FACTFLOW
Sunday, 10 May 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 17:25 CST
World
Egypt's Grand Museum opens after many delays
We visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, a spacious museum outside Cairo dedicated to displaying artifacts from ancient Egypt. It has finally opened its doors after decades of planning and construction.
World
Has Iran exposed the limits of what US can achieve by force?
Political scientist Vali Nasr argues that US and Israeli military options ‘have come up short'.
World
Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation
Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
World
Kenya’s Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered a world record at the London Marathon.
World
Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say
President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.
World
First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus
Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.
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Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud
The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.
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Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty
The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.
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Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
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How China is responding to the stalling of talks between the U.S. and Iran
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Zongyuan Zoe Liu, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how China views the current crisis in the Middle East
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Mali reeling after coordinated attacks hit multiple cities
Gunfire and explosions rocked Mali's capital and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups exploited worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.
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New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia
Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.
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‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
World
Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?
From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil's trio, these 10 players could be out of action.
World
War, the Gulf & Rethinking Money in Sport
Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf