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Headlines for May 19, 2026
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Yesterday
Tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran after reports that planned military strikes were delayed for further negotiations. �
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The U.S. has reportedly indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 plane shootdown case, escalating tensions with Cuba. �
The Guardian
Bolivia is facing major protests, with U.S. officials warning of a possible attempted “coup d’état.” �
The Guardian
The European Union agreed on a new tariff arrangement with the United States after intense internal negotiations. �
ABC News
Britain has eased some sanctions on Russian oil because of rising fuel prices and economic pressure. �
ABC News
China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. foreign policy during a summit in Beijing. �
The Guardian
Health officials are monitoring rising Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the WHO is considering experimental vaccines. �
The Guardian
Papua New Guinea issued warnings after unusual marine life deaths and possible water contamination concerns. �
The Guardian
Canada is facing calls for an investigation after the death of a woman linked to plasma donation procedures. �
The Guardian
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