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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Global Edition
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IMF predicts Iran war will slow economic growth and raise inflation globally
The International Monetary Fund expects the Iran war to slow the global economy and raise inflation. NPR's Michel Martin discusses the forecast with Simon Johnson, a former IMF chief economist.
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Trump slams Italian prime minister, one of his few remaining European allies
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Italian journalist Viviana Mazza about President Trump's criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of few remaining allies in Europe.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
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Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
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Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh
Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
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China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
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Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
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England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group
Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
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Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara. The Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth $1 million.
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Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in
Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
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Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence
Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.
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US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
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South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador
Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
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Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon
Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.
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New trial begins over football legend Maradona’s death
A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.