POLITICSPolish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honourUkrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
POLITICSTrump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rulesThe judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for nowNPR·May 29, 2026
POLITICSBrent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran dealOil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.CNBC·May 29, 2026
POLITICSWhat’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
POLITICSLouisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black districtLouisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.NPR·May 29, 2026
POLITICSLula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists<p>Marco Rubio made announcement after meeting president’s far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro</p><p>Brazil will not be treated as a “tinpot country,” the country’s president, Luiz Inácio da Silva, said on Friday after the United States designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First CapThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
POLITICSLula says Brazil will not be treated like ‘tinpot country’ after US designates gangs as terrorists<p>Marco Rubio made announcement after meeting president’s far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro</p><p>Brazil will not be treated as a “tinpot country,” the country’s president, Luiz Inácio da Silva, said on Friday after the United States designated Brazil’s two largest criminal gangs, the First CapThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
POLITICSCan the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step toward ‘self-destruction’?<p>Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/The Guardian·May 29, 2026
POLITICSDoes Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.NY Times·May 29, 2026
POLITICSAustralia news live: Tony Abbott says Liberals are in ‘existential crisis’ as he is elected party president; two arrested at protest over Brisbane’s Olympic stadium<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcThe Guardian·May 29, 2026
POLITICSEthiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide victoryOpposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
POLITICSJames Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host<p>Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event in Sydney</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/29/australia-news-live-senate-estimates-capital-gains-The Guardian·May 29, 2026
