One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, officials say
The individual, who was tested after developing mild symptoms, is one of four Canadians isolating. Read More
US, Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten
Both sides are no closer to resolving their differences or finding a path to achieve it. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 17, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 17, 2026. Read More
Will Gulf states find new oil pipelines fast enough to reduce Hormuz reliance?
At least for the next few years, Iran’s ability to pressure its neighbours remains high. Read More
US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russia’s seaborne oil to lapse
The waiver is aimed at easing oil supply shortages and high prices due to the Iran war. Read More
Scuffles from Europe to New York as Swatch sale descends into chaos
French police at a store in Paris had to fire tear gas to restore order. Read More
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga, 93, dies in custody
THE HAGUE, May 16 – Lucien Kabuga, a suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, has died in custody, a U.N. court said on Saturday. He was 93. Read More
Brazil’s Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in second-round in Datafolha poll
SAO PAULO, May 16 – A second-round runoff in October between Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro would result in a draw, the latest Datafolha…
Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final
Five countries, including Spain are staying away in protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Read More
Cannes entry ‘Gentle Monster’ tackles taboo with no easy answer, says director
CANNES, France, May 16 – Austrian director Marie Kreutzer recalled on Saturday it was difficult to make her Cannes Film Festival entry “Gentle Monster,” a family drama about the fallout…