World Report

Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

May 18, 2026·10 min
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A virus-stricken cruise ship enters quarantine in Rotterdam as the W-H-O launches a new study on global pandemic preparedness. The W-H-O declares a global health emergency as a deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola strain spreads through the D-R-C and Uganda. Donald Trump issues fresh warnings to Iran as escalating tensions drive up global oil and gas prices. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne calls for allied unity as G7 summits begin in Paris. Secruity funding for the White House ballroom hits a technical snag in the Senate.  Experts estimate Ontario is paying up to 20 million dollars a year to store boycotted U-S alcohol. A Spanish court clears pop star Shakira of tax fraud and orders the government to return more than 55 million euros in fines.

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