Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
US vetoes resolution for unconditional Gaza ceasefire at UN security council
Russia, China, France and the UK all voted in favour of ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’
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Kremlin and Trump aides raise nuclear war fears after Ukraine drone strike
Vladimir Putin has warned Russia will respond to Kyiv’s attacks on nuclear-capable aircraft at airfields
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nytimes.com
In War-Torn Nations, Trump’s Travel Ban Brings a New Hardship
For people in countries like Afghanistan and Myanmar, the president’s order dimmed hopes for sanctuary in the United States.
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nbcnews.com
North Korea pulls capsized warship upright after botched launch, report says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called the accident an insult to the nation’s prestige and vowed to punish those responsible.
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Israeli-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Close Temporarily After Deadly Shootings
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it was working to improve operations, a day after health workers said at least 27 Palestinians were killed near a distribution center.
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Why Geert Wilders’ plan to become Netherlands PM may well backfire
Dutch far-right leader’s withdrawal from ruling coalition has upset allies and misjudged changed political landscape
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pbs.org
Far-right leader Geert Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil by pulling party from ruling coalition
Populist far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has plunged Dutch politics into turmoil Tuesday by withdrawing his party’s ministers from the ruling coalition in a dispute over a crackdown on migration.
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abcnews.go.com
Russia says no damage to Crimea Bridge as Ukraine pushes for US sanctions on Moscow
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday that Tuesday's explosion at the Kerch Strait Bridge caused no damage.
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Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Calls U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal ‘Nonsense’
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that abandoning uranium enrichment would be against Iran’s interests.
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US remains ‘completely committed’ to Nato says secretary general ahead of Ukraine military aid meeting – Europe live
Mark Rutte comments on absence of US defense secretary Pete Hegseth from meeting about defence of Ukraine
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China Really Wants to Attract Talented Scientists. Trump Just Helped.
Even before the U.S. threatened to bar international students and besieged universities, China’s huge spending campaign on the sciences was bearing fruit.
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Dutch museum to display 200-year-old condom probably made from sheep’s appendix
Rijksmuseum exhibition includes contraceptive featuring erotic etching of a nun and three clergymen
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Drone Attacks Are the New Front in War. Can NATO Keep Up?
Assaults in Russia and Ukraine have shown major military powers that they are unprepared for evolving forms of warfare, and need to adapt.
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Why South Korea’s New Leader Name Checked North Korea but Not China
Lee Jae-myung’s inauguration speech was a sign of the diplomatic maneuvering he will need to pull off to navigate relations with China and the United States.
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World won’t forget Tiananmen Square, US and Taiwan say on 36th anniversary of massacre
Date of 4 June remains one of China’s strictest taboos, with government using increasingly sophisticated tools to censor its discussion
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Where South Korea’s Likely New President Lee Jae-myung Stands on Trump and North Korea
Facing a complex set of thorny challenges at home and abroad, Lee Jae-myung says he will deal with them with “pragmatism.”
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independent.co.uk
Suspect in killing of King of Hill actor Jonathan Joss ‘confessed’
Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, according to a police report.
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South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration
Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but he is taking over during a perilous political atmosphere.
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Live Updates: Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South Korea
Mr. Lee cruised to victory on Tuesday after his predecessor pitched the country into chaos with a brief declaration of martial law.
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Ukraine hits bridge linking Crimea to Russia with underwater explosives
Operation ‘severely damaged’ base of Crimean bridge, opened by Putin in 2018, Kyiv’s SBU security service says
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nbcnews.com
Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, ending months of political turmoil
The U.S. ally has been without a permanent leader since late last year, when then-President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his botched declaration of martial law.
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ndtv.com
Satellite Pics Show How Russia Tried To Avert Ukraine Drone Strikes, But Failed
Hi-resolution satellite imagery of air bases deep inside Russia, taken before Ukraine carried out what's been described as the most audacious drone attack in military history, shows several Russian Air Force jets parked on the tarmac.
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nbcnews.com
Mongolia's prime minister resigns amid protests over reports of son's lavish spending
Before a vote of confidence in parliament, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai warned that it could lead to instability and shake Mongolia’s fledgling democracy.
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hindustantimes.com
‘Person behind McDonald's account’ credits customers for Snack Wrap's return, leaves netizens in awe
McDonald's confirmed the Snack Wrap's return on July 10, praising customers for their dedication in reviving the item after its 2016 phase-out.
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foxnews.com
Trump reaffirms hard line on Iran nuclear deal: 'will not allow any enrichment of uranium'
President Donald Trump denies U.S. proposal for Iran's uranium enrichment, contradicting reports as Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium amid nuclear talks.
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Dutch Government Collapses After Geert Wilders Withdraws Right-Wing Party
The populist Geert Wilders withdrew his right-wing party from the ruling coalition, saying partners were stalling plans for the Netherlands’ “strictest migration policy ever.”
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Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge
It would be the third such attack. The claim comes two days after one of Ukraine’s most ambitious operations of the war, deep inside Russia.
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rte.ie
Ukraine claims fresh attack on Crimean bridge
Ukraine said it had detonated a bomb under the Crimean bridge which links the annexed peninsula to Russia and has been widely targeted since Russia invaded in 2022.
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South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
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Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korean president, exit polls say
Man who led campaign to oust Yoon Suk Yeol comfortably ahead of conservative opponent, according to polls
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Young South Korean Voters Are Disenchanted With Their Choices
Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.
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Poland’s Presidential Election Result Highlights Trump-Europe Divide
The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.
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At Least 27 Killed After Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site
The Israeli military said its troops began shooting after people strayed from a designated route toward a food distribution site. It was the latest deadly incident involving a contentious new aid system.
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Palestinians killed after Israeli military opens fire at aid distribution point, Gaza’s civil defence agency says – Israel-Gaza war live
IDF says it fired at ‘individual suspects who advanced towards troops’ during incident at aid point in southern Gaza Strip
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Mexican president hails ‘complete success’ after just 13% vote in judicial elections
Claudia Sheinbaum defends decision to put 2,600 judges’ posts to vote despite record low turnout
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france24.com
Trump says US will not allow Iran to enrich 'any' uranium under nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said Monday Iran would not enrich uranium under any potential nuclear deal. Since April, Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks to replace the 2015 pact Trump…
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Iran on brink of rejecting US proposal on nuclear programme
Offer gives no ground on Tehran’s demand to continue to enrich uranium inside country, sources say
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Ukraine Hid Attack Drones in Russia. These Videos Show What Happened Next.
Videos and satellite imagery show how the attack unfolded and its aftermath.
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theatlantic.com
Ukraine’s Warning to the World’s Other Military Forces
Expensive planes, tanks, and ships can be destroyed on the cheap.
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South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President
The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.
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foxnews.com
Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire, Zelenskyy warns Putin should not be 'rewarded'
Ukraine reviews Russia's ceasefire terms after failed talks. Zelenskyy emphasizes no rewards for Putin and highlights NATO's importance in curbing Russian aggression.
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Diddy’s ex-assistant explains why she stayed silent about alleged assault
Former assistant spent three days testifying about the mental, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse she allegedly endured at Combs’ hands
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Putin 'is preparing for more war,’ GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron
Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine.
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China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade truce
Beijing says it will safeguard its interests after Donald Trump claimed it had ‘totally violated’ agreement
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thetimes.com
Greta Thunberg’s Gaza trip mocked by Lindsey Graham
Graham responded to news about the climate activist sailing to the strip with other campaigners by writing on Twitter: ‘Hope Greta and her friends can swim!’
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Orbán and Le Pen cheer Karol Nawrocki’s election as Polish president
Far-right leaders congratulate nationalist candidate as result deals blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU agenda
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nbcnews.com
Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election
The outcome of the close race indicates that Poland can be expected to take a more populist and nationalist path under its new leader.
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Operation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft
In a spectacular attack planned over 18 months, Ukrainian agents moved drones and explosives deep inside Russia to strike four airbases
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i24news.tv
U.S. backs plan to integrate foreign rebel fighters into Syrian army - i24NEWS
Three Syrian defense officials reveal that this plan involves the incorporation of about 3,500 foreign fighters, mainly Uighurs originating from China
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In Drone Attacks on Russia, Ukraine Aims for Strategic and Symbolic Blow
While the full extent of the damage is still unknown, the operation shows how Kyiv has been able to adapt and evolve over the war using drones.