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NPR Topics: NewsMay 21, 2026
Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Asia markets mostly rise as Trump says negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are in 'final stage'
Asia-Pacific markets rise amid growing hopes that the Middle East conflict could soon end following Trump's comments and as oil prices cool.

CBC Top StoriesMay 21, 2026
U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal after Ebola concerns
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday night after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has taken hold.



CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Ubisoft shares plunge after Assassin's Creed maker warns of further losses to come
Ubisoft shares plunged on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Trump Approved a Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn't Want It.
The U.S. tech giant's powerful H200 chip seemed poised to boost Beijing's A.I. ambitions, but not a single one has been purchased in China.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100
European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest macroeconomic and geopolitical news.

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AI frenzy sees these European stocks gain over 100% this year in blockbuster rally (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Trump's Fund Shows Blanche Choosing Loyalty Over Pushing Back
Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump's political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".

NYTimes GlobalMay 21, 2026
China's Endless Housing Crisis Shows Faint Signs of Hope
Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartments.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 21, 2026
Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from Israel as outrage grows over treatment
Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right national security minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said.

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Israel begins deporting Gaza flotilla activists after outcry over their detention (CBC Top Stories)

ABC NewsMay 21, 2026
Iran live updates: Tehran issues Strait of Hormuz control map, Trump hints at strikes
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

NYTimes GlobalMay 21, 2026
Fan A.I. Videos Help Spencer Pratt Break Through in L.A. Mayor's Race
Supporters have created A.I. videos to boost the mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, the former MTV star. Some videos have gone viral, but it's not clear whether they will yield votes.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Executive Order Aimed at A.I. Job Loss
Gov. Gavin Newsom will issue an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.

CNBC World NewsMay 21, 2026
Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country
Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 21, 2026
Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears
An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

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EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages (BBC Front Page)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 21, 2026
Trump says he will hold protocol-shattering call with Taiwan leader
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be "happy" to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island's foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol that is likely to antagonize China.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup
UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'
Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 21, 2026
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

NPR Topics: NewsMay 21, 2026
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

BBC Front PageMay 21, 2026
In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 21, 2026
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.

NYTimes GlobalMay 21, 2026
How Mamdani's Budget Announcement Went Viral Far Beyond New York
Mayor Mamdani's executive budget was met with hero worship online. What did the social media chatter miss about the messy reality of municipal policymaking?

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TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight (BBC News Front Page | World)
TSA's new 'Gold ' program looks to increase private security screening at airports (NPR Topics: News)
Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
Justice Dept. Charges Raúl Castro as Trump Escalates Pressure Campaign Against Cuba
The indictment was an extraordinary escalation of the Trump administration's multifaceted pressure campaign against Cuba's Communist government.

NPR Headline NewsMay 20, 2026
A virologist shares the history (and challenges) of developing an Ebola vaccine
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with virologist Dr. Thomas Geisbert about the vaccine used in the Ebola outbreak of 2014 and the challenges for developing a vaccine for this current health emergency.

BBC Front PageMay 20, 2026
Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

BBC Front PageMay 20, 2026
Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

ABC NewsMay 20, 2026
Elon Musk-led SpaceX files for stock listing
SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would make it the world's 9th-largest company by market capitalization.

CNBC World NewsMay 20, 2026
European stocks advance: UK inflation and elevated bond yields in focus
European stocks rose on Wednesday as global markets keep a close eye on elevated bond yields and UK inflation data.

BBC Front PageMay 20, 2026
Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
Trump's Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Doom Him in L.A. Mayor's Race
Democrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor's race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy
The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration's own policies.

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Bezos defends billionaires, hypes AI, talks taxes and praises Trump in CNBC interview (CNBC World News)

NPR Topics: NewsMay 20, 2026
Supreme Court voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.

CNBC World NewsMay 20, 2026
U.S. crude oil falls below $100 per barrel after Trump says Iran talks in final stages
Trump told reporters that the administration was in the "final stages" of negotiations with Iran, according to a pool report.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 20, 2026
Raúl Castro indictment brings back history of Cuba's downing of U.S. civilian planes
Cuba shot down two Brothers to the Rescue U.S. civilian planes in 1996, killing four Cuban Americans and drawing swift condemnation from the U.S. and the international community.

NPR Headline NewsMay 20, 2026
What swing voters in North Carolina have to say about Trump, the midterms and AI
Swing voters from North Carolina weigh in on the economy, President Trump, midterm voting intentions and AI.

BBC Front PageMay 20, 2026
US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft

NPR Topics: NewsMay 20, 2026
U.S. grand jury indicts Raúl Castro, former Cuban president
The 94-year-old former leader of Cuba faces several charges, including four counts of murder for an attack on a humanitarian group more than 30 years ago.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Serves Up Tea and Smiles to Putin
During a state visit, the Chinese and Russian leaders cast themselves as a stabilizing force in a world thrown into tumult by Washington.

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Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 20, 2026
TSA Pushes to Expand Private Security at Airport Checkpoints
Driven in part by the chaos of the last shutdown, the government is expanding efforts to use private security staff instead of federal employees at more airports.
Christian Science Monitor--worldApr 03, 2026
China, a leader in renewables, was prepared for a global fuel crisis
The conflict could be a boon for China's new energy sector, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, and batteries.
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