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Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks

Lebanon's Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks have killed 2,951 people since March 2, with at least 8,988 wounded.

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Activists hang Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower for Nakba Day

Members of Extinction Rebellion scaled the Eiffel Tower to hang a Palestinian flag for Nakba day.

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Mahmoud Khalil calls for deportation to be halted in light of new evidence

Lawyers say new evidence suggests Trump admin 'engineered' outcome of case against pro-Palestine Columbia student.

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What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?

Training and accommodation locations for Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, England, Iran and other World Cup teams.

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Seven killed in Gaza on Nakba Day as Israel says it targets Hamas member

Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel's latest attacks on Gaza City.

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What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?

US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Cuba hit by protests, blackouts amid oil shortage

Cubans lit fires in Havana’s streets to protest electricity blackouts.

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Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties

Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.

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Trump calls journalist’s Iran reporting ‘treasonous’

Trump called New York Times journalist reporting on the Iran war as “treasonous” while claiming a 'victory'.

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Pakistan’s Fatima Sana breaks world record for fastest 50 in women’s T20

Pakistan captain Sana scored 50 off 15 balls in a match-winning innings against Zimbabwe in Karachi.

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Iran has been confiscating property from critics of the regime

Iran's government has been confiscating property from people it deems traitors or critics of the regime.

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CIA director's visit to Cuba echoes past memories of U.S. in Latin America

CIA Director John Ratcliffe makes a surprise visit to Cuba as the spy agency calls on the nation to make "fundamental changes." Cuba says it has run out of fuel and is suffering massive blackouts.

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Pakistan’s Fatima Sana breaks world record for fastest 50 in women’s T20Is

Pakistan captain Sana scored 50 off 15 balls in a match-winning innings against Zimbabwe in Karachi.

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Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?

Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.

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WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free

World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.

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