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Germany’s Merz cautions young people against moving to US

15 May 2026-16:24
Three Iranian drones target Kurdish opposition sites north of Erbil

Three Iranian drones struck “residential” sites belonging to the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI) north of Erbil on Friday, the group said, accusing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of carrying out the attack, which it said was the second such incident in less than three days.

15 May 2026-16:18
Iran executes prisoner in Karaj Central Prison over premeditated murder charge

Iranian authorities have executed a prisoner identified as Eghbal Arghandeh at Karaj Central Prison, where he had been held after being sentenced to death on charges of premeditated murder.

15 May 2026-16:13
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes northeastern Japan

15 May 2026-16:06
Ultranationalist jews chant racist slogans during annual march in jerusalem’s old city

Large crowds of ultranationalist Jews gathered on Thursday at the foot of Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, chanting slogans including “Death to Arabs” and “May your villages burn” as they began an annual march through Palestinian areas of the Old City, a procession often marked by tensions and violence.

15 May 2026-15:48
Shakira and Burna Boy release official World Cup anthem Dai Dai

Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The track marks Shakira’s return to World Cup music after her global success with “Waka Waka” in 2010.

15 May 2026-15:41
CIA chief visits Cuba as US offers aid amid worsening fuel crisis

The head of the CIA, John Ratcliffe, has made a rare visit to Cuba, delivering a message from the United States that Washington is prepared to “seriously engage” with Havana if the government implements “fundamental changes” to its political system.

15 May 2026-15:24
Canada monitors 30 people over suspected hantavirus exposure

15 May 2026-15:04
Ukraine war escalates as Russia intensifies strikes and Europe warns of wider risks

Russia’s large-scale bombardment of Kyiv shows Moscow is “banking on escalation rather than negotiation,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as Ukraine endured one of the heaviest waves of attacks in recent months.

15 May 2026-14:59
UK urged to ban private jets amid fuel crisis fears

Climate and transport organisations have called on the UK government to ban private jets and reduce motorway speed limits to 60mph to help avoid a possible fuel supply crisis linked to the war involving Iran.

15 May 2026-14:52