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Trump expresses opposition to toll system in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday voiced hi...
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Economy
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
World
Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that the city will use a lottery system to distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 apiece to residents of the five boroughs
Metropolitan police
Sadiq Khan sparks row with Met after blocking £50m AI deal with Palantir
Exclusive: Scotland Yard criticises London mayor’s decision as disappointing and warns it could hit policing Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m Metropolitan police deal with the controversial US tech company…
Samsung Electronics Co
Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews
Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its…
Science & Tech
JWST sees partly cloudy skies on a distant, giant exoplanet
An out-of-this-world weather report from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals how clouds move across a giant planet hundreds of light-years from Earth
World
Feds declare Eaton fire was a cleanup success. Their testing shows otherwise
In announcing its findings, the EPA cited federal lead standards only, and not California's more stringent thresholds.
James Webb Space Telescope
This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed a cloudy morning dissipating to leave a clear sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter.
Science & Tech
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed
When people disappeared from the landscape, as they did during the pandemic, wild animals changed how they used space and resources, scientists found.
Books and Literature
Books Our Editors Loved This Week
Reading recommendations from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Science & Tech
Developers: Get Your Medical Mobile App Verified By IEEE
Patients who use mobile applications to manage medical conditions including depression and chronic pain might assume the apps have been evaluated by regulatory agencies to be safe and effective. But…
Science & Tech
Scientists discover why gold doesn’t ‘rust’
Gold doesn’t tarnish like similar metals do. A new paper says that the key is the intricate “herringbone” pattern of its atoms.
Science & Tech
A new study says you need 10 hours of exercise a week. Can that really be possible?
Experts question this study’s design and its recommendations—and point out that you probably get more exercise than you think
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Uganda: Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo, Dj Bamos to Headline Strictly Soul Martyrs’ Day Eve Edition
[Nile Post] Kampala's popular R&B-themed nightlife event Strictly Soul is set to return on June 2 for a special Martyrs' Day Eve edition at Méstil Hotel & Residences, featuring DJs…
World
Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two…
Algeria
Uganda’s National Defence College Undertakes Strategic Study Tour in Algeria
[Nile Post] A delegation from the National Defence College - Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence diplomacy and military…
Civil service
Senior civil servants to get bonuses for first time to reward ‘doers, not talkers’
Highest-ranking staff will get 2.5% pay rise with bonuses for top performers in plan to ‘rewire’ civil serviceSenior civil servants will get bonuses for exceptional performance for the first time…
World
Rubio says US focused on changing politics in Cuba as Havana accepts €86m in aid
Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic crisis.
Weather
NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Sees Fewer Storms, but There’s a Catch
El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.
Politics
Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
Television
Everything We Know About ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4
Where is the latest batch of guests jetting off to? What stars will be lighting up the screen? Here’s what to know ahead of the latest season.
Politics
Major system outage delayed boarding on international flights to Canada, CBSA confirms
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says a system outage that delayed travellers arriving in Canada earlier this week also caused delays for passengers boarding international flights bound for Canada.
World
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Senate rejects Polish president’s proposed referendum on EU climate policies
It said that the "absurd" referendum was intended to "destabilise the country and polarise society".
International Booker prize
‘I refuse to be a second-class citizen in my own land’: Taiwanese International Booker winner Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
The author of historical novel Taiwan Travelogue, and its translator Lin King, discuss the threat from Beijing, LGBTQ+ rights and the island’s culinary delicaciesAs Yáng Shuāng-zǐ accepted the 2026 International…
Labour
Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals
Burnham and Streeting’s latest stances confound caricatures of left and right as party faces electoral bindThe Labour party seems to have inhabited three parallel worlds over the past fortnight.There is…
News
Samsung boosts its Galaxy S26 Ultra no-trade-in discount to $250
There are new instant credit offers on all three models, with the base Galaxy S26 now available for just $819.99.
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Broad surprised by Robinson’s England recall
Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.
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Agyarko to fight Kelly for IBF light-middleweight title
Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge for Josh Kelly's IBF light-middleweight title this summer.
Science & Tech
Trump Cancels Signing of Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models
The president said he postponed the executive order, which would give the government power to evaluate A.I. models before their release, over concerns about “aspects of it.”
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High school baseball: City Section playoff scores and updated schedule
CIF City Section baseball semifinal playoff results from Wednesday and championship game schedule for Friday and Saturday.
Politics
Divide and Conquer? Ladakh’s Latest Reorganization
The creation of five new districts has observers worried that New Delhi is trying to break Buddhist-Muslim solidarity in the restive region.
World
Mother arrested in Portugal after young sons blindfolded and abandoned
Portuguese police on Thursday arrested the mother of two young French boys found abandoned by a main road in the south of the country, alone and crying. The boys, aged…
Politics
Palantir Held Another ‘Hack Week.’ This Time, the Focus Was ICE
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
Politics
Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is Trump Pushing for Her to Be Fired?
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed concern over Trump's targeting of the Senate parliamentarian.