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Saturday, 16 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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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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Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback

Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.

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Israel kills seven in Lebanon, agrees ‘ceasefire’ extension at talks in US

Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.

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Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy

FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.

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Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected

Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.

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Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strike kills 24 in Kyiv

Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.

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Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan

Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.

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Russia pounds Kyiv as its advance in eastern Ukraine slows to a crawl

Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.

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Hantavirus: how scared should we be?

Three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have revived memories of COVID-19. What has the world lear

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UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.

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BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen

Iran's FM had urged member states to condemn 'violations of international law by the United States and Israel'.

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FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups

Manchester City will continue their hunt for a domestic treble when they face Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final.

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Israel kills seven in Lebanon as direct talks continue in US for second day

Delegations meet in Washington as Lebanon demands an end to Israeli attacks and occupation of its territory.

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