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World - / May 19, 2026 - Vax crisis inherited, had no measles shots in stock when we took office: BNP govt - Bangladesh faces a severe measles crisis with hundreds of child deaths and thousands infected. The current government claims it inherited a complete lack of vaccines, blaming previous administrations for the outbreak due to halted immunization programs. Authorities are now racing to vaccinate, while the High Court considers barring officials from leaving the country amid investigations into vaccine shortages.

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World - / May 19, 2026 - Riot Games removes Arcane song "Remember Me" featuring D4vd amid first-degree murder case - Riot Games has reportedly pulled the Arcane soundtrack song 'Remember Me,' featuring artist D4vd, from some official music platforms. This action follows the singer's recent first-degree murder charges in Los Angeles. While the song remains accessible on some platforms, its removal from official Riot channels suggests a response to reputational concerns amid ongoing legal proceedings.

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