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May 16, 2026 - World

A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, authorities said Saturday.

May 16, 2026 - World

Britain’s government is in turmoil, and some see Andy Burnham as the one to save it

May 16, 2026 - World

When bombs fell from the sky and bullets ricocheted off her concrete floors, 74-year-old Maria Cabrera and her family fled into the night-cloaked mountains of central Mexico with only the clothes on their backs.

May 16, 2026 - World

Britain's government is in turmoil and the man many think could save it isn't even eligible for the job.

May 16, 2026 - World

In Senegal, wrestling, known as laamb in the native Wolof, is a national sport deeply rooted in village life. The country’s top wrestlers earn the title “King of the Arenas,” drawing massive crowds and TV audiences. Laamb is unique for its spectacle, featuring elaborate costumes, protective charms, and rituals. Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms believed to ward off injury and channel spiritual power — perform to the beat of sabar drums, emphasizing the sport’s spiritual side, which for many is as important as the fight itself. Over time, laamb has evolved into a professional sport with sponsors and prize money. For young men like Omar, 22, it offers a chance at wealth and fame, though most wrestlers face financial challenges and hope for success abroad. For young men like Omar, 22, an amateur wrestler, the arena represents a shot at wealth and fame. “I do this because wrestling pays more than being a footballer in this country,” he said. “If I become a...