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Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a "very good negotiating chip" in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.

Washington Post World NewsMay 16, 2026
Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

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Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 16, 2026
Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
The Great Political Realignment of 2026
The country seems to be tiring of the Trump era. Now what?

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Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom? (NYTimes Global)

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 16, 2026
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

Washington Post World NewsMay 16, 2026
Trump's China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield' Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.

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Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story. (NYTimes Global)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.

BBC Front PageMay 16, 2026
The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead
Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.

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Long Island Rail Road Workers Are on Strike. Here's What to Know. (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 16, 2026
English takes stunning 800m win at Diamond League event
Ireland's Mark English produces a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at Diamond League Shanghai.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 16, 2026
Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.

CBC Top StoriesMay 16, 2026
Israel's military says Hamas commander killed in airstrike on Gaza
Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas's military wing in an airstrike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.



Int'l Herald TribuneMay 16, 2026
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump's Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump's visit closely.

NYTimes GlobalMay 16, 2026
Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.

CNBC World NewsMay 16, 2026
Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

NYTimes GlobalMay 16, 2026
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

CNBC World NewsMay 16, 2026
Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks
U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.

CBC Top StoriesMay 16, 2026
By sending CIA chief to Cuba, Trump signals diplomacy on his terms
U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.



NPR Topics: NewsMay 16, 2026
Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas' military wing
Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas' military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisMay 16, 2026
Tech titans should pick up the phone — and so should the rest of us
The lesson from Elon Musk's case against OpenAI is that writing things down can be embarrassing

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?' Ad, Dies at 92
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 15, 2026
Five Italian divers killed in cave dive in the Maldives
A search to recover the bodies of four Italian divers from inside an underwater cave in the Maldives was suspended on after rough seas repeatedly hampered efforts. The body of the fifth diver was recovered previously. NBC News' Raf Sanchez has the latest.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America's most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.

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Reflecting on high stakes week in Beijing (MSNBC Int'l News)

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

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U.S. seeks to indict Cuba's Raul Castro (MSNBC Int'l News)

NYTimes GlobalMay 15, 2026
Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.

NPR Headline NewsMay 15, 2026
What were the top takeaways from Trump's China visit?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Sarah Beran, former senior director for China and Taiwan Affairs at the White House National Security Council, about President Trump's recent trip to China.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good' talks with Xi
Though U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping "discussed almost everything," their Beijing summit produced no sweeping agreements.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
European stocks close lower as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished Friday's session in negative territory.

ABC NewsMay 15, 2026
Search in waters off the Maldives for bodies of Italians killed in cave dive accident
Maldivian authorities are conducting a high-risk search for four Italian divers who died in a scuba accident

NYTimes GlobalMay 15, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War
Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump says he will soon make a decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranion oil.

CBC Top StoriesMay 15, 2026
FIFA World Cup turns up gentrification pressures in Mexico City, say experts
Experts say parts of Mexico City have faced increasing pressure from gentrification which gained momentum during the pandemic — as digital nomads flocked to the city — and this has accelerated as the FIFA World Cup looms in June.



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Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 1st Super Bowl-style halftime show at World Cup final (CBC Top Stories)

NPR Headline NewsMay 11, 2026
18 passengers return to U.S. after weeks on cruise ship hit with hantavirus outbreak
Eighteen U.S. passengers have returned stateside after weeks on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. They're being monitored at specialized medical facilities.
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