Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok

Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends

Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

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Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

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