Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit
Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit
Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries
Extreme early summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland
Seven people have died in France in an extreme early summer heat event affecting a swathe of western Europe, with record high temperatures for May recorded for a second day in several countries.
In France, which logged its hottest ever May day on Monday and again on Tuesday, the weather agency Météo France said the heatwave could last through the week and predicted temperatures could reach 39C in some areas.
Continue reading...US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.
Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
US Senate confirms veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy
The Senate confirmation ends a long vacancy and signals a trade-focused shift in US policy towards Africa.
Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets
Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stage
A proposed peace agreement between Iran and the US seemed to remain on the table on Tuesday despite US bombings of Iranian targets.
The Iranian foreign ministry denounced the US attack – aimed at missile launchers and efforts to lay fresh mines in the strait of Hormuz – as “an act of bad faith” and “a definitive violation of the ceasefire” and said it would not leave aggression unanswered. But it did not pull out of the talks that were continuing under the joint mediation of Pakistan and Qatar.
Continue reading...Did Trump oversell a broken Iran ceasefire deal?
The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.
Children perform ‘mini Hajj’ in Gaza as Israel blocks pilgrims
A Gaza City school taught children how to perform the entire Hajj, as Palestinians miss the pilgrimage for a third year.
White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.
US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid ongoing ceasefire – Navy Times
- US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid ongoing ceasefire Navy Times
- Iran War Updates: U.S. Saw Threats From Iran Before Renewing Strikes, Officials Said The New York Times
- US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline Al Jazeera
- Remaining military targets in Iran are more challenging and complicated to hit, sources say NBC News
- When Iran thumbs its nose at the ceasefire, the Trump administration shrugs CNN
Inquiry into Post Office Horizon scandal faces five-year delay without extra funding
Police officer in charge says budget could reach £19.3m and nearly 100 more investigators are needed
The police criminal inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal faces a five-year delay unless it is handed millions in extra funding and nearly 100 more staff, according to the chief officer in charge.
The Metropolitan police commander Stephen Clayman said he needed to nearly double the number of investigators to 210 to meet a deadline of late next year or early 2028 for submitting files to prosecutors.
Continue reading...Reform UK civil service plan ‘would sack more planning officers than exist’
Analysis of party’s proposed cuts also suggests it would get rid of two-thirds of psychologists who support prison staff
A Reform UK plan to cut the size of the civil service would involve sacking more planning officers than exist and getting rid of at least two-thirds of the psychologists who support prison officers’ welfare, it has emerged.
The policy paper, led by the Reform MP Danny Kruger and published in December, promises to save more than £5bn a year by cutting civil service roles, with the full-time-equivalent (FTE) headcount falling by 13%.
Continue reading...Trump still thinks he’s winning in Iran – vox.com
- Trump still thinks he’s winning in Iran vox.com
- How Trump Has Talked About Ending the Iran War The New York Times
- Any new Iran deal should be judged by results, not victory-lap rhetoric Fox News
- Opinion | Will Trump Bail Out Iran’s Regime? WSJ
- Analysis | The many hang-ups to a peace deal with Iran The Washington Post
Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting
Moscow's envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".
China’s Top Diplomat Makes Veiled Jabs at Trump From UN – Bloomberg.com
- China’s Top Diplomat Makes Veiled Jabs at Trump From UN Bloomberg.com
- China’s Wang Yi tells UN multilateralism must be protected in swipe at US policies South China Morning Post
- Chinese, Colombian FMs vow to step up practical cooperation People's Daily Online
- Chinese FM highlights China's contributions to UN cause bjreview.com.cn
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on May 27, 2026 fmprc.gov.cn
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe – NPR
- An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe NPR
- ‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records CNN
- ‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: climate experts alarmed by deadly spring heatwaves searing Europe The Guardian
- A Spring Heat Wave Is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France The New York Times
- Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed BBC
Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup
Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.