Israel pounds southern Lebanon after declaring it a ‘combat zone’
Israel carried out heavy strikes across southern Lebanon after declaring the entire area a “combat zone.” RT witnessed the evacuations ahead of the bombardment.
· RT
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Global carmakers are facing a reckoning as US, European and Japanese brands lose ground to Chinese rivals setting the pace not only in electric vehicles, but also in batteries, design and software.
· Suranjana Tewari
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 28)
Regional pledges fuel election interference debate
· Kim Seung-yeon
'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
One in six young people will not be in education, employment or training within five years unless "urgent" action is taken, a major review has warned.
· Emer Moreau
Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate
Former US First Lady Jill Biden says she thought her husband, President Joe Biden, was having a stroke during his infamously faltering presidential debate in 2024.
· Sareen Habeshian
Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms
Republicans in the southern state of Alabama have petitioned the United States Supreme Court to approve a congressional election map previously ruled to be racially discriminatory.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Court Hands Democrats An Ugly Loss In Florida Redistricting Fight
A Florida judge handed Democrats a significant setback Tuesday, ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’s redrawn congressional map can remain in place while three state lawsuits work their way through the courts. Leon County Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes, a DeSantis appointee, denied a request for a preliminary injunction, kee…
· Tyler Durden
[Wang Son-taek] The futility of the ‘principal enemy’ debate
The debate over the “principal enemy” has resurfaced in Korean politics. The controversy arose amid the ongoing local election campaign. It began when some of the conservative candidates across the country demanded that candidates from the progressive camp identify who South Korea’s principal enemy is. Progressive c…
· Korea Herald
Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence club
Norway is joining France's plans to cooperate more closely with European countries on nuclear deterrence, the two countries' leaders announced on Wednesday.
· Laura Kayali
‘Sorry, but’: Why the premier won’t let pokies risk his election jackpot
May 28, 2026 — 5:00am
· Michael McGowan
There’s a reason people are voting One Nation. Those who sneer at them are missing the larger picture
May 28, 2026 — 5:00am
· Shaun Carney
Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months for role in the actor's death
The live-in personal assistant to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, capping a multi-year legal saga surrounding the actor's death.
· Nardine Saad
Knesset dissolution first reading vote set for Monday, election date yet to be determined
The bill to dissolve the Knesset will be brought for its first reading next Monday, coalition whip Ofir Katz announced on Wednesday, advancing the process of potentially moving the elections up slightly from the current date of October 27.
· KESHET NEEV
Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings
A number of migrants who crossed the English Channel over the bank holiday weekend have been charged with illegal immigration offences, with some jailed.
· Joshua Askew
Irina Shayk goes full ‘Death Becomes Her’ in a necklace worn as a barely-there bra top
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· Hilary George
The need for more non-Jewish voices against antisemitism - comment
The good news from Texas on Tuesday night was that Maureen Galindo, the antisemitic candidate running in a Democratic primary to represent San Antonio in Congress, was handily defeated.
· HERB KEINON
Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues
Jakub Mensik is into the French Open third round for the first time
· Bbcsport
Merz’s own party mulls dumping him – media
Senior figures within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are allegedly discussing the possible ousting of Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to his record-low approval ratings, according to German media reports.
· RT
Von der Leyen to meet Hungarian PM Magyar on Friday
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Friday afternoon, according to the Commission.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Gerardo Fortuna
GOP NY governor hopeful Bruce Blakeman mounts ‘Vote Affordable Party’ effort
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· Vaughn Golden
Pope used AI to warn about dangers of AI – researcher
“Significant fractions” of Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical on the dangers of artificial intelligence were actually written by artificial intelligence, analyst Linch Zhang claims.
· RT
Jones' loss leaves Boulter as last Briton in French Open singles
Francesca Jones had never won a main-draw match at a Grand Slam before this year's French Open
· Bbcsport
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
US President Donald Trump has said he is "not satisfied" yet with the terms of the deal being negotiated with Iran.
· Maia Davies
China accuses Dutch warship of ‘provocative acts’ in South China Sea
Tensions flared Wednesday between China and the Netherlands after a confrontation between a Dutch frigate and the Chinese navy off the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
· Milena Wälde
EU considering revoking veto powers for new members – Guardian
The EU could temporarily deny future member states’ veto rights in order to prevent them from interfering with the bloc’s foreign policy, the Guardian reported on Tuesday, citing EU sources.
· RT
Spanish police raid ruling party following graft allegations
Spanish police have searched the headquarters of the country’s ruling Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) in a graft probe involving alleged influence-peddling and irregular party financing.
· RT
Minnesota schools could get more money from trust fund
What if Minnesota schools could get more funding without your taxes increasing by even a single cent?
· Brian Arola Minnpost
Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city
The Israeli military has said it is carrying out air strikes on Hezbollah targets in Tyre in southern Lebanon, after ordering the evacuation of the entire city.
· Samantha Granville
Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
A Ukrainian man accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer has told a court that he refused to film the attack despite an alleged accomplice "begging" him to.
· Tom Beal
Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week following heavy rain and landslides.
Netanyahu will learn the lesson he deserves – Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the destruction of Gaza, warning that Muslims may soon teach him a “lesson.”
· RT
Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open row
Wang Xinyu (left) confronted Tamara Korpatsch after walking to the German's side of the court
· Bbcsport
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
"It's just not a very nice world to bring people into, and why would I consciously do that when I can choose not to?"
· Eleanor Lawrie
Brussels watchdog moves to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party
BRUSSELS — The far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations party — home of Alternative for Germany — could be outlawed for failing to uphold EU values.
· Max Griera
UK and Poland sign new defense and migration pact
The U.K. and Poland signed a defense deal on Wednesday, adding to a growing list of bilateral European security pacts prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.
· Victor Jack, Mason Boycott-Owen
Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have been at loggerheads with Fifa over ticket pricing and transport costs
· Bbcsport
Government to offer cash reward for information on Haymanut Kasau in long-delayed public campaign
Over 800 days after the disappearance of Haymanut Kasau, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency announced on Wednesday that they will allocate a budget of approximately 400,000 shekels for a new public campaign to raise awareness in the search for the girl who went missing in February 2024.
· BATYA GILADI
World number two Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
Elena Rybakina is a two-time quarter-finalist at the French Open
· Bbcsport
North Korea tests new AI-guided missile systems (PHOTOS)
North Korea has tested newly-developed missile launch and tactical cruise missile systems equipped with precision AI guidance, KCNA state news agency reported on Wednesday.
· RT
Alindogan snares 5 golds, Harrison breaks record
AGUSAN DEL SUR — Riley Alindogan of Region 5 (Bicol Region) delivered a sensational campaign in the 66th Palarong Pambansa, racking up five gold medals to emerge as one of the most dominant athletes of the meet.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
The UAE is slipping closer to direct war with Iran
By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
· RT
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was removed from her role last month, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to multiple US outlets.
· Grace Eliza Goodwin
Spanish police raid HQ of governing Socialists as corruption probe escalates
Police in Spain have raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party and seized a number of documents as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.
· Henri Astier
Zelenskyy pleads with Trump for Patriots to fight Russian bombardment
Ukraine is pleading for the U.S.'s help to defend against escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks, which killed several people and injured more than 90 over the weekend.
· Jonas Loesel, Veronika Melkozerova
Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator
Sensational teenager Sooryavanshi first made headlines in 2025
· Bbcsport
Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m
Enzo Fernandez appeared to wave goodbye to Chelsea supporters after final-day defeat at Sunderland
· Bbcsport
Biden sues US justice department to block release of recordings
Former US President Joe Biden has sued the federal government to block the release of interviews with his memoir's ghostwriter, which he has described as "private information" but could contain embarrassing details about his memory.
· Kayla Epstein
Mum, 30, killed in shooting outside bar named
The family of a young woman shot dead outside a bar in Sheffield while she was on a night out have paid tribute to her.
· BBC News
Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
Andy Burnham has accused former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair of failing to understand "what's going on" in people's lives and underestimating the impact of inequality.
· Brian Wheeler
Trump candidate wins Texas Senate runoff
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