Wednesday · May 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 132
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Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires Ex-Spurs chief Levy never imagined relegation fight Is the Pentagon’s UFO dump a political distraction? India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning … Levy optimistic Tottenham will avoid relegation Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires Ex-Spurs chief Levy never imagined relegation fight Is the Pentagon’s UFO dump a political distraction? India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting despite health secretary’s allies saying he is planning … Levy optimistic Tottenham will avoid relegation

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Is the Pentagon’s UFO dump a political distraction?

After Department of Defense released files relating to UFOs, the internet combs through what is real and what isn’t.

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India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains

Gujarat accounts for 75% of India’s output of salt, produced under punishing conditions by tens of thousands of workers.

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Reform UK leader Farage faces parliamentary probe over nearly $7m gift

If found guilty, the right-wing populist could be suspended from the House ⁠of Commons for a period of time.

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LIVE: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Premier League

Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream.

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France confines over 1,700 passengers on cruise ship over gastroenteritis

The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases.

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Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing to meet China’s President Xi Jinping.

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12 killed by a series of Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon

A series of Israeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children.

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What Trump and Xi want from China visit

Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.

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‘Most powerful’: What’s the Sarmat missile Russia has test-launched?

President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat's range is far beyond Western estimates.

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Which teams have won the FIFA World Cup?

Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.

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Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup

Sports facility and football fans in the city of Tucson want Iran's players to feel 'safe and welcome'.

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Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says

Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.

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Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials

Eddie Jones suspended for four games over 'verbal abuse' of officials during Australian tour.

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Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?

South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate - and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.

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Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump

As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.

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Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi

Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity.

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Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up

Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.

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Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran

Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran

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Israeli attacks on Gaza increased by 35% since Iran ceasefire: Report

Conflict monitor ACLED notes the increase in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April in its latest report.

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Key Zelenskyy aides under corruption cloud: What are they accused of?

Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s ex-aide, faces $10.5m corruption charges tied to a luxury real estate project near Kyiv.

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Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair

Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.

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Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks

Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

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Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters

Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.

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UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks

UN rights chief 'shocked' by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.