Central Africa

Cummings Meets Liberian Students in Rwanda, Unveils Aggressive 2029 Strategy Focused On Youth, Jobs and Rapid Political Response

[FrontPageAfrica] Kigali -- Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has pledged a more aggressive political and communication strategy ahead of Liberia's 2029 presidential elections, declaring that his…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Science & Tech

US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Namibia

NFA Cup Highlights Growth of Women’s Football

[New Era] The rapid growth of women's football in Namibia was once again on display as regional champions emerged from across the country in the inaugural Namibia Football Association (NFA)…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Malaysia’s ruling coalition committed to staying united until ‘end of its term’: minister

Malaysia’s unity government will remain intact until the end of its term amid speculation of snap elections, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Gabungan…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Maria Frankland: ‘I’m living proof being a self-published author can be successful – I earn £100,000 a year’

Novelist Maria Frankland’s move into psychological thrillers has, at last, brought rewards and recognition and she tells Chris Berry that being a self-publisher can work.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

East Africa

Kenya: Sports Department Seeks Billions for Afcon 2027 Preparedness

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department for Sports is seeking parliamentary approval for a Sh32.24 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant increase from the Sh25.49 billion…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Southern Africa

‘I Am Okay,’ Sonja Madzikanda Says At First Court Appearance Following Arrest

[New Zimbabwe] CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja on Wednesday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court alongside her mother, Tabitha Madzikanda, following their arrest.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Nigeria: Book Review – Inside Yakubu Gowon’s ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, By Mathew Hassan Kukah

[Premium Times] "I believe General Gowon will feel some relief and many readers will find new insights into his struggles. Men and women of faith should learn from this book..."

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Modena car attacker charged with ‘acts of violence’

A man with a history of mental health problems who rammed his car into eight people in Modena has been charged with "multiple acts of violence" but not terrorism, Italian…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Contributor: Trump has left himself only bad options on Iran

The president's missteps led to Iran's current stockpile of nuclear material and Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Voices

The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem”

Preserving racial hierarchy remains one of most animating impulses in American political life. The post The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn’t Just a “Black Problem” appeared first on…

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Stage

Churchill’s Urinal review – Rosie Holt’s pisstake chancellor turns it up to No 11

King’s Head theatre, London An office toilet once used by the wartime PM sparks a culture war in this frenzied show about politics and patriarchyWhen Rachel Reeves became chancellor in…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

In The Room

In The Room | Burnham or Brexit 2.0? Analysing the Labour leadership face-off

With the writing seemingly on the wall for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, two contenders have already thrown their names into the ring for his job. Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an appeal to Labour…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

رياضة محلية

Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA

Scotland suffer a heavy defeat by USA as their Cricket World Cup League 2 trip to Nepal ends on a negative note.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Health and Medicine

Zina Rejects Health Sector Job Evaluation Exercise

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) has formally rejected the recently conducted health sector job evaluation exercise, describing it as unfair and not reflective of the realities faced by healthcare…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

EU Budget

Can Brussels make ‘unsentimental’ foreign aid a reality?

The European Commission's €200 billion plan makes aid more flexible and geopolitical, raising concerns over needs-based development policy

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Animal welfare

Open letter: citizens asked for a fur ban four years ago, will the European Commission deliver? [Promoted Content]

Four years after the launch of the ECI Fur Free Europe, EU citizens are loud and clear: only a ban on fur farms and fur products on the EU market…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.

Risks are mounting in the life insurance industry, and experts are concerned state regulators are not protecting policyholders.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

As the stock market nears record highs, another corner of Wall Street flashes warning signs

The stock market is near record highs, but there’s another corner of Wall Street that’s flashing warning signs: the bond market

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Film

The Balloonists review – divas and disasters in tale of first round-the-world hot-air balloon flight

Polite documentary about Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who faced off much wealthier rivals Richard Branson and Steve Fossett in the race to circumnavigate the globeHere is a blow-by-blow account…

May 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Roblox

Online child safety campaigners call for US inquiry into Roblox

Groups claim game platform’s design and business model conflict with children’s developmental needsOnline child safety campaigners including Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling writer on the mental health impacts of social media,…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Trump’s H-1B visa squeeze paves way for Indian tech exodus

For generations of Indian tech workers, the H-1B visa has been a golden ticket, turning ambitious engineers from Hyderabad and Bengaluru into Silicon Valley professionals, as it transformed Indian IT…

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

top

Trump’s grip is slipping on Latino voters

Latino voters have soured on President Trump after powering his 2024 comeback.Why it matters: Republicans hoped Trump's gains represented a realignment, but poll after poll suggests Latino voters are up…

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Courts

Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.

The post Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts. appeared first on ProPublica.

May 20, 2026 · 16 min read

Science & Tech

NASA’s plan for a nuclear reactor on the moon could change space exploration forever—if it works

Nuclear power could enable long-term lunar missions, but NASA’s timeline may be too ambitious

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Cancer

Diagnostic dilemma: Biopsy triggered ‘spontaneous regression’ of woman’s arm tumor

Doctors describe a strange case in which a tumor in a woman's arm disappeared without specific treatment.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Archaeology

800-year-old notebook and fancy silk toilet paper discovered in medieval latrine in Germany

Archaeologists recovered the 10-page wax notebook with Latin writing and its leather carrying case from a medieval latrine in Germany.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Launches & Spacecraft

How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket today

SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket will fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 22), and you can watch the highly anticipated action live.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Dogfight over California: The ugly battle between electric air taxi leaders Joby and Archer

As they compete to make flying cars a reality, air taxi companies Archer and Joby are involved in a complex legal battle that has spanned half a year.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Hiltzik: Justice Department attack on UCLA and other med schools shows it has no idea what makes a good doctor

The Justice Department claims that UCLA and other med schools give too much weight to race in choosing students. But its analysis is fundamentally racist.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Early-morning texts from fashion retailer spark lawsuit from California customer

A California shopper said she received multiple promotional texts from Fashion Nova before 8 a.m., the earliest hour legally allowed for promotional texts, the lawsuit states.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Immigrant rights advocates rally for more state healthcare funding, criticize Newsom

Human rights advocates on Tuesday rallied outside the California Capitol to push back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget plan to reduce state-sponsored healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

L.A.’s democratic socialists look to boost their clout in City Hall

This year's elections could lead to six DSA-backed candidates on the L.A. City Council — and a socialist-backed city attorney. What would that mean for the city's future?

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Fire tearing through Santa Rosa Island reaches critically endangered trees

A massive wildfire has burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including reaching a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees. But there is reason for hope.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan

The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction.

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read