WORLDEmily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not aloneThere are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDBHP ‘laughing’ at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions in tax breaks, Pocock says<p>Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissions</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2026/may/25/bhp-climate-promises-slash-emissions-global-solutions">Adam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fueThe Guardian·May 26, 2026
WORLDTwo men arrested in connection to Dezi Freeman’s movements after Porepunkah shootings<p>A 48-year-old and 45-year-old will be interviewed by police after their arrests at two separate locations in north-east Victoria</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/26/australia-politics-live-renewables-climate-bhp-files-budget-capital-gains-tax-jim-chaThe Guardian·May 26, 2026
WORLDThe Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDStarbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaignCoffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDUS strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boatsThe US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
WORLDInside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are RoutineThree years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.NY Times·May 26, 2026
WORLDSouth Korea's Kospi hits new high amid mixed trading in AsiaAsia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.CNBC·May 26, 2026
WORLDCan Learner Tien continue his meteoric rise?Learner Tien is one of the best hopes for the American men at the French Open.ESPN·May 26, 2026
WORLDThe legacy of French star Gael Monfils"A true inspiration." Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland Garros on Monday -- and the players paid tribute to his lasting influence.ESPN·May 26, 2026
WORLDDozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitchVivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.BBC News·May 26, 2026
WORLDNetanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ forceIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force.Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026
