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Macron says France must address issue of reparations for its role in slave trade

<p>French president’s use of term comes as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing legacies of enslavement</p><p>Emmanuel Macron has said reparations for France’s role in hundreds of years of enslavement of African people is an issue that should be addressed, but he stopped short of making

The Guardian·May 21, 2026

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Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself report on Trump classified probe

The former prosecutor faces federal charges over allegations that she sent a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account.

NPR·May 21, 2026

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Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.

Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026

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Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts

Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies and cuts to Argentina’s healthcare

Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026

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Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier

The Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to release Tina Peters from prison.

NY Times·May 21, 2026

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Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro

Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.

Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026

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Senate panel hears testimony on online sports betting, prediction markets

Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.

NPR·May 21, 2026

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How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy

The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies.

NY Times·May 21, 2026

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Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response

Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery

Al Jazeera·May 21, 2026

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Trump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Doom Him in L.A. Mayor’s Race

Democrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor’s race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand.

NY Times·May 21, 2026

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Trump’s Coast Guard Address: ‘Good Looking Men’ and Deja Vu

President Trump’s commencement address was a mixture of jokes and praise for the seafaring life of the Coast Guard graduates. But there were detours into choppy waters.

NY Times·May 21, 2026

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Senate G.O.P. Ready to Drop Ballroom Funds From ICE Bill

Several Republicans had balked at including the money in an immigration enforcement measure that the party plans to push through on a party-line vote.

NY Times·May 21, 2026

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