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UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/21/un-vote-support-icj-world-court-climate-change-opinion">voted overwhelmingly in favou

The Guardian·May 22, 2026

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UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

The Guardian·May 22, 2026

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Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action

US secretary of state says president would like a negotiated agreement with Havana but likelihood ‘is not high’The US president, Donald Trump, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Thursday again raised the spectre of military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on grea

The Guardian·May 22, 2026

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Government borrowing higher than expected in April

Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.

BBC News·May 22, 2026

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UN gravely concerned by an Afghan Taliban law that has provisions on child marriage

The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage.

NPR·May 22, 2026

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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

NPR·May 22, 2026

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Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

NPR·May 22, 2026

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US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao's remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.

Al Jazeera·May 22, 2026

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Cuba Celebrates Raúl Castro After the U.S. Accuses Him of Murder

Cuban officials closed ranks around Mr. Castro, their embattled former president, who was indicted on murder charges in the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago.

NY Times·May 22, 2026

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D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss

The report partly blamed aides to Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris for her defeat. But it was widely seen as a poorly executed examination, bringing fresh scrutiny to Democrats.

NY Times·May 22, 2026

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Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System

The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.

NY Times·May 22, 2026

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Audit Immunity for Trump Family Puts I.R.S. in a Bind

Federal law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from halting an audit at the direction of the president or his aides.

NY Times·May 22, 2026

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