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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 08:57 AM PHT
Last updated: May 17, 2026, 08:57 AM PHT
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1Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened
Nadeem Badshah and Taz Ali — May 17, 2026, 01:45 AM PHT -
2Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, dies
Sudarsan Raghavan — May 17, 2026, 07:06 AM PHT -
3Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
Francesca Regalado and Eric Schmitt — May 17, 2026, 05:03 AM PHT -
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5Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Alan Yuhas, Jonathan Rosen and Iyad Abuheweila — May 16, 2026, 10:29 PM PHT -
6'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 08:52 AM PHT -
7LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it
Andrew Messenger and AAP — May 17, 2026, 08:45 AM PHT -
8Australia news live: Albanese congratulates Delta Goodrem on Eurovision fourth-place finish; Queensland Labor set to win Stafford byelection
Stephanie Convery — May 17, 2026, 08:35 AM PHT -
9Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 08:14 AM PHT -
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11Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 08:00 AM PHT -
12‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights
Adria R Walker in Montgomery, Alabama — May 17, 2026, 07:29 AM PHT -
13The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 07:29 AM PHT -
14Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 07:27 AM PHT -
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17Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA 'moving day'
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18Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 07:24 AM PHT -
19Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 07:17 AM PHT -
20Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 07:15 AM PHT -
21The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world – without releasing a record
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22Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 07:10 AM PHT -
23Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere
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25German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 06:59 AM PHT -
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27Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central United States
Amy Graff — May 17, 2026, 06:42 AM PHT -
28Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 06:27 AM PHT -
29In Louisiana, Trump-endorsed candidate is challenging a GOP incumbent
ABC News: Top Stories — May 17, 2026, 06:27 AM PHT -
30Shell-shocked: California man arrested for attempting to traffic wild turtles
Uwa Ede-Osifo — May 17, 2026, 06:21 AM PHT -
31Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 06:00 AM PHT -
32Rival Protests Take Place in London, With a Major Security Effort
Michael D. Shear and Megan Specia — May 17, 2026, 05:44 AM PHT -
33Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8
Kittiphum Sringammuang, Isabella Kwai and Phuriphat Dejsuphong — May 17, 2026, 05:43 AM PHT -
34Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 05:42 AM PHT -
35Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 05:37 AM PHT -
36No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 05:31 AM PHT -
37UK and France extend ‘one in, one out’ small boats pilot scheme until October
Diane Taylor — May 17, 2026, 05:07 AM PHT -
38Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 05:05 AM PHT -
39Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 04:58 AM PHT -
40Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
ABC News: Top Stories — May 17, 2026, 04:58 AM PHT -
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42Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 04:44 AM PHT -
43Nine injured after car pursued by police crashes in east London
Nadeem Badshah — May 17, 2026, 04:39 AM PHT -
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45Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 04:31 AM PHT -
46Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8
Elisabetta Povoledo — May 17, 2026, 04:21 AM PHT -
47Canada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia
Anna Betts — May 17, 2026, 04:12 AM PHT -
48“Gaza Sunbirds”: Film crew arrives by sea at Cannes Film Festival
FRANCE24 — May 17, 2026, 04:10 AM PHT -
49Possible US indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro in coming days: Sources
ABC News: Top Stories — May 17, 2026, 04:08 AM PHT -
50Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 04:00 AM PHT -
51Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration
Krishani Dhanji and Dan Jervis-Bardy — May 17, 2026, 04:00 AM PHT -
52Mamdani’s Nakba Day Social Media Post Marks Shift for N.Y.C. Mayors
Liam Stack, Dana Rubinstein and Sally Goldenberg — May 17, 2026, 03:53 AM PHT -
53In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 03:44 AM PHT -
54DOJ to create 'Truth and Justice Commission' to compensate allies: Sources
ABC News: Top Stories — May 17, 2026, 03:32 AM PHT -
55Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 03:32 AM PHT -
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57Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 03:22 AM PHT -
58Accident kills eight people in Thailand raising questions of rail safety
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 03:06 AM PHT -
59From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 02:59 AM PHT -
60Francesca Albanese on Israeli sexual violence suffered by Palestinians
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 02:46 AM PHT -
61Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
Aaron Boxerman, Neil MacFarquhar and Falih Hassan — May 17, 2026, 02:46 AM PHT -
62Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain’s clash with the Trump administration
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 02:41 AM PHT -
63DRC health minister warns ‘very high’ Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 02:35 AM PHT -
64Voters in Louisiana Head to the Polls, Uncertain but Determined
Emily Cochrane — May 17, 2026, 02:28 AM PHT -
65Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’
Geraldine McKelvie — May 17, 2026, 02:21 AM PHT -
66Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 02:04 AM PHT -
67Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii
Anna Betts — May 17, 2026, 02:03 AM PHT -
68Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 02:03 AM PHT -
69UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 01:32 AM PHT -
70How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
Jason Horowitz, Claire Moses, Amelia Nierenberg and Samuel Granados — May 17, 2026, 01:25 AM PHT -
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72Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
John Ismay — May 17, 2026, 01:22 AM PHT -
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74Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 01:01 AM PHT -
75Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
Anton Troianovski — May 17, 2026, 01:01 AM PHT -
76For better or worse, investors are living through Trump’s stock market. Here's why
US Top News and Analysis — May 17, 2026, 01:00 AM PHT -
77Al Jazeera’s exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 12:59 AM PHT -
78Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 12:35 AM PHT -
79Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 12:35 AM PHT -
80In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Annie Karni, Michael Gold and Jill Cowan — May 17, 2026, 12:34 AM PHT -
81Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
BBC News — May 17, 2026, 12:30 AM PHT -
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83Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 17, 2026, 12:02 AM PHT -
84Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Victoria Craw, Rachel Chason, Dan Lamothe — May 16, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT -
85Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — May 16, 2026, 11:58 PM PHT -
86Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
Julian Borger in Jerusalem — May 16, 2026, 11:57 PM PHT -
87The race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choice
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 11:57 PM PHT -
88Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 11:50 PM PHT -
89Man arrested in London after 30-year-old run over by van near flag protest in Birmingham
Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent — May 16, 2026, 11:49 PM PHT -
90It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
Stephen Castle — May 16, 2026, 11:46 PM PHT -
91North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike
Anna Betts in New York and agencies — May 16, 2026, 11:36 PM PHT -
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95Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
Chris Buckley — May 16, 2026, 11:11 PM PHT -
96No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
FRANCE 24 — May 16, 2026, 11:02 PM PHT -
97Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 11:01 PM PHT -
98Cannes Film Festival: American movie 'Paper Tiger' makes Cannes debut
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 10:30 PM PHT -
99US and Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State second-in-command
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 10:25 PM PHT -
100At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision
Reuters — May 16, 2026, 10:17 PM PHT -
101UK police brace far-right rally and counter demonstration in London
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 10:15 PM PHT -
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103Man Stole Medieval Skull From Church and Sealed it in Concrete, Police Say
Jonathan Wolfe — May 16, 2026, 10:09 PM PHT -
104Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
Edward Wong and Michael Crowley — May 16, 2026, 09:51 PM PHT -
105Kevin Warsh comes into the Fed facing a big 'family fight' over cutting interest rates
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:41 PM PHT -
106This federal program trains older workers. The Trump administration wants to cut it
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:30 PM PHT -
107Global oil stockpiles could hit record lows if Strait of Hormuz remains closed
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:25 PM PHT -
108Berkshire's new CEO overhauls portfolio, dumping a slate of stocks
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:18 PM PHT -
109UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:13 PM PHT -
110Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 09:07 PM PHT -
111We traded our smartphones for flip phones for 4 days—and learned that ditching modern technology is harder than it sounds
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:05 PM PHT -
112Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier
Robert Mackey and staff — May 16, 2026, 09:02 PM PHT -
113Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 09:02 PM PHT -
114French actor, pop idol Patrick Bruel accused of rape by many women
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116Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 08:50 PM PHT -
117Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 08:33 PM PHT -
118Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising
Jason Burke International security correspondent — May 16, 2026, 08:18 PM PHT -
119Peacock ‘invasion’ of Italian seaside town ruffles feathers
Angela Giuffrida in Punta Marina — May 16, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
120Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches — and not just for YouTube
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
121Meet the pilots flying Spirit Airlines' yellow jets to the desert
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
122Cerebras' blockbuster IPO boosts hype for SpaceX and OpenAI, but crowds out smaller players
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 08:00 PM PHT -
123John Travolta feted at Cannes and receives suprise honory Palme d'Or
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 07:51 PM PHT -
124UK: Massive security operation in London as counterprotests organised
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126Maldives diver dies in operation to recover bodies of Italians from cave
Donna Ferguson — May 16, 2026, 07:45 PM PHT -
127Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 07:44 PM PHT -
128UK: Far-right rally meets pro-palestine counter-protest in London
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 07:44 PM PHT -
129A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 07:36 PM PHT -
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133How a Times Reporter Found Cartel Gold at the Royal Canadian Mint
Shawna Richer — May 16, 2026, 06:00 PM PHT -
134Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
Michael Birnbaum, Isaac Arnsdorf — May 16, 2026, 06:00 PM PHT -
135Bill Ackman built Microsoft stake in first quarter during sell-off, betting on AI and cloud growth
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 05:54 PM PHT -
136Gaza flotilla sails for a third time despite threats: 500 activists depart
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 05:41 PM PHT -
137Putin to hold taks with Xi in China days after Trump’s trip to Beijing
FRANCE 24 — May 16, 2026, 05:33 PM PHT -
138Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 05:26 PM PHT -
139French judge to probe complaint against Saudi’s MBS over journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
FRANCE 24 — May 16, 2026, 05:07 PM PHT -
140They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again
Azam Ahmed and Ivor Prickett — May 16, 2026, 05:06 PM PHT -
141Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
Amy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott — May 16, 2026, 05:01 PM PHT -
142A Bitter Land Commissioner Race in New Mexico Over 9 Million Acres
David W. Chen and Paul Ratje — May 16, 2026, 05:00 PM PHT -
143'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 04:54 PM PHT -
144Ukraine vows retribution after Russian strike on housing block kills 24
FRANCE24 — May 16, 2026, 04:50 PM PHT -
145Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 04:26 PM PHT -
146'It's saved my life' – why Rousey fight means everything to Carano
BBC News — May 16, 2026, 03:08 PM PHT -
147Teenager Isla Bell’s body was found in a Melbourne tip 18 months ago. Today friends and family demanded ‘justice’
Catie McLeod — May 16, 2026, 02:08 PM PHT -
148Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces
Guardian staff and agencies — May 16, 2026, 12:56 PM PHT -
149Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
Press Association — May 16, 2026, 11:28 AM PHT -
150Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened
Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat, Maham Javaid, Raphael Boyd and Adam Fulton — May 16, 2026, 09:58 AM PHT -
151FDA shuffles top drug, biologics leaders in latest shakeup
US Top News and Analysis — May 16, 2026, 09:42 AM PHT -
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