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WHO chief heads to Ebola epicentre - as Brazil investigates suspected case
- May 31, 2026
The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has visited the province hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging...
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Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark
- The Associated Press
- May 30, 2026
The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Dan...
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Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
- Jennifer Pak
- May 30, 2026
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relation...
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U.S. Embassy in India launches Trump-themed rickshaws to mark America's 250th birthday
- Diaa Hadid
- May 30, 2026
Delhi's rickshaws are plying the roads with a new message: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA" emblazoned with Trump's face. Drivers were offered sweeteners to h...
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Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
- John Otis
- May 30, 2026
Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visit...
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Israel, Lebanon officials to meet. And, judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting order
- Brittney Melton
- May 29, 2026
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump's executive order r...
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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
- Daniel Estrin
- May 28, 2026
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. After a long campaign, women can now also take the tes...
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U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
- Brittney Melton
- May 28, 2026
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government has charged a Google staffer for alleg...
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Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions
- The Associated Press
- May 28, 2026
Iranians began to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. Users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with app...
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Greetings from Cape Verde, where the sounds of samba, jazz and morna fill the air
- Ricci Shryock
- May 27, 2026
Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation, which hosted two international music festivals in April and has...
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Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
- The Associated Press
- May 27, 2026
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has alre...
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Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis
- Rachel Treisman
- May 26, 2026
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decad...