Google employee charged with using insider data to rig bets on Polymarket US DoJ alleges software engineer Michele Spagnuolo, 36, earned $1.2m betting on Google’s most-searched list The Guardian - US · May 28
Why has Trump threatened to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman? Trump made the threat as he declared that ‘nobody’s going to control’ the Strait of Hormuz after the war The Independent UK · May 28
US military says Iran fired missiles at Kuwait in the latest challenge to the fragile ceasefire The U_S_ military says Kuwait intercepted missiles launched by Iran, calling it an "egregious ceasefire violation." AAP · May 28
Dell lands $9.7bn Pentagon contract just weeks after Trump said 'go out and buy' Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House. Euronews · May 28
Trump secures new court victory over tightening of rules on mail-in voting IN FULL The Independent UK · May 28
Yes, America is anxious and not OK Surveys and data confirm a country in crisis — stressed and divided, but not yet ready to give up Salon · May 28
Judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting order Donald Trump has for years pushed the false claim that his 2020 election defeat was the result of widespread voter fraud and has criticised voting by mail. The Canberra Times · May 28
JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · May 28
OPINION - Palantir UK's CEO: Mayor of London denying police our software is the worst form of virtue signalling The safety of Londoners should not be traded for a political gesture aimed at Washington, says CEO of Palantir UK Louis Mosley Evening Standard · May 28
Trump refiles $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over report on alleged Epstein ties Legal action claims newspaper tarnished reputation by describing card to Jeffrey Epstein as bearing his signature The Guardian - US · May 28
Trump says he is ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s peace proposal days after claiming deal was imminent The US president said Washington ‘will be’ satisfied with a peace deal at some point - without giving a timeframe The Independent UK · May 28
Russia looks to forced mobilisation after losing 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 28, 2026: Papers discuss whether Russia could potentially invade Europe. But first, Spanish front pages cover the latest developments in the political corruption scandal that has hit the Socialist Party. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to make… France 24 · May 28
Murals, myths and belonging: how art is reshaping South Greenland The morning sun lights up the ice-covered mountains around Narsaq, a small village in South Greenland. Turquoise icebergs float by the shores of the fjords, and seagulls gather on the cliffy rocks. An old man walks slowly along the colourful houses on the hill. The Conversation · May 28
Salon · May 28 War on free speech won't end on campus The chilling effect of Trump's actions is felt well beyond the quad
The Guardian - US · May 28 The US keeps finding ways to justify state violence against Cuba For centuries, the US has engaged in imperialist intervention in Latin America. The Castro indictment looks like its latest move
The Guardian - US · May 28 Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say
The Economic Times · May 28 Dell lands $9.7 billion Pentagon deal months after Trump-linked donation Dell has secured a significant $9.7 billion, five-year technology agreement with the US Department of War for military software and cloud services. This deal, awarded after a competitive bidding process, is expected to streamline licensing and save the Pentagon approximately $422 million annually. The contract follows substantial philanthropic contributions from…
Bangkok Post · May 28 US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews · May 28 UFC fight venue takes shape outside White House for Trump birthday event Construction has begun on a UFC octagon outside the White House ahead of a fight night linked to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Independent UK · May 28 Conflict over Taiwan could risk US-China nuclear crisis, major study warns Assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies warns world is on cusp of new nuclear arms race
The Economic Times · May 28 A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threat US President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move forward with its financial alliance with Iran aimed at taxing ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This development raises serious questions about Oman's historical position as a…
The Independent UK · May 28 Katie Miller says vulgar tweet telling her husband Stephen to ‘shut up’ is ‘violent political rhetoric’ ’This is an anonymous account,’ Miller says, before claiming it is run by a ‘sad liberal woman’
The National (Scotland) · May 28 UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese added back to United States sanction list FRANCESCA Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has been added back to the United State's sanction list…
Windows Central · May 28 Microsoft and Dell just won a $9.7 billion clean-up contract with the United States Department of Defense — Dell stock hits an all-time high Microsoft will remain at the core of the United States Pentagon, with Dell operating as the sole software middle-man.