World

Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52

BOGOTA, ⁠May 28 (Reuters) - ⁠At least 52 ‌guerrilla fighters were killed in clashes ​between two rival ⁠armed ⁠groups vying for territorial ⁠control ‌of a ⁠strategic cocaine production and ​trafficking ‌region in southeastern ⁠Colombia, ​a faction of the ⁠Revolutionary Armed Forces ​of Colombia (FARC) involved in the ⁠fighting said in a statement on Thursday.

Other Sports

US bars drones over FIFA World Cup sites as it boosts precautions

WASHINGTON, ⁠May 28 (Reuters) - The ⁠Federal Aviation Administration ‌said Thursday it will bar drones ​over FIFA World ⁠2026 matches ⁠and related fan ⁠events across ‌the United ⁠States as the Trump ​administration ‌works to address ⁠security ​concerns.

World

US to send citizens exposed to Ebola to quarantine camp in Kenya, not bringing patients home

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. is setting up a facility ⁠in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to ‌Ebola, and will not be transporting those who develop symptoms to the United States, senior administration officials said on Thursday.

Tennis

Tennis-Djokovic and Swiatek face tricky tests as French Open third round begins

May 28 (Reuters) - The French Open kicks off its third round on ⁠Friday, with Novak Djokovic looking to continue his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam, while four-time champion Iga Swiatek will be tested by her Polish compatriot Magda Linette.

World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

May 28 (Reuters) - ⁠Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will ⁠embark on an official visit ‌to India from May 30 to June 3, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday, in ​what could be his ⁠first since he ⁠took over last month.

World

Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election

MOSCOW, ⁠May 28 (Reuters) - Russia sharply criticised Armenia on Thursday for drawing closer to the EU, saying it ⁠was not pursuing a balanced position towards Moscow and was cooperating with European nations wishing ‌Russia harm.

World

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

BUDAPEST, May 28 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime ⁠Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union ⁠funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues, ‌although some questions remain over the fight against corruption.

World

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia

BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - NATO ⁠will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the ⁠command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in the event of a war ‌with Russia, Germany and the Netherlands said on Thursday.

Hockey

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US

FRIBOURG, Switzerland, ⁠May 28 (Reuters) - Canada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning ⁠champions the United States to book their spot in the ‌semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship on Thursday, surviving a third-period onslaught to gain some revenge over the Americans, who beat them in the Olympic ​final. 

World

7 millionth vehicle rolls off BMW Brilliance's Shenyang production base in NE China

SHENYANG, May 28 (Xinhua) -- BMW Brilliance's Shenyang production base in northeast China's Liaoning Province saw the roll-off of its 7 millionth vehicle on Thursday, a considerable achievement that reflects the BMW Group's long-standing commitment to the Chinese market.

World

US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have ⁠reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire ‌for 60 days, but U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

World

1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: World Intelligence Expo highlights AI-industry integration, global collaboration

TIANJIN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, bringing together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and application scenarios in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

World

South Africa's central bank hikes repo rate to 7 pct amid rising inflation pressures

JOHANNESBURG, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Thursday raised its repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 7 percent, citing rising inflationary pressures linked to higher fuel and food costs amid growing global uncertainty.

World

Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro

ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Italy's ⁠finance police on Thursday said they had seized assets and companies worth more than €200 million ($232 million) ⁠in an investigation into the laundering of drug trafficking proceeds linked to late mafia boss ‌Matteo Messina Denaro.

World

Kenya set to exempt low-income earners from paying income tax

NAIROBI, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday announced a tax relief proposal to exempt individuals earning 30,000 shillings (about 232 U.S. dollars) or less per month from Pay-As-You-Earn income tax.

World

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir ⁠Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony ⁠Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the right policies to start stabilising Britain ‌after a period of flux.

Cycling

Cycling-Magnier sprints to third win of Giro, Vingegaard stays in pink

PIEVE DI SOLIGO, Italy, May 28 (Reuters) - ⁠France's Paul Magnier made it a hat-trick of victories in this year's Giro d'Italia as he ⁠comfortably won a bunch sprint at the end of stage 18 on Thursday.

Tennis

Tennis-Elder Cerundolo sibling learns of brother's stunning Sinner upset mid-match

May 28 (Reuters) - Argentine 25th-seed Francisco Cerundolo ⁠was trying to survive his own French Open match on Thursday when fans ⁠began shouting updates from the next court, where his brother was producing a ‌massive shock against world number one Jannik Sinner.

World

Mexico's congress backs adding foreign interference as grounds to annul elections

MEXICO CITY, ⁠May 28 (Reuters) - Mexico's congress ⁠on Thursday approved a constitutional ‌amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the ​country. 

World

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

BUCHAREST, May 28 (Reuters) - Romanian prosecutors ⁠said on Thursday they have extended a criminal investigation into internet ⁠personality Andrew Tate by adding charges of instigating hatred and discrimination ‌against women.