Miss France 2026: Hinaupoko Devèze and France World Cup squad updates
Hinaupoko Devèze was crowned Miss France 2026 on December 6, 2025. France's World Cup squad announced that core players like Camavinga and Kolo Muani were excluded.
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Alice the Voice: From ‘The Voice of Germany’ to Global Advocacy
Singer Alice Merton is leaving 'The Voice of Germany' to focus on new music, according to her management.
Eurovision Voting 2026: System, Costs, and Controversies
Germany scored 117 points at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, its best result in years. Meanwhile, Israel faces allegations of vote manipulation, according to internal Eurovision documents and a New York Times report.
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.
Sudanese Army Captures Town from RSF Near Ethiopian Border
Sudan’s army has recaptured Khor Hassan in Blue Nile state from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement released on Friday.
Toddlers Among More Than 50 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria
More than 50 children, including toddlers, were kidnapped from three schools in Mussa, Borno state, Nigeria, on Friday, according to eyewitnesses and local officials.
Rescue diver dies during Maldives search for Italian divers
A Maldivian military diver has died during the search for the bodies of five Italian divers who were found dead in a deep-sea cave on May 16.
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.'
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.
Coupe de France: Paris FC Stuns PSG in 1:0 Upset
In a surprising upset, Paris FC, a Ligue 1 newcomer, defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1:0 in the Coupe de France sixteenths final at Parc des Princes, according to SRF.
SWR Live Events: From Religious Processions to Metal Festivals
SWR live events have drawn large crowds across Germany and Portugal, from religious processions to extreme metal festivals. Rund 1.800 Reiterinnen und Reiter participated in Weingarten’s traditional Blutritt, while the 26th SWR Barroselas Metalfest announced its lineup featuring Revenge and Exhumed.
Gina Carano lost 100 pounds for Rousey fight
Gina Carano revealed she lost 100 pounds to prepare for her highly anticipated fight against Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, according to Decider.
Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin announced, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Beijing. The timing underscores growing Sino-Russian coordination amid global tensions.
Britain Losing Ability to Tell Anti-Semitism from Dissent
Britain is increasingly failing to distinguish between anti-Semitism and criticism of the Israeli state, according to a recent article in Al Jazeera.
Israeli Settler Blindfolds and Detains Palestinian in West Bank
An Israeli settler blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera.