POLITICS'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jewellerFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.BBC News·May 26, 2026
POLITICSIceland, Rattled by Trump’s Greenland Threats, Weighs Joining the E.U.Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.NY Times·May 26, 2026
POLITICSPresident Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal<p>Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United States</p><p>Mexico’s president, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/claudia-sheinbaum">Claudia Sheinbaum</a>, said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national footbalThe Guardian·May 26, 2026
POLITICSIran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talksIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
POLITICSBolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protestsBolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial DayUS President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran dealUS president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump to get 'routine annual' medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter ReedWhite House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's risePresident Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSU.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end warThe U.S. military announced strikes against Iranian positions just hours after President Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal, tempering expectations of peace.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSSGA, Jokic, Wembanyama headline All-NBA teamsShai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections, while San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed joining them in that club by one vote.ESPN·May 25, 2026
POLITICSAustralia news live: Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years; last IS-linked women and children to return to Australia<p>Phil Thompson was suspended fter refusing to withdraw comments calling the Albanese government ‘liars’. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</aThe Guardian·May 25, 2026
