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L’Alliance des Etats du Sahel à l’épreuve de la crise malienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-18T04:00:07+00:00

Lors des attaques djihadistes et indépendantistes fin avril au Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger n’ont pas envoyé de militaires pour soutenir le régime de Bamako. En dépit de la charte de l’AES qui stipule « un devoir d’assistance et de secours » mutuel.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex sinks over 800 points, Nifty below 23,400 amid Iran war fears

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:53:15+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday as escalating US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, weak global cues and persistent FII selling dragged the Sensex down over 800 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 23,400 mark.

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Xi Jinping prepares to welcome Vladimir Putin to China, four days after hosting Donald Trump

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:52:20+00:00

China’s deep relationship with Russia remains a continuing cause for concern in the west, particularly since Moscow launched its invasion of UkraineXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday ahead of the Russian president’s visit to Beijing this week, four days since Donald Trump left China after a high-stakes summit.Xi, China’s leader, said bilateral cooperation between Russia and China had “continuously deepened and solidified”, with this year marking the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership, according to Chinese state media. Continue r

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Crude oil futures rise after drone strikes in Gulf region

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:51:44+00:00

At 9:10 am on Monday, July Brent oil futures were at $111.28, up 1.85%, and July WTI crude oil futures were at $103.22, up 2.18%

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Neo-Nazi group challenges hate ban by arguing law ‘operates as a doorway to tyranny’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:43:06+00:00

Banned White Australia group lodges documents with high court stating legislation ‘burdens freedom of governmental and political communication’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA neo-Nazi group, which is aiming to start a political party and was last week banned as a hate group, has launched legal action against the commonwealth that will test the constitutional validity of the prohibition.The federal government on Friday banned neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network (NSN), also known as White Australia, by l

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Canadá y la UE, mucho más que un matrimonio de conveniencia

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-18T03:40:00+00:00

Las amenazas y bandazos de Trump han provocado un nuevo acercamiento transatlántico entre dos aliados históricos dispuestos a cooperar frente a Washington

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Hungría, un crisol de minorías que despierta de la era Orbán

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-18T03:40:00+00:00

El ex primer ministro defendió durante 16 años el cerrojazo de las fronteras, pero su sucesor, Péter Magyar, no es más progresista en materia de inmigración

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La vida lejos de casa de los armenios expulsados de Nagorno Karabaj

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-18T03:40:00+00:00

Casi tres años después de que fueran obligados a abandonar el enclave del Cáucaso por la disputa con Azerbaiyán, más de 125.000 refugiados tratan de rehacer sus vidas

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El fin de la era Orbán reduce la parálisis institucional en la UE

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-18T03:39:00+00:00

El cambio en el Gobierno de Hungría desbloquea sanciones contra Rusia y los colonos israelíes, reactiva fondos para Ucrania y reabre el debate en la Unión sobre el uso del veto y la ampliación del bloque

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Idaho air force base locked down after midair collision, officials say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:37:11+00:00

Four crew members are safe after incident involving aircraft during weekend air show at military base in western IdahoFour crew members are safe after two navy jets collided and crashed to the ground on Sunday at an air show at Mountain Home air force base in western Idaho, officials said.The collision involved two US navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet. Continue reading...

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West Bengal raises upper age limit for government job recruitment

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:36:34+00:00

Under the revised rules, the maximum age limit for Group A posts has been raised to 41 years, Group B posts to 44 years, and Group C and D posts to 45 years.

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Australia news live: Chalmers complains of ‘unhinged scare campaign’ against budget as Taylor calls new trust rules a ‘death tax by stealth’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:27:20+00:00

The treasurer concedes Labor has taken a political hit after the latest Newspoll found a negative response to last Tuesday’s budget. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastData reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in syncYou’re looking to buy an electric toothbrush. You’re in Woolworths and you see one of the Oral-B kits advertised for sale at $99.50.We understand that people will have strong views about the politics of this but it is the substance of the changes that we are making that matters most and the substance of what we are anno

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PM Modi, Swedish PM exchange Tagore-themed gifts during Sweden visit

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:27:14+00:00

Kristersson presented replicas of handwritten epigrams created by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926, along with a rare photograph from Uppsala University

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French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:21:29+00:00

Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and BelgiumThe French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, the subject of multiple rape allegations, protested his innocence on Sunday and said he would not step away from his work.The Paris prosecutor’s office announced earlier on Sunday that Bruel was the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France, and that the cases would be investigated together.Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty may open 120 points lower amid global selloff and FII outflows

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:06:29+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are set for a weak start as escalating US-Iran tensions, surging crude oil prices, rupee weakness and continued foreign fund outflows weigh on sentiment, with Gift Nifty indicating a 120-point gap-down opening amid growing macroeconomic concerns.

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White House fact sheet on Trump’s China visit highlights Iran deal, skips Taiwan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:06:03+00:00

The agreement includes commitments from China to address US concerns over rare earth supply chains, purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and import at least USD 17 billion worth of American agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028

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Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T03:04:16+00:00

Federal court case of classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views beginsThe judge hearing the case of a classical pianist who alleges the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated against him because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestianian journalists says the matter will not be a “roving inquiry” over conflict in the Middle East.Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the MSO over a cancelled Melbourne concert he was contracted to perform on 15 August 2024, a cancellation which he claims was an attempt to silence him ove

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US says China agreed not to provide material support to Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T03:01:13+00:00

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer clarified that the US did not seek China’s direct involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but focused on ensuring Beijing did not obstruct American efforts related to the conflict

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Procès de l’affaire libyenne : l’heure de vérité pour Nicolas Sarkozy ?

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-18T03:00:00+00:00

Au procès en appel sur les soupçons de financement libyen de la campagne présidentielle de Nicolas Sarkozy en 2007, les réquisitions du parquet sont identiques à celles demandées en première instance à l’encontre de l’ancien chef de l’Etat, soit notamment sept ans d’emprisonnement. Mais de nouveaux éléments sont venus nourrir la procédure en appel. Dans ce podcast, Franck Johannès, grand reporter du « Monde », décrypte les enjeux d’un procès historique.

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Росіяни почали "мангалити" військові кораблі

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-18T02:28:00+00:00

Причому все це робиться за рахунок волонтерських коштів, оскільки Міністерству оборони РФ простіше найняти нових моряків, ніж витратити кілька тисяч рублів на "мангал" для захисту тих, які вже є.

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Gift Nifty signals weak start as Middle East tensions rattle global market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-18T02:19:35+00:00

Gift Nifty indicated a gap-down opening of around 120 points, while rising crude oil prices, rupee weakness and foreign investor outflows continued to pressure market sentiment

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Australia news live: judge warns about ‘controversy’ as pianist sues orchestra; NSW landlords fined over no-fault evictions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-18T02:17:44+00:00

Musician’s case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will not be a ‘roving inquiry’ on conflict in the Middle East, judge says. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastData reveals how Coles and Woolworths switch promotions in syncYou’re looking to buy an electric toothbrush. You’re in Woolworths and you see one of the Oral-B kits advertised for sale at $99.50.We understand that people will have strong views about the politics of this but it is the substance of the changes that we are making that matters most and the substance of what we are announcin

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