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France unveils architects to transform Louvre

Macron’s signature project will include a new space for Mona Lisa and new museum entrance

This photograph shows the top of the Louvre Pyramid, designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei with the Louvre Museum in the background in Paris on May 9, 2026.

5.2-magnitude earthquake kills two in China

Two dead, one missing as Guangxi quake topples buildings and forces mass evacuations

Rescuers search debris with dogs after deadly 5.2-magnitude quake hits Liuzhou city

WHO labels hantavirus a 'low risk' threat

WHO maintains low global risk assessment for cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

The World Health Organization said Sunday it was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands.

Canadian passenger confirmed positive for hantavirus

One Canadian infected, three dead globally in rare rodent-borne virus outbreak

A bus carrying passengers caught up in the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, arrives at a purpose-built quarantine facility located on the outskirts of the Western Australian city of Perth on May 15, 2026.

US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

Trump administration cites Iranian, Russian links in mounting Cuba drone concerns

Cuba has been acquiring attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and is seeking to buy more, US officials told Axios. A bunker full of Shahed-136 drones shown in an IRGC propaganda video. These one-way drones, known as "AK-47s of the sky" are low-cost platforms designed for "swarm" attacks and mass produced by Iran. Since Saturday, Iran has launched up to 2,000 one-way attack drones across the Gulf region, according to military estimates cited by The New York Times.

WHO issues international emergency over Ebola outbreak

WHO warns of high risk as cases surge across DR Congo and into neighbouring Uganda

A health worker sprays disinfectant on his colleague after working at an Ebola treatment center in Beni

Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip

Kremlin visit aims to deepen Moscow-Beijing partnership after Trump’s China trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 15, 2026

Sri Lanka raises tax on imported cars

50% levy on car duties aims to protect foreign reserves amid oil price shock

Colombo moves to curb vehicle imports as rupee weakens on Middle East turmoil

David Beckham hits billionaire status in UK Rich List

From pitch icon to business mogul, Beckham leads Britain’s sporting fortunes

Beckham tops UK sports rich list as fortune with Victoria passes £1.18bn

Trump says Daesh ‘second-in-command’ killed in strike

US President said Friday that American and Nigerian forces had killed Abu Bilal Al Minuki

Trump thanked the government of Nigeria for their "partnership" on the operation.

Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended 45 days

Talks in Washington seek permanent deal despite ongoing cross-border strikes

Lebanon, Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days: US

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

Japan on alert as another strong quake strikes same northern waters

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

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