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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
Man attacks Lviv mayor with unidentified liquid in city center

A man poured an unidentified liquid on Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy in the center of the city on Rynok Square, police said on Thursday.

15 May 2026-14:45
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe undergoes angioplasty in Copenhagen

15 May 2026-14:35
Drone alert halts flights at Helsinki Airport amid growing NATO security fears

Helsinki Airport resumed normal operations after suspending flights for around three hours following a drone warning in southern Finland, officials said on Friday.

15 May 2026-14:27
US prepares charges against Raul Castro amid growing tensions with Cuba

The United States is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.

15 May 2026-14:22
U.S. Gulf Coast boom: $13B Louisiana LNG project clears key investment step

The $13 billion Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana has reached a major milestone after securing a final investment decision and nearly $10 billion in financing, paving the way for full-scale construction and a significant expansion of U.S. LNG export capacity.

15 May 2026-14:20
US drops visa bond fees for some 2026 World Cup fans

The Trump administration has decided to suspend visa bond payments of up to $15,000 for some football fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns over high travel costs and strict entry requirements.

15 May 2026-14:18
Greece urges EU intervention over 'unlawful' Turkish fishing in Aegean

15 May 2026-14:13

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