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Greece says new biometric checks are active for non-EU travelers, but some could pass without scans
May 14, 2026 - World 
Greece says a new biometric screening system at airports for non-European Union citizens is fully operational, rejecting reports of a formal summer exemption for British travelers
Yemen sides agree to release over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of 11-year war
May 14, 2026 - World 
Yemen's government and Houthi rebels have reached a deal to free over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap during Yemen's 11-year civil war
What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's Labour leader
May 14, 2026 - World 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week
Israeli, Lebanese diplomats meet in Washington for further peace talks
May 14, 2026 - World 
Representatives of Lebanon and Israel convened another round of diplomatic negotiations in Washington on Thursday, as the U.S. looks to facilitate a durable peace in the region while minimizing Hezbollah's influence.
Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted a previous convoy
May 14, 2026 - World 
Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians set sail from Turkey's Mediterranean coast on Thursday in the latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza - just weeks after Israel intercepted a previous flotilla and detained two activists.
