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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies
ByYohannes Lowe May 19, 2026

The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continueFull report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warAs we have been reporting, Tehran wants Washi…

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Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122–115 road win against defending NBA champions.

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Israel Defense Forces intercept Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza – video
ByGuardian staff May 19, 2026

Footage posted to social media allegedly shows the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla boats. The ships, carrying 319 activists from dozens of nations, were about 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza when they were surro…

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Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.

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Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.

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How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.

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‘Huge milestone’ as Libyan militia commander accused of torture to appear at ICC
ByJason Burke International security correspondent May 19, 2026

Prosecution is seen as landmark step towards justice over abuses of refugees trying to reach Europe from AfricaA former militia commander accused of overseeing murder, rape, enslavement and torture in Libyan detention centres will appear at the interna…

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‘Come in for one minute’: Israeli survivor’s appeal to doubters as 7 October exhibition opens in London
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter May 19, 2026

Commemoration of atrocity at Nova music festival confronts those who deny its gravity, says Elkana BohbotTwo police vans waited expectantly near the front entrance. Officers patrolled the pavements while suited security men with ear pieces stood stern-…

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Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.

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WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 19, 2026

The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.

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