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Watch: Emotional scenes for Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show'

Fans lined up outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show,” with many calling the comedian a major voice in political satire and late-night television.

22/05/2026

Culture news

Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role

Lupita Nyong'o waved off racist criticism from online users, including Elon Musk, over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'

22/05/2026

USA

Rubio doubtful diplomatic means would work with the Cuban government

Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late.

22/05/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites more right-wing sources, study finds

Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found.

22/05/2026

USA

Republicans cancel vote on War Powers Resolution that was near passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

22/05/2026

Tech News

Meta accused of using ‘momfluencers’ to advocate for teen accounts

Parent influencers and doctors allegedly advocated for Meta’s teen accounts amid criticism of keeping young people safe on its platforms, according to a new report.

21/05/2026

Business

Nvidia shares dip despite 85% revenue surge and strong outlook

The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.

21/05/2026

Markets

SpaceX IPO countdown to what could be the biggest ever listing

SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.

21/05/2026

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Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site

Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it “one of the most beautiful buildings” ever built in the United States.

20/05/2026

USA

Soros' foundation pledges $300m to boost US democracy

George Soros’ foundation has pledged $300M to defend US democracy and economic security, defying political pressure from the Trump administration.

20/05/2026

Business

New filing shields Trump and his family from IRS tax audits

The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses.

20/05/2026

USA

Woman dies after falling into manhole in New York

A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell.

20/05/2026

Tech News

Google announces sweeping AI overhaul of its search engine

The tech giant unveiled sweeping updates to Search, Gemini and AI-powered eyeglasses in its push towards an AI-first ecosystem.

20/05/2026

Markets

Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO this year

Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history.

20/05/2026

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World Cup stadium workers demand ICE stay out

Workers at SoFi Stadium protested outside the venue demanding guarantees that personal data collected during FIFA accreditation would not be shared with US immigration authorities.

19/05/2026

USA

Lawmakers raise alarm over legality of US lethal drug boat strikes

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of war.

19/05/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk loses OpenAI case after he waited too long to sue

Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 after clashing with Altman. A year earlier, he reportedly made a failed bid to get more control over the company.

19/05/2026

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California.

19/05/2026

Health news

US to screen for Ebola at airports as ECDC deploys experts to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

19/05/2026

USA

Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a San Diego mosque

Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a “generalised hate rhetoric” towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city’s large Muslim community.

19/05/2026

USA

Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday

The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place."

18/05/2026

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Aerial footage captures police surrounding San Diego Islamic center after shooting reports

Aerial footage showed a large police and emergency response outside the Islamic Center of San Diego after reports of an active shooter on Monday. Authorities said multiple law enforcement units surrounded the area, while heavily armed officers were seen positioned around the mosque complex.

18/05/2026

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show

Two fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, sending both aircraft crashing to the ground as crew members parachuted to safety.

18/05/2026

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Thousands gather for Trump-backed prayer rally in Washington

Thousands gather on Washington’s National Mall for a ‘Rededicate 250’ prayer rally mixing faith, patriotism and support for Donald Trump.

18/05/2026

Moments

‘Playcations’ emerge as the 'defining' summer travel trend in the US

Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences.

17/05/2026

Markets

Stock trades reveal Trump made massive gains on Big Tech bets

A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn).

15/05/2026