WORLDCostco issues a lukewarm quarter, but delivers on the metric that matters mostIt was not the best quarter, but far from bad.CNBC·May 29, 2026
WORLDWaymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behindA new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.TechCrunch·May 29, 2026
WORLDUS to designate two Brazilian gangs as ‘terrorist’ organisationsTrump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
WORLDTesla Robotaxi fleet in Texas less than one-tenth size of Waymo's, filings revealTesla has registered 42 automated vehicles in its driverless Robotaxi service in Texas, putting it far behind Waymo in the state.CNBC·May 29, 2026
WORLDIran war live: Tehran, Trump yet to comment on 60-day truce extension planLebanese PM Nawaf Salam says 'nothing can justify' Israel's military onslaught against 'peaceful people' in Lebanon.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
WORLDAre 'heat spikes' becoming more common?The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.BBC News·May 28, 2026
WORLDNetanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of Gaza.Al Jazeera·May 28, 2026
WORLDSAS troops accused of war crimes not referred to police over morale fears, inquiry hearsThis meant military police did not learn for years of allegations of extra-judicial killings.BBC News·May 28, 2026
WORLDUS and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance saysUS officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.BBC News·May 28, 2026
WORLDTrial of 'Ulm 5' activists: How Germany is dealing with its Palestine Action caseThe case has sparked a debate in Germany - a long-standing supporter of Israel - about how to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters.BBC News·May 28, 2026
WORLDEmotional Littler underlines greatness after almost quitting Premier LeagueAn emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The O2.BBC News·May 28, 2026
WORLDCalifornia teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quizNine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?BBC News·May 28, 2026
