Politics

Public Health

DRC Struggles to Contain Ebola Outbreak as Cases Spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak as cases continue to spread, according to the World Health Organization.

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Conflicts & Security

Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last

Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Bangaranga, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with 17-second armbar in comeback fight

Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into their historic comeback fight on May 16 in Los Angeles, ending a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA.

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Política de EE.UU.

Candidata respaldada por Trump vence a senador que condenó al presidente

Una candidata respaldada por Donald Trump venció a un senador republicano que votó por la condena del presidente en su juicio de 2021, según BBC.

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Middle East

Javier Bardem Says Condemning Gaza Genocide Has Boosted Work Offers

Spanish actor Javier Bardem said condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza has led to more work opportunities, according to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Republican Senator in Louisiana

A Trump-backed challenger has defeated a two-term Republican senator who voted to convict the president at his 2021 impeachment trial, according to BBC.

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Public Health

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo a Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), according to the WHO. At least 87 people have died from the outbreak in the DRC, with additional cases reported in neighboring Uganda.

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Music

Bulgarian Banger ‘Bangaranga’ Bags Eurovision Win for First Time

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest — the country's first-ever win, according to an NPR report.

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Economy

Tunisians Rally Amid Economic Crisis and Political Tensions

Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the capital on May 17, 2026, to protest a worsening economic crisis and alleged political repression, according to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab Amid U.S. Legal Probe

Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a key ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face ongoing criminal investigations. Saab was pardoned by President Joe Biden in 2021 as part of a prisoner swap.

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Music

Bulgarian banger ‘Bangaranga’ bags first Eurovision win

Bulgarian singer Dara won the Eurovision Song Contest with her hit 'Bangaranga,' marking her country's first-ever victory in the competition, according to NPR and 102.3 KRMG.

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Public Health

Congo declares Ebola outbreak after 65 deaths

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province, with at least 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) officially declared the outbreak following laboratory tests and field reports.

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Elections

Poll Shows Lula, Bolsonaro Tied Ahead of Brazil Election

A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, tied in a head-to-head contest, according to Al Jazeera.

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Elections

Two Presidential Campaign Staffers Killed in Colombia Ahead of May 31 Elections

Two presidential campaign staffers were killed in Colombia on Saturday as the country approaches its May 31 elections, raising concerns over political violence ahead of the vote. Rogers Devia, a former mayor allied with right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, and his aide Eder Cardona were both shot in Cubarral, a rural area 105 miles south of Bogotá, according to the Public Defender's Office of the Meta department.

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Política de EE.UU.

Suprema rechaza intento de revertir redistritación en Virginia

La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos rechazó sin comentario una petición de demócratas de Virginia para reactivar un plan de redistritación aprobado por votantes, informó Maryland Matters.

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