Skydiver killed, another injured after midair collision in Washington state

One skydiver was killed and another injured after they collided midair during a jump in Washington state on Saturday, authorities said. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. local time, as both skydivers participated in “a scheduled group jump” organized by a licensed skydiving company in the city of Ritzville, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, …

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Antibiotics Won’t Help Ease Asthma-Linked Wheezing in Kids

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER. However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won’t help. In fact, the trial was stopped early after researchers found the antibiotic azithromycin was …

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UK Targets Russian Crypto Networks in Latest Sanctions

LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) – Britain ⁠on ⁠Tuesday targeted ⁠Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and ​financial networks it said were used ‌to bypass sanctions, ‌freezing their assets and ⁠barring ⁠UK firms from processing payments or maintaining correspondent ​banking ties. The measures focus on what London described as “shadow financial systems” ​underpinning Russia’s war economy, including the …

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Senegal Parliament Elects Ousted Prime Minister Sonko as Speaker

DAKAR, May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠Senegal’s ⁠parliament elected ousted ⁠prime minister Ousmane Sonko ​as speaker on Tuesday, a move ‌that could give him ‌a powerful platform ⁠to ⁠challenge President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Faye dismissed Sonko on ​Friday and dissolved the cabinet, ending months of speculation about ​a growing rift between the two ⁠over how ⁠to …

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We Need Heavier Weapons for Drone Defence

MOSCOW, May 26 (Reuters) – Russian companies are ⁠ready ⁠to finance the purchase ⁠of heavier weapons and electronic systems to ​defend their plants from drone attacks, Alexander Shokhin, head of Russia’s ‌most powerful business lobby, has ‌told President Vladimir Putin in a meeting. Russian industry – including ⁠oil ⁠refineries, oil storage facilities, fertiliser plants and …

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BP Removes Chairman Albert Manifold in Surprise Move

May 26 (Reuters) – ⁠BP ⁠said on ⁠Tuesday it had ​removed Chairman ‌Albert Manifold with ‌immediate ⁠effect, ⁠citing “unacceptable” governance oversight and conduct ​issues. Manifold was appointed to the ​role in October, ⁠although he ⁠received  ⁠lower-than-typical support. He ​has been pushing ​for ⁠a faster shift back to ⁠oil and gas investments. The energy major said …

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Oil Giant BP Ousts Chairman Over ‘Conduct’

BP has ousted its chairman over what it called serious concerns related to “important governance standards, oversight and conduct.” The departure was abrupt and unexpected, with Albert Manifold having been appointed to the position just last year. BP’s board named Ian Tyler as interim chair on Tuesday, effective immediately. The company said that it will …

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