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India Heat Wave
Heatwave empties roads and markets in India and farmers switch to night working
A heatwave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons and some farmers switching to night-time work to avoid scorching temperatures.

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Syphilis treatment
STIs reach record levels across Europe, with gonorrhoea seeing 303% increase
The latest report indicates a surge of STIs across multiple countries, and provides the first "comprehensive overview" of how European countries are tackling the diseases

Thu, 21 May, 2026

France Paris Bridge
French artist JR begins his giant ‘cave’ art inflation over Paris’ oldest bridge
The oldest bridge in Paris has begun to vanish as the artist JR – who is known as the “French Banksy” – began inflating a giant “cave” over the Pont Neuf.

Thu, 21 May, 2026

SpaceX Starship Launch
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be biggest-ever initial public offering
The world’s richest man has announced plans for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for a space company currently losing billions of dollars a year. Documents filed on Wednesday show Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost 2.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Obit Barney Frank
One of the first openly gay US congressmen Barney Frank dies aged 86
Barney Frank, the long-time US Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights, has died. The 86-year-old died late on Tuesday, according to Jim Segel, Mr Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis
Wes Streeting says Labour must ‘change course’ or hand Reform victory
He delivered his resignation speech in the Commons on Wednesday after quitting as health secretary last week

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Maldives Dead Divers
Finnish divers recover remaining two bodies of Italians from Maldives caves
Divers have recovered the last two bodies of four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week. The Italian divers had been exploring the cave in Vaavu Atoll on Thursday when they disappeared.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Switzerland Congo Ebola
Risk of Ebola global spread is low, but high at regional levels, WHO says
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said so far 51 cases have been confirmed in DR Congo in the northern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Trump China
Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back

Wed, 20 May, 2026

APTOPIX China Russia Putin
Xi and Putin highlight friendship and co-operation in Beijing visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks on his trip to Beijing.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

House Armed Services
UK help in Strait of Hormuz ‘appreciated at appropriate time’ – US commander
While he made clear its operation was a matter for the respective governments, he told Congress there had been talks at a military level in relation to planning

Wed, 20 May, 2026

California Wildfires
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as California wildfire threatens homes
More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders in Southern California as a wildfire threatens suburban homes. The wind-driven Sandy Fire was reported on Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles north west of Los Angeles.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The Great North Investment Summit
Andy Burnham to contest crunch Makerfield by-election, Labour confirms
If he returns to parliament, Burnham is widely expected to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Italy Maldives Dive Accident
Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from Maldives underwater cave
Divers have recovered the bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives last week, a spokesperson for the Indian Ocean nation said.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

De-extinction Artificial Eggs
US biotech company hatches live chicks from an artificial eggshell
A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures said it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment — a development that was met with mixed reviews from scientists and critics of its de-extinction mission.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Global-Sumud-Flotilla-Departure-Marmaris-Port-Turkey
Israeli forces intercept activist boat seeking to challenge Gaza blockade
Livestream shows Israeli forces in a dinghy pulling up to the boat

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Congo Ebola
Democratic Republic of Congo: 131 deaths and 513 suspected Ebola cases reported
The head of the World Health Organisation has expressed concern over the 'scale and speed of the epidemic'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Spain Arrest
Son arrested on suspicion of involvement in death of Mango founder
Isak Andic fell about 500ft down a cliff and died in December 2024. His son was the only witness

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Germany Building Collapse
Rescuers search for three people missing after German building collapse
Rescue teams in eastern Germany are searching for three people who are missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Gorlitz, near the Polish border.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Australia Salad Frog
‘Oh bro, there’s a frog in the lettuce’: Farmer finds ‘Greg’ in salad bag
A farmer in Australia has found a live frog in a bag of lettuce.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Islamic Center Shooting
'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque attack
Police said two teenagers opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Islamic Center Shooting
Gunmen killed themselves following mosque shooting which left three dead in San Diego
The attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Pakistan Bombing
Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war
The deployment was confirmed by three security officials and two government sources

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Trump China
Trump says he paused attack on Iran, signals a nuclear deal may be possible
Trump said the US would be satisfied if it could reach an agreement with Iran that prevents Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

Tue, 19 May, 2026

'Who won the war?': Jury rules against Elon Musk in feud with OpenAI and Sam Altman
'Who won the war?': Jury rules against Elon Musk in feud with OpenAI and Sam Altman
After investing $38m in its first years, Musk accused OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman and his top deputy of shifting into a moneymaking mode behind his back

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit to north London
Keir Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Andy Burnham wins by-election
Greater Manchester mayor Burnham hopes to be Labour’s candidate, which could provide him with  route back to Commons to challenge for the party leadership

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Channel 4 new HQ
Channel 4 removes all past seasons of 'Married at First Sight UK' after ‘serious allegations’
One woman reportedly told BBC Panorama, in a documentary to be aired on Monday, that her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Cuba Aid
Humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate
A ship laden with humanitarian aid from the governments of Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s spiralling crises.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Trump China
US justice department announces 1.7bn dollars fund to compensate Trump allies
The Trump administration has announced the creation a 1. 7 billion US dollars fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were mistreated by the Biden administration justice department.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Congo Ebola
DR Congo to open three Ebola treatment centres as rare strain spreads
WHO sent a team of experts to help combat the spread of the disease

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Bodies of four Italian divers found in Maldives, says foreign ministry
Bodies of four Italian divers found in Maldives, says foreign ministry
The searches had resumed yesterday

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Russia unleashes fresh aerial barrage on Ukraine
Russia has targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest night-time drone and missile barrage, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said. Local authorities reported that the strikes injured more than two dozen civilians, including three children.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Netherlands Hantavirus Ship
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands
The MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on Monday

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Ivor Novello Awards 2022
Spanish treasury to reimburse Shakira with €60m after tax fraud acquittal
The judge ruled ​that authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 ​days in Spain in 2011, as required by Spanish law to ⁠be considered a tax resident in the country

Mon, 18 May, 2026

2008 Beijing Olympic Games Preview - Saturday
Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse
Two people died and over 7,000 evacuated

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Congo Ebola
WHO says Ebola outbreak is ‘emergency of international concern' after 88 deaths
At least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellers

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Trump China
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags on
 Donald Trump warned that Iran must act 'fast' after efforts to ‌end the US-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Graham Linehan court case
Graham Linehan thanks Free Speech Union after police apology over arrest
The Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Met Police at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he had made on X

Mon, 18 May, 2026

New BBC director-general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin to begin tenure as BBC director-general
He takes on the role during a turbulent time for the broadcaster

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Bulgaria Eurovision Winner
Bulgaria gives Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon return home
Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home on Sunday. Visibly tired but smiling, the 27-year-old singer arrived at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport waving the Eurovision trophy.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Middle East conflict
Ireland among 46 countries agreeing to send asylum seekers to third‑country hubs
A political declaration from the 46 members of the Council of Europe said states had an “undeniable sovereign right” to control their borders.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Congo Ebola
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Unite the Kingdom march
Tens of thousands of people attend London protests as 31 arrested
Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Italy Maldives Dive Accident
Military diver dies amid search for bodies of four Italians in underwater cave
A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Unite the Kingdom march
Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London
Two major protests are under way in London amid a huge £4. 5 million police operation.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Congo Ebola
Constant burials reported in DR Congo as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
At least 80 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

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