Poland activated its air force in response to a large Russian strike campaign on Ukraine with thousands of fixed-wing drones reported over the previous week.
Month: May 2026
What’s in the Proposed US-Iran Deal? CNN Explains Key Sticking Points
The US and Iran are finalising a memorandum of understanding; major disagreements remain over sanctions timing and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Republican Senators Blast Trump’s Iran Deal as a ‘Disaster’ for Skipping Nuclear Dismantlement
Senior GOP lawmakers criticised Trump’s emerging agreement with Iran for failing to require the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme even as the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Africa Races to Contain Ebola Threatening 10 Countries as Infections Spread
WHO warns that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak now threatens ten countries across Central and East Africa as cross-border movement accelerates transmission.
Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Kills 528 Mostly Children as of May 24
A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 528 lives with children accounting for the vast majority of deaths according to NPR reporting on May 24.
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at 79th Cannes Film Festival
The Romanian director wins his second Palme d’Or for the culture-war drama Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve at the closing ceremony chaired by Park Chan-wook.
California Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over GKN Aerospace Chemical Tank Crisis
Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove and neighbouring cities as crews battle an overheating 34000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank that could explode.
US Secret Service Fatally Shoots Man Who Opened Fire Near White House Checkpoint
A gunman opened fire at a security checkpoint near Pennsylvania Avenue and was killed by Secret Service; one bystander was wounded and the White House was briefly locked down.
Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is ‘Largely Negotiated’ After Gulf State Calls
President Trump announced via social media that a US-Iran agreement covering the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the conflict was substantially agreed after calls with Gulf allies.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads to Three Provinces and Uganda’s Capital Kampala
As of May 24 the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread across Ituri, Nord-Kivu and Sud-Kivu provinces in DRC with five cases confirmed in Kampala Uganda.