PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment. Also, a new French tennis star features on the front page of L'Equipe. Finally, an age-old question is finally answered.
The fraught relationship between the United States and its allies in the Gulf features widely in the press. Time Magazine explains that Donald Trump seems to be hinging a peace agreement with Iran on Arab nations recognising Israel. Trump has reportedly reached out to leaders in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan and many others, asking them to sign the Abraham Accords. Politico reports that Trump's demand is being met with laughter, dismissal and often silence by US allies. Foreign Policy says that the Iran war has remade the Gulf and argues that countries will not lurch towards any single power. The Atlantic looks at why Trump keeps getting "rolled" in negotiations.
