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• Alphabet set to issue its first yen-denominated bonds
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T10:42:06Z
• Latvia to Work on Drone Defense with Ukraine, Says Foreign Minister
  Latvia will work with Ukraine and its allies to better handle defense against drones that stray into its territory, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said, after two drones crashed last week in the…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T10:38:22Z
• In Nairobi, Macron ends a decade of turmoil in France-Africa relations
  Coming to power having promised to rebuild the relationship between France and its former colonies, Emmanuel Macron had to face a series of crises, particularly in the Sahel region. In the English-spe…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-11T10:35:49Z
• Lithuania 'Welcomes' US Troops, Says Foreign Minister
  Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that Vilnius welcomes US troops “wherever they are” on the continent, though said the closer those forces are to Russia the more effective their ro…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T10:35:07Z
• Starmer's UK Leadership Woes Add to Gilt Risks, Rabobank Says
  Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank, discusses the outlook for gilt markets as UK Prime Minister attempts to persuade the Labour Party that he is the right person to lead it following last wee…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T10:34:14Z
• Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
  The Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T10:31:00Z
• Picking up the torch from Shireen Abu Akleh
  Shireen's killing was meant to scare Palestinians into silence. Instead, it has inspired many to speak up.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T10:30:03Z
• Ukraine resumes fuel imports from Hungary and Slovakia – expert
  Ukraine has resumed fuel imports from Hungary and Slovakia, though this will not affect domestic market prices.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T10:30:00Z
• Putin is under pressure, and Russia is retreating – but don't get your hopes up too high.
  Vladimir Putin is implicitly acknowledging that Russia is currently at a disadvantage: militarily, economically, diplomatically, politically, and psychologically.
  EUobserver europe 2026-05-11T10:30:00Z
• Keir Starmer leaves door open to ditching his Brexit red lines
  LONDON — Keir Starmer has left the door open to ditching his Brexit red lines at the next general election — as he fights to save his premiership from a leadership challenge. The U. K. prime minis…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T10:27:38Z
• Hungary’s New Government Risks EU Fight Over Russian Energy
  The new government of Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar is risking a standoff with the European Union over a plan to stick with Russian energy purchases.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T10:25:45Z
• France has confirmed a case of hantavirus in one of the five French citizens who were repatriated from the 'MV Hondius' cruise ship.
  The French Minister of Health, Stéphanie Rist, confirmed this Monday that one of the five French citizens repatriated on Sunday from the cruise ship 'MV Hondius' after docking in Tenerife has tested …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:24:19Z
• The Rocha Moya government is concealing all audits of its administration.
  Over five years of governance, most of the departments within the Sinaloa state administration, led by the now-former Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, failed to publicly release the audit reports conducted…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-11T10:23:22Z
• A Grammy winner, a journalist, a firefighter: The Democrats’ biggest bets to win the US midterms
  Bobby Pulido, 52, is a Tejano music star and two-time Latin Grammy winner. His songs are a staple at quinceañera celebrations, especially in South Texas. Now he’s entered politics: as a candidate f…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-11T10:22:27Z
• War initiative has shifted in Ukraine's favor for first time in nearly three years – The Economist
  For the first time in nearly three years of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the initiative in the conflict has shifted in Ukraine's favor.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T10:22:00Z
• Iran says US making ‘unreasonable’ demands in negotiations to end war
  Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran's proposal to end the conflict, unblock Hormuz Strait is generous.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T10:20:23Z
• Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte
  MPs voted 255 to 26 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, daughter of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, in her second impeachment, on charges of corruption and an alleged assassination plot against once…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-11T10:18:43Z
• Danish Liberal Leader Gets Two Weeks to Try to Form a Government
  The head of Denmark’s Liberal party said he has a two-week deadline to form the country’s new government, after record-long talks were thrown off track last week.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T10:18:08Z
• Hantavirus: Ship evacuations enter second day
  The last 24 passengers aboard the MV Hondius are set to evacuate the ship on May 11, before the vessel gets disinfected and goes back to the Netherlands. At least two passengers have tested positive s…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:15:57Z
• UK PM Starmer vows to put 'Britain at the heart of Europe' in key post-polls speech
  Labour has been plunged into gloom by heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T10:15:14Z
• Toyota to build a new factory in India, strengthening production in a growing market.
  Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will build a new factory in India to produce complete vehicles, with operations expected to begin in the first half of 2029. Japanese manufacturers are incr…
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T10:14:33Z
• Britain's Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong as he fights calls for his removal.
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing significant challenges, vowed on Monday to prove his "doubters" wrong in a major speech. This speech was intended to quell a growing rebellion within his pa…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:13:57Z
• Earthquake today, Monday, May 11th, in Chile: find out the epicenter and magnitude.
  Throughout the day, earthquakes of varying intensities have been recorded in different parts of the country. However, most of these tremors are imperceptible, as Chile is located on the boundary betwe…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:11:56Z
• REPLAY: Under-pressure UK PM addresses nation after election losses
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to quell a mounting rebellion in his party on Monday by vowing to prove the doubters wrong and stay in power to avoid plunging ​Britain into a ‌new political cri…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:09:47Z
• What Chinese citizens think about Trump's visit: "I don't welcome him because he has started wars."
  As evening falls, an ordinary square in Beijing transforms into a bustling hub of activity. After dinner—which in China usually takes place around 6 p.m.—people head out to get some fresh air, tak…
  EL PAIS europe 2026-05-11T10:09:40Z
• Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna
  Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over …
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:08:38Z
• Think tank calls for a "double lock" on England's private rental cap to ease living costs.
  Influential think tank IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower: consumer price inflation or wage growth. UK politics live – latest updates. One of the think tanks closest to the Labour gov…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T10:07:15Z
• Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village
  Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region. With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV …
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:05:28Z
• Macron dances to 'Hakuna Matata' during a welcome ceremony in Kenya.
  French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with music, dancing, and performances in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France summit.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T10:04:50Z
• Musk once called Anthropic 'evil'. He is now powering his 'woke' competitor's AI expansion
  Musk's SpaceX has leased its Colossus 1 supercomputer to Anthropic, giving Claude's maker a massive compute boost despite a previously bitter rivalry.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T10:03:36Z
• Can ADHD be prevented in childhood? Here's what a psychologist and researcher has to say.
  Lucas is five years old and has an inexhaustible energy. While his classmates paint quietly, he moves around the room, unintentionally interrupting and forgetting instructions within seconds. At schoo…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:03:00Z
• Ukraine ready to send expert team to Finland after drone incidents – Sybiha
  During a meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed Ukraine's willingness to dispatch a team of experts to Finland to share it…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T10:02:00Z
• What is Daraxonrasib, the promising cancer drug for pancreatic cancer that is available to some terminally ill patients?
  In early May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would allow certain patients with pancreatic cancer to access a drug that promises to treat the disease earlier than initial…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:02:00Z
• TV Brasil will broadcast the match between Palmeiras and Atlético-MG this Monday.
  TV Brasil will broadcast another match from the A1 series of the 2026 Brazilian Women's Football Championship this Monday (11th). The public channel of the Brazilian Communications Company (EBC) will …
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-05-11T10:02:00Z
• U. S. Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Fly to Quarantine Center After Positive Test
  Seventeen Americans who disembarked the MV Hondius are being flown to Nebraska for evaluation after one tested positive and another showed symptoms.
  WSJ us 2026-05-11T10:01:00Z
• Here are 6 ways to avoid work-related stress and headaches, according to a neurologist.
  Often, work doesn't stay confined to the office. Unfinished tasks can follow us home and prevent our minds from finding peace. At that point, unpleasant symptoms can arise, such as tension, stress, an…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:01:00Z
• Researchers find 42% drop in Canadians visiting US metro areas amid Trump 2.0
  Data from University of Toronto suggests Canadians are avoiding US cities during the second Trump administration A new research tool that tracks cell phone activity has found a 42% drop in visitors fr…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T10:00:52Z
• Democrats are playing with fire in trying to reclaim tax cuts from Republicans
  Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class Soul-searching within the Democratic party is to be expected after its loss in the …
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T10:00:51Z
• Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
  The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T10:00:31Z
• US-Israel war on Iran: Hormuz island tourism takes a hit
  More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the continued disruption of the Strait of Hormuz deepens global economic strain. But beyond the shipping lanes, other industries are also taking a …
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T10:00:18Z
• The approval rating for the current Japanese cabinet is 61%, while the disapproval rating is 23%, according to an NHK public opinion survey.
  According to an NHK public opinion survey, the percentage of people who said they "support" the Kishida cabinet remained unchanged at 61%, the same as in April. However, the percentage of people who s…
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T10:00:18Z
• Latest news bulletin | May 11th, 2026 – Midday
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T10:00:16Z
• Why Chinese youth embrace AI for fortune-telling despite critics labelling it a ‘scam’
  Chinese youth are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for fortune-telling, discovering that AI models are cheaper, faster, and equally effective compared to traditional human soothsay…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T10:00:12Z
• A Single Infusion Could Suppress H. I. V. for Years, Study Suggests
  A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.
  NYT us 2026-05-11T10:00:09Z
• Hamas accuses Israel of trying to "keep Gaza in a state of chaos" with its bombings of the Gaza Strip.
  The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) condemned on Monday the deaths of two members of the Gaza security forces in an airstrike carried out by Israel against the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Ham…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:08Z
• Chinese aviation expert lays out plan to sanction-proof domestic passenger planes
  A leading Chinese aviation engineer has set out a detailed blueprint for building a fully self-sufficient supply chain for large passenger jets. The paper, written by Zhang Yanzhong, a senior academic…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T10:00:05Z
• Fuel, munitions and food: the mounting toll of Trump’s Iran war
  Conflict is reverberating across the US economy at cost of hundreds of billions of dollars in lost output
  ft uk 2026-05-11T10:00:04Z
• A U. S. Senate Candidate Says Foreign Truckers Are Making America’s Roads Unsafe. His Own Truckers Have Caused Harm.
  Georgia congressman Mike Collins spent most of his life running a trucking business. ProPublica’s analysis of federal motor vehicle data shows that truckers for the business have a higher rate of un…
  ProPublica us 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Healthcare cuts threaten Sullivan’s reelection chances in Alaska
  Alaskans have been hit hard by the healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lapsed Obamacare subsidies, presenting a prime target for Democrats seeking to oust Republican Sen. Dan Sulliva…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• This week on the hill: Congress returns from recess facing high-stakes fights
  Congress returns from its one-week recess to a packed agenda, diving back into many of the same high-stakes issues that dominated lawmakers’ attention last month. Among the most pressing on GOP lead…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Democrats face flak for accepting contributions from donors funding Trump ballroom
  Senate Democrats are gearing up to make President Trump’s lavish new White House ballroom a prominent issue in the midterm elections, but several prominent Senate Democratic contenders have also acc…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Iran war may give China, Xi, some leverage on Trump at Beijing summit
  The U. S. war against Iran threatens to be a dark cloud following President Trump to his high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.  Trump is expected to meet with Xi on T…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Is it all for naught, to swim so hard only to die on the shore? The challenges in developing lithium resources.
  The development of new lithium projects in Chile has not been without its challenges. As is well known, this mineral is subject to special regulations, having been designated as a strategic substance,…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Sales force at private health insurance companies reaches its highest level in four years by the end of 2025.
  Since the beginning of 2020, the number of members affiliated with private health insurance companies (ISAPREs) has consistently decreased each month, reaching 2,448,783 beneficiaries (the sum of cont…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Álvaro Ortiz and the Democratic Center's rejection of the idea of legislating the mega-project: "Firstly, it was because we felt that our voices were not being heard."
  Until Wednesday afternoon, the congressman and president of the Christian Democratic Party, Álvaro Ortiz, was still waiting for a response from the presidential palace regarding the proposal they had…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• False accusations: The Senate initiates discussion of a bill that penalizes malicious accusations.
  Next Tuesday, at 11:15 AM, the Family Committee, chaired by Senator Vanessa Kaiser (libertarian), will begin discussions on the draft law against false accusations. This initiative, authored by Kaise…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Kast is completing his second month in office at the presidential palace, La Moneda, amidst a complex transition period and the challenging circumstances surrounding the ambitious reform agenda.
  With a review of the government's progress, President José Antonio Kast will today – in a cabinet meeting, the third since March 11th – mark two months since he took office. This period of settli…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T10:00:00Z
• Isabella Stroupe GoFundMe: Family speaks out after North Carolina teen tortured and killed by boyfriend, "Just like a nightmare..."
  A GoFundMe campaign has been started for Isabella Alexandria Stroupe, a 19-year-old woman who was found dead inside a home in North Carolina. Her boyfriend has been arrested.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T09:59:59Z
• Emmanuel Macron went jogging in the streets of Nairobi.
  The French President thus begins the third day of his African tour.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T09:59:49Z
• The Unlikely Scandal Tripping Up Ramaphosa
  A scandal has resurfaced involving a concealed hoard of dollars at the South African president’s ranch.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T09:59:03Z
• Under-threat UK PM Starmer to attempt reset after disastrous polls
  Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a reset on Monday, as he faces a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous local and regional polls. In a speech, his office sa…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T09:58:46Z
• Macron in Kenya for summit showcasing Paris’s business ties with Africa
  French President Emmanuel Macron ​and more than 30 African leaders kicked off a summit in Kenya on Monday aimed at diversifying Paris' partnerships on the continent and clinching new investment deal…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T09:56:50Z
• When does the 2026 World Cup start, and other questions about the first World Cup with 48 teams.
  The 2026 World Cup will be the largest and most expansive in the history of the championship. Here are the key things to watch in the 43rd edition of the World Cup.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T09:56:47Z
• Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims?
  The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the mea…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T09:56:02Z
• Hong Kong urged to expand role in national medical research, breakthroughs
  Hong Kong is expected to play a greater role in major national clinical research projects and scientific breakthroughs, a mainland health official has said, pledging stronger support for local researc…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T09:54:51Z
• Crude oil prices rise as Trump calls Iran's offer 'totally unacceptable'
  Benchmark crude oil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest counterproposal to find an end to the war in the Middle East. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormu…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T09:54:45Z
• FRANCE 24 report: Over 17,000 US and allied troops take part in Balikatan drills
  Over the past few weeks, US and Philippine forces have been engaged in their largest-ever joint military exercises. Known as Balikatan, the drills are taking place across the Philippines and are desig…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T09:54:28Z
• "The evidence appears to reveal the time at which he entered to commit the murder."
  Intercepted communication from 2017: "Something happened that day... at 9:30."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T09:53:26Z
• Disappearances in Mexico involving state at ‘alarming’ rate, says report
  Exclusive: Human rights group warns of ‘deep collusion’ between criminals and officials in some parts of country State actors are involved in disappearances in Mexico at an “alarming” rate, ac…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T09:52:44Z
• Keir Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong in make-or-break leadership speech
  PM makes series of policy pledges including seeking new deal with EU and says he will fight any challenge Who are the main threats to Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership? UK politics live – latest up…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T09:52:37Z
• President Mattarella attended a performance at La Scala to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the theater's reopening after its reconstruction.
  ANSA europe 2026-05-11T09:52:04Z
• France confirms hantavirus infection from cruise ship, isolates contact cases
  France has confirmed that a passenger who was flown back to France Sunday from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and several other contact cases are being isolat…
  RFI europe 2026-05-11T09:51:31Z
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen has arrived in Japan and will meet with Prime Minister Kishida and other officials tomorrow.
  U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Japan on the afternoon of November 11th, ahead of the planned U.S.-China summit in China later this week. She is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister K…
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T09:50:52Z
• Starmer Promises Urgent Change as He Battles to Save Premiership
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain used a speech on Monday to attempt to quell a mutiny in the Labour Party after last week’s dire election results.
  NYT us 2026-05-11T09:49:51Z
• First protests against high fuel prices emerge: who will join first?
  "Producing is more expensive than ever, and prices are not keeping pace", says the Coordination rurale, which organised the rally. The union claims that "farms can no longer survive without a concrete…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-11T09:49:18Z
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  NYT us 2026-05-11T09:48:46Z
• Hungary has no plans to send weapons, soldiers to Ukraine — future foreign minister
  Hungary will also not support accelerated EU accession for Ukraine, insisting it must be "based on merit and the fulfillment of strict conditions", Anita Orban stated
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T09:47:25Z
• Transcend chair sees AI memory supercycle
  AI will bring an epochal technology revolution, as did the invention of steam power and electricity, according to Transcend Information chairman Chung-Won Shu. He argued that DRAM and NAND flash will …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T09:45:46Z
• A hashtag alluding to a political assassination has gone viral in the United States, raising concerns about the spread of online hate.
  Posts on X (formerly Twitter) and videos on TikTok are using the hashtag ##SomeoneShouldDoIt, alluding to former President Donald Trump and other figures in the administration. Researchers who study h…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-11T09:45:33Z
• Police find body believed to be of fugitive Australian shooter
  A body found in New South Wales is thought to be that of a man wanted over a triple murder.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T09:44:29Z