WORLDHow decision-making happens in IranIran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDDonald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96He ran the newspaper division of Advance Publications, while his older brother, Si, ran the Condé Nast magazine operation.NY Times·May 27, 2026
WORLDUN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikesUN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDUK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leakThe third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.TechCrunch·May 26, 2026
WORLDRussia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ saysThe spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLD'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuseEducation experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDInstagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland bannedThe advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDCan EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDWatch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fightThe massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDIndia's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDFederal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel saysThe judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.CNBC·May 26, 2026
WORLDTrump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAsLawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.NY Times·May 26, 2026
