Press review · Saturday, 23 May 2026
23 May 2026
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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france24.com
EU agrees deal for deporting migrants to third-country 'return hubs'
The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments…
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abcnews.com
Russia launches 'horrific' drone, missile strikes on Ukraine, killing 17: Officials
More than a dozen people were killed and more than 100 people injured in a large-scale overnight Russian missile and drone strike on Ukraine, officials said.
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euronews.com
EU approves strictest-ever migration law, including return hubs
A new EU law will allow migrant return hubs outside the bloc and home searches in a bid to crack down on irregular migration. Civil society groups point to a “xenophobic" turn in EU politics. #EuropeNews
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nbcnews.com
Nine dead and dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine
Russia warned last week that it intended “systematic strikes” on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centers, and urged foreigners to leave.
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theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation
Israeli military says it intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning while Netanyahu says his forces will continue operating in the south of the country
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Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty despite billions pledged, source says
Four months after its creation, the Gaza reconstruction fund of US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace has yet to receive any of the billions of dollars pledged by donor countries. Israel…
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Wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 11
Dozens injured and people trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings after attacks on Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv
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independent.co.uk
Jury deliberations begin in trial of store owner who fatally shot Black teen
Defense lawyers claim the accused made a split-second decision to defend his son
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ksat.com
Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings
Ukrainian authorities say Russia attacked the country with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others.
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nbcnews.com
More Mandelson files released in U.K. bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
Keir Starmer fired Peter Mandelson when new details emerged about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from the misjudged appointment has left the prime minister fighting for his job.
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nbcnews.com
Tehran suspends talks with U.S. over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, Iranian media reports
Trump later posted that after discussions with Israel and representatives from Hezbollah about easing tensions, talks between the U.S. and Iran were back on “at a rapid pace.”
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katu.com
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as DOJ temporarily pauses it
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking sai
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Pentagon defends banning reporters from press office, citing classified material
The Trump administration said the switch-up was due to Pentagon speechwriters needing to ‘routinely handle classified material’
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triblive.com
Report: Scott Pelley of ’60 Minutes’ accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show
NEW YORK — In a remarkable sign of the turmoil at CBS’s top-rated “60 Minutes,” correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS News head Bari Weiss of “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job, according to reports. Pelley made his accusations in an introductory
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‘A shock to all Lebanese’: Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort
Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years brings back memories of occupation of south
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jpost.com
Israel will not attack Hezbollah, no IDF troops to attack Beirut, Donald Trump declares | The Jerusalem Post
The speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Nabih Berri, informed US President Donald Trump's administration of Hezbollah's willingness to cooperate, Axios reported, citing Berri's top advisor.
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Middle East live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten ‘new front’ over Israel’s Lebanon offensive
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed due to Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state media reported on Monday. Israel's government ordered strikes…
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asiaone.com
Taiwan opposition leader would be 'very willing' to meet Trump on US trip
TAIPEI — Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Monday (June 1) that she would be "very willing" to meet US President Donald Trump when she visits the US this month.Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, leaves for a two week US trip later on Monday, following on from her April visit to China where she...
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Trump admirer’s surprise first-round win is a blow to Colombia’s traditional conservatives
Success of far-right presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, suggests some voters are ‘fed up with politics’
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theweek.com
Israel takes Crusader castle in Lebanon, imperiling talks
Israel’s goal is to “deepen and expand our grip,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race
Pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella leads Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend
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nbcnews.com
Netanyahu vows to expand Israel’s grip on Lebanon after deepest incursion in 26 years
Israeli officials signaled they could seek to take direct control over more of Lebanon after crossing the Litani River to capture Beaufort Ridge, a key strategic site.
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Doctors say Trump’s medical report ‘lacks crucial details about his cardiac health’
Doctors said the medical record lacked details regarding the health of his heart, including how much blood it’s pumping, according to a report
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theatlantic.com
The War Trump Can’t End
Washington needs a deal, but Tehran needs an enemy.
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oilprice.com
Oil Prices Up 3% As Trump Demands Changes To Iran Deal | OilPrice.com
Oil prices extended gains after Trump sent Iran’s draft peace deal back for revisions, casting doubt on when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen.
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Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff
Lawyer and Trump admirer has risen rapidly in the polls and will face Iván Cepeda in election runoff in three weeks
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nbcnews.com
Israel’s Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut’s southern suburbs
Lebanese authorities say more than 3,370 people have been killed in the country as a result of Israeli attacks since March 2, when Hezbollah opened fire at Israel in support of Iran.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. and Iran trade strikes amid talks to end war
The U.S. military said its strikes in Goruk and the island of Qeshm were in self-defense. Iran said it targeted the source of a U.S. strike on a telecommunications tower.
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Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?
The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world
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Donald Trump asks for amendments to agreed upon draft of US-Iran ceasefire deal | The Jerusalem Post
“It could be a week. It could be less. It could be more. At the turn of the week, we hope to have something,” the official added.
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nbcnews.com
Why U.S. allies aren’t taking Trump seriously after his push for Arab-Israel normalization
“Asking them to absorb additional political costs by normalising ties with Israel amid the Gaza tragedy risks deepening regional fault lines rather than healing them,” a senior Pakistani diplomat said after Trump linked an Iran deal with the Abraham Accords.
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Middle East crisis live: Kuwait reports missile and drone attack; US says it struck Iran radar sites over weekend
Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the country
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dallasnews.com
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia’s presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of...
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foxnews.com
Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election
Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.
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understandingwar.org
Iran Update Special Report, May 31, 2026
US President Donald Trump has requested several amendments to the draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
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'Suspected' mine reported in Strait of Hormuz, Omani authorities say
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nbcnews.com
Colombia’s Petro sows doubt about election showing his favored successor heading to runoff against pro-Trump rival
Sunday’s election results showed Iván Cepeda, endorsed by outgoing President Gustavo Petro, trailing right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.
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European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN security council, after the Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle
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usatoday.com
Israel expands Lebanon offensive after capturing historic castle
Israeli troops are moving further into Lebanon after capturing a historic fortress, despite an ongoing ceasefire.
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Trump rails against judge who blocked his ballroom, warns of ‘Death and Destruction’
President Donald Trump railed against the judge while claiming a droneport on the ballroom’s roof will be critical to defend Washington, D.C.
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French police arrest 780 after violent clashes as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win
Interior minister says 57 officers injured as rioters set fires and vandalise shops in about 15 cities
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pbs.org
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo.
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nbcnews.com
Over 40 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Health authorities have confirmed more than 260 cases of the virus in the two countries and are investigating another 1,100 possible infections.
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united24media.com
Russia Can No Longer Take More Land Than Ukraine Liberates, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy states Russia lost battlefield initiative in Dec 2025, arguing Ukraine has a diplomacy window before winter if sanctions pressure on Russia continues.
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WHO calls for community cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes appeal after protests against protocols for handling victims’ bodies in Ituri province
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Iran ready to fire missiles across Middle East after digging out bombed tunnels | The Jerusalem Post
According to CNN, Iran used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to clear roads and tunnel entrances which had been destroyed by the bombing.
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bangkokpost.com
Four more people freed from cave in Laos
Four more people who were trapped ‌in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days were brought out to safety on Saturday afternoon, Thai rescuers said.
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dw.com
Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament
Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Trump sends back revised Iran deal text; seeks 'tougher language' on nuclear terms, Strait of Hormuz reopening
Just a week after declaring a proposed agreement with Iran "largely finalised", US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent the Iran deal back for revisions, prolonging negotiations and casting fresh uncertainty over efforts to end the conflict.
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Israeli troops seize strategic castle in Lebanon during deepest incursion in decades
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday.