Germany arrests Chinese couple in Munich on spying allegations
German federal prosecutors arrested a Chinese couple in Munich on suspicion of spying for Chinese intelligence.
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Bolivia’s Paz promises cabinet reshuffle as protests deepen pressure on government
President Rodrigo Paz said he would reorganise his cabinet and create a social and economic council after weeks of unrest over fuel, wages and the country’s economic crisis.
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Capitol Police officers sue over Trump-era fund that could pay Jan. 6 rioters
Two officers who defended the Capitol say the settlement fund created from a Trump IRS deal is illegal and could end up rewarding people who attacked police.
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US prosecutors indict Raúl Castro over 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown
Federal prosecutors disclosed charges in Florida against Cuba’s former leader and others tied to the deaths of four people aboard civilian aircraft in 1996.
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Zapatero indicted in Plus Ultra bailout probe
Zapatero indicted in Plus Ultra bailout probe.
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Senate advances Iran war powers measure after crossing 60-day threshold
A procedural Senate vote moved a measure aimed at ending military action in Iran, as lawmakers tested the president’s authority under the War Powers Act.
Read report »Somali opposition says president's powers have expired as election fight intensifies
An opposition coalition says Hassan Sheikh Mohamud can no longer exercise key presidential powers, escalating a constitutional dispute over whether his term ended on 15 May or extends to 2027.
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Belarus announces joint nuclear training exercises with Russia
The defense ministry move signals another step in military coordination with Moscow as Belarus remains tightly aligned with the Kremlin.
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Six killed in armed attacks across Tarsus as Turkish police launch manhunt
Turkish authorities launched a helicopter-backed search after a suspect was accused of killing six people and wounding eight others across multiple locations in Mersin province.
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San Diego mosque shooting investigated as hate crime after three killed
Police in San Diego said they are treating a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a hate crime after three men were killed and the suspected attackers were later found dead in a car nearby.
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Kenya transport strike turns deadly amid record fuel costs
Reports dated 18 May 2026 documented kenya transport strike turns deadly amid record fuel costs, marking a significant politics development.
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Austin shooting spree leaves four wounded and police detain three suspects
Police said at least 12 shootings across Austin wounded four people and led to the detention of three teenage suspects after a weekend search that stretched across south and east neighborhoods.
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Cape Verde’s PAICV claims parliamentary majority as MpD leader steps down
Provisional results gave PAICV 33 of 72 seats in Cape Verde’s parliament, prompting defeated MpD leader Ulisses Correia e Silva to resign.
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PP wins Andalusia but falls short of majority as Vox gains leverage
El Mundo says Juanma Moreno’s party kept control of the vote but lost its absolute majority, leaving Vox with a decisive role.
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Mass shooting in Puebla leaves 10 dead, including children and a newborn, officials say
Authorities in Tehuitzingo, Puebla, said armed attackers killed 10 people at a ranch on May 17, 2026 and later opened a femicide investigation into the deaths of women and a newborn.
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Long Island Rail Road unions strike after contract talks stall
Five unions representing more than 3,500 workers walked off the job on May 16 as talks with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority over a new deal broke down.
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International envoys in Mogadishu intensify pressure on Somalia over constitutional standoff
A meeting in Mogadishu without U.S. or British representatives reportedly produced a sharp assessment of the Hassan Sheikh Mohamud administration amid a widening diplomatic dispute.
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Solomon Islands elects Matthew Wale as prime minister in shift watched by Australia and the US
Solomon Islands lawmakers elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister after Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote.
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Somalia talks collapse without deal as election dispute deepens
After three days of talks in Mogadishu, the government and opposition remained split over direct voting and the president's mandate.
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Iraqi parliament approves Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister after months of deadlock
Iraq’s parliament backed Ali al-Zaidi’s cabinet on May 14, ending months of political stasis after the November elections.
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Warsaw records first same-sex marriage as Poland begins implementing court rulings
Warsaw registered its first same-sex marriage after European and Polish court rulings forced authorities to recognize marriages entered into abroad.
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Somali pirates push ransom demand for tanker crews to $10 million
Families and maritime monitors say pirates off Somalia have raised the ransom demand for the seized MV Eureka tanker while two product tankers remain under threat.
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Labour lets Andy Burnham run for Makerfield selection, opening a possible return to Westminster
Labour's ruling body allowed Andy Burnham to enter the selection process for the Makerfield by-election, though he still needs the local party's backing.
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