As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing […]
Month: May 2026
Influencer MEP Fidias Panayiotou turns down Cypriot seat to stay in European Parliament
MEP Fidias Panayiotou on Monday said he will remain a lawmaker in the European Parliament and decline to take the seat to which he was […]
Five EU countries call for tougher trade weapons to tackle China
PARIS — A France-led group of five EU countries is calling on Brussels to make a broader use of tariffs and other defensive measures to […]
Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players
Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente…See More
Aber Kawas sees a Path to Principles in Public Office
Democratic Left interviews New York State Senate candidate Aber Kawas — the first of a series with members of New York City DSA’s 2026 slate. […]
The Foreign-Born Heroes Who Chose America
When Justice Neil Gorsuch recently described America as a “creedal nation”—one defined by ideas rather than bloodlines—it sparked a debate. But Gorsuch is right about […]
Why it’s about to get so much harder to find an aged care bed in WA
It’s going to get much harder to find an available aged care bed in WA, a new report finds, with a “substantial and time-critical shortfall” […]
Trump’s big beautiful income tax dodge
During the 2016 presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the former secretary of state claimed that Trump, despite his alleged fortune, had reportedly […]
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins isn’t as dramatic with religious theatrics as some of her colleagues in Donald Trump’s Cabinet, like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but […]
Australia punts on pushing China out of rare‑earths projects
It’s been a significant month for Australia’s ambitions to become a critical-minerals superpower, while balancing its relations with China and the United States. On May […]
AI boom, not oil shock, driving real yields structurally higher
Ten-year US Treasury yields are hovering near 4.5% even though bond markets are showing remarkably little panic about long-term inflation. Oil prices have jumped, conflict […]
Siya Kolisi reunites with kids after Cape Town move
Springbok and Stormers star Siya Kolisi reunited with his ‘girls’ in a sweet Instagram post following his return to Cape Town…See More
Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress
Iran’s FM spokesman Baghaei says a ‘large portion’ of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent…See More
What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?
Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup…See More
2026 Ford Everest price and specs: MY26.5 updates detailed – UPDATE
A less powerful four-cylinder diesel engine opens a rejigged Ford Everest lineup for model year 2026.5, but you can still get the popular V6…See More
What is China’s Shenzhou-23 mission? Inside the year-long space experiment
The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be conducting more than 100 experiments, like growing embryos and […]
We’re Nothing at All review – bus explosion sets off Hong Kong drama of grief, prejudice and queer identity
A disaster on Valentine’s Day sets off a sprawling tale of hidden lives and social fault lines in director Herman Yau’s ambitious ensemble drama Prolific […]
‘She does not back down’: the couple seeking to legalise same-sex marriage in Botswana
Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile are going to court for right to wed but face fierce opposition from church groups Bonolo Selelo was at Botswana’s […]
Latvian centrist moves to form coalition government
Centrist Latvian lawmaker Andris Kulbergs announced his intention to form a coalition government with four parties, national media reported on Monday. Center-right Prime Minister Evika […]
The Vatican vs. killer robots: Pope Leo XIV takes aim at AI warfare
ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Monday raised the alarm over the use of AI in warfare and called for the technology to be “disarmed” […]