Politics

Medicine

Anger Over Decision Not to Extradite Canadian Suicide Kit Supplier

Bereaved families in the UK have expressed anger and frustration over the decision not to extradite a Canadian man who supplied suicide kits to victims in the UK, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Mormon Church to Build Second Temple in South Carolina

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the site for a new temple in Greenville, South Carolina. The 8.8-acre site is located south of the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Ponders Road and Roper Mountain Road.

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Public Health

WHO Chief Arrives in DRC Promising Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped

The World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and pledged that the deadly Ebola outbreak can be stopped. He made the comments as he prepared to travel to Ituri province, where the epidemic is centered, on Friday.

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Americas

Colombia Voters Decide Presidential Fate

Colombia’s voters will choose between 'two visions for the country' on May 31, according to Al Jazeera.

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Elections

Mexico Backs Amendment to Annul Election Results

Mexico’s lower house has approved a constitutional amendment to allow the nullification of elections in cases of foreign interference, according to Al Jazeera.

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Big Tech

Call of Duty: Warzone drops PS4 and Xbox One support

Activision is ending support for PS4 and Xbox One in Call of Duty: Warzone later this year, requiring players to upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series consoles. According to The Verge.

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Football

PSG vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Final on June 1

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will face off in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final on June 1. PSG are the defending champions, having won last season with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.

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Conflicts & Security

Clashes Between Armed Groups in Colombia Kill 52

At least 52 guerrilla fighters have been killed in clashes between two rival armed groups in south-east Colombia, according to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc).

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Americas

Argentina’s ‘European’ self-image faces renewed scrutiny after racist incidents in Brazil

A 63-year-old Argentinian tourist sparked controversy in Brazil after secretly filming a Black child and making racist remarks about taking him as a slave, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Ousted BP Chairman Hits Back at ‘Lies’ About His Behaviour

Albert Manifold, the ousted chairman of BP, has denied 'lies' surrounding his conduct after being removed from the role less than a year after his appointment, according to BBC.

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US Politics

Paxton Wins GOP Senate Runoff, Unseats Cornyn with Trump’s Support

Ken Paxton, backed by former President Donald Trump, is projected to win the Texas Senate GOP runoff, unseating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, according to CBS News.

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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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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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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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