Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Karl-Anthony Towns is focused, unlocking new possibilities for the Knicks
One quarter became a declaration: This is why the Knicks traded for him. Now, which Towns shows up for the rest of the conference finals?
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Billie Eilish Dominates American Music Awards With Success In All Nominated Categories – See The Full Winners List
Billie Eilish led the winners for the 2025 American Music Awards, dominating in all seven of her nominated categories.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
New Orleans jail security 'train wreck' helped 4-time escapee, 9 others break out: former warden
According to a former warden, the New Orleans jail from which serial escapee Antoine Massey and nine others escaped was a "train wreck."
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npr.org Top stories ·
FBI reexamining Dobbs opinion leak, D.C. pipe bombs and White House cocaine cases
Dan Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, says the bureau is refocusing on cases that pointed to "potential public corruption."
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Could the French Pedophile Doctor Joël Le Scouarnec Have Been Stopped Earlier?
Years before Joël Le Scouarnec was charged with abusing 299 former patients, he was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse imagery.
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
From Student-Teacher Love Story To Face-Shoving Video: Macrons In Spotlight
They first met at the Catholic Lycee La Providence, where Brigitte, then 39, was a high school teacher and Emmanuel, 15, was her student.
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the-race.com Top stories ·
Three feasible ways to create Monaco overtaking - Wurz's proposals explained
Grand Prix Drivers' Association chairman Alex Wurz has outlined three feasible ways that Monaco's Formula 1 circuit can be improved to help overtaking
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Number of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza exceeds 54,000
World Health Organization tells of ‘horror on horror’ in Gaza’s hospitals as medicines run out to treat dying, injured.
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pitchfork.com Top stories ·
Watch Janet Jackson Perform Medley, Accept Icon Award at the 2025 American Music Awards
She broke out “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All for You” for her first TV performance in seven years
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people.com Top stories ·
The Best, Worst and Most Oops Moments of the American Music Awards 2025
The AMAs Monday night was all about the icons, from Janet Jackson's return to live TV to the surprising return of the mullet. See the moments that made our list of the best, worst and most oops performances and appearances at the AMAs.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Three more escaped New Orleans inmates captured as manhunt continues for last 2 fugitives
Lenton Vanburen, Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald are three of the five remaining fugitives from a New Orleans jail escape recaptured on Monday. Vanburen was caught in Baton Rouge, and Tate and Donald in Texas.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Corporate America's retreat from DEI has eliminated thousands of jobs
"I just didn't think it would take this long," one veteran head of diversity, who's been job-hunting since last summer, tells NPR.
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New US-backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says Palestinians have collected supplies, though the scale is unclear.
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time.com Top stories ·
China, North Korea, and Russia’s Response to Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Proposal
Here’s how U.S. rivals are reacting to Trump’s plan to develop a space-based missile-defense system.
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Mount Everest: Nepali sherpa breaks own record with 31st summit
Kami Rita Sherpa is a "global symbol of Everest itself", says the expedition organiser.
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npr.org Top stories ·
As Trump targets elite schools, Harvard's president says they should 'stand firm'
Cutting off research funding for Harvard University might hurt the school, its president Alan Garber told NPR, but it also potentially sets back important work that benefits the public.
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france24.com Top stories ·
King Charles III visits Canada in apparent pushback against Trump’s annexation threats
King Charles III on Monday arrived in Ottawa for a historic visit that is widely seen as a pushback against US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to make Canada the 51st US state. During his visit,…
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middleeasteye.net Top stories ·
Scenes of horror in Gaza as Palestinian child tries to escape the flames after school attack
Disturbing footage shows a young girl trying to flee a burning classroom where dozens of displaced families were killed after being targeted by Israeli forces
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'Tragic accident': Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float
The incident occurred late Monday morning during a Memorial Day parade in Green, Ohio, located south of Akron in Summit County.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Tesla's Europe sales plunge 49% on brand damage, rising competition
Tesla has faced brand damage over the past few months amid CEO Elon Musk's political involvement with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Janet Jackson Performs “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All for You” During First Televised Performance in 7 Years at 2025 AMAs
The five-time Grammy winner hit the stage before she was honored with the Icon Award.
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
Iran Ready To Compromise With US On Nuclear Program But On This Condition
Iran on Monday indicated it is open to compromises on its nuclear program in talks with the United States, after US President Donald Trump described weekend talks with Tehran as "very good".
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economist.com Top stories ·
The plan to protect America by shooting down missiles mid-air
It’s not as outlandish as it sounds
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politico.eu Top stories ·
NATO’s Rutte embraces 5 percent defense spending goal
The new target is expected to be agreed at next month’s NATO summit.
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Everyone who has testified in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial so far: Recap
The prosecution called 16 witnesses in the first two weeks.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
Video Shows Girl Trying to Escape Inferno as Gaza Family 'Burned Alive' in Israeli Massacre | Common Dreams
"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians," said former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
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abc11.com Top stories ·
10 people shot at holiday weekend party on boat in South Carolina
No arrests have been made as detectives continue to investigative, police said.
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news4sanantonio.com Top stories ·
Tornado Watch: San Antonio braces for potential severe storms with hail and strong winds
SAN ANTONIO - A Tornado Watch is in effect for much of our area until 10:00pm.At this time, much of our viewing region is quiet with a mix of clouds and sun.
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Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison
A former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape has escaped form prison, according to the Stone County Sheriff's Office.
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Japan Will Spend $6.3 Billion to Shield Its Economy From Trump’s Tariffs
Lawmakers approved a plan to help companies and consumers as officials bargain in Washington for relief from debilitating auto levies.
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Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban
The move comes as EU diplomats warn the bloc is inching closer to deploying its “nuclear option” against Hungary.
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npr.org Top stories ·
3 more escapees from a New Orleans jail are caught, leaving 2 at large, officials say
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Israel-Gaza war: US-backed aid group starts operations despite UN objections
Moves by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation follow the resignation of its executive director over concerns the operation could not adhere to ‘humanitarian principles’
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dw.com Top stories ·
Germany's Merz: No more range limits for weapons to Ukraine – DW – 05/26/2025
Along with Ukraine's other key Western backers, Germany has lifted range restrictions on the weapons it sends to Kyiv to fight Russia. The Kremlin has called it a "dangerous" move.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission
Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play. #EuropeNews
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ft.com Top stories ·
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says aid deliveries have begun
Agency ships supplies as Israeli military continues offensive in shattered Palestinian enclave
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother
Towns didn’t just save the Knicks’ season on Sunday. He honored his mom.
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Carlo Ancelotti: Brazil 'best in the world', says new national team boss
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targets winning the 2026 World Cup.
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nbcphiladelphia.com Top stories ·
2 dead, 9 hurt in mass shooting in Fairmount Park, Philly police say
At least two people were killed and nine others were hurt in a mass shooting at Fairmount Park on Monday, May 26, police said.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Horner: Changes to circuit needed at Monaco
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the only way to bring about better racing at Monaco is to change the layout of the circuit.
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Tuesday Briefing: U.S. and E.U. Talk Trade
Plus, defining Sweden’s culture.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Escaped inmates captured as manhunt continues
The extensive search has been ongoing for 10 inmates who escaped via a hole behind a toilet
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nypost.com Top stories ·
To end the war in Ukraine, make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt
If President Trump wants a true end to the war in Ukraine, he needs to unleash secondary sanctions on those who are keeping Russia’s war machine chugging.
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Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs
Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty
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zeenews.india.com Top stories ·
Operation Sindoor: Key Lessons India Must Learn To Tackle Modern Warfare Threats
One of the important lessons the military offensive gave is the changing nature battlefield.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Putin Threatens to ‘Throttle’ Big Tech Firms Like Zoom and Microsoft
His comments came after Trump blasted Putin as “absolutely CRAZY” over the war in Ukraine.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Jennifer Lopez Kisses Three Dancers During Top Hits Dance Intro at 2025 AMAs
Jennifer Lopez performed at the 2025 American Music Awards, where she also returned as host for the first time since 2015.
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Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, sources say; US and Israel reject offer
Sources say Hamas agreed to a US plan for a 60-day truce and release of 10 captives, but Washington denies the claim.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Europe is already responding to Trump tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron visiting Vietnam and Swedish automaker Volvo Cars laying off employees are both, in some ways, responses to Trump tariffs.