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US Politics

Justice Department Probes E. Jean Carroll Over Alleged Perjury

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to CNN and The New York Times.

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Economy

Ohio Supreme Court Reconsiders Pandemic Benefit Case, Denies Bribery Appeal

Ohio's Supreme Court on May 20 revisited the issue of pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with justices questioning why a case dismissed as moot in 2022 was brought back. The court also denied an appeal by former state officials involved in a $60 million bribery scheme.

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Corporate

Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The Australian government is suing US manufacturer 3M for AU$2 billion in damages over alleged contamination of defense bases with 'forever chemicals', according to BBC.

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Europa

París: 45°C de calor empujan a ciudadanos a nadar en canales prohibidos

Los parisienses ignoraron una prohibición para nadar en el canal Saint-Martin para refrescarse durante una ola de calor récord en Europa, donde las temperaturas alcanzaron 45°C.

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Europe

Parisians Defy Ban to Cool Off as 45°C Heat Hits Europe

Parisians have ignored a longstanding ban on canal swimming to cool off as a record-breaking heatwave hits Europe, with temperatures hitting 45°C. The unusual behavior comes as authorities warn of health risks.

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Markets

Malaria Cases in Zimbabwe Rise Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Change

Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 36,000 during the same period in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The increase comes after U.S. funding cuts disrupted key malaria control programs.

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Asia Pacific

Australia Charges Woman Returned from Syria with IS Involvement

Australia has charged a 34-year-old woman with joining the Islamic State group and entering a declared conflict zone, according to police.

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Celebrity

Matthew Perry’s Assistant Jailed for 41 Months Over Ketamine Death

The personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor's ketamine-related death, according to the BBC.

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Corporate

Google Worker Charged Using Data to Make $1.2M on Bets

A Google information security engineer has been charged with using internal data to make $1.2 million in profits on the prediction market platform Polymarket, according to the US Attorney's office.

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US Politics

Jill Biden Thought Husband Had Stroke During 2024 Debate

Former U.S. First Lady Jill Biden said she feared her husband, President Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 presidential debate, according to a CBS News interview. The debate marked a turning point in Biden's re-election campaign.

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Public Health

USA baut Ebola-Quarantänezentrum in Kenia

Die Trump-Administration baut ein Quarantäne- und Behandlungszentrum in Kenia für Amerikaner, die von der Ebola-Ausbruch betroffen sind, berichtet The Guardian.

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África

Uganda cierra frontera con Congo para frenar el Ébola

Uganda cerró su frontera con la República del Congo para contener el virus del Ébola, permitiendo solo viajes por emergencias.

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아프리카

우간다, 콩고와 국경 폐쇄…에볼라 확산 막기 위해

우간다는 2026년 5월 27일 콩고 민주공화국(DRC)과의 국경을 폐쇄하고, 응급 상황 외에는 통행을 허용하지 않겠다고 밝혔다. 모든 대중교통이 4주간 중단된다.

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Africa

Uganda Closes Border with Congo to Curb Ebola Spread

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, allowing travel only for emergency cases. According to the Ministry of Health, anyone entering from Congo will face 21 days of mandatory isolation.

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Middle East

Israel Issues Evacuation Order for 14% of Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for large parts of southern Lebanon, declaring the areas 'combat zones' ahead of fresh strikes against Hezbollah, according to the BBC.

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