Spoken News

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By: Wana Kau Lani

Fact-oriented international news on major events, official outcomes, sports championships, and more. Based on Wikipedia's "In the news" section and related articles.Read by a computer, with the occasional mispronunciation.

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Marjane Satrapi dies.
Yesterday at 1:01 PM

Marjane Satrapi dies.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marjane_Satrapi&oldid=1358393571


In Albania, demonstrations erupt against a proposed tourism development project on the environmentally protected island of Sazan.
Last Sunday at 1:01 PM

In Albania, demonstrations erupt against a proposed tourism development project on the environmentally protected island of Sazan.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Zv%C3%ABrnec_protests&oldid=1358229381

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sazan_Island_Resort&oldid=1358222432

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sazan&oldid=1358221607


Alec Penstone dies.
Last Saturday at 1:01 PM

Alec Penstone dies.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alec_Penstone&oldid=1357653471


In Myanmar, an explosion at a Ta'ang National Liberation Army base leaves 43 people dead.
Last Friday at 1:02 PM

In Myanmar, an explosion at a Ta'ang National Liberation Army base leaves 43 people dead.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Namhkam_Township_explosion&oldid=1357909036

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ta%27ang_National_Liberation_Army&oldid=1357890927


Following the collapse of Evika Siliņa's coalition, Andris Kulbergs is appointed prime minister of Latvia.
Last Thursday at 1:01 PM

Following the collapse of Evika Siliņa's coalition, Andris Kulbergs is appointed prime minister of Latvia.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Evika_Sili%C5%86a&oldid=1357166767

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andris_Kulbergs&oldid=1357597999

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Prime_Minister_of_Latvia&oldid=1357223801


In Twenty20 cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
Last Wednesday at 1:02 PM

In Twenty20 cricket, the Indian Premier League concludes with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Twenty20&oldid=1357525921

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Indian_Premier_League&oldid=1357566215

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Royal_Challengers_Bengaluru&oldid=1357373919

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gujarat_Titans&oldid=1357565917

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php...


Pope Leo XIV issues his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which expresses concerns about artificial intelligence.
06/02/2026

Pope Leo XIV issues his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which expresses concerns about artificial intelligence.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pope_Leo_XIV&oldid=1357390853

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Encyclical&oldid=1357397110

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Magnifica_Humanitas&oldid=1357372449

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Artificial_intelligence&oldid=1357079091


The Democratic Rally, led by Annita Demetriou, wins the most seats in the Cypriot legislative election.
06/01/2026

The Democratic Rally, led by Annita Demetriou, wins the most seats in the Cypriot legislative election.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Democratic_Rally&oldid=1357216054

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Annita_Demetriou&oldid=1357208044

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Cypriot_legislative_election&oldid=1357048568


American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies at the age of 95.
05/31/2026

American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies at the age of 95.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonny_Rollins&oldid=1357036619


A suicide bombing targeting a shuttle train in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 47 people.
05/30/2026

A suicide bombing targeting a shuttle train in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, kills at least 47 people.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Quetta_train_bombing&oldid=1356554979

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Quetta&oldid=1356404256


In auto racing, Felix Rosenqvist wins the Indianapolis 500.
05/29/2026

In auto racing, Felix Rosenqvist wins the Indianapolis 500.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Felix_Rosenqvist&oldid=1356679956

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Indianapolis_500&oldid=1356697383


In association football, the Women's Champions League concludes with Barcelona defeating OL Lyonnes in the final.
05/28/2026

In association football, the Women's Champions League concludes with Barcelona defeating OL Lyonnes in the final.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League&oldid=1355949727

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=FC_Barcelona_Femen%C3%AD&oldid=1356525373

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=OL_Lyonnes&oldid=1355883431

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League_final&oldid=1356509718


In association football, Arsenal win the Premier League.
05/27/2026

In association football, Arsenal win the Premier League.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arsenal_F.C.&oldid=1356182620

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2025%E2%80%9326_Premier_League&oldid=1356322220


A gas explosion at a coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi, China, leaves at least 82 people dead.
05/26/2026

A gas explosion at a coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi, China, leaves at least 82 people dead.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Liushenyu_coal_mine_explosion&oldid=1356211617

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Changzhi&oldid=1356093499


Author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King win the International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue.
05/25/2026

Author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King win the International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yang_Shuang-zi&oldid=1356036430

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lin_King&oldid=1356005225

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Booker_Prize&oldid=1355571209

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taiwan_Travelogue&oldid=1356034673


Scott Hastings dies.
05/24/2026

Scott Hastings dies.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scott_Hastings_%28rugby_union%29&oldid=1355791632


In golf, Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship.
05/23/2026

In golf, Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Golf&oldid=1355469165

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aaron_Rai&oldid=1355588446

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_PGA_Championship&oldid=1355687968


Protests erupt in Bolivia against the government of Rodrigo Paz, causing clashes between the protesters and the police.
05/22/2026

Protests erupt in Bolivia against the government of Rodrigo Paz, causing clashes between the protesters and the police.

Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Bolivian_protests&oldid=1355515513

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rodrigo_Paz&oldid=1355517985


The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, led by Francisco Carvalho, wins the most seats in the parliamentary election.
05/21/2026

The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, led by Francisco Carvalho, wins the most seats in the parliamentary election.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=African_Party_for_the_Independence_of_Cape_Verde&oldid=1355290699

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Francisco_Carvalho&oldid=1355237926

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Cape_Verdean_parliamentary_election&oldid=1355351668


In Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi succeeds Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani as prime minister.
05/20/2026

In Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi succeeds Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani as prime minister.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ali_al-Zaidi&oldid=1355169933

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mohammed_Shia%27_al-Sudani&oldid=1355069276

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Prime_Minister_of_Iraq&oldid=1355177863


Bulgaria, represented by Dara with the song "Bangaranga", wins the Eurovision Song Contest.
05/19/2026

Bulgaria, represented by Dara with the song "Bangaranga", wins the Eurovision Song Contest.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dara_%28Bulgarian_singer%29&oldid=1354996289

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bangaranga&oldid=1354910397

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eurovision_Song_Contest_2026&oldid=1354999845


The World Health Organization declares the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of...
05/18/2026

The World Health Organization declares the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=World_Health_Organization&oldid=1354748609

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Ituri_Province_Ebola_epidemic&oldid=1354795869

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_health_emergency_of_international_concern&oldid=1354738271


Niuean prime minister Dalton Tagelagi is re-elected for a third term following a general election.
05/17/2026

Niuean prime minister Dalton Tagelagi is re-elected for a third term following a general election.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dalton_Tagelagi&oldid=1354589099

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026_Niuean_general_election&oldid=1354599736