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Nigeria confirms no cases of ebola despite the outbreak.

2026 Central Africa Ebola epidemic — Nigeria confirms no cases of ebola despite the outbreak. [https://guardian.ng/breakingnews/no-confirmed-ebola-case-in-nigeria-currently-despite-regional-outbreak-ncdc/ ( The Guardi

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Four people are injured after multiple gunmen carried out shootings at ten different locations over the

MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak — Four people are injured after multiple gunmen carried out shootings at ten different locations over the weekend across Austin, Texas, United States. Two suspects are taken into cus

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The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), led by Francisco Carvalho, wins the most seats

2026 Cape Verdean parliamentary election — The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), led by Francisco Carvalho, wins the most seats at the National Assembly. [https://www.dw.com/pt-002/elei%C3%A7%C3%B5es

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In golf, Aaron Rai wins his first major title at the PGA Championship.

2026 PGA Championship — In golf, Aaron Rai wins his first major title at the PGA Championship. [https://www.golfchannel.com/pga-of-america/news/aaron-rai-runs-away-with-the-pga-championship-first-english-

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The United States reportedly issues 5 conditions for a deal with Iran, including allowing only one nuclear

2026 Iran war — The United States reportedly issues 5 conditions for a deal with Iran, including allowing only one nuclear facility in Iran to be operational. [https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20

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Two people are killed, four others are injured, another is reported missing and 13 buildings collapse after a

Mexican drug war — Two people are killed, four others are injured, another is reported missing and 13 buildings collapse after a 5.0-5.2 earthquake strikes near Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. [https://www.

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Around six people in Bangladesh are reported to have died from measles in the past 24 hours.

2026 Bangladesh measles outbreak — Around six people in Bangladesh are reported to have died from measles in the past 24 hours. Additionally, around 1,517 cases of measles have been reported. [https://en.bd-pratidin

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In Spain, the ruling People's Party of Andalusia loses its absolute majority in the Andalusian parliament,

2026 Andalusian regional election — In Spain, the ruling People's Party of Andalusia loses its absolute majority in the Andalusian parliament, whilst the PSOE-A posts its worst result ever. The far-right Vox and the

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Comorian energy minister Aboubacar Saïd Anli announces the suspension of fuel price hikes following deadly

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Comorian energy minister Aboubacar Saïd Anli announces the suspension of fuel price hikes following deadly protests. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/one-dead-comoros-clashes-

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Sri Lanka imposes a 50% surtax on vehicle imports to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves amid

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Sri Lanka imposes a 50% surtax on vehicle imports to reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves amid currency depreciation linked to the Iran war. [https://gulfnews.com/world/asi

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Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran for a meeting with Iranian officials in a effort

2026 Iran war — Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrives in Tehran for a meeting with Iranian officials in a effort to continue talks between Iran and the United States to end the war. [ht

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Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Bangaranga" by Dara.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 — Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Bangaranga" by Dara. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/arts/music/dara-bulgaria-bangaranga-eurovision-winner.html ( The N

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Eight people are killed and 25 others are injured after a train hits and sparks a fire on a bus in Bangkok,

2026 Bangkok train collision — Eight people are killed and 25 others are injured after a train hits and sparks a fire on a bus in Bangkok, Thailand. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/least-eight-dead-2

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The Canadian public health agency reports that a Canadian on the MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes

MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak — The Canadian public health agency reports that a Canadian on the MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes strain of the hantavirus and was hospitalized along with their spouse.

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One person dies and five others are injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Anjouan,

Protests against the 2026 Iran war — One person dies and five others are injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Anjouan, Comoros, as demonstrations continue over rising fuel prices partially attr

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International representatives, excluding those from the United Kingdom and the United States, meet in

Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud — International representatives, excluding those from the United Kingdom and the United States, meet in Mogadishu and deem the administration of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the de facto

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In association football, Manchester City beat Chelsea 1–0 at London's Wembley Stadium, through a 72nd-minute

2026 FA Cup final — In association football, Manchester City beat Chelsea 1–0 at London's Wembley Stadium, through a 72nd-minute goal from Antoine Semenyo, to win their 8th FA Cup title. [https://www.

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Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi says that Iran will introduce new mechanisms to regulate maritime traffic

2026 Iran war — Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi says that Iran will introduce new mechanisms to regulate maritime traffic through a designated route in the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees for ship

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A 38-year-old man is killed in a shark attack at a reef near Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

Shark attacks in Australia — A 38-year-old man is killed in a shark attack at a reef near Rottnest Island, Western Australia. The shark is reported to have been a great white shark, according to the DPIRD. [ht

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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms that a person in Douglas County, Colorado,

MV ''Hondius'' hantavirus outbreak — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms that a person in Douglas County, Colorado, U.S., has died from hantavirus. However, officials say that the death i

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Eight people are injured, including four seriously, in a vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena,

2026 Modena car-ramming attack — Eight people are injured, including four seriously, in a vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The perpetrator is arrested. [https://www.reuters.com

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Five unions representing over 3,500 workers for the Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system

2026 Long Island Rail Road strike — Five unions representing over 3,500 workers for the Long Island Rail Road, the largest commuter rail system in North America, goes on strike to negotiate a new contract with the Me

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In association football, Lech Poznań win their 2nd consecutive and 10th ever Ekstraklasa title with a league

2025–26 Ekstraklasa — In association football, Lech Poznań win their 2nd consecutive and 10th ever Ekstraklasa title with a league game to spare. [https://pilkanozna.pl/lech-poznan-mistrzem-polski-kolej

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Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the IRGC-aligned Shia Iraqi militia group Kata'ib

2026 Iran war — Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a commander of the IRGC-aligned Shia Iraqi militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah, is arrested in Turkey by the U.S. justice department after allegedl

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The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, which organizes Milan Fashion Week in Italy, announces guidelines

Anti-fur movement — The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, which organizes Milan Fashion Week in Italy, announces guidelines encouraging participating brands not to display fur products during fash