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Man killed in shark attack off Queensland coast

A man has died in Australia's north-eastern state of Queensland after being attacked by a shark, police said on Sunday. The 39-year-old died after he was pulled from the water at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef some 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the shore and 160 kilometers south of the popular tourist city of Cairns. What

Occupied Ukrainians Risk Losing Property Under New Russian Rules

Russian authorities have granted owners of land and real estate in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine until July 1, 2026 to claim ownership of any property originally registered under Ukrainian law. But to re-register their property in the Russian land registry, owners have to appear in person and present a Russian passport as proof of

Trump: US Won’t Rush Into Iran Agreement

Skip next section Trump defends Iran deal, saying it 'isn't even fully negotiated yet' May 24, 2026 Trump defends Iran deal, saying it 'isn't even fully negotiated yet' In his latest Truth Social post, one of several on Sunday about talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said that a deal to end the war

Suspect Killed After Shooting Near White House

A suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers stationed near the White House on Saturday evening, triggering a major police response. The alleged gunman died during the incident, the US Secret Service said on social media. "Secret Service police officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died," a statement

Kane hat-trick secures Bayern’s 21st German Cup

Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich defeated defending champions VfB Stuttgart 3-0 to win the German Cup (DFB Pokal) for the 21st time on Saturday. The England captain's three goals completed a domestic double for the Bundesliga champions. The win ended a six-year drought in the competition for the Bavarian giants and brought Kane's

Ebola Surges in Eastern DR Congo Amid Conflict and Distrust

Red Cross workers bury an Ebola victim at the Rwampara Cemetery, in Rwampara, Congo, May 23, 2026. Moses Sawasawa/AP hide caption toggle caption Moses Sawasawa/AP KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo—Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are scrambling to contain an outbreak of Ebola virus, which is suspected to have killed more than 200

Measles in Bangladesh: 500+ Child Deaths, A Crisis Ignored

Thirteen-month-old Jannat cries as her mother Sohana, a garment worker, tries to feed her. The child is hospitalized for measles at DNCC Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Anike Rahman for NPR hide caption toggle caption Anike Rahman for NPR Hantavirus and Ebola are making headlines. But another deadly outbreak is unfolding that's barely registered on the

Anonymous Afghan Cousins: Photos of Pain and Hope

This photo, from a series of pictures by two anonymous cousins, is entitled "The Music of Poverty and Violence." The subject is playing an automatic weapon as if it were a string instrument. Mahnaz Ebrahimi|January 2026 hide caption toggle caption Mahnaz Ebrahimi|January 2026 Do these photos depict fiction or reality ... or both? A bicyclist

Religious Leaders, Lawmakers Seek $1 Billion for Worship Security

Eric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, speaks at an event in D.C. on May 18, 2026. JFNA organized an advocacy fly-in of more than 400 Jewish leaders to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support more funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which offers funding to strengthen

Convicted Nurse Becomes Speaker on Hospital Safety

People demonstrate outside the courthouse where the sentencing hearing for former nurse RaDonda Vaught was held on May 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP When RaDonda Vaught got her first speaking request, it had been a year since that day in a Nashville courtroom, when she listened as
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