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May 21

Historic lot of Princess Diana's fashion collection hits auction

Co-founder and executive director of Julien's Auctions Martin Nolan previews items from Princess Diana's personal fashion collection being put up for auction. 

May 21

Israel encircles 2 of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, groups say

WHO director warns Gaza's healthcare system is stretching "beyond the breaking point" as Israeli troops reportedly encircle remaining medical facilities.

May 21

Trump to meet leader of ‘out of control’ South Africa at White House

Trump set to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as U.S.-South Africa ties face scrutiny over foreign policy, economic stagnation and controversial land expropriation issues.

May 21

Suicide car bomber attacks school bus in Pakistan, killing at least 5 people

A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people, including at least three children, and wounding 38 others.

May 21

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since booting Ukrainian forces from territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region on Tuesday, the first time he stopped by since Russian forces ejected Ukrainian troops from the area.

May 21

No distress calls made from Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico Navy chief says

No distress calls came from the Mexican Navy tall ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend before the collision, Mexico's Navy chief said.

May 20

Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland

President Donald Trump announced construction will begin soon on a "Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the US from foreign attacks.

May 20

US awaits Putin ceasefire proposal after Trump phone call, Rubio says

The U.S. is awaiting a proposal from Vladimir Putin that may lead to a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary Marco Rubio announced Tuesday.

May 20

Students heckle Columbia acting president at graduation, shout 'Free Mahmoud'

Columbia's acting president Claire Shipman faced protests during graduation, as students demanded freedom for Mahmoud Khalil amid anti-Israel protest tensions.

May 20

Rubio, Kaine clash on South African refugees: 'You don't like that they're White'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.