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15,981 storiesIran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan reports that progress has been made in ceasefire talks, with
2026 Iran war — Iran, the United States, and mediator Pakistan reports that progress has been made in ceasefire talks, with the Iranian foreign ministry saying that Iran is focused on finalizing a
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d'Or for the drama film Fjord at the 2026 Cannes Film
2026 Cannes Film Festival — Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d'Or for the drama film Fjord at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. [https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05
Twenty-eight gold miners are buried to death after the illegal mineshaft they were working collapses due to a
2026 Angola gold mine landslide — Twenty-eight gold miners are buried to death after the illegal mineshaft they were working collapses due to a landslide. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/landslide-angola-ille
France permanently bans Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following his actions towards
France–Israel relations — France permanently bans Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following his actions towards members of the Global Sumud Flotilla who were detained by the Israeli Navy
A gunman opens fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House in Washington, D.C., wounding a
May 2026 White House shooting — A gunman opens fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House in Washington, D.C., wounding a bystander, with the suspect killed by Secret Service guards. [https://apnews.co
Tens of thousands of people rally in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government and president
2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests — Tens of thousands of people rally in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest against the government and president Aleksandar Vučić, and call for earlier parliamentary and presidential electio
In association football, amid the expulsion of Southampton F.C.
2025–26 EFL Championship — In association football, amid the expulsion of Southampton F.C. due to the espionage incident, Hull City beat Middlesborugh at Wembley Stadium in London 1–0 in the play-off finals
The Financial Times reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire between Iran and the
2026 Iran war — The Financial Times reports that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the ceasefire between Iran and the United States by 60 days and establish a framework for nuclear talks. [ht
California governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency in Orange County, California, U.S., in
Garden Grove chemical leak — California governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency in Orange County, California, U.S., in response to a possible release of methyl methacrylate in Garden Grove. [https:
In accordance with bilateral agreements, Vietnam grants 40 scholarships to Ukrainians for the 2026–2027
Ukraine–Vietnam relations — In accordance with bilateral agreements, Vietnam grants 40 scholarships to Ukrainians for the 2026–2027 academic year for bachelor's, master's, and postgraduate degrees, including
The Syrian General Intelligence Directorate and the Turkish National Intelligence Organization conduct a
Turkey–Islamic State conflict — The Syrian General Intelligence Directorate and the Turkish National Intelligence Organization conduct a joint operation in Syria and arrest ten people allegedly linked with ISIL.
Thousands of people march through Madrid, Spain, demanding the resignation of prime minister Pedro Sánchez
2024–present Serbian anti-corruption protests — Thousands of people march through Madrid, Spain, demanding the resignation of prime minister Pedro Sánchez following several corruption scandals involving his cabinet and his famil
The Iran national football team moves its squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid
Iran at the FIFA World Cup — The Iran national football team moves its squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. [https://www.aljazeera.com/s

Rwanda imposes a travel ban on foreign nationals that have been to the DRC in the past thirty days, and
2026 Ebola epidemic — Rwanda imposes a travel ban on foreign nationals that have been to the DRC in the past thirty days, and requires a quarantine for Rwandan citizens or residents who have been there.
Pakistan Army field marshal Asim Munir visits Tehran, Iran, in a effort to broker a ceasefire deal between
2026 Iran war — Pakistan Army field marshal Asim Munir visits Tehran, Iran, in a effort to broker a ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States to end the war. [https://www.thedailystar.net/
Mexico and the European Union sign an updated trade agreement that reduces tariffs and expands market access.
Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the European Union — Mexico and the European Union sign an updated trade agreement that reduces tariffs and expands market access. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260522-mexico-eu-to-lower
More than 90 miners are killed and others are injured in a mining accident after a gas explosion at a coal
2026 Liushenyu coal mine explosion — More than 90 miners are killed and others are injured in a mining accident after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China. [https://news.sky.com/story/china-four-killed-and-
Acting U.S. navy secretary Hung Cao says that the United States has put on hold US$14 billion of arms sales
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — Acting U.S. navy secretary Hung Cao says that the United States has put on hold US$14 billion of arms sales to Taiwan to preserve munitions during the Iran war. [https://www.aljaze
Slovenia elects Democratic Party leader Janez Janša as prime minister after lawmakers approve a minority
2026 Slovenian parliamentary election — Slovenia elects Democratic Party leader Janez Janša as prime minister after lawmakers approve a minority coalition government, replacing former prime minister Robert Golob of the F
Andrew Giuliani, head of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, says that the DR Congo soccer team must isolate
2026 FIFA World Cup — Andrew Giuliani, head of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, says that the DR Congo soccer team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the U.S. for the upcoming FIFA
According to the Tasnim News Agency, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and field marshal Asim Munir
2026 Iran war — According to the Tasnim News Agency, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and field marshal Asim Munir held late night talks amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts. [https://www.then
The Dutch cabinet approves a bill to ban the importation of goods from Israeli settlements, and will explore
Israel–Netherlands relations — The Dutch cabinet approves a bill to ban the importation of goods from Israeli settlements, and will explore if the ban can be extended to services and investments. [https://englis
Major power outages at night on Sumatra island leave millions without electricity for hours.
2026 Sumatra blackout — Major power outages at night on Sumatra island leave millions without electricity for hours. Several officials declare a state of emergency due to concerns over temperature and wea
NATO conducts Operation Arcade Strike, an exercise in drone warfare, at an unused platform of the London
Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — NATO conducts Operation Arcade Strike, an exercise in drone warfare, at an unused platform of the London Underground's Charing Cross tube station to be prepared for potential confl
Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolves the
2026 Slovenian parliamentary election — Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolves the government amid growing tensions within the ruling coalition and ongoing economi