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May 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in […]

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the eighth inning Friday night when Texas Rangers rookie Justin Foscue hit a line-drive single to left field. Arrighetti was pulled after Foscue’s base hit. The 26-year-old walked four while throwing 102 pitches — one shy of his career high — and 62 for strikes. Foscue grounded out in each of his […]

TAIPEI, May 16 (Reuters) – U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have always been a cornerstone of regional peace and stability and are something confirmed in U.S. law, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Saturday after President Donald Trump said he had not decided on future sales. Despite a lack of formal diplomatic ties, the U.S. is the most important international backer for democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its […]

The Indianapolis 500’s named its honorary starter on Friday, tabbing actor Brendan Fraser for the role. Fraser follows a long list of celebrities to wave the green flag at one of racing’s most famous events. Fellow actors Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine have kickstarted the race in recent seasons. Among other dignitaries to initiate the Indy 500 are Mark Cuban (2014), Jack Nicholson (2010), […]

Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey each made weight on Friday, clearing the way for their featherweight MMA battle on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Rousey weighed in at 142 pounds, while Carano checked in at 141.4. Carano took to social media following the weigh-in to speak about that number, which represented a major milestone for her. “I just weighed in at 141.4 lbs. Since Sept 2024 to […]

By Kurt Hall TEXCOCO, Mexico, May 15 (Reuters) – – Brazil’s boys danced on a bus and Mexico’s girls lifted a trophy on home soil, while U2 enjoyed the festivities as the Street Child World Cup brought music, football and celebration to Mexico. Street-connected young people from 28 teams representing more than 20 countries gathered for the fifth edition of the tournament, which began on May 6 and held its […]

By Diana Novak Jones and Nate Raymond May 15 (Reuters) – Alphabet’s YouTube and Snap have reached settlements in the first case set for trial in litigation seeking to force social media platforms to cover the costs school districts incur to combat a youth mental health crisis they say the companies fueled. The settlements were detailed in court filings on Friday in federal court in Oakland, California, and resolve claims […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The U.S. announced Friday it is turning its attention toward Guyana’s abundant bauxite and other resources for business opportunities at a time when the Trump administration is increasingly eyeing Latin American energy and minerals. U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg held talks this week with top Guyanese officials, including President Irfaan Ali, in the South American country experiencing an oil boom. The country’s mass […]

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) – Britain’s governing Labour Party said on Friday it had agreed to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seek a return to parliament, a step towards a possible challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. The prospect of a challenge from the left-leaning Burnham has deepened a crisis for Starmer, whose party suffered heavy losses in local elections last week, and unnerved investors, as Britain’s borrowing […]