WORLDOlivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' setThe British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.BBC News·May 24, 2026
WORLDCalifornia chemical tank has cracked, causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuateOne California town is in a state of emergency and 50,000 people are under an evacuation order as a malfunctioning chemical tank at an aerospace plant is overheating and could leak or explode.NPR·May 24, 2026
WORLDBlast targeting train kills at least 20 in PakistanOfficials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.BBC News·May 24, 2026
WORLDCuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditionsThe Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.Al Jazeera·May 24, 2026
WORLDInside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisisFor nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.Al Jazeera·May 24, 2026
WORLD'Potential crack' in Southern California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official saysAlthough officials are focused on measuring pressure, the crack eventually could allow authorities to gradually drain the chemicals.CNBC·May 24, 2026
WORLDRAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian borderPilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.BBC News·May 24, 2026
WORLDCatharsis and joy: Arsenal finally lift Premier Le...Arsenal got to party with the Premier League trophy after going to Crystal Palace and notching one final win.ESPN·May 24, 2026
WORLDSleepwalking over: How Tottenham staved off relega...Tottenham Hotspur needed until the final day of the Premier League season to avoid the humiliation of relegation, and soul-searching begins for next season.ESPN·May 24, 2026
WORLDAfter San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into actionMore than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.Al Jazeera·May 24, 2026
WORLDBystander Wounded in White House Shooting Is in Stable ConditionThe Metropolitan Police Department is investigating to determine who shot the bystander, who underwent surgery, and how many bullets were fired.NY Times·May 24, 2026
WORLDReopening of Strait of Hormuz Still a Question MarkWithout the details of a formal agreement, it is unclear how soon normal shipping will resume and when oil prices will start to come down.NY Times·May 24, 2026
