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WHO Declares Global Emergency After Congo Ebola Deaths, No Vaccine Yet
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17 May 2026

WHO Declares Global Emergency After Congo Ebola Deaths, No Vaccine Yet

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization...

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17 May 2026

Who Is Raul Castro, Cuban Leader Facing US Indictment

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the 94yearold brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, could be indicted by the United States in connection with Cuba's deadly 1996

Who Is Raul Castro, Cuban Leader Facing US Indictment
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17 May 2026

Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Go Public: How It Works

The trickiest part may be settling on a share price - the cost of one piece of ownership in the company when it first hits the market.

Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Go Public: How It Works
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17 May 2026

Qantas Flight Diverted After Man Bites Flight Attendant

The man was met by local authorities on arrival and has been slapped with a no fly ban on all Qantas planes.

Qantas Flight Diverted After Man Bites Flight Attendant
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17 May 2026

USS Gerald Ford Returns Home From Longest Deployment Since Vietnam War

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday after...

USS Gerald Ford Returns Home From Longest Deployment Since Vietnam War
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17 May 2026

Elon Musk Says "Instagram Is For Girls", Mocks Men Sharing Their Profiles

Musk often criticises platforms owned by Meta Platforms and promotes his own platform, X, as more open and serious.

Elon Musk Says "Instagram Is For Girls", Mocks Men Sharing Their Profiles
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17 May 2026

US' Largest Commuter Rail System Shuts Down As Workers Strike

The railroad, which serves New York City and its eastern suburbs, ceased operations just after midnight after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job.

US' Largest Commuter Rail System Shuts Down As Workers Strike
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17 May 2026

Venezuela Says It Deported Maduro Aide To Face Criminal Proceedings In US

Alex Saab, who amassed a fortune through Venezuelan government contracts, fell out of favor with the country's new leadership that took power following Maduro's ouster.

Venezuela Says It Deported Maduro Aide To Face Criminal Proceedings In US
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17 May 2026

Trump To Launch Big Iran Strikes? His "Calm Before Storm" AI Post Sparks Buzz

The image was shared by Trump at a time the fragile April 8 ceasefire remains in place in the Middle East, but tensions over critical marine chokepoint Strait of Hormuz show no signs of abatement.

Trump To Launch Big Iran Strikes? His "Calm Before Storm" AI Post Sparks Buzz
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17 May 2026

US Iran War News LIVE Updates: Tehran Prepares "Mechanism" For Hormuz Traffic, Israel Strikes Lebanon

US Iran War News LIVE Updates: Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, despite an extension of the truce between the two countries.

US Iran War News LIVE Updates: Tehran Prepares "Mechanism" For Hormuz Traffic, Israel Strikes Lebanon
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17 May 2026

India, Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership After PM Modi's Visit

PM Modi began his two-day visit to The Hague on Friday as part of four-nation trip to Europe that is aimed at ramping up bilateral ties in a range of key areas.

India, Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership After PM Modi's Visit
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17 May 2026

Who Are Dutch CEOs That Met PM Modi In Netherlands And What They Discussed

PM Modi, accompanied by his Dutch counterpart, also witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the semiconductor Fab in Gujarat.

Who Are Dutch CEOs That Met PM Modi In Netherlands And What They Discussed
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16 May 2026

Rescue Diver Dies In Search Of 4 Italians Who Drowned In Maldives

Mohamed Mahudhee, a member of the Maldivian National Defense Force, died of underwater decompression sickness.

Rescue Diver Dies In Search Of 4 Italians Who Drowned In Maldives
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16 May 2026

On Camera, Man Drives Into Pedestrians, Then Chases People With Knife In Italy

Four of the persons were critically injured in the incident, Modena mayor Massimo Mezzetti told reporters.

On Camera, Man Drives Into Pedestrians, Then Chases People With Knife In Italy
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16 May 2026

Bangladesh Arrests Ex-Soldier Who Threatened To Attack Parliament, Airport

The suspect, named as 23-year-old Mohammad Rahed Hossain Mahed, "had taken refuge in a hideout near the Indian border", authorities said.

Bangladesh Arrests Ex-Soldier Who Threatened To Attack Parliament, Airport
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16 May 2026

Palestinians Forced To Destroy Own Homes For "Disneyfied" Israeli Theme Park

The forced clearing of the Al-Bustan neighbourhood in the larger Silwan district aims to make way for a state-backed biblical theme park called the King's Garden Park.

Palestinians Forced To Destroy Own Homes For "Disneyfied" Israeli Theme Park
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16 May 2026

1996 Military Jet Killings: Why Team Trump Wants Cuba's Raul Castro Charged

On February 24, 1996, Cuban jets shot down two small planes being flown by Brothers to the Rescue, a group of Cuban exile pilots.

1996 Military Jet Killings: Why Team Trump Wants Cuba's Raul Castro Charged
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16 May 2026

"We Spy Like Hell On Them": Trump Responds To Question On China Cyberattacks

When questioned by reporters on whether he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the cyberattacks that China has done in the US, President Trump said, "I did. He talked about attacks that we did in China. You know, what they do, we do too."

"We Spy Like Hell On Them": Trump Responds To Question On China Cyberattacks
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16 May 2026

Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Armed Wing Chief, 'Architect' Of October 7 Attack

Ezzedine Al-Haddad had been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City on Friday.

Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Armed Wing Chief, 'Architect' Of October 7 Attack
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16 May 2026

8 Dead, 20 Injured After Cargo Train Rams Bus In Bangkok

Videos of the crash shared on social media showed a line of vehicles had stopped at a railway crossing when a cargo train struck an orange bus.

8 Dead, 20 Injured After Cargo Train Rams Bus In Bangkok