The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has won over some former critics while Vice President JD Vance struggles with Trump’s shadow.

The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, though none of the warships was hit, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

A federal judge said more than $100 million in cuts to NEH grants were discriminatory, ruling in a case that revealed the inner workings of DOGE.

Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trump’s attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. None of the U.S. warships were hit.

The president previously committed to helping the 78-year-old Lai, a symbol of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement who has been imprisoned since 2020.

Viviana was born May 1, making Leavitt the first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job. She has not yet set a date to return to work.

Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.

This briefing analyses, from a gender perspective, the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund (ESF) for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0239 (COD)) and compares it with the framework for the 2021–2027 period. The briefing examines changes in objectives, funding mechanisms, implementation, scrutiny and safeguards with regards to gender equality and puts forward concrete policy recommendations and suggested legislative improvements. This document was prepared by Policy Department for Citizens, Equality and Culture at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Right and Gender Equality. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.

A year after the U.S. DOGE Service dramatically slashed the civil service, government workers are still spooked about getting on the Trump administration’s bad side.

Amid the war with Iran, surging gas prices and backlash to his immigration policies, the president continues to dedicate extensive time to his signature project.

The political terrain remains forbidding, but the president’s crumbling approval ratings and the Iran war’s weight on the economy offer the party an opening.

The global implementation of the Basel III standards is a cornerstone of financial stability and of a level playing field for banks worldwide. Given the size of the US economy and banking system in general, and the global reach of its largest banks in particular, the delay in US implementation of Basel III has become a growing concern, which we documented in an earlier briefing. In March 2026, US authorities have now published a new consultation paper that purports to pave the way towards the completion of Basel III in the US. In the present briefing, we aim to identify and assess US-specificities compared to the international standard. This analysis is not least relevant against the background of a recent ECB working paper that argued inter alia that EU banks would have “somewhat higher” capital requirements “on average” if subject to current US rules. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

The proposal for an EU chips act 2.0, scheduled for publication on 27 May 2026 as part of the Tech Sovereignty Package, will aim to strengthen Europe’s resilience and technological sovereignty in semiconductors. It is expected to address the EU's lack of manufacturing capacity for advanced semiconductor nodes and for other chip markets where the EU holds a competitive advantage, improve the monitoring of semiconductor markets, and simplify the regulatory framework. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates.

The commerce secretary participated in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee to explain his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.

The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear.

The unusual White House scene highlighted President Donald Trump’s diverse set of priorities as he juggles a war with event planning.

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare and daily life has the potential to deeply impact people's health and wellbeing, bringing health benefits but also introducing new challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare by supporting clinicians in improving diagnostics, predicting health risks, and personalising treatments, particularly in fields such as radiology, oncology, cardiology, and rare diseases, as well as streamlining hospital management. It offers opportunities to make healthcare more effective, more accessible for all, with better outcomes for patients and national health systems. It also supports pharmaceutical development. Beyond clinical settings, AI chatbots and virtual assistants are widely used by citizens for health information and wellness advice, although these carry risks of misinformation and over-reliance. While AI offers benefits for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young people, and children, it also carries age-specific risks that require careful attention. For older adults, AI offers remote monitoring, assistive technologies, and companionship tools, but risks replacing rather than complementing human interaction. Young people and children using AI face serious risks including exposure to harmful content, emotional dependency, privacy violations, and reduced critical thinking. Across all age groups, excessive or poorly designed AI use is linked to anxiety, sleep disorders, sedentary behaviour, and social withdrawal. Designed to improve wellbeing and address loneliness, use of AI companions can backfire, potentially deepening isolation or even triggering mental health crises in vulnerable users. The EU AI Act and sector-specific legislation aim to govern these risks while fostering innovation. Realising AI's health benefits ultimately requires robust human oversight, strong safeguards, and digital skills, with a clear commitment to keeping human connection and care at the centre, as AI cannot replace face-to-face contact and community structures. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This study provides an evidence based assessment of the value for money of EU transport investments in the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework proposal, examining how CEF Transport, cohesion funds, the European Competitiveness Fund, InvestEU and EIB lending interact and how flexibility and performance frameworks can best support TEN T completion, decarbonisation, security and cohesion objectives. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.

Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.

Americans rate Pope Leo positively but are deeply critical of the president’s social media post that appeared to depict him as Jesus, the Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found.

The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.

A grand jury charged Cole Tomas Allen with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, assaulting a Secret Service officer with a shotgun and other offenses.

A prosecutor cited “insufficient evidence” of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood.

The plaintiffs allege that Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg “personally authorized and actively encouraged” copyright infringement.

A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute the allegations.