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US Politics

Iran War Escalation: Key Dates and Global Responses

U.S. President Donald Trump has until May 1 to extend a military operation against Iran, per the War Powers Resolution. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts and economic impacts are intensifying.

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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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US Politics

Trump Announces U.S.-Nigerian Operation Killed Islamic State Leader

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a joint operation in Nigeria.

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TV & Streaming

Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Ranks No. 1 with Sally Field and Alfred Molina

Netflix’s film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling novel 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' debuted at No. 1 on the platform’s top 10 rankings on May 8, 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and featuring the voice of Alfred Molina as an octopus named Marcellus, the film has drawn emotional reactions from viewers and received critical praise.

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Cine

Travolta recibe Palma de Oro honorífica en Cannes: ‘Más que un Óscar’

John Travolta recibió una Palma de Oro honorífica en el Festival de Cannes mientras estrenaba su debut como director, según la BBC.

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Naher Osten

Hamas bestätigt Tod von Brigaden-Chef in israelischem Angriff

Hamas bestätigte den Tod eines hohen Führers der Qassam-Brigaden nach einem israelischen Angriff. Sieben Palästinenser, darunter drei Frauen und ein Baby, wurden getötet.

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Middle East

Hamas confirms Qassam leader killed in Israeli attack

Hamas confirmed the killing of a senior Qassam Brigades leader in an Israeli strike, calling it a breach of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Three women and a baby were among the seven Palestinians killed in the attacks.

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Movies

John Travolta Wins Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes: ‘This is Beyond the Oscar’

John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival while premiering his directorial debut, calling the recognition 'beyond the Oscar', according to the BBC.

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Asien-Pazifik

Taiwan bestätigt Souveränität – Reaktion auf Trumps Warnung

Taiwans Außenministerium betonte, dass Peking kein Recht auf Hoheitsansprüche habe. Dies kam nach Warnungen von US-Präsident Donald Trump.

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Afrika

Trump: IS-Führer in US-Nigerien-Operation getötet

US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigte an, dass ein führender IS-Terrorist in einer gemeinsamen US-Nigerien-Operation getötet wurde.

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Africa

Trump Announces Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Nigerian Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a senior leader of the Islamic State (IS) was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian operation in Nigeria, calling him 'second in command globally.'

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Asia Pacific

Taiwan Responds to Trump’s Independence Warning

Taiwan's foreign ministry stated that 'Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan' in response to US President Donald Trump's remarks against formal independence.

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Staatschefs

USA plant Anklage gegen ehem. kubanischen Präsidenten Raúl Castro

Die US-Regierung will am 20. Mai Anklage gegen den ehemaligen kubanischen Präsidenten Raúl Castro erheben, berichtet ein Sprecher des Justizministeriums.

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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.

Taiwán declara su independencia tras advertencia de Trump

Taiwán se definió como una nación independiente el sábado, según su ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, después de una advertencia del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump.

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