WORLDCzech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ findMoscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a 'provocation'.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
WORLDIsrael to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ HezbollahPrime Minister Netanyahu's order comes despite 'ceasefire' agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
WORLDEx-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling fundsPeter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
WORLDAfter Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright actionCBS and Paramount backed away from copyright challenges to limit distribution of Stephen Colbert's appearance on a Michigan cable access show. He ended his run as host of "The Late Show" on Thursday.NPR·May 25, 2026
WORLDTrump links Abraham Accords to Iran dealTrump said he has asked countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to join the Abraham Accords en masse.CNBC·May 25, 2026
WORLDPortable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warnsThe CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.BBC News·May 25, 2026
WORLD‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to BrexitThe Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.NY Times·May 25, 2026
WORLDTHE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTHEvery Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
WORLDIn pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UKThe Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.BBC News·May 25, 2026
WORLDA Swimmer Broke a World Record at the Enhanced GamesDozens of juiced athletes competed at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Most won’t admit what drugs they used.Wired·May 25, 2026
WORLDBest Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models end tonight.Wired·May 25, 2026
