Politics

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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Europe

Eurovision Voting 2026: System, Costs, and Controversies

Germany scored 117 points at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, its best result in years. Meanwhile, Israel faces allegations of vote manipulation, according to internal Eurovision documents and a New York Times report.

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US Politics

Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Overturn Redistricting Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected without comment a petition by Virginia Democrats to revive a voter-approved redistricting plan, according to Maryland Matters.

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Líderes

EE.UU. acusa a Raúl Castro por derribo de aviones en 1996

El gobierno de Estados Unidos planea anunciar cargos penales contra el expresidente cubano Raúl Castro el 20 de mayo, por un incidente de 1996 relacionado con el derribo de aviones operados por exiliados.

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Leaders

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

The U.S. administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, related to a 1996 incident involving the shootdown of exile-operated planes, according to a Justice Department official.

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Política de EE.UU.

Burnham apunta a la jefatura laborista tras descontento con Starmer

Andy Burnham, alcalde de Manchester y principal rival de Keir Starmer, anuncia su intención de presentarse a un by-election para recuperar un escaño y disputarle la jefatura del partido.

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US-Politik

Burnham will Starmer herausfordern: By-Election geplant

Andy Burnham, Bürgermeister von Manchester und Labour-Politiker, will in einem Wahlkreis um einen Sitz kämpfen, um Premierminister Keir Starmer herauszufordern.

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