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Mon, May 18
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Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com
Trump Establishes Victim's Fund After Dropping IRS Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his lawsuit against the IRS and announced the creation of a significant fund aimed at compensating victims of what he describes as political persecution.
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Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com
American Evacuated for Ebola Treatment After Exposure in Congo
An American has tested positive for Ebola after exposure while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting an evacuation for treatment to Germany.
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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Shooting Reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Authorities are responding to a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where multiple people are believed to have been shot.
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Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Trump Settles IRS Lawsuit for Victim's Fund
Donald Trump has dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, resulting in the establishment of a $1.7 billion fund for individuals he claims were politically persecuted under President Joe Biden's administration.
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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Andy Burnham Challenges Labour Leadership Ahead of Byelection
Andy Burnham has positioned himself as a key figure in the Labour party's future, promising to implement significant changes to regain voter trust as he prepares for the Makerfield byelection.
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Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com
Trump's $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Announced
The Trump administration has announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating individuals it claims were wronged by the federal government, potentially benefiting many of Trump's allies.
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Published 4 days ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com
Allegations of Sexual Assault on Married at First Sight UK
Two former contestants of Married at First Sight UK have alleged they were raped during the show's filming, while a third contestant reported a non-consensual sex act.
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Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of Venezuelan Immigrant
An ICE agent has been charged in connection with the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis, marking a significant legal development in immigration enforcement cases.
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Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Belarus Conducts Joint Nuclear Drills with Russia
Belarus has initiated military drills focused on the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation.
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Belarus Conducts Joint Nuclear Drills with Russia
Belarus has initiated joint military drills with Russia focused on nuclear weapons deployment, prompting strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies.
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Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed
A federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, stating that the case was filed too late.
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Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, highlighting tensions over the company's shift from nonprofit to a for-profit model.
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Published 4 days ago • Washington Post - National • via washingtonpost.com
Judge Rules on Evidence in Mangione's State Trial
A judge has ruled that certain items from Luigi Mangione's backpack will not be admissible in his upcoming state murder trial.
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Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
Polio Vaccination Campaign in Pakistan Faces Violence
A recent vaccination campaign in Pakistan has been marred by violence, resulting in the deaths of two police officers who were protecting health workers.
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Published 4 days ago • DW - Africa • via dw.com
Kenya Faces Deadly Protests Over Fuel Price Hike
Protests in Kenya over a recent fuel price increase have turned deadly, highlighting the country's reliance on imported fuel amid ongoing regional tensions.
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US and Nigerian forces kill 20 jihadists in northern region
The joint strikes come shortly after the US and Nigeria announced killing a high-profile IS leader.
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Published 4 days ago • ABC News - Top Stories • via abcnews.com
Supreme Court sends Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.
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Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
China's Growing Influence Over Russia's Economy
China's financial support has significantly reshaped the Russian economy, particularly since the onset of the Ukraine war.
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Can a women's football team reconnect North and South Korea?
For the first time in more than seven years, North Korean athletes will compete in the South.
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Iran handed US revised peace proposal, says Pakistan
Islamabad, which has been hosting stalled ceasefire talks, said both sides "keep changing their goal posts." Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com
China's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi
Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Published 4 days ago • The New Arab - Top • via newarab.com
Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank under army protection
Israeli settlers launched coordinated attacks across several Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank under army protection. Israeli settlers drove into a herd of livestock belonging to a Palestinian shepherd in the occupied West Bank.
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Published 4 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs. Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE.
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Published 4 days ago • BBC News - US & Canada • via bbc.com
Trump drops $10bn lawsuit against IRS in exchange for a settlement fund
The $1.7bn settlement fund will be created by the Trump administration for individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations. Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on 15 May 2026 as he returns to the United States.