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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.
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.
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.
Yad Vashem has announced plans to open its first educational centers outside Israel, in Munich and Leipzig, Germany. The move has drawn both support from German officials and Jewish leaders, and criticism from educators concerned about potential political influence. The debate reflects broader tensions over Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism.
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.
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.
New York and New Jersey attorneys general have issued subpoenas to FIFA over allegations that the 2026 World Cup ticket pricing system misled fans about seat locations and charged prices that far exceed previous tournaments. FIFA has defended its dynamic pricing model, while critics, including a former governance official, accuse the organization of prioritizing revenue over accessibility.
Germany and the Netherlands announced plans to set up a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltics, tasked with commanding NATO forces in Estonia and Latvia to deter Russia. The move, which follows NATO's warning of a potential Russian attack by 2029, will create a second command zone in the region, potentially allowing for more allied troops. The announcement comes amid renewed pressure on European allies to bolster their defense spending.
South Korea is intensifying efforts to secure Canada's multi-billion-dollar submarine project, highlighting its manufacturing edge and offering additional industrial partnerships, including a hydrogen-powered truck initiative. Canada is expected to announce the preferred bidder later this month, with Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as the main competitor.
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.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new defence and security pact, emphasizing cooperation on weapons development, joint exercises, and information sharing. Officials framed the agreement as a response to Russian aggression, with some reports noting a mutual defence clause and plans for new air defence systems.
As an unprecedented early-season heatwave breaks temperature records across western Europe, the UN climate chief calls it a brutal reminder of the climate crisis. Hundreds of records have fallen in France, the UK saw its hottest May days ever, and experts point to human-caused climate change as the supercharging factor.
A German court has sentenced Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction (RAF), to 13 years in prison for a series of armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016. Klette, who had lived under a false identity in Berlin for over 30 years, was arrested in 2024 after being tracked down with the help of AI.
Activists backed by the Philippine Catholic Church have launched an independent fact-finding body, the EJK Truth Commission, to document extrajudicial killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug crackdown. The commission, led by a bishop and an ex-ICC judge, aims to preserve victims' stories and recommend prosecutions, while Duterte's ICC trial is set to begin in late November.
Morocco enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked team and continental champions, aiming to surpass their historic 2022 semifinal run. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi has drawn heavily on the European diaspora, while the team contends with the fallout from a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite him facing criminal charges in the UK. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and is due to stand trial next year. The squad announcement also confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will miss the tournament through injury.