UN Official Warns Bosnia Faces Collapse Amid US-Russia Policy Clash
Christian Schmidt, the United Nations high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, is resigning from his post after a significant policy dispute with the United States, warning that the multi-ethnic nation faces poten...
South Africa's Constitutional Court Bars Repeat Asylum Applications, Home Affairs Hails Victory
South Africa's highest court issued a significant ruling on May 12, 2026, barring repeat asylum applications and effectively closing a legal pathway that asylum seekers had used to remain in the country through repeated ...
Microsoft's Israel Executive Resigns Amid Inquiry Into Military Surveillance Tech
The head of Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary is stepping down following an internal company inquiry into the subsidiary's business dealings with the Israeli military. The inquiry was initiated after The Guardian revealed t...
Nigeria Airstrike Kills 100 at Market; Military Denies Civilian Casualties
A Nigerian military airstrike struck a market on May 12, killing approximately 100 people, according to Amnesty International's assessment. The strike represents the latest in a series of deadly civilian casualties from ...
Tens of Thousands March in Brussels During Belgian National Strike Over Fiscal Reforms
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels as Belgian labor unions staged a national strike against the government's proposed fiscal reforms. The large-scale demonstration reflected significa...
More Than 100 Peacocks Take Over Northern Italian Coastal Town
The seaside town of Punta Marina in northern Italy faces an unexpected wildlife challenge as more than 100 peacocks now roam freely throughout the community, leaving residents searching for humane solutions to manage the...
Australia's 2026 Budget Allocates $600m for Security and Tax Reforms
Australia's federal government released its 2026 budget on May 12, featuring significant allocations for security responses and tax reforms. The budget earmarks more than $600 million for response measures related to the...
Tech Writer Spends Year With AI as Digital Assistant, Documents Mixed Results
Technology writer Joanna Stern completed a year-long experiment using artificial intelligence to handle numerous daily tasks, from reading medical results and responding to text messages to serving as a personal therapis...
Uganda's President Museveni Sworn in for Record Seventh Term
Yoweri Museveni, aged 81, was sworn in for a record seventh consecutive presidential term on May 12, 2026, extending his 40-year reign over Uganda following January's disputed presidential election. The inauguration ceme...
Sicily Police Investigate Illegal Horse Race with Kalashnikovs
Italian police in Sicily are investigating an illegal horse race that took place along country roads, following a viral video showing spectators firing pistols into the air and brandishing Kalashnikov rifles. The footage...
Zelensky's Ex-Chief of Staff Suspected in $10.5 Million Money-Laundering Scheme
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have named Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, as an official suspect in a major corruption ...
Immigration Crackdown Disrupts Local Economies, Research Finds
A new study has found that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies and reduced work among undocumented immigrants. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) analyzed data from 2017...
At Least Nine Killed in Pakistan Bombing
Multiple sources reported a bombing at a market in north Pakistan that resulted in the deaths of at least nine people. The incident occurred on May 12, 2026, when a rickshaw rigged with explosives detonated. This marks o...
Iran Warns of Uranium Enrichment if Attacked
A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned that the country could enrich its uranium stocks to weapons-grade levels if attacked. Ebrahim Rezaei made the statement on social media, saying that Iran would review such a move in p...
Macron Seeks New Partnership with Africa Amid Criticism of Françafrique Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron presented France as 'the ethical partner with Africa' at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya on Wednesday. Macron's remarks came amid growing criticism from African leaders and opposition ...
Uganda's Museveni Sworn In for Eighth Term After Four Decades in Power
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81 years old, was sworn in on Tuesday to extend his presidency for another five-year term, marking his eighth consecutive inauguration and his continued rule over the past four decades....
Ukraine Ceasefire Collapse Brings Fresh Russian Attacks on Cities
A three-day ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian forces has ended, triggering a fresh wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine. Moscow launched drone strikes targeting energy facilities and apartment buildings, killing ...
Keir Starmer Tells Cabinet He Will Not Quit Without Leadership Challenge
Prime Minister Keir Starmer informed his cabinet on Wednesday that he would not step down without a formal leadership challenge. The move comes amidst growing pressure from within the Labour Party to reconsider his tenur...
Australia's 2026 Federal Budget: Winners and Losers
The Australian government has released its 2026 federal budget, outlining major changes to taxation and spending policies. The budget is expected to impact various sectors and demographics across the country. According ...
UK Bond Yields Soar Amid Starmer Uncertainty
Investors are bracing for a potential change in the UK's leadership following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement that he would not quit without a formal challenge. Market reaction has been significant, with bond ...