Inflation won Trump the presidency, but could cost him the midterms
Trump’s pursuit of policies that drive up prices, including tariffs and war, might be punished in November’s elections
· Eduardo Porter
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The game between Paris St-Germain and Arsenal kicks off at 17:00 BST at Puskas Arena
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AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership
The military alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States will jointly develop new undersea drones, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Saturday.
· Max Griera
(4th LD) Early voting for June 3 local elections ends with record 23.51 pct turnout
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· Kang Yoon-seung
(3rd LD) Early voting for June 3 local elections ends with record 23.51 pct turnout
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(URGENT) Early voting turnout for June 3 local elections reaches 23.51 pct, highest for any local elections
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· Kang Yoon-seung
Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave
Four men who were trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been freed, Thai rescuers say - a day after another man was rescued.
· BBC News
US will no longer bankroll wealthy NATO members – Hegseth
The US will no longer “subsidize” the defense of “wealthy” allies, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, reviving a long-running dispute between Washington and NATO’s European members over military spending.
· RT
Colombia prepares to go to polls in election shadowed by resurgence of political violence
Sunday’s presidential vote is contest between left and right – and between contradictory proposals for dealing with the decades-long armed conflict
· Tiago Rogero
NATO member blasts ‘irresponsible’ Baltic threat to Russian exclave
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic broke ranks with other NATO members as he slammed Lithuania’s foreign minister for his “irresponsible” call to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
· RT
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment and those who are not, according to the results of a trial.
· Alicia Curry
Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win
Voting has begun in Malta’s snap parliamentary election, which will determine who governs the Mediterranean island nation for the next five years.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
Donald Trump's doctor says the US president is in "excellent health" following his annual medical exam.
· Emma Rossiter
Kanzlertausch und der Herbst der Entscheidung. Mit Veit Medick
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Man wrongly Tasered by police gets £30k payout
A man who was seriously injured when he was wrongfully Tasered by police while celebrating his birthday has been given £30,000 in damages.
· Caroline Lowbridge
(2nd LD) S. Koreans hit polls on last day of early voting for June 3 local elections
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
A federal judge is demanding answers to allegations that President Donald Trump defrauded her court by filing a lawsuit against the IRS as a pretext to reach a settlement that resulted in a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to make payouts to his political allies.
· Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein
Scenes from Day 2 of early voting
As temperatures continue to climb and turnout remains brisk, voters head to polling stations nationwide to cast their ballots ahead of the local elections next Wednesday. Early voting turnout reached 18.61 percent as of 2 p.m., surpassing the figure recorded at the same point in the 2022 local elections.
· Tammy Park
What now for Vinicius Jr after Mourinho signs Real Madrid deal?
Vinicius Junior scored 22 goals for Real Madrid in all competitions this season
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The tactics that could win Arsenal the Champions League
Arsenal are bidding to win the Champions League for the first time
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Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences
Attorney General Lord Hermer says he had "no doubt" about referring the case of teenage boys who raped two girls to the Court of Appeal.
· Olivia Ireland
Palace handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago
Buckingham Palace was handed emails six years ago that would have shown that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was sharing confidential government information while a trade envoy, according to court documents.
· Sean Coughlan
EU and NATO pushing Romania toward war with Russia – MEP
The leaders of the EU and NATO are using the recent drone incident in Romania to push the country closer to war with Russia, Diana Sosoaca, a Romanian member of the European Parliament and former senator, has told RT.
· RT
Iowa Democrats torn between Senate hopefuls Turek and Wahls
Iowa state Sen. Zach Wahls, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, talks with voters in Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Hannah Fingerhut)
· Hannah Fingerhut
California gubernatorial candidates to give closing pitches to voters
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during a campaign event in West Hollywood, Calif., Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
· Sophie Austin
NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views
Adam Hamawy, a staunch Israel critic, condemned antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty days before he competes in the Democratic primary for a New Jersey congressional district on Tuesday.
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(LEAD) S. Koreans hit polls on last day of early voting for June 3 local elections
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession
If you thought you'd had your fill of ice hockey romance for the year, then think again.
· Annabel Rackham
Early voting turnout hits 14.29% by 10 a.m.
Early voting turnout for South Korea’s ninth nationwide local elections reached 14.29 percent as of 10 a.m. Saturday, continuing to outpace participation levels recorded during the previous local elections four years ago.
· Tammy Park
Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
1 June marks exactly eight years since Pedro Sánchez became prime minister of Spain, but with his government and Socialist Party besieged by corruption investigations he is more likely to be plotting his political survival than celebrating.
· Guy Hedgecoe
US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boats
· Associated Press
Poll predicts possible political earthquake
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· Joel Pollak
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
The Ukrainian military is stepping up its campaign to destroy vehicles supplying Russian forces along crucial roads in occupied Ukraine using new AI drone technology, experts say.
· Thomas Copeland and Paul Brown
Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
You may have noticed ticket prices for your favourite festivals becoming more expensive each year.
· Amy Whittlestone and Annabel Rackham
Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities.
· Harry Sekulich
How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
Sixteen-year-old Chloe is certain that if she hadn't received early support, she would likely be one of the million young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training today, also known by the acronym Neet.
· Kate McGough
S. Koreans hit polls on last day of early voting for June 3 local elections
SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans headed to the polls Saturday on the second and last day of early voting for next week's nationwide local elections and parliamentary by-elections, widely seen as a referendum on President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Ruben Dias says he 'draws line' over Maya Jama break-up speculation
Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias has confirmed his break-up with Love Island presenter Maya Jama, but insisted he did not cheat on her during their relationship.
· Tabby Wilson
AOC endorses lefty NY primary candidate slate supporting pro-prostitution policies and freebie-filled agendas
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· Matthew Fischetti
Steve Hilton tied with Tom Steyer despite billionaire’s $200M ad blitz, California Post poll shows
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· Annie Gaus
Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn
Abolishing the organisation which champions patient views on health and social care would leave the NHS "marking their own homework", a group representing local councils in England and Wales has warned.
· Joe McFadden
Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
British holidaymakers should arrive at European airports three hours before their flight home departs due to lengthy queues caused by new border checks, the UK boss of budget airline Wizz Air has warned.
· Katy Austin
The clearest sign Father Time is closing in on Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic (left) was the only remaining Grand Slam champion left in the men's draw
· Bbcsport
Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
The BBC challenged Americans to spell words used in the last three Scripps National Spelling Bee competitions.
Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Every morning, before the city has fully woken up, men in white caps and shirts arrive at Mumbai's suburban railway stations on bicycles stacked high with lunchboxes.
· Nilesh Dhotre & Shahid Sheikh
Spencer Pratt tied with Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, new California Post poll reveals
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· Jamie Paige
Spencer Pratt leads Karen Bass in LA mayor’s race, California Post poll reveals
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· Jamie Paige
Israel police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving
Israel Police’s Traffic Division issued over 4,000 tickets on Thursday as part of an enforcement campaign aiming to crack down on traffic offenses across Israel.
· GOLDIE KATZ
Not the finest hour: BBC slammed over Churchill and Gandhi deepfakes (VIDEO)
The BBC has been accused of producing “AI slop” after an episode of Question Time featured AI-generated versions of World War II-era British leader Winston Churchill and Indian independence activist Mahatma Gandhi.
· RT
Why beating Djokovic is coming of age moment for Fonseca
Joao Fonseca is the first Brazilian man to reach the fourth round at a major since Thomaz Bellucci in 2011
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