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sportsMay 19, 2026Malayala Manorama

After free condoms, Canadian city extends bar timings to welcome FIFA World Cup fans

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worldMay 19, 2026scanx.trade

NATO May Send Forces to Hormuz If Strait Remains Closed by July

NATO is considering deploying forces to the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains closed by July, signalling the alliance's heightened concern over disruptions to a critical global maritime and energy corridor. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important chokepoints for oil and gas transit. A potential NATO deployment would represent a significant step in international efforts to restore freedom of navigation. Global energy markets and shipping operators are closely watching the July deadline as a pivotal trigger for allied action.

cultureMay 19, 2026The Verge

Apple Sports adds more countries and features ahead of the World Cup.

Apple’s dedicated sports app (where betting odds may be on by default until you turn them off) has expanded to 90 new markets. Apple also says that new features include a tournament bracket view for the World Cup stages, visual formations of each starting lineup, and one-tap links to Apple News coverage. [Image:

healthMay 19, 2026Devdiscourse

UPDATE 1-Germany to treat US missionary who contracted Ebola in DRC

The outbreak of the rare ‌Bundibugyo strain of the virus in eastern DRC has killed 131 people and been declared a public health emergency by the World Health ⁠Organization. Germany's ​health ministry confirmed ⁠a U.S. citizen would be admitted to the special isolation ward at ⁠Berlin's Charite university hospital after U.S. authorities requested assistance.

healthMay 19, 2026Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa’s top public health body confirmed the outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province on Friday. By the following day, authorities said 336 suspected cases and 88 deaths

worldMay 19, 2026The Independent

Why Trump and Putin are willing to bend the knee to Xi

China’s summits with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Beijing show the world’s former superpowers are now willing to follow Xi’s lead – good news for Ukraine, but bad news for Europe, says Mark Almond

healthMay 19, 2026The Manila Times

Global Virus Network Experts Urge Rapid Regional Action as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Raises Cross-Border Concerns

TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Virus Network (GVN) calls for greater global financial, logistical and research support for the local response to the rare Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. The spread of this virus, largely undetected, in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization as it underscores the continued global threat posed by viral outbreaks. As there are no readily available diagnostics, treatments or vaccines for this virus, mitigating this potential global threat requires concerted public health intervention to stop the further spread of the virus beyond central Africa.

powerMay 19, 2026The Tribune

Nordic summit "manifestation" of unpredictable world needs

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Tuesday said the 3rd India-Nordic Summit reflects the need for stronger cooperation in an increasingly unpredictable global environment, stressing closer collaboration among democracies on security, economy and international order.

healthMay 19, 2026CP24 Toronto

At least 131 deaths reported, over 500 cases

The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare Ebola variant in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths -- to at least 131 -- and over 500 suspected cases.

businessMay 19, 2026MarketScreener

Some of the biggest power companies in US

Major U.S. power company NextEra Energy announced a plan to acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion deal that would create one of the world's largest electric utilities. The combined...

healthMay 19, 2026The Financial Express

Explainer: Why the Ebola outbreak is a global health emergency

The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus strain were detected. Health authorities have warned of significant regional spread risks due to cross-border travel and population movement.

powerMay 19, 2026Natural News

Putin and Xi deepen strategic alliance as China balances ties with Trump

Putin’s visit to Beijing reinforces Russia-China strategic partnership despite recent U.S.-China talks The two nations align around a multipolar world order opposing U.S. dominance and sanctions Russia depends on China for energy exports as Western sanctions cut off European markets China holds the upper hand in the relationship, dictating terms as Russia grows reliant on