POLITICSUK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AIThe government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.NY Times·May 24, 2026
POLITICSTrump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken PaxtonA tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to the end.NY Times·May 24, 2026
POLITICSLIVE: Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’; Pakistan says talks soonUS president makes announcement after mediator Pakistan holds 'highly productive' talks in Tehran.Al Jazeera·May 24, 2026
POLITICSTrump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. It aims to end the war and includes two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.NPR·May 23, 2026
POLITICSTrump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisationUS president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.Al Jazeera·May 23, 2026
POLITICSTrump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day.NY Times·May 23, 2026
POLITICSU.S. passengers flying from Ebola-affected countries rerouted<em>The U.S. government is responding to the Ebola outbreak in with travel restrictions. American citizens and permanent residents departing affected countries must fly into one of three U.S. airports.</em>NPR·May 23, 2026
POLITICSChile's MAGA-inspired border controlChile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.NPR·May 23, 2026
POLITICSJacinta Allan launches state-sponsored apprenticeships at Victoria’s Labor conference ahead of election<p>The premier is offering 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission as part of a pre-election push</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</a> or <a The Guardian·May 23, 2026
POLITICSTrump Visits New York to Boost House Republican’s Re-election HopesThe visit by President Trump was meant to promote Representative Mike Lawler’s bid to defend his swing seat in New York, but it had the earmarks of a Trump rally.NY Times·May 23, 2026
POLITICSDonald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Wed in West Palm BeachPresident Trump’s eldest son was married in Palm Beach, Fla. The president described celebrations this weekend as a “small, little private affair.”NY Times·May 23, 2026
POLITICSLawsuit Argues Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Excludes Those He TargetedThe constellation of individuals and groups involved claims to have suffered partisan attacks by the federal government under Trump, yet would not be compensated.NY Times·May 23, 2026
