WORLDJapan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDEverything that will decide Knicks-SpursThe red-hot Knicks face the rising young Spurs. Our experts examine everything to know ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 (8:30 ET, ABC)ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDSturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commitScotland's former first minister is challenged over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDFrance arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions LeagueFrench Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG's win over Arsenal.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
WORLDMexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadlineThe warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
WORLDVAR review: UCL ref got the Mendes-Madueke call ri...There were many controversial decisions made in the UCL final. Andy Davies breaks down each of the calls.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDReaction: How PSG bested Arsenal to win UEFA Champ...Paris Saint-Germain are your UEFA Champions League winners for the second year in a row as they bested Arsenal on penalties. Here's what our crew had to say about a dramatic night in Budapest.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDWatch: Sturgeon says 'I will not apologise for crimes of my former husband'The former first minister of Scotland says she feels she is "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit".BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDTakeaways: Wemby, Spurs close out ThunderHere's everything we learned from the Spurs-Thunder series.ESPN·May 31, 2026
WORLDJapan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claimsKoizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.CNBC·May 31, 2026
WORLD'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years 'Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.BBC News·May 31, 2026
WORLDThe world hit a 44-year high in executionsGovernments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
