FACTFLOW
Friday, 15 May 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 03:25 CST
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Denmark holds early elections spurred by Trump's threats to take Greenland
Denmark's prime minister called early parliamentary elections after gaining a popularity boost from standing up to President Trump over his threat to seize Greenland.
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How weeks of war have reshaped Iran's negotiating position
How has Iran's negotiating position changed after weeks of war? NPR's A Martinez talks to Mohammad Ali Shabani, editor of the London-based news site Amwaj.media.
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British Army retires Land Rover vehicles from its fleet, marking the end of an era
The British Army has retired Land Rover vehicles from its fleet after 70 years of service.
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First female archbishop of Canterbury highlights progress and ongoing challenges
With the installation of the first female archbishop of Canterbury, women clergy in the Episcopal Church reflect on the struggle toward women's ordination and the future of women in ministry.
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Despite Trump’s peace talk claims, US-Israeli attacks continue to hit Iran
Huge explosions were heard in Tehran and other cities, as Iran denied it held talks with the US to end the war.
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Top EU official calls for negotiations with Iran and an end to war
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities.
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Eritrea to end 18-year AFCON isolation by playing Eswatini in qualifier
Eritrea vs Eswatini on Wednesday will serve as the first AFCON qualifier for the east African nation since 2008.
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Where do reported US-Iran ‘negotiations’ leave Israel?
Israeli analysts describe confusion as US President Trump unexpectedly shifts from threatened strikes on Iran to talks.
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Polls open in key Denmark elections clouded by Trump’s Greenland threat
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is projected to win a third term after standing up to the US president over Greenland.
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ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were reportedly sent to 14 airports, including New York’s JFK.
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Palestine weekly wrap: West Bank attacks surge, Israel restricts Gaza aid
Settler attacks and land seizures marked a week that was supposed to be one of celebration for Palestinians.
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Mbappe fit and ready to play every Real Madrid game before World Cup
French striker says he has made '100 percent recovery' from his lingering knee injury and is fully available.
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US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 25 of attacks?
Trump claims talks on with Iran, as he holds off on energy attacks, but Tehran denies any negotiations.
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Tiger Woods eyes Masters return with competitive golf outing at TGL
The oft-injured 15-time major winner is hoping to use the tournament as a test run before the Masters next month.
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Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer: Report
Zidane will succeed his former national side teammate Didier Deschamps as France head coach, according to the report.