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Friday, May 22

An image of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith standing and speaking at a podium. She is wearing a dark navy blue blazer with a tan top underneath and a silver necklace. She has shoulder-length brown, wavy hair.
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Alberta Pushes Back Against Ottawa Overreach with Upcoming Referendum

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a provincial referendum for October 19 to address growing frustration over Ottawa’s interference in provincial affairs and the potential for future independence.

A demonstrator (C) holds a sign that reads 'Make America go away' as others wave flags during a protest outside the US consulate in Nuuk
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Greenland Protesters Push Back Against U.S. Strategic Presence

Hundreds gathered in Nuuk to protest the opening of a new American consulate, signaling resistance to U.S. efforts to secure critical national security interests in the Arctic.

Itamar Ben Gvir standing holding an Israeli flag with several people standing around him in dark classes and masks
PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Israel Deports Gaza Flotilla Activists After Staged PR Stunt

Israel has successfully deported over 400 activists who attempted to violate a legitimate naval blockade, dismissing the entire operation as a calculated PR stunt for Hamas.

Thursday, May 21

Man holding an "intervene now" sign in Miami, Florida.
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Maximum Pressure: Trump Administration Corners Communist Cuba

The Trump administration is applying historic economic pressure on Cuba's failing Communist government, with officials considering options ranging from the capture of dictator Raúl Castro to a negotiated transition of power.

Israeli National Security Minister gestures in front of an Israeli flag while touring  a facility in the Israeli port of Ashdod where pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla are being detained (20 May 2026)
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Israel Intercepts Hamas-Linked Flotilla as Minister Ben-Gvir Confronts Detainees

Israeli naval forces successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying hundreds of activists, leading to the detention of participants and a sharp rebuke from international leaders regarding the conduct of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Raul Castro, in a khaki military uniform and sunglasses, is seen in Havana, Cuba in 2022
PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Justice Delayed: US Indicts Former Cuban Dictator Raúl Castro for 1996 Murder of Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1996 shooting down of two planes that killed three American citizens.

Wednesday, May 20

Barney Frank pictured as the guest of honour at the Greater Boston Chamber's breakfast in 2010
PoliticsMay 20, 2026

Barney Frank, architect of stifling financial regulations, dead at 86

Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat who spent over three decades in Congress pushing progressive social agendas and expanding the federal government's reach into the banking sector, has died at 86.

Donald Trump and Thomas Massie in a composite image, both are wearing blue suits and blue ties
PoliticsMay 20, 2026

Trump Solidifies Control Over GOP as Primary Victories Mount

Donald Trump has demonstrated his iron grip on the Republican Party by successfully ousting incumbent Thomas Massie in a Kentucky primary, signaling a clear mandate for his preferred candidates.

Saleh Mamman wearing a black cloth, handcuffed and holding a white board
PoliticsMay 20, 2026

Nigerian Corruption Crackdown: Former Power Minister Nabbed After Evading Justice

Nigerian authorities have successfully apprehended former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, who was caught hiding in Kaduna state following his conviction for stealing billions in public funds.

A composite image showing the Greenland flag on a building and Jeff Landry.
PoliticsMay 20, 2026

Trump Envoy Jeff Landry Heads to Greenland to Strengthen Strategic Ties

Special Envoy Jeff Landry is visiting Greenland to build relationships and advance American interests in the Arctic, a region long ignored by previous administrations.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waves while leaning and holding a microphone in front a US flag backdrop.
PoliticsMay 20, 2026

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Primary, Shaking Up GOP Establishment

Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn, signaling a clear preference for loyalists over the traditional Republican establishment.