Saturday, May 16, 2026

World Affairs

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.

Ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute pushes Israeli government to brink | Politics News

Israel’s ruling coalition has submitted a call for an early election following continued fractures from government allies...

Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike

Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.

Israeli settler blindfolds and detains Palestinian in occupied West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict News

An armed Israeli settler blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man near the village of Beit Iksa in...

Senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

US President Donald Trump said the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal...
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Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM | Newsfeed

NewsFeedJapan’s Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito, ten days after her Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory...

Turkey's president rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

Vonn’s skis didn’t release in Olympic crash as safety concerns resurface | Winter Olympics News

The images of Lindsey Vonn down on the snow, screaming in pain and then being airlifted off the course by helicopter after a...

'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat UAE before India showdown | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup News

South Africa continue their pursuit of a first ICC title as they beat UAE by six wickets at the 2026 T20 World Cup.Listen...
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