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Politics
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U.S. grand jury indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro for 1996 plane shootdown
Castro, 94, and five others charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by an exile humanitarian group.
Germán Naranjo Maldini detained in São Paulo after insulting passengers and crew aboard Latam flight on May 10. Defense seeks psychiatric hospitalization instead of jail.
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Middle East
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Iran's IRGC warns war will expand beyond region if US attacks
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened Wednesday to extend conflict far beyond the Middle East if the U.S. and Israel resume hostilities.
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Czech coach banned for life by UEFA after secretly filming female players
Petr Vlachovsky received a lifetime ban from all football-related activities following his conviction for covertly recording players in changing rooms and showers.
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Military
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May 19, 2026
NATO jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia amid Russian jamming
A Romanian F-16 shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonian airspace Tuesday. Ukraine blamed Russian electronic warfare for the deviation.
New York
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May 19, 2026
Woman dies after falling into uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan
A 56-year-old Westchester County resident fell approximately 10 feet into an open manhole near Fifth Avenue and West 52nd Street Monday night.
Business
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May 19, 2026
Samsung, union deadlocked in strike talks over bonus system
Nearly 48,000 workers plan an 18-day walkout Wednesday if no agreement is reached on performance bonuses by Tuesday evening.
Tennis
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May 19, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon due to wrist injury
The two-time Wimbledon champion will miss the grass-court swing, including Queen's, as he recovers from a right wrist injury sustained in April.
Football
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May 19, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for sixth World Cup
The 41-year-old forward leads a 27-man Portugal squad announced Tuesday for the 2026 tournament, his final World Cup appearance.
Crime
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May 19, 2026
Woman gives birth while handcuffed in Brooklyn courtroom
A woman in custody gave birth during court proceedings in Brooklyn on Monday. Legal advocates have called for an investigation into the incident.
New York
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May 19, 2026
NYC's first city-run grocery store to open in Bronx next year
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that a 20,000-square-foot municipal grocery store will open in 2027 at The Peninsula in Hunts Point.
Business
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May 19, 2026
Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed over Tank Day campaign
The coffee chain pulled a tumbler promotion launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising crackdown, sparking boycott calls.
Middle East
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May 19, 2026
Israeli finance minister says ICC prosecutor issued arrest warrant against him
Bezalel Smotrich claims The Hague tribunal has sought his arrest, calling it a declaration of war and describing the court as antisemitic.
Politics
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May 19, 2026
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield by-election
Greater Manchester mayor will stand in the June 18 by-election triggered by Josh Simons's resignation, setting up potential leadership challenge.
Middle East
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May 19, 2026
Iran's Army warns of new fronts if enemy attacks again
Iranian military spokesman says armed forces will open new fronts with new methods if country faces fresh aggression.
Spain
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May 19, 2026
Son of Mango founder arrested in father's death investigation
Jonathan Andic detained by Catalan police on suspicion of homicide in connection with his father Isak Andic's December 2024 death.