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Middle East

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait

The US military conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites in Goruk and Qeshm, according to the US Central Command. Iran used its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile for the first time against US forces.

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Markets

Anthropic Aims for $965B IPO as AI Giant Eyes US Stock Market

AI giant Anthropic has announced plans to list on the US stock market, filing confidential paperwork for an IPO this year, according to the BBC.

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Elections

Tense Election Night in Colombia as Runoff Looms

Colombia’s presidential election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda, according to reports.

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Asia Pacific

Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally

Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Cuba advierte a EE.UU. de ‘masacre’ si hay acción militar tras acusaciones de drones

El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, advirtió que cualquier acción militar estadounidense contra su país provocaría una 'masacre', según informó The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

US Says Struck Iranian Radar Sites as Tensions Escalate

The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend, responding to 'aggressive Iranian actions,' including a downed drone, according to US Central Command.

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Public Health

Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader at 73

Nicaragua confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera at 73 after years in state custody, citing a bacterial infection following a bout of COVID-19.

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Heritage

Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Dies at 73

Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Nicaraguan indigenous leader, died after nearly three years in custody. The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health attributed the cause of death to physical and neurological deterioration linked to a Covid-19 infection.

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Africa

USMNT vs. Senegal Friendly: 2-2 Prediction, TV Info, and Match Insights

The U.S. Men's National Team faces Senegal in a key friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 31. According to Sports Illustrated, the match is expected to be tightly contested, with both teams aiming to fine-tune their preparations.

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Wahlen

Kolumbianer wählen Nachfolger von Präsident Petro

Kolumbianer haben mit der Stimmabgabe im ersten Wahlgang der Präsidentschaftswahlen 2026 begonnen. Senator Ivan Cepeda führt in den Umfragen.

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Baseball

Oregon State Baseball weiter im Rennen: 9:2-Sieg gegen Yale

Oregon State sicherte sich mit einem 9:2-Sieg gegen Yale am Samstag die Teilnahme am NCAA-Regionalturnier. Am Sonntag folgt ein Entscheidungsspiel gegen Washington State.

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Baseball

Beisbol de Oregon State avanza y evita crisis en escuela

El equipo de beisbol de Oregon State venció 9-2 a Yale, según el Statesman Journal, y se enfrentará a Washington State en un partido crucial el domingo.

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Baseball

Oregon State Baseball Advances, Averted Crisis at Oregon High School

Oregon State baseball kept its NCAA regional hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Yale on Saturday, setting up a crucial Sunday rematch with Washington State, according to the Statesman Journal.

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Elections

Colombians head to the polls to choose President Gustavo Petro’s successor

Colombians have begun voting in the first round of the 2026 presidential election, with government-allied Senator Ivan Cepeda leading in the polls, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europe

Death of 35-Year-Old Congolese Man Renewing Scrutiny in Ireland

Irish authorities have agreed to a second postmortem on the body of a Congolese man who died after being restrained by shop security guards on a Dublin street, prompting an outcry and comparisons to the death of George Floyd.

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