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BBC Front PageMay 27, 2026
Israel says new head of Hamas' military wing killed in Gaza City strikes
At least three people were killed in the attacks, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 27, 2026
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 27, 2026
Evacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank Cools
The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen significantly, the authorities said late Tuesday, and all evacuated residents can now go home. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.

BBC Front PageMay 27, 2026
Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river as heatwave continues
Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 27, 2026
Nigel Farage's Far-Right Party Is Now Central to British Politics
Nigel Farage's anti-immigrant, populist agenda has helped his Reform U.K. Party emerge from the fringe of politics in Britain. But it faces an uphill climb to win power.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 27, 2026
Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.
China's tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country's smoking habit.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 27, 2026
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 27, 2026
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 27, 2026
Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.

BBC Front PageMay 27, 2026
Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

NYT Middle EastMay 26, 2026
Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

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Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal (Washington Post World News)
Brent oil jumps more than 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump
With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.

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Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature (NPR Topics: News)

BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.

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Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday's Runoffs in Texas (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
The agreement is important for both nations, as Canada seeks new markets away from the United States and Germany tries to diversify its energy supply.

BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump's Grip on Republican Party Voters
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

ABC NewsMay 26, 2026
Cornyn's defeat leaves Republicans with a more vulnerable Senate nominee: ANALYSIS
Sen. John Cornyn is just the latest high-profile Republican incumbent to learn that in today's GOP, conservative credentials are no match for Trump's grip on the party.

CBC Top StoriesMay 26, 2026
Evacuation order related to overheated chemical tank near Los Angeles is fully lifted
Officials say they are lifting evacuation orders for the final 16,000 residents who live near a damaged chemical tank in California, after earlier declaring that the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed.



ABC NewsMay 26, 2026
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District

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Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District (ABC News)
Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
Shares of SK Hynix soared over 11% on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean memory-chip maker above the $1 trillion market capitalization mark.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 26, 2026
Inside the '911 call center' for Strait of Hormuz oil tankers stuck in crossfire
NBC News' Raf Sanchez brings us an exclusive look at the chaos unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran War. He speaks with a crew member who was caught in the crossfire and takes us inside a U.K. agency serving as an emergency call center.

CBC Top StoriesMay 26, 2026
Question of injured Alphonso Davies's participation in World Cup a cloud over Canada's training camp
"Alphonso's status as captain doesn't change and doesn't need to change," Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Tuesday. "He'll come in and have a presence again."



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Canadian men to battle defending champions U.S. in world hockey quarterfinals (CBC Top Stories)
39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you (NPR Topics: News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.

NYTimes GlobalMay 26, 2026
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

CBC Top StoriesMay 26, 2026
1 dead, 9 missing in wake of chemical tank implosion at U.S. paper mill
A massive chemical tank holding millions of litres of a corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for, authorities said.



BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
Can 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 Front Page | WorldMay 26, 2026
India'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.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
High-Level British Spy Warns of Expanding Russia Threat
The director of Britain's electronic surveillance agency warns that Russia is only getting more brazen as battlefield losses in Ukraine mount.

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 26, 2026
A mix of veterans and newcomers will represent the United States at the World Cup
Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — made the team. The roster includes 13 newcomers as well.

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
Investors ‘afraid' to take position on oil, data chiefs say as tankers face potential Hormuz fees
Oil markets fear Iran may impose fees on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal with the U.S.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 26, 2026
‘I'm from Miami,' but ‘it's hot': Rubio talks Hormuz, trade and searing temperatures in India
Summers in New Delhi can be brutal, even for Floridians used to the heat

CBC Top StoriesMay 26, 2026
Joe Biden sues U.S. Justice Department over planned release of conversations with biographer
Former U.S. president Joe Biden sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of ?private conversations with his biographer in 2016 and 2017.



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Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe (ABC News)

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI boom lifts South Korean chip stocks
Shares of SK Hynix soared over 11% on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean memory-chip maker above the $1 trillion market capitalization mark.

BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
The Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair's essay criticising Labour and the ongoing heatwave lead the papers.

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
Japan, South Korea stocks hit fresh records as markets weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korea's benchmark indices hitting new highs

CNBC World NewsMay 26, 2026
Trump officials split over Pope Leo's AI warning as Vatican feud enters new front
Pope Leo XIV's AI warning shows split among Trump officials as the White House resists new guardrails, upping stakes with Catholic voters and Silicon Valley allies.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 26, 2026
Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 26, 2026
Gandalf, Picasso and MLK: Cultural references ground Pope Leo's AI warning
It took a little over a year for Pope Leo XIV to write more than 42,000 words of his first encyclical, which deals with the safeguarding of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Pope Leo is concerned about AI replacing human work. Traders share his concern long term (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 26, 2026
A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea
Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.

BBC Front PageMay 26, 2026
Jury selection begins in the sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
Former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

NYT Middle EastMay 26, 2026
Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.

RELATED ARTICLES
What do Russia's escalating threats against Ukraine say about the war? (BBC News Front Page | World)
NPR Topics: NewsMay 22, 2026
40,000 people under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California
About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical that officials said could rupture or explode.
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