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Elections

Peru’s Discontented Voters Face Left-Right Runoff in 2026 Election

Peruvian voters head to the polls on Sunday for a runoff election that pits Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, against leftist congressman Roberto Sánchez, according to The Guardian.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

US Women’s Open 2026: Korda, Yin und Lee führend nach Runde 2

Nelly Korda verbesserte sich mit 67 Schlägen auf vier unter Par und ist nun nur noch zwei Schläge vom Führungsduo entfernt.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Abierta de EE.UU. 2026: Korda, Yin y Lee lideran tras dos vueltas

La número 1 del mundo, Nelly Korda, registró un 67 (-4) el viernes y se acerca al liderato de la Abierta de EE.UU. 2026. Alison Lee y Ruoning Yin comparten el primer lugar tras 36 hoyos.

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Conflicts & Security

U.S. Women’s Open 2026: Korda, Yin, Lee Lead After Round 2

World No. 1 Nelly Korda shot a four-under 67 on Friday to move into contention for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, now just two shots off the lead. Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin share the top spot after 36 holes.

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Americas

Canada endorses embattled marine park’s relocation of 30 belugas

Canada has endorsed a plan to relocate 30 beluga whales from Marineland, a controversial marine park in Ontario, which has faced legal and public scrutiny over the animals’ welfare. According to The Guardian, the government and the facility have been at odds for months over the whales’ future.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Trump plant Zöllerverbot für 60 Länder wegen Zwangsarbeit

Die US-Regierung plant neue Zölle auf mehr als 60 Länder, darunter Kanada und Großbritannien, wegen Vorwürfen von Zwangsarbeit in Lieferketten.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

Alemania culpa a Rusia de su derrota en el Consejo de Seguridad

El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Alemania afirmó que la oposición de Rusia a su candidatura podría haberle costado votos, según BBC.

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Asia Pacific

China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit

China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year over their visit to Taiwan, according to the New Zealand foreign ministry.

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Diplomacy & Trade

China Dredges 6 sq km Land at Antelope Reef in South China Sea

Antelope Reef, once nearly submerged, has been transformed into a 6-sq-km landmass through massive dredging operations by China, according to BBC.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs targeting countries over forced labour concerns, with 10% and 12.5% duties proposed on imports from 60 trading partners, according to BBC and MTV Lebanon.

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Corporate

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, according to the BBC.

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Elections

Cepeda, de la Espriella Advance in Colombia’s Presidential Election

Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the runoff for Colombia’s presidential election next month, according to Al Jazeera.

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World

Filipino-Chinese Youth Pick Up E-Commerce Skills and Hometown Roots in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, China — May 22, 2026. More than sixty Filipino-Chinese teenagers completed a five-day cross-border e-commerce and heritage camp at Quanzhou Vocational College of Light Industry, the school said. The...

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Asien-Pazifik

Japanischer Verteidigungsminister bestreitet Militarismus und kritisiert Chinas Waffenarsenal

Der japanische Verteidigungsminister hat Vorwürfe einer neuen Militarisierung abgelehnt und Chinas militärische Expansion während eines Verteidigungsgipfels in Singapur kritisiert.

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Asia Pacific

Huge Blast Kills Dozens in Rebel-Controlled Myanmar Village

At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured in a massive explosion in a rebel-held village in Myanmar, according to BBC reports.

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