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Global security, biotech research, and playoff chaos are colliding in today’s news cycle. A major US counterterror operation struck ISIS leadership in West Africa, a strange molecule from fish eggs is drawing attention from skincare giants, and Detroit kept its season alive with a blowout that set up one of the biggest games of the NBA postseason.

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Trump announced a joint US-Nigeria operation killed senior ISIS commander Abu Bakr al-Mainuki in Nigeria, calling him a top global terrorist. NPR described Mainuki as a number-two figure in the Islamic State's global organization.

The operation came hours after Trump's summit with Xi in Beijing, where Iran and Taiwan were on the agenda alongside trade. Trump posted the result on Truth Social on Saturday, marking the latest high-profile US counterterror strike in West Africa.

The Pentagon ordered a halt to deployments to Poland and Germany, marking a meaningful drawdown of the US footprint in Europe. Allies scrambled for clarification as troop rotations were already scheduled for the summer.

The move fits a broader Trump-era recalibration of US force positioning, with the Iran war absorbing materiel that had previously flowed toward NATO. European officials are pressing Washington for a clearer picture of intent and timing.

A Manhattan judge declared a third mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape case after the jury deadlocked Friday. Prosecutors have not announced whether they will attempt a fourth trial against the 74-year-old former Hollywood mogul.

Weinstein remains incarcerated on his California conviction and continues to deny the allegations against him. Three deadlocked juries deepen questions about how high-profile MeToo cases land in court, a bellwether for the broader legal landscape.

President Trump told both Beijing and Taipei to ease tensions over Taiwan, a notable posture shift hours after his Xi summit. Analysts read the framing as a signal US strategic ambiguity is drifting closer to Beijing's preferred line.

After decades of refusal, Switzerland will declassify its Mengele files, the Auschwitz Angel of Death whose post-war flight reportedly transited Swiss soil. Historians say the documents could reshape understanding of how Nazi war criminals moved through neutral countries.

Israel said an airstrike in Gaza killed Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas's military wing and one of the architects of October 7. Hamas has not confirmed the death, with reports unclear on whether al-Haddad was killed or wounded.

The Supreme Court declined to revive the map Virginia Democrats wanted for 2026, another blow to Democrats in nationwide redistricting battles. Procedural failings in the state's referendum process drove the rejection, not the merits.

The Long Island Rail Road union walked off the job Friday, halting the nation's largest commuter rail system and stranding roughly 300,000 daily riders. Negotiations broke down over pay and work-rule changes after months of contract talks.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters's sentence after a Trump administration pressure campaign, freeing the former county clerk convicted of tampering with election equipment. Peters has been a hero to the election-denial movement since her 2022 indictment.

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Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $2.6 billion Delta stake in March-end filings, Buffett's return to airlines after famously exiting in 2020. Delta is now Berkshire's 14th-largest holding, and the disclosure sparked a fresh rally in legacy carrier stocks.

GM, Ford, and Stellantis have collectively shed more than 20,000 salaried positions, with executives citing AI tools and shifting product mixes as drivers. Detroit's white-collar workforce is contracting faster than its blue-collar one for the first time in modern memory.

SpaceX shareholders approved a 5-for-1 split of common stock, dropping the per-share fair value to $105.32 from $526.59. Trading splits the week of May 18, completing ahead of a planned June 12 Nasdaq IPO.

A sun-protective compound called gadusol, found in fish eggs, is being engineered for human skincare formulations. Scientists are exploring whether the molecule can replace synthetic UV filters now under regulatory pressure.

A Michigan biology lab has been shut for over a week after the Trump administration charged a Chinese postdoc with smuggling biological material. Researchers warn the prolonged closure is disrupting active experiments and federally funded projects across multiple groups.

Scientists identified microscopic particles in the gut that may help drive aging and chronic disease. Researchers believe the discovery could open new paths for treating inflammation, heart disease and metabolic disorders.

Stephon Castle dropped 32 points and 11 rebounds as the Spurs blew out Minnesota 139-109 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. San Antonio now meets Oklahoma City and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Western Conference finals.

Detroit erased a 3-2 series deficit with a 115-94 Game 6 road win, the largest road victory under those conditions in 66 years. Game 7 is Sunday in Detroit with the Eastern Conference finals on the line.

Randy Vasquez tossed six scoreless innings as San Diego blanked Seattle 2-0 on Friday night. Mason Miller earned a four-out save, with the Mariners shut out for the fifth time in 46 games.

Shakira and Burna Boy released the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" on Friday, pairing the Colombian and Nigerian superstars for the global event. Shakira returns to official Cup-anthem duty for a tournament hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Spotify swapped its familiar sound-wave icon for a shimmering green disco ball, the platform's first major brand refresh in years. Marketing copy launches a "Party of the Year(s)" campaign tied to upcoming anniversary milestones.

Cannes presented John Travolta with a surprise honorary Palme d'Or at the premiere of his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Travolta, 72, called the moment "beyond the Oscar" as the festival audience rose to applaud.

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What it is: The Kremlin confirmed Saturday morning that Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing May 19-20 for a state visit with Xi Jinping, less than 24 hours after Trump wrapped his own China summit and headed home. Beijing is officially framing the trip around the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.

The detail: Xi will host two superpower leaders in a single week, an unprecedented schedule that positions Beijing as the world's most important diplomatic stage. Russian officials describe the agenda as energy deliveries, BRICS coordination, and continued security cooperation that long predates the Iran war.

Why it matters: Trump's Beijing trip ended with mixed signals — platitudes from one side, public warnings from the other — and Putin's quick follow-up reads as Moscow's reminder that Russia is unmoved by any Trump-Xi rapprochement. European capitals are already pressuring Beijing to lean on Putin over Ukraine, a request that will look quite different after this week's photo ops in the Forbidden City.

What to watch: Watch for joint statements on energy infrastructure, military technology cooperation, and any language signaling tighter Sino-Russian alignment ahead of NATO's June summit. Whether US officials register a public response will indicate how the White House is weighing its new China posture against existing Russia policy, with little room for both lanes.

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