Bahamas Re-Elects Philip Davis of Progressive Liberal Party
The Bahamas has re-elected Philip Davis as prime minister, making him the first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years, according to The Guardian.
Politics
Philippine Senate Lockdown After Gunshots Fired
The Philippine Senate was locked down after gunshots were fired at the building, where a senator accused by the International Criminal Court (ICC) of drug-related killings had taken refuge, according to BBC.
Trump’s China Trip Includes Elon Musk, Jensen Huang
US President Donald Trump has brought top business and technology executives on his trip to China, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, according to a BBC report.
NYC Exhibit Displays 3.5M Epstein Files to Highlight Corruption
A New York pop-up exhibit by the ‘Institute of Primary Facts’ is displaying 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files to highlight US corruption, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Visits China: Key Details and Trade Talks
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the BBC. The visit marks the first trip to China by an American leader since 2017.
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets in major cities to protest against President Javier Milei’s decision to cut funding for public universities, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump in Beijing for 3-Day State Visit with Xi Jinping
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to CNN.
US and Mexico Tangle Over Alleged CIA Assassination Campaign
The CIA has escalated its secret operations inside Mexico, with a recent assassination of a mid-level cartel member. The US government has rejected reports of an assassination campaign, according to CNN and Al Jazeera.
EU needs to delay social media access for children – von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a 'social media delay' for children in Europe, suggesting new legislation could be introduced within months, according to BBC.
Bahamas Goes to Polls in Three-Way Election Battle
Voters in the Bahamas head to the polls in a three-way general election with immigration as a key issue, according to The Guardian.
Dali Ship Operator Charged Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the operator of the cargo ship Dali, two years after the vessel struck Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and killing six people, according to the BBC.
UK PM Keir Starmer Faces Political Turbulence as Leadership Doubts Rise
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure after his party’s local election losses, with one of his own MPs threatening to push for a leadership contest. Meanwhile, the UK continues a trend of short-lived prime ministers, a pattern that has intensified since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Leader Starmer Fights to Save Political Future Amid Pressure
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to resign after the party's poor showing in local elections, with several high-profile figures calling for change.
Duterte Drug War Enforcer Evades ICC Arrest
A Filipino senator overseeing Duterte's drug war has evaded arrest by the International Criminal Court, according to BBC News.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Massive Life Support’
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on 'massive life support', according to the BBC.