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US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirm Washington's readiness to facilitate a diplomatic end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as lawmakers and the Kremlin weigh in on peace prospects.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an independent investigation into Israel's treatment of activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla, describing it as 'appalling.' The call came amid growing international backlash over a video shared by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with France and Poland imposing bans on him. Relations between Israel and Canada have deteriorated, with Israel's ambassador calling them the worst on record.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit New York from May 26-28 to attend high-level UN Security Council meetings, including a debate on upholding the UN Charter. The visit comes amid Pakistan's diplomatic push for de-escalation in the US-Iran confrontation, with Dar meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other counterparts.
More than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest-ever May temperatures, and the UK has seen its hottest May day on record, as an intense early-summer heatwave sweeps western Europe. Meteorologists attribute the exceptional conditions to a heat dome drawing hot air from North Africa, with climate researchers warning that such events are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate breakdown.
Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambot has become the first Rwandan director to win the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for her debut feature 'Ben'Imana.' The film, set against the aftermath of the 1994 genocide, explores themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, and has been supported by international film funds and co-producers.
A wave of drone strikes in the Democratic Republic of Congo has targeted both rebel-held and government areas, including a community radio station in South Kivu. At least 25 civilians were wounded in a separate attack, and international actors have condemned the escalating use of drones.
Romuald Wadagni was inaugurated as Benin’s president on May 24, 2026, after a landslide election victory, and immediately formed a 24-member government. His first foreign trip was to Nigeria, and he signaled a thaw in relations with Niger as he tackles security and economic challenges.
Russian-appointed officials report intensified Ukrainian attacks on Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, with casualties among plant staff and damage to civilian infrastructure. Claims include use of foreign-made drones and a 'silence regime' announced by the IAEA.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved Senegal’s government after months of tensions within the ruling PASTEF party. The move comes as the country grapples with public debt equal to 132 percent of GDP and stalled talks with the IMF. Supporters gathered outside Sonko’s home in Dakar while the president later named a new prime minister.
As the US and Iran move toward a potential deal to end their conflict, analysts disagree on whether the agreement would block Iran's nuclear threat or simply repackage it. Some sources report significant setbacks for Iran's nuclear program, while others caution that the deal may offer concessions without lasting security guarantees.
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord,' starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, wins the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the Romanian director's second win after '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' in 2007. The film, a family drama exploring political polarisation and religious tensions, was praised for its timely themes.
Barcelona defeated Lyon 4-0 in the Women’s Champions League final in Oslo, securing their fourth European title and completing a clean sweep of trophies this season. Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both scored twice in a dominant second-half display.
A French woman and her partner have been ordered to remain in custody in Portugal after being charged with abandoning her two young sons, aged 3 and 5, who were found alone by a roadside near Alcacer do Sal. The boys, found with backpacks but no documents, are with a foster family in Lisbon. The couple face charges including child endangerment and abandonment.
Russian officials have accused Western media outlets and the EU of ignoring a deadly drone attack on a vocational college in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic, which Moscow attributes to Ukrainian forces. Russian authorities invited international journalists to the site, with over 50 reporters from 19 countries reportedly attending, while the BBC declined and CNN did not respond. Casualty figures vary across reports, and the EU has not issued a formal statement on the incident.
The UK and France have extended the 'one in, one out' asylum seeker exchange scheme until October, citing a reduction in Channel crossings. But reports of asylum seekers returning to the UK and self-harm incidents in detention raise questions about the scheme's effectiveness and humanitarian impact.
As France's presidential election approaches, polls suggest former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is the only centrist candidate likely to defeat a far-right rival in the run-off. With over 30 candidates declared or expected to run, concerns mount that a divided moderate camp could hand victory to the National Rally's Marine Le Pen or Jordan Bardella.
As concerns grow over potential delays and capability gaps in Australia's AUKUS submarine program, some analysts and defence figures are calling for contingency planning. Defence Minister Richard Marles has dismissed such calls, saying a 'plan B' would mean 'giving up' on new submarines. Budget documents reveal increased funding for the Australian Submarine Agency, while nuclear waste storage and UK shipbuilding challenges remain unresolved.
European ministers have rejected the UK's proposal for a single market for goods, reaffirming the indivisibility of the EU's four freedoms. The UK government denies a definitive rejection, with a summit tentatively set for 13 July.
Staff at the British Council in Spain are protesting the sale of the Palacete building in Madrid, with concerns over job security as 320 staff face relocation without a confirmed destination. The move is part of wider restructuring across Europe, driven by a £197m debt from a Covid-era government loan, and follows a national strike in Italy over deep cuts to teaching staff.
Pro-Palestinian activists deported after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces have alleged abuse, including sexual assault and rape, while in detention. Organizers report at least 15 cases, while Israel's prison service denies the allegations. Several governments have expressed concern and are investigating possible crimes.