FACTFLOW
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 03:25 CST
World
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.
World
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy blockade lifted
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.
World
CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs
Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
World
Trump’s Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration
Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
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Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump’s energy blockade
A Cuban Foreign Ministry official said exchange with Washington was 'respectful and professional' and devoid of threats.
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Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.
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Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel
Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
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US is ‘pretty far behind where they started’ the war on Iran
Daniel Benaim says the US missed the early off-ramps to declare victory over Iran.
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Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
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Iran war live: Tehran spurns talks under threats; Trump says blockade stays
Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
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Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award
First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
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Iran war live: Tehran rejects talks under threat; Trump says blockade stays
Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
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‘Predators’: Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as human rights decline
Global rights group says leaders of three countries behind devastating wars inspire other states to carry out abuses.
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Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits
Hungary’s election winner says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him.
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D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Singer faces first-degree murder and additional charges that could lead to life without parole or the death penalty.