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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

May 16, 2026

New York [US], May 16: U.S. President Donald Trump left China on Friday with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to end the Iran war, despite two ​days spent heaping praise on his host, Xi Jinping.
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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

May 16, 2026

New York [US], May 16: A judge has declared a mistrial in the rape case against Harvey Weinstein, after the jury in New York said it was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.

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African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo

May 16, 2026

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Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit waterway

May 16, 2026

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Trump administration offers $100mn in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform

May 16, 2026

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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese

May 16, 2026

Washington [US], May 16: A federal judge has temporarily blocked United States sanctions against Francesca Albanese (pictured), a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territory.
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after drone incidents

May 16, 2026

Riga [Latvia], May 16: Latvian centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina has announced her resignation, after the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner, pulled support from the government and left her...
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Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kiev flats after Russian strikes

May 16, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine], May 16: At least eight people have been killed, including a 12-year-old girl, in Kiev after Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian...
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says

May 15, 2026
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Skilled migrants fill key roles in Australian farming sector

May 15, 2026
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Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says

May 15, 2026
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UAE denies report of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visit during Iran war

May 15, 2026
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International aid flotilla bound for Gaza sets sail again from Turkiye

May 15, 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks ahead of Washington talks

May 15, 2026
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Xi issues warning over Taiwan

May 15, 2026
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Yemen gov't, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in 'largest' swap

May 15, 2026
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UK's Starmer on the brink as health secretary quits

May 15, 2026
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Turkiye detains over 300 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids

May 14, 2026
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Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice

May 14, 2026
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12 killed in Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway

May 14, 2026
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Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate

May 14, 2026
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UN urges probes into Nigeria, Chad air attacks

May 14, 2026
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IRGC targeted island earlier, says Kuwait

May 13, 2026
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Iraq militia sweeps southern desert after report of alleged Israeli outpost

May 13, 2026
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Rehabilitation equipment for Gaza stuck at border for over one year, says WHO

May 13, 2026
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EU Commission invites Taliban officials to Brussels for talks on deportations

May 13, 2026