WORLDDozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitchVivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDNetanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ forceIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDThreat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials SayThe risk of a large explosion has been averted, officials say. But a smaller blast remains possible, and 16,000 people remain displaced.NY Times·May 26, 2026
WORLDRussia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leaveIt comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDSonny Rollins: 12 Essential AlbumsThe towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.NY Times·May 26, 2026
WORLDU.S. conducts 'self-defense strikes' in Iran as Trump pushes for peace dealTargets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.CNBC·May 26, 2026
WORLDFerrari unveils first fully electric carThe new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDIstanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdownStudents celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDCost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in NigeriaHigh costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDU.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern IranMilitary officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.NY Times·May 26, 2026
WORLDHajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah DayMuslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDVivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour<p>Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelled</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/26/australia-politics-live-renewables-climate-bhp-files-budget-capital-gains-tax-jim-chalmers-anthThe Guardian·May 26, 2026
