Politics

Elecciones

Forma de los mapas podría definir elecciones intermedias de 2026

La forma de los mapas electorales podría tener un papel decisivo en las elecciones intermedias de 2026 en Estados Unidos, según Al Jazeera.

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Elections

How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections

The shape of electoral maps could play a decisive role in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats

The Pentagon's internal watchdog has launched an investigation into whether U.S. military commanders followed proper procedures during airstrikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, according to a memo.

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Public Health

As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks?

The World Health Organization has sounded alarm over a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, noting its speed and scale. According to a report by The Guardian, the current situation shares similarities with previous outbreaks.

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Public Health

WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC

The World Health Organization is considering the use of experimental vaccines to combat a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as cases and deaths continue to rise. According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there have been at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths since the outbreak began.

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Conflicts & Security

Jamaica Protests After Woman Shot Dead by Police

A 45-year-old woman was shot dead by police in Jamaica during a protest over a previous fatal police shooting, according to the Independent Commission of Investigations.

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Art

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

Record Sale at Christie's Auction House The painting, titled Number 7A, 1948, was auctioned at Christie's in New York and set a new record for the highest price paid for a Pollock artwork at auction. Previously, the

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Elections

Kentucky primary 2026: A Test for Trump-Defying Candidates

Kentucky’s May 19, 2026, primary election will test whether a Republican can defy Donald Trump and survive, as Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger. The race could shape the party’s internal dynamics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

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Music

Calls for Release of Sierra Leonean Singer Jailed in Free Speech Case

Lawyers, politicians and activists have called for the release of Zainab Sheriff, a Sierra Leonean singer and political opposition figure, who was jailed in April as part of what they say is a government crackdown on free speech.

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Elections

Starbucks Korea CEO fired over Tank Day promotion

Starbucks Korea's CEO, Son Jung-hyun, was fired after a promotional campaign that evoked the 1980 Gwangju military crackdown, according to Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

Starbucks Korea entlässt Chef wegen umstrittenen ‘Tank Day’-Campaign

Starbucks Korea hat den Chef entlassen, nachdem eine umstrittene 'Tank Day'-Campaign mit der Niederschlagung des Gwangju-Aufruhrs 1980 in Verbindung gebracht wurde, berichtet BBC News.

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Elections

How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism

Pennsylvania’s third congressional district will choose a progressive candidate Tuesday, with four Democrats vying for the nomination. The race highlights the Democratic Party’s internal divisions ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial ‘Tank Day’ promotion

Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO over a controversial 'Tank Day' promotion linked to a historic political crackdown, according to BBC News.

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Conflicts & Security

Libyan Militia Commander Faces ICC in ‘Huge Milestone’ Trial

A former Libyan militia commander accused of overseeing torture and abuse in detention centers will appear at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, marking a 'huge milestone' in the ICC’s long-running investigation, according to the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights.

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Américas

EE.UU. suspende colaboración militar con Canadá desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial

Estados Unidos anunció que ya no participará en un consejo conjunto de defensa con Canadá, según un comunicado del subsecretario de Defensa, Elbridge Colby.

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