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Putin Heads to Beijing Days After Trump’s China Visit, Highlighting Xi’s Growing Diplomatic Leverage

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Beijing this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump held his own meetings in China. According

May 19, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Sister of Irish President among activists detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, was among at least six of 15 Irish participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel after vessels were intercepted while sailing

May 19, 2026

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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills at least 100 as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads

A new Ebola outbreak is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where at least 100 people have died and nearly 400 suspected cases have been registered, according to the Africa Centres

May 19, 2026

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Protest over Albanian-language judicial exam turns controversial amid “UÇK” chants, presence of regional students and clashes in Skopje

Protest demands overshadowed by controversy A protest organized by Albanian students in Skopje, initially focused on the demand to allow the judicial exam to be taken in Albanian, escalated into a highly

May 19, 2026

Macedonia·Whats New

MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection after hantavirus outbreak and international quarantine measures

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, arrived in the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, bringing to an end a journey that had triggered concern among international health

May 18, 2026

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Bitcoin falls below $77,000 as Fed policy, geopolitics and tech sector pressure weigh on crypto market

Bitcoin recorded a sharp decline, falling below the $77,000 threshold and trading at around $76,000, as broader pressures from monetary policy, geopolitical uncertainty and movements in the technology sector weighed on the

May 18, 2026

Business·Whats New

Pope Leo XIV forms Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, warning technology must not undermine human dignity

Pope Leo XIV has formed a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence, a body tasked with coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the rapid development of AI and its consequences for society.

May 18, 2026

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Željko Joksimović congratulates Eurovision winner Dara, highlighting past collaboration and shared performance

Željko Joksimović publicly congratulated Dara on her victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, sending an emotional message in which he praised her success and expressed pride in her achievement. According to

May 18, 2026

Serbia·Whats New

Dara wins Eurovision 2026 with “Bangaranga”, combining tradition, symbolism and personal story

Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Bangaranga”, a performance that drew attention for its strong symbolism, cultural references and distinctive stage identity. The song became widely recognized

May 18, 2026

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From Luxury Liner to Quarantine: 41 Tracked as Andean Hantavirus Reaches American Shores

Forty one people in the United States have been placed under strict health surveillance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following suspected exposure to hantavirus linked to a recent

May 15, 2026

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Vienna Prepares for Eurovision 2026 Grand Final as Croatia’s Lelek Joins 25 Nation Lineup

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday evening at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle, where 25 countries will battle for the trophy in one of the most politically charged editions in

May 15, 2026

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Adriatic Tourism Sector Scrambles for 95,000 Seasonal Workers as Wages Climb Past €3,000

The race for seasonal labor along the Adriatic coast has entered its most intense phase, with Croatia alone seeking roughly 70,000 workers and Montenegro hunting for another 25,000 ahead of what is

May 15, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Whats New

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