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CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America.

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Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright
China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? (BBC Front Page)

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

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Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan (CNBC World News)

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.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".

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Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about' whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China (CNBC World News)

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.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran — But how far is Beijing willing to go?
Trump said in an interview that Xi told him he "would like to be of help" in efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?' Ad, Dies at 92
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

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

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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Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent. (Int'l Herald Tribune)

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
Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China's Xi Jinping is proposing "constructive strategic stability," aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U.S. should not cross.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
The Tech Download: Trump's China visit sparks fresh questions over chip exports and rare earths access
China President Xi welcomed deeper commercial engagement from the U.S., but uncertainty still hangs over American access to rare earths and chip sales.

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
European stocks slide as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
Shortly after 11:00 a.m. in London, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was seen trading down 1.3%.

CBC Top StoriesMay 15, 2026
At least 24 killed, including 3 children, in Russian strike on Kyiv housing block
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Friday for Moscow to be punished after he laid red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.



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.

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Eurovision contestants set to compete in 2026 Grand Final — here's what to watch for (CBC Top Stories)

BBC Front PageMay 15, 2026
What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France
The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 15, 2026
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.

CNBC World NewsMay 15, 2026
Magnum Ice Cream stock soars after report of potential private equity takeover
It comes just six months after Magnum spun off from Unilever to create the world's largest standalone ice cream maker.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 15, 2026
Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Are Scarce
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 15, 2026
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children.

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.

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
A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.

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.



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.

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.

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 News Front Page | WorldMay 14, 2026
Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

ABC NewsMay 14, 2026
Trump-Xi summit Day 1 takeaways: ANALYSIS
Key takeaways from Day 1 of the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

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.

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)

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.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 13, 2026
Retired Chinese senior colonel joins Tom Llamas for conversation about high-stakes Beijing summit
Retired Chinese Senior Colonel Zhou Bo joins Tom Llamas for a conversation about what China stands to gain from these talks and what intel they've gathered from watching the U.S. wage war against Iran.

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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