Economy
UK waters down Russian oil sanctions
The UK government has watered-down sanctions on Russia, allowing diesel and jet fuel from Russian crude oil to enter the UK if it is refined in other countries.
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AI
All the news you might have missed from Google I/O 2026
Catch up on the biggest news from Google's annual developer conference, from Gemini Spark, Omni and Search to Shopping, XR and more.
World
‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
World
‘Ebola has tortured us’: Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
Africa
Africa Must Add Value to Minerals to Achieve SDGs, Build Inclusive Prosperity – Tanzania Deputy Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African countries must stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing and manufacturing, if the continent is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and…
Food and Agriculture
Prime Minister Abiy Highlights Progress On Major Fertilizer Project With Dangote Group
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced significant progress on Ethiopia's major fertilizer production project being developed in partnership with Dangote Group, owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko…
Economy, Business and Finance
PM Abiy Reviews National Data Exhibition Showcasing Statistical Sovereignty
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, together with senior government officials, toured an exhibition on national planning and integrated data systems today in Addis Ababa.
Economy, Business and Finance
National Conference On Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy Underway in Addis Ababa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A national conference centered on the theme: "Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy" is underway in Addis Ababa in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and…
East Africa
Ethiopia’s Week of Power, Progress and Global Influence
[ENA] - Ethiopia experienced a defining week marked by major economic breakthroughs, diplomatic victories, and renewed momentum toward national transformation. From industrial expansion and export growth to high-level global diplomacy…
Conflict, Peace and Security
Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue Opens in Jigjiga to Advance Regional Peace and Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A high-level Inter-Elite Dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, security, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa opened today in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia, bringing…
East Africa
A World Under Pressure, an Order in Transition
[ENA] -The second week of May 2026 highlighted a global order under mounting strain as geopolitical competition, economic fragility, technological rivalry, climate shocks, and public health emergencies converged into a…
East Africa
AUC Chairperson Bids Farewell to Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday bid farewell to Ethiopia's Permanent Representative to the African Union, Hirut Zemene, following the completion…
East Africa
Ethiopian FM Gideon Confers With Saudi Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos on Monday held talks with Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing…
رياضة محلية
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby sues NCAA for 2026 eligibility despite gambling infractions
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby copped to NCAA infractions and is in treatment for gambling addiction. Now he is suing to be reinstated for the 2026 football season.
News
Spotify confirms CarPlay bug causing wrong song info to appear
Spotify users are facing an annoying bug when using the app via CarPlay, where the track name, artist, and album shown on the screen differ from what’s actually playing. Spotify…
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Raducanu loses on return after two months out
Emma Raducanu suffers a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returns to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.
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Raducanu loses on return after two months out
Emma Raducanu suffers a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returns to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.
World
Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor’s campaign, poll shows
Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June…
Satellites
Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites
The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.
Palestinians
Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.
Science & Tech
Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.
Arts
Jackson Pollock drip painting soars to record $181.2M US sale at auction
A Jackson Pollock artwork highlighting the artist's famed painted swoops, swirls, pours and drizzles soared to an eye-popping sales record at a New York auction Monday evening, fetching $181.2 million…
Comment
When airspace becomes the new front in China-Taiwan rivalry
Taipei’s room for manoeuvre is shrinking as Beijing adopts a broader carefully calibrated strategy
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Rapidly evolving Kishan ‘an amazing asset to have’ for SRH
Kishan and Klaasen, not for the first time this season, played key roles when the celebrated Travishek at the top couldn't get going
News
Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more
At I/O 2026, Google announced a tidal wave of new Gemini-powered features across its biggest products and services that will soon be available. We’ve compiled all the consumer-facing announcements and…
Police
Police say extra funds to hunt grooming gangs in England and Wales will ‘likely fall short’
Government announces a near tenfold increase but forces fear it will not cover anticipated cost of dedicated teamsKeir Starmer’s government has announced a near tenfold increase in funding for detectives…
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Trump held meeting on Iran war plans after pausing attack
President Trump convened a meeting on Iran with his top national security team on Monday evening that included a briefing on military options, two U.S. officials told Axios.Why it matters:…
Drag (Performance)
At RuPaul’s ‘Stop! That! Train!’ Premiere, Drag Queens and Gay Icons Served ‘Choo-Choo Realness’
In Los Angeles, at the premiere of “Stop! That! Train!” a disaster film parody set on the runaway Glamazonian Express, the dress code was “choo-choo realness.”
Video
‘Sooryavanshi special!’ | Teen sensation blasts TEN sixes in brilliant innings!
IPL: 15-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just missed out on a century but hit an impressive 10 sixes for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants
Middle East
Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.
Middle East
Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest
The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.
Video
‘Biggest MISS of all time!’ | Unbelievable IPL stumping fail!
Look away Mohsin Khan! The Lucknow Super Giants bowler missed this easy stumping against the Rajasthan Royals.
World
Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party sizes up provincial agreements for 2027 election
Preliminary plans and talks are underway as President Javier Milei’s party seeks to secure its regional allies across all of Argentina’s provinces; Government sources say definitions will be made after…
Reproductive Health
Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?
Last week, a common hormonal condition that impacts millions of people got a new name. Tell us what you think about the change.