Economy


2026-05-26 12:05:10.576230

Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs

Boss of Next warns of 'crisis' facing young people looking for work. Lord Wolfson told the BBC’s Big Boss Interview: ‘You can really see a dramatic fall in entry-level opportunities.’ “In our stores just two years ago we had 10 applicants for every single job vacancy in our shops, that's high,’ he said.

Entertainment


2026-05-26 12:06:59.993959

The Oscars Start at Cannes

Kendall has been spotted out on a romantic evening with her new partner, Elordi, amid growing rumors about their relationship. According to an eyewitness, Jenner was ‘very affectionate’ with her partner, wrapping her arm around him and playfully touching his hair as they dined late into the night.

Politics


2026-05-26 12:01:13.439905

Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

Russia has threatened to launch a new wave of "systematic strikes" on Kyiv. Recent large-scale Russian strikes killed four and injured around 100 people. Moscow has also advised foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv as soon as possible. The overall security threat posed by Moscow remains unchanged from previous years or months.


2026-05-26 12:08:15.280974

Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

Hezbollah vows to continue fighting until Israel stops its daily airstrikes. The Lebanese government hopes that the direct talks with Israel, opposed by Hezbollah, will lead to a ceasefire. The strike late Monday in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley area came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had authorized more strikes.


2026-05-26 12:08:44.810329

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Denounces Israeli Violence

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2026-05-26 12:12:26.092582

France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists

Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family's sheep for the Eid al-Adha holiday. But West Bank Jewish settlers stole them in a pre-dawn raid. Instead of celebrating, Rasheed has been left with nothing and has also been deprived of the income she would have received.

Sports


2026-05-26 12:02:13.746068

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

Sonny Rollins, known as the “Saxophone Colossus” and one of the dominant influences in jazz music during the post-World War II era, died on Monday. “Every time I pick up the horn, I want to hear something fresh,” Rollins said.


2026-05-26 12:04:24.152277

5 Races to Watch in Texas Runoffs on Tuesday

Texas voters head to the polls on Tuesday, May 26, for the GOP Senate runoff. Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are locked in a tight race. Paxton earned the endorsement of President Donald Trump days before the runoff. Cornyn had also been jockeying for Trump’s endorsement.

Technology


2026-05-26 12:01:47.174993

Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave

Rescuers are in a race against time to free seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding. The seven were part of a group of villagers from the central province of Xaysomboun.


2026-05-26 12:02:33.948212

Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch

A light show was thrown into chaos after nearly 90 drones suddenly fell from the sky at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Footage showed dozens of drones breaking formation and dropping into the water. Organisers cancelled multiple performances and launched a technical investigation after the incident at the Vivid Sydney festival on Monday night.

World


2026-05-26 12:00:41.363714

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

Two children, aged 12 and 15, and two adults killed in collision in Buggenhout. Bus had been carrying seven children, a driver, 49, and a chaperone, 27. Minibus driver had been driving on a street parallel the railway and then turned left onto the level crossing while the barrier was already down.


2026-05-26 12:03:01.359793

Gunman in Shooting Near White House Killed in Exchange of Fire With Secret Service

DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case. The filing claims the new ballroom would "provide a 'SAFE HAVEN' from attackers such as the one last night, and on April 25th," when an alleged gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.


2026-05-26 12:06:06.630930

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

Monday was the U.K.’s hottest May day on record, with the temperature hitting 34.8 C (94.6 F) at Kew Gardens in London. The previous record of 32.8C (91.4 F) was set in 1922 and 1944. Tuesday is expected to be even hotter than Monday, with temperatures in southern England expected to reach 35 C (95 F)


2026-05-26 12:07:56.232057

U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely" But he also warns that the conflict could be reignited if an agreement isn't reached. Iran and the United States are working on a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict. The two countries have 60 days to finalize a broader agreement.


2026-05-26 12:09:19.951412

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated

Both sides are talking of a “memorandum of understanding” that will set out a roadmap for resolving all outstanding issues. But what is in that memorandum remains unclear. It's also unclear how or whether the simmering conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon will be addressed in any memorandum.


2026-05-26 12:09:52.041497

These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal

“I think we can expect very little disclosure about the true health status of any pre-president,” says S. Jay Olshansky of the University of Illinois-Chicago. Last October, Trump’s physician said he was in “exceptional health” without divulging many specific results.


2026-05-26 12:10:25.585922

Israeli Leader Says He and Trump Agree on Blocking an Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Iran has always denied this, saying its atomic programme is for peaceful purposes only. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi also said Iran is not seeking to develop nuclear weapons, arguing that the country's conventional arsenal makes it unnecessary. Trump reiterated that Iran "must understand" it cannot develop a nuclear weapon.


2026-05-26 12:11:07.904126

Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz

US forces target missile launch sites, boats in 'self-defense' strikes in Iran: CENTCOM. Brent saw its lowest levels of the month "before news overnight that US and Israeli jets conducted fresh strikes in Southern Iran," says CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. John Defterios. The strikes were in what Washington described as “defensive” action during the seven-week ceasefire.


2026-05-26 12:11:33.603751

Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say

President Donald Trump appears to be hinging any peace agreement with Iran on Arab nations recognizing Israel. Trump said he had spoken with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain over the weekend. The country’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said such an agreement “clashes with our fundamental ideologies”


2026-05-26 12:11:57.663732

Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal

The U.S. and Iran are making progress on a deal to end the Iran nuclear program. The deal is still a work in progress, a senior State Department official says. The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on the deal this week. The United States and Iran have been at odds over Iran's nuclear program since the 1980s.


2026-05-26 12:12:55.874678

Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance

Hezbollah vows to continue fighting until Israel stops its daily airstrikes. The Lebanese government hopes that the direct talks with Israel, opposed by Hezbollah, will lead to a ceasefire. The strike late Monday in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley area came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had authorized more strikes.