WORLDNimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures CubaThe carrier arrived in the southern Caribbean on the same day that the Justice Department announced charges against Raul Castro.NY Times·May 21, 2026
WORLDNews of U.S. Indictment Slow to Reach Cubans Waiting for a BreakthroughWhile many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raul Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread. “This has to change.”NY Times·May 21, 2026
WORLDSpaceX Listed Grok’s ‘Spicy’ Mode as a Risk in Its IPO FilingThe rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging that Grok created sexualized images.Wired·May 21, 2026
WORLDMusk’s SpaceX Reveals Its Finances for the First Time as It Readies for IPOMr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker disclosed its financial performance as it prepares to go public in what is set to be one of the largest offerings to date.NY Times·May 21, 2026
WORLDThomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over IsraelIn primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike.NY Times·May 20, 2026
WORLDRace Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and familyThe childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.BBC News·May 20, 2026
WORLDUS police officers sue Trump over $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fundOfficers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges say the fund will likely be used to 'reward' rioters who attacked the US Capitol.Al Jazeera·May 20, 2026
WORLDFar-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activistsFrance and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.BBC News·May 20, 2026
WORLDUnfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog growsEmployment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.BBC News·May 20, 2026
WORLDWhy illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councilsA ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.BBC News·May 20, 2026
WORLDSpaceX is poised to be the biggest IPO ever. Here are the top U.S. deals to dateBefore SpaceX's upcoming IPO sets an expected record, Alibaba, Facebook and Visa raised historic sums in the U.S.CNBC·May 20, 2026
WORLDElon Musk’s SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPOA successful sale could value the company at a record-setting $1.75 trillion.Al Jazeera·May 20, 2026
