WORLDGreenlanders protest opening of new US consulate in NuukHundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nuuk as the United States opened a new consulate in Greenland’s capital.Al Jazeera·May 22, 2026
WORLDOil resumes rally as Iran reportedly wants to keep enriched uranium within the countryThe International Energy Agency warned that as travel demand grows during the summer season, oil markets could enter a "red zone" soon.CNBC·May 22, 2026
WORLDConn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup p...Four teams remain alive in the postseason, with several legit candidates for playoff MVP.ESPN·May 22, 2026
WORLDLast Australian women and children linked to IS leave Syrian camp before expected return home – report<p>Federal minister Tanya Plibersek says the group will face same repercussions on arrival in Australia as previous returnees</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/22/australia-news-live-flotilla-sumud-israel-al-roj-camp-isis-budget-capital-gains-negative-geThe Guardian·May 22, 2026
WORLDWaymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floodsWaymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.TechCrunch·May 22, 2026
WORLDPublishing’s Latest Piracy Problem: Audiobooks on YouTubeIllegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform.NY Times·May 22, 2026
WORLDRubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".BBC News·May 22, 2026
WORLDSpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoffSpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday.TechCrunch·May 22, 2026
WORLD'We're meant to dance': Radio 1's Big Weekend has one focus on its first dayThousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.BBC News·May 22, 2026
WORLDLabor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes<p>Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s office</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/22/australia-news-live-flotilla-sumud-israel-al-roj-camp-isis-budget-capital-gains-negative-geariThe Guardian·May 22, 2026
WORLDSpaceX scrubs test flight of massive Starship rocket, will retry FridaySpaceX's attempted Starship launch follows the company's release of its IPO prospectus, which set the stage for what's likely to be a record offering.CNBC·May 21, 2026
WORLDOutside Colbert’s Final Show, Fans From Near and Far Line Up for a FarewellHundreds of people, including a pope, staked out the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan, hoping to get in, or just get a glimpse.NY Times·May 21, 2026
