Press review · Saturday, 23 May 2026
23 May 2026
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
Ukraine war briefing: Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Zelenskyy, insists Russia will win the war
Putin’s rejection of Zelenskyy’s offer comes as Russian attacks killed five people in Kherson. What we know on day 1,564
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nbcnews.com
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say
The team’s participation in the World Cup has been complicated by Iran’s war with Israel and the United States.
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US says Iran radar sites struck and drones intercepted, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal
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hindustantimes.com
US-Iran war LIVE: US struck Qeshm Island radar sites in ‘self-defence’ after Tehran's ‘drone threat’, says CENTCOM
US-Iran war news LIVE: US struck Qeshm Island in ‘self-defence’ after alleged Iranian drone attacks toward Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. Explosions and active air defence activity has been reported within the last hour on Iran’s Kharg Island in the northern Persian Gulf. | World News
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abcnews.com
'Astonishing': Sherpa missing for 6 days on Mount Everest found alive
A Mount Everest sherpa, who had been missing for six days, was found alive.
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Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims
Russian president describes letter from his Ukrainian counterpart as rude and says he can no point in face-to-face talks
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independent.co.uk
Trump could get away with bulldozing Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in ballroom fight
A lawsuit to stop construction of the president’s ballroom project was too late, Justice Department lawyers told appeals court judges
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scmp.com
US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
The measures had barred applicants from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.
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‘Extremely intelligent’ Japanese bear that attacked four people still at large, police say
Bear believed to have unlatched and opened a locked window, and was seen turning on and drinking from a tap
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france24.com
Live: Ukrainian drone jammed by Russia caused Romania port explosion, Kyiv says
Kyiv said that a Ukrainian drone was responsible for an explosion at the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, adding that the aircraft had been jammed by Russia and knocked off course. Follow…
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understandingwar.org
Iran Update Special Report, June 4, 2026
Hezbollah and Iranian leaders continue to reject any ceasefire framework that does not meet their demand for total Israeli capitulation.
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Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
Australian officials say they confiscated more than 100,000 illegal live cockroaches from a breeder in May in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates
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Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
Rescuers say a Sherpa guide was found alive a week after he went missing on Mount Everest
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m.economictimes.com
'Who wants noncitizens voting in our election?': 4 GOP Senators join Dems to block SAVE America Act
Despite strong support from President Donald Trump and House Republicans, the Save America Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate, falling short in a 48–51 vote and missing the 60-vote threshold required to move forward.
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jpost.com
Donald Trump: US 'doesn't need a deal' to get Iran's enriched uranium | The Jerusalem Post
On the matter of Lebanon, Trump told reporters that he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.
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Trump describes Iran ceasefire as ‘shooting in a moderate manner’
Madcap comments came after U.S. and Iran exchange fire earlier in the week
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komonews.com
FBI fatally shoots suspect after 10 hostages held in hours-long California standoff
The standoff began about 12 hours earlier on Tuesday when officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building.
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nbcnews.com
As ‘Putin’s Davos’ opens, St. Petersburg residents fear more Ukrainian strikes
“It’s nightmarish,” Iliya, 21, told NBC News hours after drone strikes hit the city. “We hope that it all will stop soon.”
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pbs.org
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire, create Lebanese security zones
In a joint statement released after a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the ceasefire “is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives” from areas south of the Litani River.
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Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
The US president compared the structure to France’s Eiffel Tower, which was supposed to have been dismantled 20 years after it was built.
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theglobeandmail.com
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes loaded with symbolism
Moscow destroys Chornobyl National Museum in Kyiv; Ukraine hits St. Petersburg ahead of important economic forum
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abc7.com
World Cup 2026: Large-scale security operation planned for matches at SoFi Stadium
As thousands of soccer fans prepare for the World Cup games in Southern California, officials are outlining efforts to keep attendees safe.
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foxnews.com
Bodycam footage fuels backlash after police handcuff dying stabbing victim
Bodycam footage shows English police handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak after he said he was stabbed and could not breathe moments before dying.
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katu.com
Trump says DOJ going forward with compensation fund despite acting AG's testimony
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the Department of Justice wasn't ever continuing its efforts to create a "weaponization" compensation fund.
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‘Democrats wouldn’t trust Jesus’: Johnson unloads on bid to block Gabbard replacement
Still, Bill Pulte’s biggest hurdle may not be Democrats — it will likely be fellow Republicans
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adn.com
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline settling the conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7.
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understandingwar.org
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 2, 2026
Russian forces conducted yet another devastating drone and missile strike series against Ukraine on the night of June 1 to 2.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump will decide on any return to full-scale action against Iran, says Netanyahu
Israeli PM gives interview to CNBC as Trump confirms heated phone call between the pair over attacks on Lebanon
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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday
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dw.com
Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as economic forum starts
Ukraine has been stepping up long-range strikes as the war grinds on, with Russia's westerly second city now hit. The latest attack on Saint Petersburg takes place as an event long known as "Russia's Davos" kicks off.
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foxnews.com
US ally Kuwait condemns 'brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks' after airport was hit
Kuwait has condemned "the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones," saying that the Kuwait International Airport had been targeted.
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usatoday.com
Iran war heats up again as Rubio heads to Congress: Live updates
The latest clash between U.S. and Iranian forces came late Tuesday. Both sides said they were responding to aggression from the other.
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nbcnews.com
U.K. government condemns violence at protest over teen’s stabbing death
“There can be no justification for hijacking this tragedy to stir up violence and disorder,” said Britain’s Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood.
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'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelly fired from CBS network | The Jerusalem Post
The broadcast has seen a lot of turnover under the new management, and the dismissal comes after disputes with the current EP, Nick Bilton, and the editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, over its new direction
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nbcnews.com
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway
The attack on President Vladimir Putin’s hometown, which hosts the showcase annual economic forum set to begin Wednesday, was the latest signal from Kyiv that it can strike deep inside enemy territory and embarrass the Kremlin.
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'I can't breathe': Protesters attack police at UK rally over student murder
Protesters in the southern British city of Southampton on Tuesday attacked police at the site of the murder of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying in December from stab wounds after…
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thevibes.com
Gulf conflict reignites as missile attacks strike Kuwait, diplomatic breakthrough remains elusive
Renewed military exchanges, continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz and mounting humanitarian and economic consequences across the region escalate
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theglobeandmail.com
U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map
Congressional map favours Republicans and eliminates one of two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority
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Trump appears to dispute state media reports that Iran cut off talks
President Donald Trump in a social media post on Tuesday disputed that Iran has cut off communication with mediators, calling Iranian reports of a cessation in talks “false and erroneous.”
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adn.com
Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in heated Senate budget hearing
Some lawmakers called his threats to pull officers from some airports in so-called sanctuary cities “insane” and accused his department of recklessly spending billions of dollars.
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U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it shot down.
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nbcnews.com
Coast Guard divers arrive in Bahamas to search for missing American Lynette Hooker
Hooker’s husband was initially taken into custody following her April 4 disappearance but was later freed, and no charges have been filed.
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en.sedaily.com
Alphabet to Raise $80 Billion for AI Investment, Berkshire Joins
Alphabet is raising $80 billion to fund AI infrastructure, including a $10 billion private placement to Berkshire Hathaway, as demand for AI solutions outpaces supply.
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cbsaustin.com
Tennessee GOP rep. says homosexuality has no place in US during pride month
Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles said Tuesday that homosexuality has no place in the U.S.
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Iran live updates: Trump says 'one never knows' where negotiations will lead
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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nbcnews.com
The case of a UK teen who died from a stab wound while handcuffed by police stirs debate
The killer, Vickrum Digwa, 23, who is Sikh, had reported to police that he was the victim of a racist attack by Henry Nowak, who was white.
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en.vijesti.me
Intelligence agency clash in Washington amid conflict with Iran
The dispute between the CIA and Tulsi Gabbard's office over the division of jurisdiction, access to data, and declassification of documents is disrupting the production of analyses that US presidents rely on...
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triblive.com
Todd Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration was scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts. “We are not moving forward with the fund, period,” Blanche said
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komonews.com
South Carolina store owner found not guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Black teen
Authorities said Chow and his son pursued the teen after accusing him of stealing four bottles of water from the store.
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news8000.com
Police investigate Iowa man suspected of killing 6 of his relatives and then himself
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people. They believe a relative, Ryan Willis McFarland, killed them before taking his own life when confronted by police Monday.