UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
Police arrest 43 during unite the kingdom rally and pro-Palestine march in London
Officers were allegedly racially abused at Tommy Robinson march, which failed to draw huge numbers it was hoping for
Tommy Robinson’s unite the kingdom rally failed to get the huge numbers it wanted to march through London, with police confident less than half joined his protest on Saturday compared with an event last year.
The far-right rally happened on the same day as a pro-Palestinian march, and the Metropolitan police said that 43 arrests had been made during the two events.
Continue reading...DRC faces deadly Ebola resurgence amid worsening humanitarian crisis
The new Ebola outbreak has been reported in the towns of Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia in northeastern DRC
Iranian civilians get defence training
Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.
Terrorism scenario excluded by investigators following car attack in Italy’s Modena – Euronews.com
- Terrorism scenario excluded by investigators following car attack in Italy's Modena Euronews.com
- Four bystanders tackle knife-wielding driver after car plows into crowd in Italy CNN
- Man ploughs car into crowd in Italy before trying to stab them BBC
- Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8 The New York Times
- Italian leaders visit Modena after car-ramming attack Reuters
US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty
Gov't funding cuts, war, tariffs and AI advancements intensify competition among recent graduates seeking stable jobs.
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Panama are World Cup-bound for a second time in eight years, but in 2026, they're not there to just make up the numbers.
Printmaking skills of Manet, Van Gogh and more celebrated in Bath show
Exhibition explores how artists mainly known for their paintings helped revive a skill that had fallen out of fashion
They may be best known for their vibrant oil paintings but an exhibition opening in the English West Country is focusing instead on the subtle printmaking skills of artists such as Édouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.
More than 50 prints created mainly by impressionists, post-impressionists and cubists are going on display at the Holburne Museum in Bath.
Continue reading...Irish researchers find oldest English-language poem in forgotten medieval book in Rome – CBS News
- Irish researchers find oldest English-language poem in forgotten medieval book in Rome CBS News
- Lost 1,200-year-old manuscript contains the first English poem ScienceDaily
- Oldest (Catholic) English poem found in 9th-century book in Rome The Catholic Thing
- Italy Old English Poem Bedford Gazette
- The earliest known English poem has been found in an unexpected place Euronews.com
What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate
Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff's Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor's race.
Is Christian Zionism in the US on a decline?
Support for Israel among young American conservatives is weakening. That might not bode well for Christian Zionism.
Fabio Di Giannantonio wins shortened Catalan MotoGP after Marquez crash
Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta.
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body
Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 17, 2026 – CBS News
- Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026 CBS News
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- US may need wartime footing to counter China: Former Defence Secy lokmattimes.com
- Former CIA Chief: China Leans Toward Gradual ‘Hong Kong-Style’ Taiwan Takeover Sri Lanka Guardian
- Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on U.S.-China summit and Iran war kyma.com
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.