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World

May 15, 2026

Nicki Minaj compares Kemi Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher

Nicki Minaj hailed Kemi Badenoch as “one of a kind” likening her to Margaret Thatcher.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
May 15, 2026

Venezuela begins sovereign debt overhaul after years of default

Venezuela has launched a broad restructuring of its foreign debt, including obligations tied to state oil company PDVSA.

Delcy Rodríguez
May 15, 2026

Trump govt accuses Yale medical school of favouring Blacks, discriminating against White, Asian applicants

The government alleged that between 2023 and 2025, Yale deliberately prioritised black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian applicants despite lower scores.

Yale School of Medicine
May 15, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed only to enemies, Iran says

Iran’s chief diplomat also surprisingly held out the prospect of lifting restrictions imposed by the Iranian navy.

Strait of Hormuz
May 15, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court rules abortion pill access to continue by mail

Abortion pills now account for nearly two-thirds of the U.S. abortions, with around one-quarter provided through telehealth.

Court Gavel
May 15, 2026

Trump Visit: China renews call for lasting ceasefire in Iran conflict

China renewed its call for a lasting ceasefire in the Iran war after President Donald Trump said President Xi Jinping had offered to help find a way to resolve the conflict.

Xi with Trump
May 15, 2026

Virginia man who threatened to kidnap, kill Barack Obama, Kamala Harris jailed 30 months

FBI conducted a search warrant at the convict’s home and confiscated a 9 mm pistol, an AR-15 rifle, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama
May 15, 2026

Mother Lakita Carroll, son Marshun Lewis jailed 49 years for armed robberies, bank fraud

“This mother’s greed led to her son’s extreme violence, and their brazen selfishness has landed them both in federal prison,” Mr Dunavant said.

Lakita Carroll, Marshun Lewis
May 15, 2026

Govt official caught stealing U.S. school food, kitchen equipment convicted

Mr Van Cott also ordered over $3,000 in premium burger patties with school funds, which he intended to and did sell in menu items at the Snack Shack, according to court documents.

Patrick Van Cott
May 14, 2026

UN welcomes fresh $1.8 billion U.S. humanitarian support

This followed an earlier $2 billion allocation announced in December.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly