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Music

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ends with Controversy and Swansong

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' concluded its run on May 21, 2026, amid controversy over its cancellation, which CBS called 'purely a financial decision,' while critics suggested political motivations.

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US Politics

Senate GOP Frustration Over Trump Policies Rises as Shutdown Lingers

Senate Republicans are growing frustrated with policies tied to former President Donald Trump amid a prolonged government shutdown, according to CNN and EL PAÍS.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

EE.UU. enviará 5,000 tropas más a Polonia, según Trump

El presidente Donald Trump anunció que Estados Unidos enviará 5,000 tropas adicionales a Polonia, informó la BBC.

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Africa

India-Africa summit postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

The India-Africa summit has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Al Jazeera.

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Food & Drink

Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76

Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, has died at 76 in his Italian hometown, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

Cubans are facing fuel shortages and 20-hour blackouts as the US escalates pressure on the island, according to BBC.

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Football

Tuchel Opts Out Palmer, Foden for England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

Thomas Tuchel left Cole Palmer and Phil Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad, opting for players with strong recent performances and potential. Ivan Toney was a surprise inclusion.

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Policy & Law

Turkish Opposition Leader Vows to Stay After Court Ousts Him

Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters after a court ruling removed him from power, according to Al Jazeera.

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Americas

Three Ways Cuba Crisis Could Play Out After US Indicts Raul Castro

The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murder - stoking speculation that Havana could be next on Washington's regime-change list, according to BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Trump Announces 5,000 More Troops to Poland

President Donald Trump has said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, according to BBC.

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Americas

Alberta to Hold Referendum on Whether to Remain in Canada

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, according to the BBC.

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Corporate

Stephen Colbert Final Late Show Ends Amid Controversy

Stephen Colbert's final episode of 'The Late Show' aired on May 21, 2026, amid a controversy over its surprise cancellation by CBS, which attributed the move to financial reasons. However, critics and Colbert himself have questioned the decision, citing political tensions.

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Public Health

Angry Crowd Sets Ebola Hospital Tents Ablaze in DR Congo

An angry crowd set fire to Ebola hospital tents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a young man, believed to have died from the virus, was denied to his family for burial, according to BBC.

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Baseball

Obama’s Baseball Diplomacy in Havana: 55,000 Attend Historic Game

President Barack Obama concluded his historic trip to Cuba with a baseball game in Havana, drawing 55,000 fans. This marked a significant moment in U.S.-Cuba relations, according to USA Today.

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Europe

Macron faces pressure for reparatory justice over France’s slave trade history

French President Emmanuel Macron is under growing pressure to address reparatory justice for France’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, as the country marks the 25th anniversary of a landmark law recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity.

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