POLITICSBolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protestsBolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial DayUS President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran dealUS president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.Al Jazeera·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump to get 'routine annual' medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter ReedWhite House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTrump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's risePresident Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSU.S. military strikes Iran as Trump says negotiations move forward for deal to end warThe U.S. military announced strikes against Iranian positions just hours after President Trump says more countries should normalize ties with Israel in any Iran deal, tempering expectations of peace.NPR·May 25, 2026
POLITICSSGA, Jokic, Wembanyama headline All-NBA teamsShai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Nikola Jokic of Denver were unanimous first-team All-NBA selections, while San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed joining them in that club by one vote.ESPN·May 25, 2026
POLITICSAustralia news live: Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years; last IS-linked women and children to return to Australia<p>Phil Thompson was suspended fter refusing to withdraw comments calling the Albanese government ‘liars’. 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</aThe Guardian·May 25, 2026
POLITICSTo Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for LaterPresident Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated.” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed.NY Times·May 25, 2026
POLITICSEducation secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costsBridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.BBC News·May 25, 2026
POLITICSLIVE: Rubio says Trump ‘not going to make a bad deal’ with IranUS president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue.Al Jazeera·May 24, 2026
POLITICSA Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it.Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, blamed private equity for destroying “our favorite baseball team.” NESN, which is owned by the team, pulled his campaign ad, citing an intellectual property violation.NY Times·May 24, 2026
