Destinations Los Angeles: A World Cup host city travel guide The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup. 31/05/2026
USA US says it is capable to resume war with Iran as deal remains elusive Trump signalled he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran but failed to sign off on the agreement following a two-hour meeting on Friday. 30/05/2026
USA Trump remains 'in excellent health,' presidential doctor says Trump's physician said the president's "cognitive and physical performance are excellent". 30/05/2026
Sport The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know. 30/05/2026
Destinations New York/New Jersey: A World Cup travel guide Eight matches will be held in New York/New Jersey during this summer’s World Cup – including the final on 19 July. 30/05/2026
Tech News AI agents turned to theft, intimidation and collapse in online worlds A new experiment suggests that when advanced AI agents are left to run simulated societies without human oversight, rule-breaking, instability and even systemic collapse can emerge rapidly. 29/05/2026
Tech News Blue Origin rocket explodes seconds into engine test Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, with Jeff Bezos acknowledging a “rough day” and saying the company will rebuild and continue testing. 29/05/2026
World News Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at a Florida launch pad, sending a fireball into the night sky and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported as the company investigates the cause of the incident. 29/05/2026
Business Anthropic becomes the world's top AI start-up with $1tr valuation Artificial intelligence company Anthropic raised $65 billion in private funding, boosting its valuation to $965 billion and overtaking OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion as the two firms compete for dominance in the AI sector. 29/05/2026
USA What are the Abraham Accords — and why is Trump pushing to expand them? US President Donald Trump is calling for more Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic agreements normalising ties between Israel and parts of the Arab world. 28/05/2026
USA Israel freezes out UN chief Guterres over sexual violence blacklist The UN cited "credible information" regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians in prisons and other detention centres. 28/05/2026
USA Judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list Democrats and civil rights groups argued it was urgent that the judge issue a restraining order in the midst of primary season and with states already gearing up for the fall midterm elections. 28/05/2026
Business FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket pricing ahead of the event The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices. 28/05/2026
Business Google insider's Polymarket scam puts prediction markets on trial A Google engineer has been arrested for allegedly using his employer's secret search trend data, as landmark case tests whether prediction markets are subject to the same rules as Wall Street. 28/05/2026
Business Dell lands huge Pentagon deal right 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. 28/05/2026
USA 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. 28/05/2026
Business Meta wants Instagram and Facebook subscribers to foot its AI bill Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its long-standing reliance on advertising revenue. 28/05/2026
Culture news Matthew Perry's assistant gets three-year jail term over actor's death The court in Los Angeles heard that Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had a central role in the 'Friends' actor’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with a fatal dose of the drug. 28/05/2026
Destinations Machu Picchu overtourism: Bucket list dream turning into a ‘nightmare’ A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems. 28/05/2026
Culture news Aye Caramba! ‘The Simpsons’ writer announces 2028 White House campaign Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028. 27/05/2026
USA Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited. 27/05/2026
Residences Luxury brand Aman is opening its first hotel in Mexico Amanvari in Baja Sur California offers a coastal escape with three miles of swimmable shoreline. 27/05/2026
No Comment Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music. 26/05/2026
Mexico Mexico set to host Iranian football team during World Cup The future of Iran's World Cup campaign has been thrown into doubt by the Trump administration's military attacks and the ensuing chaos in the Middle East and beyond. 25/05/2026
Tech News Thousands enter the world’s largest AI influencer competition Body positivity nightmare or a chance to redefine beauty standards? A new awards contest for AI-generated personalities is testing how far virtual influencers can go. 25/05/2026
USA Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent Writing on his social media platform, US President Donald Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right." 25/05/2026