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Around 10 'new' victims come forward in France's Epstein investigation

17 May 2026 at 13:07
French prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged trafficking network say around ten previously unidentified suspected victims have recently contacted authorities, widening a probe into possible abuse committed in France or involving French accomplices linked to the late financier.

White House to host mass prayer event to promote Christian origins of the US

17 May 2026 at 12:44
The White House is making prayer a focal point of this weekend’s celebrations marking the US's 250th anniversary, staging a large-scale mass prayer that underscores the Trump administration’s wider push to amplify Christianity’s role in public and political life.

Palestinian president’s son Yasser Abbas elected to top Fatah post

17 May 2026 at 09:09
Yasser Abbas, the 64-year-old son of ageing Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, won a seat Sunday on the central committee of the Fatah party, initial results showed. The election extended the family's grip on the movement that has dominated the Palestinian Authority (PA) for decades. The PA is under mounting pressure to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections.

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

17 May 2026 at 08:39
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ofCongo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to neighbouring countries after recording 88 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the region.

The week in pictures: Trump in China, Cannes festival and Philippines Senate shooting

17 May 2026 at 07:57
President Donald Trump met China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing during a state visit marked by pomp but few deals, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened and a shootout in the Philippines Senate saw an ICC-charged politician fleeing the premises: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

Ukraine launches around 600 drones at Russia, Zelensky claims ‘justified’ attack

17 May 2026 at 06:01
Russian air defences intercepted around 600 Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack that killed four people. The interceptions took place across Russia's 14 regions, as well as the annexed Crimean peninsula. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said the attack was a "justified" response to Russia's prolongation of the ‌war.

Middle East war live: Drone strike causes fire outside UAE nuclear power plant

17 May 2026 at 05:39
A drone strike caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, according to authorities in the United Arab Emirates. There were no reports of injuries and radiological safety levels were unaffected, said Emirati officials. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Bulgaria wins 2026 Eurovision, Israel lands a nail-biting second

17 May 2026 at 00:21
Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Sunday for her catchy, party anthem "Bangaranga", handing her country its first ever title. Israel's Noam Bettan looked set to win for his song "Michelle" following a big televoting score, but in the end, Bulgaria's televote put Dara at the top of a contest clouded by protests and boycotts over Israel’s participation. 

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