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Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal meet in the Champions League final in Budapest, with both camps insisting the outcome will hinge on fine margins. PSG coach Luis Enrique says there are no favourites, while Arsenal's Bukayo Saka downplays fatigue concerns ahead of the club's first final since 2006.
White House sources confirm the US and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days, pending President Trump's approval. Meanwhile, Lebanon reports 3,516 killed in Israeli attacks since March, and CENTCOM confirms strikes against Iran in response to continued aggression.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned Novak Djokovic in the French Open third round, his second straight comeback from two sets down, and later reached the quarterfinals by beating Casper Ruud. In a turbulent week, Iga Świątek also lost in the fourth round, her earliest exit at Roland-Garros since 2019.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said French President Emmanuel Macron will send a close ally to Minsk for a fact-finding mission, as reported by TASS. The move follows a May 24 phone call in which Lukashenko also discussed nuclear weapons and joked about a possible Putin-Macron meeting in Minsk.
The European Commission has agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, including potential new instruments to compel companies to diversify suppliers and broader use of safeguards. China has vowed retaliation, while both sides are preparing for high-level talks to manage tensions.
The European Commission has agreed to release €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, citing early progress on reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The decision marks a major shift after years of tensions under former leader Viktor Orban, with funds tied to further reforms and investments by the end of August.
As defending champions Argentina prepare for their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria, Lionel Messi is set to make history with a record sixth World Cup appearance. The team, carrying 17 players from their 2022 triumph, aims to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to win consecutive titles.
Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, has become a prominent commentator in Vincent Bolloré's media outlets, raising concerns about foreign influence as France approaches the 2027 election. Critics, including Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, accuse her of spreading Kremlin narratives, while authorities navigate legal limits on free speech.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a reimagined partnership with the United States in a New York speech, while also pushing for closer ties with Europe and diversification of Canadian exports. The remarks come ahead of the mandatory USMCA review in July and a G7 summit in France.
Haitian midfielder Woodensky Pierre has received a US visa to join his national team at the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty. However, nearly a dozen Haitian soccer officials are still awaiting visas amid US travel restrictions, as the country prepares for its first World Cup since 1974.
France has requested a public prosecutor investigation into alleged abuse of French nationals on the Global Sumud Flotilla, while Italy has opened a probe into Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The moves follow allegations of torture, sexual violence, and humiliation, and a video by Ben-Gvir that sparked international backlash.
Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming a 26-man squad that notably omits Franco Mastantuono. Despite injury concerns for Messi and others, Scaloni has played down the severity, while Thiago Almada emerges as a likely starter alongside Messi.
US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that key issues in US-Iran nuclear talks, including the enriched uranium stockpile and enrichment, remain unresolved, while expressing confidence that a deal is close. The US and Iran continue negotiations amid differing timelines and positions, with Vance stating the US will pursue a deal regardless of Israel's stance.
World number one Jannik Sinner was eliminated from the French Open in the second round by Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, losing 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1. Sinner, who had been the overwhelming favourite, struggled with dizziness and heat during the match. His exit, combined with Carlos Alcaraz's injury, leaves the men's draw wide open.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams have secured significant victories in the World Championship, with the women clinching the title in Bordeaux and the men winning the Valladolid leg. Key players like Maddison Levi and Henry Hutchison have been central to Australia's success.
The European Union is considering new restrictions on Chinese imports, including quotas and tariff rate quotas, as concerns grow over record trade imbalances and reliance on Chinese components. Officials are set to discuss measures at a May 29 meeting, with proposed legislation like the Industrial Accelerator Act aiming to rebuild Europe's manufacturing base.
The European Union has imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products. An investigation found risky baby toys and faulty chargers on the platform, and Temu has until August 28 to submit an action plan.
The French National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a 17th-century royal decree that governed slavery in French colonies and classified enslaved people as movable property. Though symbolic, the vote marks a step in France's ongoing reckoning with its colonial past, as activists continue to demand reparations.
French President Emmanuel Macron has signed a national electrification pact with some 200 companies, aiming to double the share of domestically-produced electricity in France's energy mix to 60 percent by 2030. Stellantis pledged over €1 billion for a new generation of electric vehicles, while EDF committed €240 million. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a €710 million package to cushion the energy crisis.
Norway and France have announced a defence pact under which Norway will join a French-led nuclear deterrence initiative, reflecting European concerns about reliance on the US. Russia has warned it will take necessary measures if nuclear weapons appear in Scandinavia.