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May 19, 2026 - World

President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance gave a clear ultimatum to Iran on Tuesday, demanding that Tehran either agree to a peace deal that prevents it from getting a nuclear weapon or face another military bombardment.

May 19, 2026 - World

President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he was "an hour away" from striking Iran when Middle East allies asked him to stop.Trump was speaking to press at the White House ballroom construction site when he started taking questions. He was asked about the reversed decision on Monday to stop a strike in Iran after several countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates that said they needed more time while "serious negotiations are now taking place." He signaled the conflict was not over, although the military operation was postponed."We may have to give them another big hit," Trump said.Q: How close were you to striking Iran yesterday?TRUMP: I was an hour away pic.twitter.com/LbsR6X5nWe— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 - World

Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variantTo be around the centre of an Ebola outbreak is to become used to the smell of chlorine. At hospitals and government buildings, surfaces are sprayed with it and hands washed in a 0.05% solution that can kill the virus in 60 seconds.Infrared handheld thermometers take temperatures at airports and border crossings. Any indication of a fever prevents passage. Contact-tracing teams crisscross the countryside. Continue reading...

May 19, 2026 - World

A global marine research team discovered more than 1,100 new ocean species in a single year, news outlets report.

May 19, 2026 - World

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as protests and blockades grip the country