Category: World

The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases. Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026 French authorities have temporarily prevented 1,233 passengers and 514 crew from leaving a British cruise ship docked in the southwestern city of Bordeaux after nearly 50 suspected gastroenteritis cases were reported on board.…

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United States consumer prices have risen for the second consecutive month, marking the biggest annual increase in almost three years, as energy prices surged on the back of the US-Israel war on Iran. US consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent in April after a 0.9 percent increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor…

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Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures. Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026 Peru’s public prosecutor’s office has accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, calling for him to be imprisoned for five years and four months. The charges, unsealed on…

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Prime Minister Philip Davis and ruling Progressive Liberal Party seek to clinch rare second consecutive term. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 A snap election is underway in the Bahamas, where voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to grant Prime Minister Philip Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) a…

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Ukraine has struck gas facilities in southwest Russia’s Orenburg region, more than 1,500km (932 miles) from the Ukrainian border, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said in his daily video address on Tuesday evening that the attack was a retaliation for Russia’s overnight attacks on Ukraine. “Ukraine has said that we will act symmetrically in…

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Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 Honduran authorities have arrested three people, including a powerful politician, accused of plotting the 2024 assassination of an environmental leader, an incident that became a symbol of government…

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Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have increasingly singled out the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their war messaging, and have warned of stronger strikes against the country if the United States and Israel resume their attacks. “Our label of ‘neighbours’ with the Emirates has for now been lifted, and the label of ‘hostile base’ has been set…

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A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump’s latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 A federal appeals court in the United States has temporarily paused a lower court decision to block President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariff. On Tuesday, a US…

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By AFP, Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 In a United States court, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has rejected claims from fellow tech mogul Elon Musk that he betrayed the artificial intelligence company’s original vision. Tuesday marked the start of Altman’s testimony in a contentious trial unfolding in…

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Donald Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade. United States President Donald Trump has departed the White House en route to Beijing, where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Trump spoke briefly with reporters on Tuesday as he boarded the Marine One…

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