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Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’
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Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’

<p>Zainab Sheriff unjustly sentenced to four years in prison for incitement and threatening language, say activists</p><p>Lawyers, politicians and activists have called for the release of one of Sierra Leone’s best-known celebrities, who they said was unjustly imprisoned as part of a government crac

The Guardian·May 19, 2026
Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says government
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Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says government

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

BBC News·May 19, 2026
Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign
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Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.

Al Jazeera·May 19, 2026
Asia markets trade mixed as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike
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Asia markets trade mixed as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, amid lower oil prices after President Donald Trump said he is postponing a scheduled attack on Iran

CNBC·May 19, 2026
Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran
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Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran

Foad Izadi says US President Trump's repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness.

Al Jazeera·May 19, 2026
Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
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Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies

The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.

NY Times·May 19, 2026
Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
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Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears

Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.

CNBC·May 19, 2026
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
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Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

<p>President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media</p><p>It has been an unsettling few days for Taiwan’s government. When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, many feared the unpredictable US leader could u

The Guardian·May 19, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
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Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day

President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

NY Times·May 19, 2026
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

BBC News·May 18, 2026
The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

BBC News·May 18, 2026
Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
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Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital

South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.

Al Jazeera·May 18, 2026
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