the People Power Party a month after the Constitutional Court of Korea removed him from office due to his short-lived declaration
In English football, Crystal Palace wins the FA Cup after defeating Manchester City 1–0 in the final played
2024–25 FA Cup — In English football, Crystal Palace wins the FA Cup after defeating Manchester City 1–0 in the final played at Wembley Stadium in London. It is Crystal Palace's first major trophy
Five people, including Estonian businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and Priit Jaagant, are killed when two Robinson R44
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–16, 2025 — Five people, including Estonian businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and Priit Jaagant, are killed when two Robinson R44 civilian helicopters en route to Piikajärvi Airfield collide mid-air a
In association football, Paris Saint-Germain defeat AJ Auxerre 3–1 to become Ligue 1 champions.
2024–25 Ligue 1 — In association football, Paris Saint-Germain defeat AJ Auxerre 3–1 to become Ligue 1 champions. [https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c39xnm3kdvkt (BBC Sport)]

More than 150 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in the last 24 hours.
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — More than 150 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in the last 24 hours. [https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-israel-gaza-hamas-hostages-05-17-2025-baec52efaea911bf

A bus evacuating civilians is attacked by a Russian drone near Bilopillia, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, killing nine
Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — A bus evacuating civilians is attacked by a Russian drone near Bilopillia, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, killing nine people and injuring five others. [https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2

Eight people are killed in a mass shooting by unidentified gunmen inside a tavern in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal,
Mass shootings in the United States — Eight people are killed in a mass shooting by unidentified gunmen inside a tavern in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A manhunt for the suspects has been launched. [https://www

Three people are killed and another person is critically injured in a mass shooting outside of a nightclub in
Mass shootings in the United States — Three people are killed and another person is critically injured in a mass shooting outside of a nightclub in Seattle, Washington, United States. No arrests have been made. [https:
Moody's Ratings lowers the United States' credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing the government's rising debt,
United States federal government credit-rating downgrades — Moody's Ratings lowers the United States' credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing the government's rising debt, widening deficits, and increased interest payments. [https://www.usato
A tornado strikes St. Louis, Missouri. At least 5 people are killed, 35-45 others are injured and more than
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–16, 2025 — A tornado strikes St. Louis, Missouri. At least 5 people are killed, 35-45 others are injured and more than 100,000 are without power in the St. Louis metropolitan area following s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration clears the Fujirebio Lumipulse for distribution, the first blood test
Tornado outbreak sequence of May 15–16, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration clears the Fujirebio Lumipulse for distribution, the first blood test that can be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in people 55 years or o