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The News International

May 2026

Memorial Day 2026: Full list of stores, banks and services open or closed

Since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, people come across the various challenges of managing the errands, shopping trips while navigating the varied schedules of stores and retailers

Rubio warns US will seek 'another way' if Iran deal fails

Either we will have a good deal or we will deal with this issue in another way, and we prefer to have a good deal.”
Jeanette Dousdebes RubiouS Secretary of State
And hopefully, we can pull it off. It has a lot of support in the Gulf. It has a lot of support globally,
You’ve got to hear back, and it takes the Iranian system a little while longer to get back,

Pearl Harbor sailor identified after 82 years through DNA analysis

As a Fireman Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia, he gave his all and was killed in the line of duty during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941,
More than 80 years later, DNA from Royle Luker and a family's willingness to share their DNA bridged the gap between loss and knowing,

Could AI replace pilots? Aviation industry tests next generation flight technology

Aviation startup Merlin Labs recently demonstrated its AI-powered flight system aboard a Cessna Caravan aircraft, where the technology handled major piloting tasks including navigation, radio communication and landing assistance

We are never going to outsource the national airspace to AI tools,
Our experience shows this can be a very promising way to enhance safety,... but the industry has a long way to go to further harden the technology and establish the trust required for acceptance.”

Trump is pushing Muslim nations to normalise ties with Israel after Iran war

Donald Trumppresident
I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords,
There was silence on the line and Trump joked and asked if they are still there,
They all said we are with you on this deal. And if it doesn't work we will be with you too,

Nancy Guthrie update: Spotlight on Savannah Guthrie's mom past newsroom life

For one, before she became anchor Savannah Guthrie's mum, Nancy was at the Kentucky Kernel, making headlines

Jack Guthrieamerican musician (1915–1948)
It's very sad and is a very tragic thing for an extremely nice person,
Jack Guthrieamerican musician (1915–1948)
I was editor in 62-63, and Nancy was my society editor,
Jack Guthrieamerican musician (1915–1948)
Savannah certainly has become so well known; it just gave me an insight into her mother,
She basically covered Greek life, and we had daily staff. Each day of the paper, it had a different staff."... You want to break because you hear these things and you can’t believe what is going on,

China launches three-crew spaceflight as part of 'Shenzhou-23 mission'

The mission launched on May 24, 2026 unveils that an astronaut will spend a full year in orbit for the first time, a crucial step in Beijing’s ambition to send humans to the moon by 2030

Why majority Americans are unhappy with Trump's Ballroom plan—Explained

Trump has been revising the White House Ballroom renovation plans for months, while the Americans are not happy with this decision at this crucial hour because of rising inflation

For voters, the message that is coming from the White House is Trump is focused on vanity projects and foreign ​policy, and those are things that voters don't care about,
Raphael Warnockdemocratic Senator
I can't imagine that at a time when people are trying to figure out how ​to pay for their groceries that are exorbitantly high thanks to Trump's tariffs that they're (Republicans) focused on a ballroom,
This is about legacy, not vanity,

Trump says 'time is on our side,' defends Iran talks and slams Obama deal

President Trump strongly criticized former President Barack Obama's deal on the Iran nuclear agreement in 2015 on Sunday, slamming it as "one of the worst deals ever made."

Australia: Man dies after shark attack in Queensland

Given the severity of the situation, emergency services were called to a boat ramp on the Cassowary Coast, between the cities of Cairns and Townsville

'World will get some good news in next few hours'

Donald Trumppresident
An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,
Marco Rubiosecretary
I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news,
Marco Rubiosecretary
Those were the objectives of Epic Fury. Those objectives were achieved,

Nasire Best: Suspect killed in gunfire exchange near White House

Nasire Best had previously tried to gain entry to the White House in July 2025, and was arrested near the complex and hospitalized for mental health treatment

Donald Trumppresident
Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure.”

Strait of Hormuz toll revenue talks: Iran, Oman discuss proposal despite US warning

As reported by The New York Times, Iranian officials are striving to generate revenue in the midst of the persistent closure of Strait of Hormuz which has ignited a shipping crisis since March

The line connecting Kuh Mobarak in Iran and the south of Fujairah in the UAE in the east of the strait to the line connecting the end of Qeshm Island in Iran and Umm al-Qaiwain in the UAE in the west of the strait."
Marco Rubiosecretary of State
It can’t happen.It would be unacceptable. It would make a diplomatic deal unfeasible if they were to continue to pursue that.”

Federal authorities uncover alleged assassination plot targeting Ivanka Trump

The 32-year-old ideal for a prominent figure in Iraqi and Iranian terror circles to have posted on X determined the location of Ms. Trump’s $24 million luxurious house that she shares with her husband, and three children, Arabella Rose, Theodore James and Joseph Frederick

Abbas Fadel Al Saadithe New York Post,
I say to the Americans look at this picture and know that neither your palaces nor the Secret Service will protect you. We are currently in the stage of surveillance and analysis. I told you, our revenge is a matter of time.”

New US UFO files prompt 'Deep State classic' claim from Rep. Tim Burchett–Here's why

The Pentagon on Friday released a second batch of highly awaiting UFO files, highlighting a new phenomenon with reported sightings of orbs, discs and fireballs spanning 80 years ranging from 1948 to 2025

It's ​time the American people see it for themselves.”
I have a hard time with a Federal Government that thinks they’re so arrogant that Americans can’t handle what’s going on with this. This is the time for them to pull the curtain back and let the people see what’s going on,
They won’t show y’all some of the stuff that we’ve seen. They’re gonna show stuff that is easily identifiable,

GKN Aerospace chemical leak: 40,000 Californians ordered to evacuate as explosion risk grows

The toxic chemical leak at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, on the afternoon of Thursday May 21 triggered subsequent explosion fears as around 40,000 Southern Californians were given orders to evacuate

Craig Coveyorange County Fire Authority Division Chief
It's down to a temperature around 61 degrees, with 50 being its happy place so those efforts are succeeding,