Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

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Monday, 18 May 2026

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.

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Sunday, 17 May 2026

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

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Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

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Saturday, 16 May 2026

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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