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World

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
May 14, 2026

Group criticises rising exports of Kenya’s wildlife as more than 870,000 animals enter global trade 

The group said 93% of animal exports from Kenya were commercial and largely destined for North America, Europe, and Asia.

World Animal Protection (WAP)
May 14, 2026

UK court sentences Imam Abdul Halim to life in prison for raping 12-year-old girls

He was found guilty of 21 sexual offences, including nine counts of rape.

Abdul Halim Khan
May 14, 2026

Measles kills 369 in Bangladesh

The latest figures brings the total number of suspected cases to 54,419.

Bangladesh
May 14, 2026

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz

A senior official of the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said that 30 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Wednesday night.

Strait of Hormuz
May 14, 2026

Guterres renews call for Africa’s Security Council seat

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has renewed calls for Africa’s fair representation among permanent members of the UN Security Council.

African leaders