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Taiwan Declares ‘Independent’ Nation Amid Trump-China Tensions

Taiwan declared itself an 'independent' nation, according to its foreign ministry, following a warning from US President Donald Trump against…

May 16, 2026 4 min read

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Mahmoud Khalil Calls for Deportation Halted Over Evidence

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers have called for the termination of his deportation case, citing new evidence that suggests the Trump Administration…

May 15, 2026 4 min read

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Trump Says 20-Year Nuclear Suspension by Iran Would Be Enough

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear programme, according to the BBC.

May 15, 2026 3 min read

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Trump Says Made No Commitment to Xi on Taiwan

US President Donald Trump said he made no commitment either way to China's President Xi Jinping on Taiwan during their…

May 15, 2026 3 min read

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Trump Alliances and First Lady Roles Draw Global Attention

Trump allies and first ladies are shaping global political dynamics as hard-right agendas and women's roles face scrutiny.

May 15, 2026 3 min read

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US Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access for Now

The US Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking restrictions imposed by a Louisiana court.

May 15, 2026 4 min read

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Xi Takes Trump Tour of Communist Party’s Power Seat

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his visit to Beijing with a rare tour of Zhongnanhai, the Communist Party's seat of…

May 15, 2026 4 min read

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What happens to those who say no to fighting wars?

Republican support for U.S. military action against Iran is strong but not enthusiastic, with 77% in a CNN poll backing…

May 15, 2026 3 min read

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Alex Murdaugh murder convictions overturned: retrial ordered

South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, ordering a new trial due to alleged jury tampering.

May 15, 2026 3 min read

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Cuba’s Diaz-Canel Open to US Aid Amid Fuel Crisis, $100M Offer

Cuba’s Diaz-Canel open to U.S. aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts as Trump renews $100M offer.

May 14, 2026 2 min read

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Repatriate Deported Colombian Woman

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return a Colombian woman to the US from the Democratic Republic…

May 14, 2026 2 min read

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China Agrees to Buy 200 Boeing Jets, Trump Announces

U.S. President Donald Trump announced China agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, while Comac is developing its own aircraft to…

May 14, 2026 3 min read

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Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversed by SC Supreme Court

The South Carolina Supreme Court has reversed Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions, citing improper influence by court clerk Rebecca Hill.

May 14, 2026 3 min read

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Google Denies Breaching Law by Promoting Suicide Forum Linked to 164 UK Deaths

Google denies breaching the UK’s Online Safety Act by promoting a suicide forum linked to 164 deaths, despite a £950,000…

May 14, 2026 5 min read

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Lettland: Evika Silina tritt zurück nach Regierungskrise

Lettlands Ministerpräsidentin Evika Siliņa tritt nach einem Streit um ukrainische Drohnen zurück. Zudem eröffnet Lettland ein neues 10MW-Datenzentrum in Riga.

May 14, 2026 3 min read