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Bihar cabinet approves ₹10.40 cr VGF to operate direct flight between Gaya Ji-Bangkok
[The Hindu] — 5/20/2026, 10:13:53 PMAsia

Bihar cabinet also approved ₹747.97 cr from the Bihar Contingency Fund to improve health infrastructure in rural local bodies. Nod for private investment proposals

US targets Sinaloa fentanyl distribution with new sanctions
US targets Sinaloa fentanyl distribution with new sanctions
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 10:13:03 PMPolitics

The U.S. is targeting fentanyl distribution for the Sinaloa Cartel with new sanctions, according to the Treasury Department. In a Wednesday press release, the Treasury Department said that its Office of Foreign Assets Control had sanctioned over 12 entities and people “comprising two distinct...

Prince William celebrates 'amazing night' as Villa fans party
[BBC News] — 5/20/2026, 10:10:52 PMWorld

Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham.

Is Cuba back on the menu?
Is Cuba back on the menu?
[Vox] — 5/20/2026, 10:10:00 PMUS

President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on May 20, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news...

US aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba
US aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean amid tensions with Cuba
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 10:07:01 PMPolitics

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and its strike group arrived in the Caribbean this week amid U.S. tensions with Cuba and as President Trump has threatened to invade the island. The Nimitz-class battleship; its air wing made up of F/A-18E Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and C-2A Greyhounds; along...

NRL star Arrow says he will fight as he reveals MND has already affected his speech
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/20/2026, 10:06:03 PMAustralia

Jai Arrow reveals that MND has already affected his speech after announcing yesterday he was stepping away from the NRL after his shock diagnosis.

As coral reefs are wiped out from bleaching, this one brings hope
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/20/2026, 10:02:56 PMAustralia

In the midst of a mass coral bleaching event along the West Australian coast, a group of scientists have discovered a section of reef that has been able to withstand the heat.

How the 'King of the North' from Manchester could topple the UK PM
[ABC News (Australia)] — 5/20/2026, 10:01:32 PMAustralia

Andy Burnham is angling to become the UK's next prime minister. He has plenty of popularity, but no seat in parliament. That could be about to change.

5 things to know about the Raúl Castro indictment and the Cuba crisis
5 things to know about the Raúl Castro indictment and the Cuba crisis
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 9:58:05 PMPolitics

The United States on Wednesday indicted the former president of Cuba, Raúl Castro, on charges including murder and conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens. Castro, the younger brother of the late Fidel Castro, will turn 95 next month. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday insisted the U.S....

Aston Villa have new heroes as they win first major trophy for 30 years
[BBC News] — 5/20/2026, 9:53:07 PMWorld

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to lift the Europa League trophy for the first time.

Nvidia’s revenue blows past Wall Street expectations as AI boom accelerates
[The Guardian] — 5/20/2026, 9:50:45 PMWorld

Many analysts view company’s financial performance as a broader referendum on AI buildout Nvidia continued its years-long streak of beating Wall Street’s expectations for growth on Wednesday, reassuring most investors that the AI boom, particularly the global explosion of datacenters, will continue...

Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It's about to get even worse, experts warn
Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It's about to get even worse, experts warn
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 9:49:52 PMPolitics

Unfortunately, things may be about to get a whole lot more expensive, economists are warning.

Israeli air strikes target eight towns in southern Lebanon
[Middle East Eye] — 5/20/2026, 9:49:09 PMMiddle East

Israeli air strikes target eight towns in southern Lebanon Israeli forces carried out a series of attacks across southern Lebanon, targeting at least eight towns with air strikes and heavy gunfire, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The Israeli army launched a large-scale ground incursion...

Trump faces 'no hurry' to make deal with Iran
Trump faces 'no hurry' to make deal with Iran
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 9:47:16 PMPolitics

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump faces 'no hurry' to make deal with Iran President Trump said Wednesday he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran as any progress on a potential deal between the two countries remains elusive. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated...

The Paradox of Trump’s Strength
The Paradox of Trump’s Strength
[The Atlantic] — 5/20/2026, 9:46:00 PMUS

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Is Donald Trump strong or weak right now? Usually, telling whether a president is up or down isn’t...

Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
[NPR] — 5/20/2026, 9:43:22 PMUS

Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving are facing boos from the Class of 2026.

Australia news live: Penny Wong rebukes Israel over ‘shocking and unacceptable’ treatment of flotilla activists
[The Guardian] — 5/20/2026, 9:42:52 PMWorld

Australia’s foreign minister condemns video posted by Israel’s national security minister taunting detained activists. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Job statistics to be released today by ABS An uptick in Australia’s unemployment could scare the...

Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries
Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 5/20/2026, 9:37:37 PMAfrica

Mr Fubara promised to support whoever emerges the party governorship flag bearer The post Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

‘We will not go back to Jim Crow’: thousand of Mississippians rally for voting rights
[The Guardian US] — 5/20/2026, 9:36:37 PMUS

Demonstration, held at historic location where the ‘Mississippi Plan’ was enacted, comes as southern states race to dilute Black voting power Thousands of Mississippians, along with allies from other southern states, gathered at the state’s War Memorial Building auditorium on Wednesday in support of...

Gallego: GOP manufacturing 'reason for another regime change war' in Cuba
Gallego: GOP manufacturing 'reason for another regime change war' in Cuba
[The Hill] — 5/20/2026, 9:35:10 PMPolitics

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday said GOP lawmakers are manufacturing a “regime change” in Cuba amid the Trump administration’s oil blockade and charges against former President Raúl Castro. “We’re seeing Republicans manufacture a reason for another regime change war in front of our very...