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May 18, 2026
Four people killed and dozens injured in Kenya protests over record fuel prices
Four people died and over 30 others were injured when police clashed with protesters in Kenya’s capital on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off to protest record fuel prices.
May 18, 2026
Two suspects kill three people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves
Two teenage suspects killed three men in a shooting at a San Diego mosque Monday before killing themselves a few blocks away, authorities said.
May 18, 2026
A 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 arrived Monday in Havana to help ease Cuba's spiraling crises.
May 17, 2026
Barbados regulators monitoring millions linked to international money laundering probe
Financial regulators in Barbados are monitoring suspicious financial transactions involving millions of dollars allegedly linked to funds misappropriated from Malaysia’s state-owned 1Malaysia…
May 17, 2026
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it…
May 17, 2026
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than…
May 16, 2026
UK government faces weeks of uncertainty over the PM’s future
LONDON (AP):
Britain’s government faces growing uncertainty after a week of manoeuvring within the Labour Party failed to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer but triggered a leadership contest that…
May 16, 2026
New Ebola outbreak is confirmed, with 65 deaths recorded
KINSHASA (AP):
Africa’s top public health body yesterday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
May 16, 2026
Reports: Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment
MIAMI (AP):
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told AP yesterday, as President Donald Trump…