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Europe

US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months. The move follows comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the U.S. war with Iran and comes amid broader discussions about European defense responsibilities.

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Conflicts & Security

US Threatens Sanctions Against Shipping Firms Paying Iran Tolls

The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the BBC.

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Middle East

Iran’s Rial Hits 1.84M to Dollar as War Sparks Economic Crisis

Prices are surging and millions of jobs have been lost or paused in Iran as the war with the US and Israel causes escalating economic damage, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Cuba Condemns Sanctions as ‘Illegal’

Cuba has called new US sanctions against the country 'illegal and abusive,' according to a BBC report.

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Conflicts & Security

Germany Says US Troop Withdrawal ‘Foreseeable’

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was 'foreseeable', according to the BBC.

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Elections

Graham Platner Got Everything in Maine Senate Primary

Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign on Thursday, conceding to oyster farmer and political newcomer Graham Platner, who led her 2-to-1 in public polling. Platner’s victory marks a rare defeat for an establishment Democratic candidate.

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Middle East

Trump Declares Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ as Deadline Looms

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' according to letters sent to Congress, as the 60-day deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution approached.

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Movies

Apple TV’s May 2026 Lineup: New Shows, Films, and More

Apple TV is set to deliver a packed May 2026 lineup featuring a John Travolta film and new series across genres. According to 9to5Mac, the platform will debut the Miami Grand Prix, a thriller starring Kaley Cuoco, and Travolta’s directorial debut.

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Naher Osten

Kein frühes Ende des Irak-Kriegs: Trump unzufrieden mit Angebot aus Teheran

US-Präsident Donald Trump erklärte, dass es kein 'frühes' Ende des Krieges mit Iran geben werde und zeigte sich unzufrieden mit einem Angebot aus Teheran, meldet Al Jazeera.

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Middle East

Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge

A 45-year-old man is protesting the war on Iran from the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, speaking to Al Jazeera about his cause.

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Oriente Medio

13 muertos en ataques israelíes al sur de Líbano

Al menos 13 personas, incluidas cuatro mujeres y un niño, murieron en ataques aéreos israelíes en el sur de Líbano, según el ministerio de Salud.

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Americas

German Museum to Return Rare 113-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull to Brazil

A 113-million-year-old Irritator dinosaur skull will be returned to Brazil, according to a joint declaration by Germany and Brazil. The fossil, housed at Stuttgart’s museum of natural history, is set to be repatriated after decades of scientific and ethical debate.

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Medicine

First Malaria Drug for Babies Approved as Major Public Health Milestone

The first malaria treatment for infants has received approval from the World Health Organization, marking a significant advancement in global health.

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US Politics

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump administration, according to BBC.

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Middle East

Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon

At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said.

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