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Europe Is Facing Up to a Painful Vulnerability to Drone Warfare

The crash of a Russian drone into a Romanian apartment building on Friday laid bare Europe’s lack of preparedness in confronting modern aerial warfare even as fighting rages across the border in Ukraine for a fifth year.

2026-05-30 07:30 | Bloomberg

Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report

The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual.

2026-05-30 02:01 | Nytimes

Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says

Authorities say the driver of a deadly Virginia bus crash that killed five people on I-95 doesn't speak English, according to Secretary Sean Duffy.

2026-05-30 00:18 | Foxnews

Zelenskyy Holds Next-Steps Talks as Kyiv, Moscow Trade Strikes

Ukraine and Russia traded aerial attacks overnight, with Kyiv targeting a seaport and airbase in southern Russia, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held what he called a special meeting on next steps with top aides.

2026-05-30 06:18 | Bloomberg

Actually, Most Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave U.S. to Get Green Cards, D.H.S. Says

But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country.

2026-05-30 01:27 | Nytimes

Burnham Battle Gives Glimpse of Future UK Political Instability

The most consequential parliamentary by-election in recent UK history threatens to deepen political divisions rather than fixing the country’s problems.

2026-05-30 05:00 | Bloomberg

Malaysia Won’t Rush Defense Spending, Eyes Asymmetric Warfare

Malaysia will not rush to increase its defense budget despite US pressure for partners to become more self-reliant, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to balance military modernization with other critical sectors, Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.

2026-05-30 04:45 | Bloomberg

China Expelled Reporter Over NYT Interview With Taiwan President

China has expelled a New York Times journalist from the country over an interview the US-based newspaper conducted with Taiwan’s president, as Beijing ramps up its campaign to isolate the self-ruled island on the world stage.

2026-05-30 04:38 | Bloomberg

NATO Military Head Says No ‘Drama’ With US, Good on Spending

Europe has responded to President Donald Trump’s demands to pay more for defense, a top NATO military official said Saturday, adding that the relationship with the Pentagon is stable and free of “drama.”

2026-05-30 04:30 | Bloomberg

Colombia Lifts Ecuador Tariffs, Warns of Electoral Interference

Colombia moved to eliminate tariffs on Ecuador’s goods on Saturday a day after Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced the removal of “security” levies on Colombian products.

2026-05-30 04:16 | Bloomberg

Americans Injured in Iranian Missile Strike on Kuwaiti Air Base

An Iranian ballistic missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base within the past 24 hours caused minor injuries to several Americans and seriously damaged two MQ-9 Reaper strike drones, even as US President Donald Trump considers a deal to extend a tenuous ceasefire.

2026-05-30 04:08 | Bloomberg

Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor Says

President Donald Trump “remains in excellent health,” according to the White House doctor, after undergoing a physical earlier this week which included a cognitive test.

2026-05-30 03:52 | Bloomberg

China Appoints Natural Resources Minister to Lead Hubei Province

China has appointed its natural resources minister, Guan Zhiou, to run the key inland province of Hubei, as part of the latest reshuffle of the country’s regional leadership.

2026-05-30 03:31 | Bloomberg

NZ Should Have ‘Conversation’ on Nuclear Stance, Minister Says

New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk said the country should have a “conversation” about its long-standing anti-nuclear policy, as its ally Australia acquires nuclear-powered submarines.

2026-05-30 02:20 | Bloomberg

Hegseth Chides Europe, Hails Ties With China and Asia Allies

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised defense allies in Asia and hailed newly stable ties with China, while taking swipes at longstanding security partners in Europe.

2026-05-30 01:09 | Bloomberg

Defense Chiefs Discuss Hormuz as Hegseth Takes Swipe at European Allies

2026-05-30 00:20 | Bloomberg

Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation Tops $13M

Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" host Kailey Leinz discusses President Trump’s renovation to one of Washington D.C’s most recognizable landmarks, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and the scrutiny behind how much the renovation will cost as the President wants the renovation complete before July 4th. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-05-30 00:16 | Bloomberg

Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS

The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.

2026-05-29 23:30 | Nytimes

Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed admitted on a podcast to destroying a bottle of vodka in a Detroit liquor store after being confronted about his beard.

2026-05-29 23:50 | Foxnews

Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Iran | Balance of Power: Late Edition 05/29/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Natasha Hall, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, says the White House’s silence after President Trump was expected to decide on a new Iran cease-fire plan reflects “massive indecisiveness” over the conflict’s end goal. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) says Louisiana’s new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district is part of a broader redistricting push that is “devastating” for Black political representation. Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi says the war with Iran needs to end immediately or recession will become more likely than not. Chris Hadfield, former International Space Station Commander, suggests Blue Origin’s rocket explosion is a setback for both Blue Origin and the entire space program. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-05-29 23:39 | Bloomberg

Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police

On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked.

2026-05-29 17:02 | BBC

Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

2026-05-29 22:40 | Nytimes

Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown

The U.S. Coast Guard will end race-based preferences in its officer pre-commissioning program under the Trump administration's anti-DEI initiative.

2026-05-29 23:41 | Foxnews

US to Appeal Judge’s Order for Broad Refund of Trump Tariffs

The Trump administration said it will appeal a judge’s authority to order across-the-board refunds of all tariffs ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court, potentially injecting legal chaos into a claims process that’s already underway.

2026-05-29 22:33 | Bloomberg

Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change

The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.

2026-05-29 15:35 | BBC

Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role

John Solomon said he was being vetted for a role as a “special government employee,” a status given to part-time, outside advisers to the federal government.

2026-05-29 21:57 | Nytimes

CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin confirms Treasury Department OFAC inquiry into the organization's Cuba trip, calling it an intimidation tactic.

2026-05-29 23:14 | Foxnews

US Hits Vietnam With Third Probe as Trade Pressure Grows

The US has launched a third trade investigation into Vietnam in as many months, as the Trump administration turns up the pressure on the export-reliant nation.

2026-05-29 21:14 | Bloomberg

Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure

Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG after TNT Sports decides against making the match free to air.

2026-05-29 15:03 | BBC

Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas?

Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.

2026-05-29 21:50 | Nytimes

Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it

A federal judge ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling the board overstepped its authority by unilaterally renaming the venue.

2026-05-29 20:10 | Foxnews

The Indian Club That Outlasted British May Not Survive Modi

The Indian government is pushing to evict the Delhi Gymkhana Club, one of the country’s most storied and exclusive colonial-era social clubs, touching off a fierce fight among the city’s elite — even as it evokes a collective shrug among its young and newly wealthy.

2026-05-29 10:48 | Bloomberg