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Oil prices dip on report of US sanctions relief for Iran during talks
Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh
Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427 to win the second Test after another commanding day for the hosts on Monday.

May 18, 2026

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Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices
Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

Kenya's public transport system was paralysed on Monday, when protesters barricaded roads over fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.

May 18, 2026

Ex-Google exec takes reins at under-fire BBC
Ex-Google exec takes reins at under-fire BBC

A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump, arguing that the world now "needs the BBC more than ever".

May 18, 2026

France unveils architects to transform Louvre
France unveils architects to transform Louvre

France said Monday that it had selected an international team of architects to transform the Louvre, which has been hit by a litany of problems including a $100 million jewellery robbery.

May 18, 2026

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Stocks drop, oil climbs after fresh Trump warning to Iran
Stocks drop, oil climbs after fresh Trump warning to Iran

Stock markets mostly retreated and oil prices gained Monday after US President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Tehran, saying it must move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them".

May 18, 2026

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Spanish court orders 55 mn euro tax refund to Shakira 
Spanish court orders 55 mn euro tax refund to Shakira 

A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than 55 million euros ($64 million) improperly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen Monday.

May 18, 2026