POLITICSEthiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace dealFour years after the formal end of Ethiopia's Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
POLITICSTrump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His Interventions in Gaza, Ukraine and Now IranIn Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.NY Times·May 31, 2026
POLITICSAs Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressedContinuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
POLITICSEthiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracyA national vote alone can't address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
POLITICSSecond batch of Mandelson files to be published on MondayA government spokesperson says the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".BBC News·May 31, 2026
POLITICSTrump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms?Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war.NY Times·May 31, 2026
POLITICSColombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates<p>Ballots are being cast in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential elections</p><p>Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential election, choosing between candidates with radically diverging visions for the future of peace in a cThe Guardian·May 31, 2026
POLITICSStreeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drillingThe former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.BBC News·May 31, 2026
POLITICSTrump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop OutThe president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”NY Times·May 31, 2026
POLITICSPlatner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race BeganThe wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.NY Times·May 31, 2026
POLITICSImmigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facilityImmigrant detainees accuse the federal government of 'inhumane' abuse and treatment at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.NPR·May 31, 2026
POLITICSInside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion LawsuitDiscussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape.NY Times·May 30, 2026
