Health

Africa

Mali Under Attack: Explosions and Gunfire as Armed Groups Strike

Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across the country, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says

Gunmen have attacked Mali’s capital Bamako and several locations across the country, the army says, in an apparently coordinated assault involving multiple groups. According to the army, the attacks were carried out by “terrorist groups” targeting military barracks.

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Grandes tecnológicas

Bloqueo de ruta en Everest por glaciar: 100 pies de altura

Un bloque de hielo de 100 pies de altura impide el acceso a una ruta clave en el Everest, informa Himalayan Masters.

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Big Tech

Eisbrocken blockiert Everest-Route: 100 Fuß hoch

Ein riesiger Eisbrocken hat eine wichtige Route zum Mount Everest gesperrt, wie Himalayan Masters berichtet.

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American Football

2026 NFL Draft Day 2: Key Picks and Team Moves

The 2026 NFL Draft Day 2 saw the San Francisco 49ers and other teams make strategic selections, including wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and edge rusher Romello Height, according to NBC Sports Bay Area.

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Asia Pacific

Australian Hiker Missing in Nova Scotia for 2 Weeks

A 62-year-old Australian woman has been missing for two weeks in a Nova Scotia national park, according to a report from The Guardian.

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US Politics

Brazil Congress Approves Bill Reducing Bolsonaro’s Sentence

Brazil’s congress has approved a bill reducing the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of attempting a coup, according to The Guardian.

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Diplomacy & Trade

First Commercial Flight from US to Venezuela in 7 Years

A historic milestone in US-Venezuela relations was marked as the first commercial flight from the US to Venezuela in over seven years landed in Caracas, according to The Guardian.

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Europe

Banksy Unveils Resin Statue in Central London Amid Security

Banksy has installed a new statue in central London using a low-loader and a team of experienced professionals, according to BBC reports.

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Europe

Uganda’s 2026 Bill Sparks ‘Copy Russia and China’ Claims

Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 has drawn comparisons to laws in Russia and China, according to critics who argue it is designed to suppress dissent. The bill, which could jail individuals for up to 20 years for promoting 'foreign interests,' is moving quickly through parliament.

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Leaders

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister to Win Fourth Term

Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, is set to win a fourth term in the country’s snap general election, with preliminary results showing his party on course to win 15 of the 17 seats in parliament, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Turkish Police Arrest 500+ at May Day Rallies

Turkish police arrested more than 500 people and used tear gas during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul. The CHD lawyers' group reported over 500 arrests, with large police deployments also in Ankara, Izmir, and other cities.

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Music

Zayn Malik Cancels Tour After Hospital Photo

Zayn Malik has cancelled his upcoming US tour and several UK shows after sharing a photo of himself in a hospital bed, according to the BBC.

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Middle East

French Nun Attacked in Jerusalem, Israeli Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Man

Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of racially motivated assault after a French nun was attacked in East Jerusalem, according to BBC.

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Olympics & More

Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat

Hugged, cheered, and adorned with garlands, Sabastian Sawe returned as a hero to his home village in Kenya after becoming the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours. The 31-year-old runner touched down in western Kenya on Thursday, greeted by a jubilant crowd at Eldoret airport.

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