- Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports Reuters
- Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement BBC
- China sentences former Shaolin abbot to 24 years for corruption South China Morning Post
- Former abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption NBC News
- China Shaoling Abbot Jail Jonesboro Sun
Pope Leo asks Catholics worldwide to pray rosary for peace May 30 – America Magazine
- Pope Leo asks Catholics worldwide to pray rosary for peace May 30 America Magazine
- Pope to lead worldwide Rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens Vatican News
- Vatican announces global rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV EWTN News
- Pope Leo XIV Prays at End of Marian Month: ‘True Peace Begins in a Heart That Loves’ National Catholic Register
- Today: Join Pope Leo to pray Rosary for peace aleteia.org
Record-breaking Europe heat wave from space | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2026 – Space
- Record-breaking Europe heat wave from space | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2026 Space
- ‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records CNN
- Europe’s Heat Wave Has the ‘Fingerprints of Climate Change All Over It’ The New York Times
- Weather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe The Guardian
- A deadly heat wave hits Europe, with decades-old temperature records falling The Washington Post
‘Controversial’ North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
‘Controversial’ North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo – Defense News
- Ukraine would gain advantage over Russian glide bombs with Gripen-Meteor combo Defense News
- Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden The Guardian
- Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner Reuters
- Sweden Agrees to Saab Jet Fighter Deal With Ukraine WSJ
- Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs GOV.UK
Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission – politico.eu
- Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission politico.eu
- Japan buys over $14 million in military equipment for Ukraine under NATO weapons program The Kyiv Independent
- Japan to send SDF officers to NATO Ukraine command for first time The Japan Times
- Japan deploys personnel to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Japan contributes nearly $15 million to NATO’s Ukraine support fund arabnews.jp
Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine
Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.
Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities – NPR
- Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities NPR
- USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: May 29, 2026 USNI News
- China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum a lost opportunity, Australia says Reuters
- Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China CNBC
- How Hegseth might shift his tone on Taiwan at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue South China Morning Post
Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
Hungary’s Magyar secures frozen EU money, Ukraine issues remain stuck – The Kyiv Independent
- Hungary's Magyar secures frozen EU money, Ukraine issues remain stuck The Kyiv Independent
- EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar BBC
- EU Commission agrees to unlock €16.4 billion for Hungary Reuters
- Hungary’s Magyar has ‘unlocked’ €16B in EU cash. Getting it is another story. politico.eu
- Nato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened The Guardian
What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa’s Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Greek man charged in Britain over alleged targeting of Iran International journalist – ایران اینترنشنال
- Greek man charged in Britain over alleged targeting of Iran International journalist ایران اینترنشنال
- Greek man charged in UK over suspected Iranian plot to target dissident journalist The Times of Israel
- Greek man appears in court charged with spying on Iranian journalist in London The Guardian
- Nin Giriigga u dhashayay oo basaasayay suxufi Irani ah oo xabsiga la dhigay iyo arrimo xasaasi ah oo lagu eedeeyay BBC
- Greek man allegedly planted ‘camera hidden in a sock’ to spy on journalist critical of Iran's regime AP News
Ukraine’s new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia’s once-safe rear areas into new kill zones – Business Insider
- Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia's once-safe rear areas into new kill zones Business Insider
- Robots are redefining the war in Ukraine – and forcing Russia onto the back foot CNN
- After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses The Washington Post
- On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear Reuters
- Ukraine’s foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war PBS
Ukraine’s new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia’s once-safe rear areas into new kill zones – Business Insider
- Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are turning Russia's once-safe rear areas into new kill zones Business Insider
- Robots are redefining the war in Ukraine – and forcing Russia onto the back foot CNN
- After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses The Washington Post
- On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear Reuters
- Ukraine’s foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war PBS
UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.
World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool
France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.