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CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump-Xi summit: the 3 big takeaways from historic meeting in Beijing
The two-day meeting wrapped up Friday, setting the tone for further U.S.-China talks this year.

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Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump in China (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Washington Post World NewsMay 15, 2026
In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi's goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump's visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.

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Nvidia's Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
At the Summit
We wrap up President Trump's visit to China.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raúl Castro's grandson during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.

ABC NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump says he and Chinese President Xi Jinping feel 'very similar on Iran'
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have concluded their second round of talks as Trump heads back to the U.S.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final
The internationally popular event will be available to U.S. viewers, too, although not on domestic TV in some countries that are boycotting this year.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China this week for two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after a year of heightened trade tensions.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Bonds, stocks and precious metals slump as inflation fears mount, silver falls 7%
Mounting inflation fears, geopolitical tension and ongoing uncertainty around the Iran war has prompted selling pressure across asset classes.

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European stocks slide as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge (CNBC World News)

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
UAE fast tracks second West-East oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The second pipeline project comes as global energy supplies remain under pressure and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely limited

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
The Favorites for Eurovision 2026: Finland, Australia, Greece and Others
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Nebraska Blocks Bar From Using ‘Barber Shop' Name, Saying That's Just for Haircuts
The Omaha establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court in a trademark fight.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
Final tickets on sale despite Spygate uncertainty
Both Hull and Southampton are selling Championship play-off final tickets despite uncertainty over whether the game will go ahead as scheduled.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
First minister spent election night win at Premier Inn after forgetting his keys
After declaring a "new dawn" for Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth spent the night at the budget hotel chain.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

NYTimes GlobalMay 15, 2026
As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change'
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
CIA chief makes historic trip to Cuba as US blockade chokes island's energy supplies
The U.S. has been restricting oil shipments to Cuba since January, plunging the country into blackouts lasting days at a time.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's China trip ends, but uncertainty remains
U.S. President Donald Trump wraps his trip to China, while political uncertainty grows in the U.K.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Parlour? Villa? Gerrard? Ranking best FA Cup final goals
From Ricky Villa to Steven Gerrard, Ray Parlour to Roberto di Matteo - here are 10 of the best FA Cup final goals of all time.

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Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened (BBC Front Page)

NYTimes GlobalMay 15, 2026
Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son's Political Rise, Officials Say
Mahmoud Abbas's years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 14, 2026
House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

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A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran (Int'l Herald Tribune)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 14, 2026
CIA director travels to Havana to meet with Cuban officials
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to "personally deliver President Trump's message" to Cuban leaders that the United States is ready to engage in discussions on economic and security issues.

CNBC World NewsMay 14, 2026
Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America

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China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News (CNBC World News)

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 14, 2026
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.

NYTimes GlobalMay 14, 2026
Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.

CBC Top StoriesMay 14, 2026
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but warm words for Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started.



NYT Middle EastMay 14, 2026
Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 14, 2026
Trump's Iran War is Punishing America's Working Class
Higher fuel prices are a burden on low-income families.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 14, 2026
Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says
At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no "responsible state" should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.

CBC Top StoriesMay 14, 2026
CIA chief meets Cuban officials to deliver message: Trump wants 'fundamental changes'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials, including Raul Castro's grandson, during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.



Christian Science Monitor--worldMay 14, 2026
As Trump and Xi talk business, questions about Taiwan loom
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump and a cadre of American CEOs to Beijing.

Washington Post World NewsMay 14, 2026
Trump courts Xi amid Iran war and trade tensions
Trump praised China's leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.

BBC Front PageMay 14, 2026
CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

NYTimes GlobalMay 14, 2026
Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall?
Faced with a billion-dollar repair bill and a desire to find a new arena for the Mavericks, the city is considering options that include demolishing the building. Residents submitted their own ideas.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 14, 2026
Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
The passengers spent hours on a floating life raft after their 20-minute flight between two islands went down.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 14, 2026
Humphries & Price seal Premier League play-off spots
Defending champion Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both seal play-off spots in Birmingham.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 14, 2026
Some plants have unusual genetics, which can help them weather cataclysmic events
Unlike humans, many plants have more than two sets of chromosomes. This trait may help them adapt to environmental upheaval, such as climate change.

BBC Front PageMay 14, 2026
Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.

CNBC World NewsMay 14, 2026
European markets finish higher as politics dominates the news agenda
European stocks moved broadly higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.

CBC Top StoriesMay 14, 2026
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 1st Super Bowl-style halftime show at World Cup final
Ever heard of a halftime show… for soccer? Turns out FIFA is aiming to make it a thing at The World Cup final this summer. Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstar-boy band BTS will headline the first World Cup final halftime show at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, FIFA announced Thursday in an Instagram post.



CNBC World NewsMay 14, 2026
Xi warns Trump: Mishandling Taiwan will put U.S.-China relationship in 'great jeopardy'
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 14, 2026
China and U.S. agree Hormuz shouldn't be ‘militarized,' Marco Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an interview Thursday.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 14, 2026
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.

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Xi warns Trump that US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly' (ABC News)

BBC Front PageMay 14, 2026
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 14, 2026
Several former Hamas hostages in Gaza share accounts of sexual assault
Guy Gilboa-Dalal is among several former hostages, mostly women, speaking publicly about alleged sexual assaults at the hands of the militants in the Gaza Strip.

Washington Post World NewsMay 14, 2026
Officially, Marco Rubio is still banned from China. So how is he in Beijing?
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting a 2020 ban.

Washington Post World NewsMay 09, 2026
U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged tankers as tensions continue amid ceasefire
The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review.
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