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Movies

Mortal Kombat 2 Fought Valiantly at Box Office with $63M Opening

Mortal Kombat 2 earned $63 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $40 million from the domestic market, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Public Health

18 US Passengers Quarantining in Nebraska After Hantavirus Exposure

Eighteen Americans evacuated from a cruise ship after possible exposure to hantavirus are being quarantined in Nebraska, as health officials emphasize the public risk remains 'very low', according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Drug Gang Attacks Force Hundreds of Indigenous Families to Flee in Mexico

Hundreds of Indigenous families have been forced to flee their homes in central Mexico due to escalating attacks by a criminal group, including drone bombings, according to an Indigenous rights organization.

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US Politics

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Massive Life Support’

US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on 'massive life support', according to the BBC.

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Europe

Starmer Pledges to Bring Britain Back from the Edge

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to 'hack back the thicket of red tape' suffocating the economy, signaling a new era of government reform inspired by global trends toward fiscal austerity and streamlined governance, according to TradingView.

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Public Health

Last Passengers Leave Virus-Hit Cruise Ship as Three More Test Positive

The last passengers have left the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, as authorities confirmed three new positive cases linked to the deadly outbreak, according to the BBC.

WH News May 11, 2026

Big Tech

PGL Astana 2026: 800.000 US-Dollar Preisgeld und Schweizer System im Mai

PGL Astana 2026 wird vom 9. bis 17. Mai in Kasachstan stattfinden. Es bietet ein Preisgeld von 800.000 US-Dollar und ein Schweizer System mit 16 Teams, wie Esports Charts berichtet.

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Americas

Chicago Teen Who Pushes for Parents’ ICE Release Dies at 18

An 18-year-old Chicago-born teen who fought for his parents’ release from US immigration custody while battling terminal cancer has died shortly after reuniting with them in Mexico, according to his family and media reports.

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Policy & Law

Seabird Eggs Show 74% Drop in Forever Chemicals

A sharp drop in dangerous Pfas compounds in Canadian seabird eggs has been hailed as a win for regulation, according to a new study.

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Leaders

UK PM Starmer Faced by Rising Leadership Challenges

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure as speculation mounts over a potential leadership contest within the Labour Party, according to Al Jazeera.

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Basketball

6 people found dead inside train car at Texas-Mexico border

Six individuals were found dead inside a train car at a rail yard near the Texas-Mexico border on Sunday, with preliminary indications pointing to heat stroke as the cause of death, according to NBC News and The Guardian.

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Africa

Heatwave Hits US and Mexico as South Africa Faces Deadly Floods

A heatwave is expected to intensify across western parts of the US and Mexico this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 10-15C above average. Meanwhile, South Africa continues to face severe weather, including deadly floods and damaging winds.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Bosnia’s Peace Envoy Quits, Future of Role in Question

Bosnia and Herzegovina's most influential figure, Christian Schmidt, has confirmed his resignation as international high representative. According to BBC News, this decision raises questions about the future of the position and the country's stability.

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US Politics

Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces second impeachment bid

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is facing a second impeachment attempt, with at least 215 House members reportedly supporting the effort, according to a source.

WH News May 11, 2026

Africa

Whales Could Be Harmed by Diverted Ships Avoiding Middle East

Scientists warn that whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East conflicts, with an increased risk of collisions off South Africa’s coast. According to the International Whaling Commission, changing shipping routes have heightened the danger.

WH News May 11, 2026