WORLDJob vacancies fall to lowest level in five yearsThe unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.BBC News·May 19, 2026
WORLDL.I.R.R. Strike Ends After Tens of Thousands Endure Painful CommutesCommuters took lengthy detours on the third day of a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers, who had gone without raises for years. Workers and transit officials reached a deal late Monday.NY Times·May 19, 2026
WORLDWhy this Premier League season has been the most d...If you want drama and storylines, this Premier League campaign had it all.ESPN·May 19, 2026
WORLDMan City win FA Cup, big summer ahead for Real Mad...Man City won the FA Cup on Saturday. Plus: Juventus may miss out on UCL, and Real Madrid facing a turbulent summer.ESPN·May 19, 2026
WORLDVAR review: Arsenal should've received a red card ...Kai Havertz didn't see red for an obviously reckless tackle vs. Burnley, which might alter the title race.ESPN·May 19, 2026
WORLDDespite being unconvincing, Arsenal are inches awa...Despite barely beating Burnley, Arsenal are one win away from the Premier League title and could celebrate if Manchester City fails to win their next game.ESPN·May 19, 2026
WORLDPutin visits China to reaffirm Russia tiesThe Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries, but also "key international and regional issues."NPR·May 19, 2026
WORLDTakeaways: Spurs defeat defending champions in Gam...Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Spurs-Thunder series.ESPN·May 19, 2026
WORLDMark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has diedFuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of OJ Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in Los Angeles.NPR·May 19, 2026
WORLDChris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime ministerIt is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.BBC News·May 19, 2026
WORLDThe Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.BBC News·May 19, 2026
WORLDEuropean markets to open in mixed territory, Germany kicks off Uniper privatizationEuropean stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.CNBC·May 19, 2026
