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Spain tops 2026 Rainbow Map amid mixed progress

After ten years in the lead, Malta has been overtaken by Spain at the top of ILGA Europe's annual Rainbow Map. The ranking, compiled by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), compares laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people in 49 countries across Europe and Central Asia.

Thailand Ends Maritime Pact with Cambodia as Tensions Rise

Thailand has formally terminated a 2001 agreement with Cambodia that was meant to provide a bilateral framework for resolving overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, as well as help the countries jointly manage offshore resources.

Martial arts bring hope to displaced families at stadium

Hassan Seif al-Din never expected that, at the age of 65, he would be teaching martial arts to children in a football stadium in Beirut. But these are not normal times. The coach fled to Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium from Dahiyeh, one of the capital's southern suburbs, along with thousands of others.

WHO: Hantavirus containment continues after cruise evacuation

The push to contain the recent hantavirus outbreak "is not over" yet, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday. Tedros' comments came soon after it was announced that everyone aboard the virus-struck cruise ship MV Hondius had been evacuated from Spain's Canary Islands.

Merz Booed as He Pushes Economic Reform

Skip next section Germany to boost customs staff amid parcel surge May 12, 2026 Germany to boost customs staff amid parcel surge Germany is moving to strengthen its customs service as parcel volumes have surged. Some 1,500 new positions have been planned this year.

Starmer Vows to Stay as Ministers Resign After Losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued to fight rumors of dissatisfaction within his Labour Party on Tuesday, in the aftermath of severe losses in local and regional elections in the UK last week.