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A surge of infighting between Reform UK and the breakaway Restore Britain party, highlighted by Elon Musk's online endorsements and controversies around Reform's candidate Robert Kenyon, has thrown the upcoming Makerfield byelection into disarray, potentially benefiting Labour's Andy Burnham.
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday and Monday amid growing investor optimism that the US and Iran may reach a ceasefire extension, potentially easing tensions that have disrupted global energy markets. Brent crude dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time in weeks, though analysts caution that a full recovery of oil flows could take months.
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.
Foreign investors continued to offload Korean stocks in April, but at a significantly reduced pace compared to March, according to data from the Financial Supervisory Service. Meanwhile, they increased bond purchases. The trend extended into May with record KOSPI selling, though foreign investors also poured record funds into KOSDAQ.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on four Israeli settler organizations and three individuals, alongside ten Hamas political leaders, citing human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank. The move has drawn criticism from both Hamas and Israeli officials, while those targeted dismissed the penalties as symbolic.
The UK is experiencing its hottest May on record, with temperatures topping 35°C, triggering a surge in cooling product sales while exposing a lack of air conditioning in most homes and public buildings. The heat has prompted record sales of fans and ice cubes as the country confronts the realities of climate change.
At least 15 people have died in water-related incidents during the UK's recent heatwave, including two teenage boys recovered in Kent and Oxford, according to police and safety organizations. The deaths have prompted urgent warnings from the Royal Life Saving Society UK and health authorities about the risks of cold water shock and outdoor swimming.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has warned that nuclear weapons could emerge in the Asia-Pacific region, citing the AUKUS pact and Japan and South Korea's preparations to host American nuclear arms. He also criticized Western policies, including missile defense deployments and the rejection of New START legacy, as destabilizing.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry's remarks against paying Olympic athletes prize money have drawn criticism from athletes including Australian swimmer Shayna Jack and Cameron McEvoy. The controversy comes amid the Enhanced Games' $25 million prize pool and ongoing debates about athlete compensation.
Andy Burnham has distanced himself from previous calls to scrap the no recourse to public funds rule, backing instead the government's immigration reforms, as he campaigns in the Makerfield byelection. The Greater Manchester mayor's shift reflects the political pressures of a constituency where Reform UK has gained ground.
The Cerne Abbas Giant, a 55-metre chalk figure in Dorset, is being restored by the National Trust. Workers are removing weathered chalk and algae, then packing fresh chalk by hand to preserve the ancient landmark for future generations. Researchers date the giant to between AD 700 and 1100.
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.
Recent press reviews highlight Russia's expanding military infrastructure near Finland and Norway, as well as a potential state-run VPN. Other stories include World Cup surveillance, a Spanish corruption scandal, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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.
An Australian woman who returned from Syria has been charged with being a member of the Islamic State group and entering a declared conflict zone. The 34-year-old, identified as Rayann El Houli, appeared in a Melbourne court to apply for bail, with her lawyer stating she renounces any allegiance to the group.
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.
A government-commissioned review led by Alan Milburn warns that the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in the UK could rise by 25% to 1.25 million by the early 2030s. The report calls for a 'system reset' to overhaul health and disability benefits and jobs support, blaming a 'catastrophic systems failure' for leaving many young people on a path to benefits.
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.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, has received no funds in its official World Bank-administered fund despite $17 billion in pledges. The shortfall underscores concerns about the board's structure and the lack of a viable political horizon, while Israel's military operations and humanitarian restrictions continue.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the personal assistant who injected Matthew Perry with ketamine, is set to be sentenced, closing the criminal investigation into the actor's 2023 overdose death. Prosecutors seek a three-year-and-five-month term, while three co-defendants have already received sentences ranging from home detention to 15 years in prison.