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China mine blast, U.S. voting machines and flotilla abuse claims

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Reuters World News
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May 23, 2026
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Summary

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 90 people, with more still missing. Reuters has uncovered that a Trump administration adviser explored a plan to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states. Freed flotilla activists allege torture and sexual violence in Israeli custody; Israel denies the claims. Plus, Finland's bomb shelters draw global attention Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices