Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last
Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Bangaranga, according to the BBC.
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UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its nuclear power plant on Sunday, calling the incident a 'dangerous escalation,' according to the BBC.
Three Community Kitchen Workers Killed in Gaza by Israeli Attacks
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least five Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers in Deir el-Balah, according to Al Jazeera.
Super 6: From Lotteries to Gymnastics and Racing
Germany's Super 6 lottery numbers for May 16, 2026, were 8-4-5-2-0-7, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.
Ukraine launches 500 drones in overnight strike
Ukraine launched more than 500 drones in an overnight attack on Russia, killing at least one person and damaging infrastructure, according to local authorities. The strike occurred amid a reported Russian assault on Ukrainian cities.
Ronda Rousey stops Gina Carano with 17-second armbar in comeback fight
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into their historic comeback fight on May 16 in Los Angeles, ending a 9 1/2-year absence from MMA.
Javier Bardem Says Condemning Gaza Genocide Has Boosted Work Offers
Spanish actor Javier Bardem said condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza has led to more work opportunities, according to Al Jazeera.
Large-Scale Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Moscow Region, Killing Three
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack killed three people and injured several others in the Moscow region, according to Russian authorities. This comes amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine’s Kursk region, where Russia has reportedly committed 38,000 troops to a counteroffensive.
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
Hezbollah has increased its use of small first-person view (FPV) drones to attack Israel, including systems controlled by fibre-optic cables to evade sophisticated defences, according to BBC Verify.
Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to Face U.S. Legal Proceedings
Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the U.S. for judicial proceedings, according to CBS News.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano: 100-pound weight loss and MMA comeback
Before her highly anticipated fight with Ronda Rousey on May 16, 2026, Gina Carano revealed she lost 100 pounds over 20 months, according to USA Today.
Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests
The Bolivian military police arrested demonstrators and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrations, sparked by fuel shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continued despite a Friday agreement between protesters and the government.
Canada confirms first hantavirus case in British Columbia
Canadian officials confirmed the country’s first hantavirus case in British Columbia, according to The Guardian. One of four Canadians quarantining after exposure on a cruise ship has presumptively tested positive.
Man Drives Car into Pedestrians in Italy, Injuring Eight
An Italian man drove his car into pedestrians in Modena, injuring eight people, four seriously, according to officials.
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.