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Basketball

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends MVP title against Wembanyama

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, according to AP News.

WH News May 19, 2026

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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Leaders

Teen Suspects Fatally Shoot 3 at San Diego Mosque in Suspected Hate Crime

Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, according to police.

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アメリカ大陸

米国、カナダとの共同防衛協議を中断

米国防長官補佐官のエルブリッジ・コルビー氏は、カナダとの共同防衛協議を中断すると発表しました。

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US Politics

Alex Murdaugh files civil rights suit against ex-court clerk over alleged jury tampering

Alex Murdaugh has filed a civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk Rebecca Hill, alleging jury tampering that led to his 2023 murder convictions. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the convictions last week, citing denied fair trial rights.

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Americas

US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

The United States has announced it will no longer participate in a joint defence board with Canada, according to a statement by Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby.

WH News May 19, 2026

Américas

Dos exfuncionarios de Sinaloa se entregan a EE.UU. por presuntos vínculos con cárteles

La presión sobre la presidenta mexicana, Claudia Sheinbaum, aumenta tras la rendición de dos exfuncionarios de Sinaloa a autoridades estadounidenses por presuntos vínculos con el cártel del mismo nombre.

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US Politics

Trump Admin Unveils $1.7B Fund to Compensate Allies

The US Justice Department has announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of former President Donald Trump who allege unfair investigations by the Biden administration, according to the BBC.

WH News May 19, 2026

Americas

Pressure on Mexico as Ex-Officials Surrender Over Cartel Ties

Pressure on Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is intensifying after two former officials from Sinaloa state surrendered to U.S. authorities over alleged cartel ties, according to The Guardian.

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Public Health

Ebola Returns to Eastern DRC: Panic, 88 Deaths

Residents in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are living in fear as the Bundibudyo strain of Ebola resurfaces. According to the World Health Organization, over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported in the DRC and two in neighboring Uganda.

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US Politics

Trump’s $20m Attack on Massie: Could the Republican Survive?

President Donald Trump has launched a high-profile and financially backed campaign to unseat Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, according to BBC.

WH News May 19, 2026

Elections

Oregon’s Packed Governor’s Race and Gas Tax Referendum

Oregon’s primary elections on Tuesday will determine the nominees for the 2026 general election, with Governor Tina Kotek seeking re-election in a crowded race. The vote also includes a fuel tax referendum, as rising gas prices continue to strain consumers.

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US Politics

Trump says he called off Iran attack at request of Gulf states

U.S. President Donald Trump said he canceled a planned attack against Iran at the request of Gulf allies, according to a statement on his social media platform.

WH News May 19, 2026