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Germany charges alleged Iranian agent for scouting out Jewish figures with a view to attacks
May 21, 2026 - World 
A man arrested last year has been charged with espionage and attempted participation in murder after an Iranian intelligence agency tasked him with gathering information on the head of Germany's main Jewish group and three others with a view to carrying out attacks, German prosecutors said Thursday.
Appeals in Congo for urgent supplies as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is 'gaining momentum'
May 21, 2026 - World 
Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo said Thursday they are in dire need of more supplies and staff to respond to a growing Ebola outbreak linked to a rare virus, as armed groups continue to threaten a region already grappling with a displacement and humanitarian crisis.
A parody 'cockroach' party in India becomes major outlet for youth anger and protest
May 21, 2026 - World 
It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration.
A displaced Lebanese grandmother feeds thousands of compatriots who fled war
May 21, 2026 - World 
Soubhiye Zeiter started baking outside her tent in Beirut to feed herself and her family, displaced by war
U.K. offers cheaper chocolate and tickets to the zoo in bid to ease cost of living squeeze
May 21, 2026 - World 
The British government is offering cheaper chocolate and discounted entry to theme parks as it seeks to ease a cost-of-living squeeze and win back voters.

