‘Everest Man’ and ‘Mountain Queen’ break own records scaling world’s tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
US, Iran Far From Hormuz Deal as Trump Says Clock Ticking – Bloomberg.com
- US, Iran Far From Hormuz Deal as Trump Says Clock Ticking Bloomberg.com
- ‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting CNN
- Stocks fall and oil prices gain after Trump warns the Iran ‘clock is ticking’ The Seattle Times
- Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks Al Jazeera
- Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes Axios
Idaho air force base locked down after midair collision, officials say
Four crew members are safe after incident involving aircraft during weekend air show at military base in western Idaho
Four crew members are safe after two navy jets collided and crashed to the ground on Sunday at an air show at Mountain Home air force base in western Idaho, officials said.
The collision involved two US navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet.
Continue reading...Ukraine war briefing: The drones that bombarded Moscow region – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: The drones that bombarded Moscow region The Guardian
- Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says The New York Times
- Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others NPR
- Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year Reuters
- Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3 The Washington Post
French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations
Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium
The French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, the subject of multiple rape allegations, protested his innocence on Sunday and said he would not step away from his work.
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced earlier on Sunday that Bruel was the subject of at least four complaints of sexual assault in France, and that the cases would be investigated together.
Agence France-Presse contributed to this report
Continue reading...Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
Abbas re-elected, son and released terrorist seize control of Fatah’s Central Committee – Israel National News
- Abbas re-elected, son and released terrorist seize control of Fatah's Central Committee Israel National News
- Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections Al Jazeera
- Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says Reuters
- Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son’s Political Rise, Officials Say The New York Times
- Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity The Times of Israel
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war – The Seattle Times
- Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war The Seattle Times
- "Dangerous Escalation": India Condemns Attack On UAE Nuclear Plant NDTV
- UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’ The Guardian
- Drone attack starts fire at UAE nuclear power plant PBS
- UAE fumes after Iranian attack near nuclear plant, warns of retaliation: 'Won't tolerate threat to security' The Times of India
Dead humpback whale off Denmark is ‘Timmy’ – DW.com
- Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy' DW.com
- Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark AP News
- German minister defends ‘perfectly human’ decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy The Guardian
- Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish environment agency Oceanographic Magazine
- Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation BBC
Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse – Reuters
- Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse Reuters
- Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi South China Morning Post
- Two dead as 5.2-magnitude earthquake hits southwest China AOL.com
- Two dead, one missing after 5.2-magnitude quake strikes Guangxi China Daily - Global Edition
- Strong Earthquake in China: There Are Dead and Missing Inbox.eu
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of WarSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination – Reuters
- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination Reuters
- MV Hondius cruise ship to arrive in the Netherlands on Monday NBC News
- MV Hondius nears end of voyage after hantavirus ordeal DW.com
- Hantavirus-hit Cruise Ship Nears End Of Voyage, To Dock In Rotterdam Barron's
- Europe’s Rotterdam in Turmoil as MV Hondius Outbreak Ignites Spectacular Health and Tourism Scramble Travel And Tour World
‘This may be the last time you hear my voice’: Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
‘This may be the last time you hear my voice’: Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Vox becomes kingmaker as Sánchez suffers defeat in Spanish regional election – Financial Times
- Vox becomes kingmaker as Sánchez suffers defeat in Spanish regional election Financial Times
- Spain keeps tilting right under Pedro Sánchez's progressive push Euronews.com
- Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía The Guardian
- Andalusia wipe-out spells trouble for Spain’s Sánchez in 2027 election politico.eu
- Spanish Socialists Suffer Worst Loss Ever in Largest Region Bloomberg.com
Inside the ‘kill-zone’ on Ukraine’s front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
From escaping child marriage ‘to an old pervert’ to becoming Sierra Leone’s first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region
Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels them
Minnesota’s national guard has been activated to help battle wildfires burning in the northern part of the state after the department of natural resources requested additional support.
Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment by issuing an executive order that declared a peacetime emergency.
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