US strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
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El venezolano Keibert Ruiz, de los Nacionales de Washington, felicita al lanzador Mitchell Parker, tras el triunfo sobre los Guardianes de Cleveland, el martes 26 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)
· Brian Dulik
One person killed and at least nine injured in implosion at Washington state packaging plant
According to the fire department, incident occurred when a tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution, ruptured
· Dani Anguiano
‘Scum’: Trump attacks US states’ efforts to regulate prediction markets
President says federal government must retain regulatory authority as concerns grow over ‘addictive’ platforms
· Roque Planas
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has shared a photo that appears to show him meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, as he seeks to bolster his image amid a scandal that threatens to derail his presidential campaign in Brazil.
· Al Jazeera
Wood's 15th homer of the season helps Nationals to 6-3 victory over Guardians
Washington Nationals’ James Wood, right, gets a high five from third base coach Victor Estevez (7) as he runs the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
· Brian Dulik
Trump news at a glance: Iran signals ‘bad faith’ US strikes will not hinder peace talks as Trump calls a rare cabinet meeting
Despite attack that killed four Iranian soldiers, Tehran has not pulled out of talks that were continuing under the joint mediation of Pakistan and Qatar– key US politics stories from Tuesday 26 May at a glance
· Guardian staff
Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas race after scandal-plagued campaign
Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico
· Davidsmith
Trump's handpicked candidate may cost his party their most important state
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· Nick Pearson
Ken Paxton swamps John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff after securing Trump endorsement
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· Victor Nava
IMF says Bangladesh requests new assistance program amid Iran war fallout
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it was in negotiations with the Bangladeshi government for a new assistance program at Dhaka's request, as the South Asian country reels from the economic fallout of the Iran war.
· Agence France-Presse
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Republican Senate Hopeful in Texas
Ken Paxton, the hard-right Texas attorney general and longtime magnet for scandal, is seeking to oust Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff in Texas.
· Tim Balk
Second Chinese 'Combat' Patrol Buzzes Taiwan Within Days, On Heels Of Xi-Trump Summit
In the wake of this month's Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, and as a 'paused' but still looming major US-approved weapons deal and transfer to Taipei is set to go forward, China is stepping up military patrols near and around the self-ruled island of Taiwan.
· Tyler Durden
UFC cage under construction at White House for Trump birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.
· Yonhap
Jaula de UFC se yergue en el prado de la Casa Blanca por el 250 aniversario de EEUU
Trabajadores acondicionan un espacio en la Casa Blanca el martes 26 de mayo de 2026 para albergar una funcion de artes marciales mixtas (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Will Weissert
Asia markets set for mixed open as investors continue to weigh fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday as investors assessed recent U.S. military action in Iran, the fragile state of the Washington-Tehran ceasefire and optimism that a deal could still be reached.
· Lee Ying Shan
RFK Jnr posts video of him grabbing 2 snakes, as his wife asks ‘why?’
Trump’s health chief has shared numerous images and stories of his interactions with wildlife, including a bear and a rattlesnake
· Associated Press
RFK Jnr posts video of him grabbing 2 snakes, as his wife asks ‘why?’
Trump’s health chief has shared numerous images and stories of his interactions with wildlife, including a bear and a rattlesnake
· Associated Press
Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
Preparations are underway at the White House South Lawn for an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. The cage fight is scheduled to take place 14 June as part of the America 250 celebrations.
UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday
The venue is expected to host a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June to also mark the US’s 250th anniversary
· Cecilia Nowell
Team Trump needs a reset, with an eye on what average Americans see
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· Post Editorial Board
US denies senior Russian diplomat visa for China-led UN Security Council meeting | The National
Russia on Tuesday accused the US of breaching its obligations as host of the UN after Washington declined to issue a visa to a senior Russian diplomat invited to attend a Security Council meeting led by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
· Adla Massoud
Quad members unveil $20bn critical minerals initiative | The National
The US, Japan, Australia and India have unveiled a $20 billion framework to strengthen critical minerals supplies as Washington continues to seek ways to loosen China's stronghold.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Chemical tank rupture kills multiple people in US state of Washington
A chemical tank has imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the US state of Washington, killing several people and critically injuring others, authorities said.
· Al Jazeera
US weighs offensive space tactics as China satellite rivalry intensifies
Former Pentagon official says Washington is debating ways to deny Beijing use of space amid fears over military miscalculation
· Yuanyue Dang
US weighs offensive space tactics as China satellite rivalry intensifies
Former Pentagon official says Washington is debating ways to deny Beijing use of space amid fears over military miscalculation
· Yuanyue Dang
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of Justice Department charges
Acting U.S. attorney general Todd Blanche speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department, May 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· Eric Tucker
Why Trump is using Iran talks to revive the Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump’s injection of the Abraham Accords into talks with Iran underscores how the Islamic Republic is getting the better of the US at the negotiating table, and Trump is trying to distract from it, current and former US and Arab officials told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Tiger Woods returns to rehab after reuniting with girlfriend Vanessa Trump in wake of her health scare
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· BreAnna Bell, Sarah Jones
UFC octagon rises on White House lawn for championship fights in June
Equipment being placed on the South Lawn of the White House is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on June 14 as part of America 250 celebrations. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Will Weissert
Corte Suprema de EEUU falla a favor de Trump en disputa por restricciones a jueces de inmigración
La Corte Suprema de EEUU Washington, el lunes 18 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Leaked Penn Station renderings show the blighted rail hub will bear Trump’s name with a presidential seal
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· Mary K. Jacob
Trump officials split over Pope Leo’s AI warning as Vatican feud enters new front
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum opened a new front Tuesday in the Trump administration's public feud with the Vatican, dismissing Pope Leo XIV's warning about artificial intelligence as the White House resists new guardrails on the rapidly evolving technology.
· Luke Fountain
Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC
Victoria Li, 12, of Eastvale, Calif., spells his word during the preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at DAR Constitution Hall, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Ben Nuckols
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive
Bid to remake maps and reduce Democratic voters in Jim Clyburn’s district before midterms fails in state senate
· George Chidi
Trump says he's in 'perfect' health after medical check-up
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· Richard Wood
Multiple injuries, at least one dead in chemical tank rupture in Washington state - report
A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the US state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in multiple deaths and critical injuries, authorities said.
· REUTERS
Image of overrun Hollywood Boulevard shows chaotic reality of iconic LA stretch
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· Titus Wu
Boomer Esiason rips Abdul Carter for comment about Jaxson Dart’s appearance with Trump: ‘Like a child’
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· Erich Richter
Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits
In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election
· Jessica Elgot
Trump’s plans for US-Iran peace: Letters to the Editor — May 27, 2026
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· Post readers
Reuters Peddles Fake News After Defense Contractor Misuses Civilian Starlink Terminals
Reuters dropped another misleading article today - this time attempting to manufacture drama between the Pentagon and SpaceX over Starlink usage during the Iran conflict.
· Tyler Durden
U.S. military reaffirms defense commitment to Asian allies after N.K. missile launches
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on Tuesday reaffirmed America's defense commitment to regional allies, hours after North Korea fired multiple close-range ballistic missiles and artillery rockets toward the Yellow Sea.
· Song Sang-ho
Australia politics live: Quad countries ink deal to build surveillance network and Fiji port to counter China
Australia’s foreign affairs minister Penny Wong met with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in New Delhi meeting. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer
Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
A push by President Donald Trump to redraw congressional district maps across the US to boost the Republican Party before the midterm elections has faced major setbacks in the Southern states of Alabama and South Carolina.
· Al Jazeera Staff
[Brahma Chellaney] Cost of Trump's crony diplomacy
In most democracies, a leader outsourcing high-stakes diplomacy to family members and business associates would provoke outrage. But US President Donald Trump has faced little pushback for doing so, with many downplaying his crony diplomacy as mere “heterodoxy.” The long-term consequences will be severe.
· Korea Herald
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/26/2026
The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war.
· The Associated Press
The absence of disaster was a form of progress in Trump's Beijing visit
U.S. President Donald Trump walks through the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 15. © Reuters
· Vivian Toh
Iran shoots down US drone as ceasefire crumbles
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Craig Kimbrel signs with Tampa Bay Rays
New York Mets pitcher Craig Kimbrel throws to the Washington Nationals during the twelfth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)