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Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Trump's Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept.
Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump's political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Asia markets mostly rise as Trump says negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are in 'final stage'
Asia-Pacific markets rise amid growing hopes that the Middle East conflict could soon end following Trump's comments and as oil prices cool.

NYTimes GlobalMay 21, 2026
Supreme Court Permits Lawsuit Over U.S. Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960
The Trump administration backed a lawsuit brought by the Havana Docks Corporation that would allow the U.S.-owned entity to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro's regime.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

ABC NewsMay 21, 2026
Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro's government more than 65 years ago

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Ubisoft shares fall after Assassin's Creed maker warns of further losses to come
Ubisoft shares fell on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump's Trip to China Sought Relief
Elon Musk and other powerful executives who accompanied President Trump to China are hoping to clear roadblocks put up by Beijing.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Trump Approved a Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn't Want It.
The U.S. tech giant's powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing's A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Foden and Palmer to miss out on World Cup squad
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White is also set to miss out on the squad, though Ivan Toney and Jordan Henderson are expected to be picked.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Germany Indicts Two Men for Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran's Behalf
European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

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Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Why this year's Atlantic hurricane season could produce fewer big storms
US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains.

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This year's Atlantic hurricane season expected to be below average, thanks to El Niño (CBC Top Stories)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Uganda Restricts Travel with Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Uganda said that flights to and from the Democratic Republic of Congo would be temporarily suspended, as the outbreak appeared to spread to a rebel-controlled province in Congo.

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US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error' (BBC Front Page)

ABC NewsMay 21, 2026
Republicans eyeing restrictions on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
President Trump's new "anti-weaponization fund" and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs
Critics say the deal creates a "slush fund," a term with a colorful maritime history.

NYTimes GlobalMay 21, 2026
5 Takeaways From the Democrats' Autopsy of Kamala Harris's 2024 Loss
A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
NOAA's 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Sees Fewer Storms, but There's a Catch
El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.

ABC NewsMay 21, 2026
Democrats' 2024 election autopsy blames Biden campaign for failing to set up Harris
The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party's 2024 presidential election loss.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country
Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".

NPR Topics: NewsMay 21, 2026
Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high
Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Quantum stocks soar as U.S. plans $2 billion funding incentives and equity stakes
Quantum computing shares popped as the U.S. government announced plans to award grants to nine firms operating in the space.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.

CBC Top StoriesMay 21, 2026
Family of Brampton teen found dead in Saskatchewan devastated, searching for answers: advocate
The family of a Brampton, Ont., teen is devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto advocate says.



BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".

NPR Topics: NewsMay 21, 2026
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
UK-Gulf trade deal a 'monumental achievement,' Bahrain industry minister tells CNBC
Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro said the deal was a win-win for the U.K. and Gulf states.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Three key takeaways from Putin's Beijing trip — and what they reveal about China-Russia ties
Putin left Beijing with declarations of enduring friendship with China and a stack of bilateral agreements — but without the energy breakthrough Moscow desperately sought.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100
European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest macroeconomic and geopolitical news.

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AI frenzy sees these European stocks gain over 100% this year in blockbuster rally (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
Justice Dept. Charges Raúl Castro as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign Against Cuba
The indictment was an extraordinary escalation of the Trump administration's multifaceted pressure campaign against Cuba's Communist government.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy
The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration's own policies.

BBC Front PageMay 20, 2026
Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 20, 2026
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

ABC NewsMay 20, 2026
DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro
The shootdown killed four U.S. nationals.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 20, 2026
U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, former Cuban president
The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.

CNBC World NewsMay 20, 2026
European stocks advance: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus
European stocks rose on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.

Washington Post World NewsMay 20, 2026
Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.

CNBC World NewsMay 20, 2026
Taiwan was front and center during Trump's China trip — but absent from Xi's meeting with Putin
The meetings between China's Xi Jinping and his U.S. and Russian counterparts came just days apart, but there was a stark contrast in tone and content.

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China and Russia sign agreements strengthening their ties after Xi-Putin meeting (MSNBC Int'l News)
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