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May 21, 2026 - World

‘I have a thing called Iran, and other things,’ says president as he considers invitation to Donald Trump Jr’s nuptialsGet Me to the Church on Time, sang Alfred Doolittle in the musical My Fair Lady. But for Donald Trump, attending a wedding is not simple – even when it’s that of his son.On Thursday, the US president admitted that he might skip Donald Trump Jr’s nuptials, reportedly taking place in the Bahamas over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading...

May 21, 2026 - World

Conservationists say population rebound demands rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of the animals to remain in the parkFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFeral horse numbers in the Kosciuszko national park have surged, with new survey data estimating populations climbed by thousands after the New South Wales government paused aerial culling in 2025.Conservation advocates say the rebound in numbers demands an urgent rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of horses to remain in the park. Continue reading...

May 21, 2026 - World

The Oscar-winning actor’s role in the mythical drama has been attacked by Elon Musk and others on the far right Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o has responded to far-right criticism of her role in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.In the big-budget film, out in July, the star plays Helen of Troy alongside cast members including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya. Continue reading...

May 21, 2026 - World

Tony Carruthers’s lawyers say no evidence ties him to 1994 crimes he was convicted of and he is mentally incompetentSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailTennessee governor Bill Lee has granted a one-year stay of execution to 57-year old Tony Carruthers after officials struggled to locate a vein during a lethal injection attempt.On Thursday, Lee issued the stay to Carruthers as his lawyer Maria DeLiberato was speaking to reporters, the Associated Press reports. Carruthers had been sentenced to death after being found guilty of the 1994 murders of three people including Marcellos Anderson, 21; his mother, Delois Anderson, 43; and Frederick Tucker, 17, in Memphis, Tennessee. Continue reading...

May 21, 2026 - World

Forecast came amid warning that US was unprepared for storms with staffing cuts under Trump administrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US will see a below-normal hurricane season in 2026, federal government scientists said on Thursday, predicting eight to 14 named storms with winds at 39mph (63km/h) or more. The milder-than-usual forecast is thanks to a developing El Niño weather pattern in the central and eastern Pacific.The announcement came days before the start of hurricane season, which begins on 1 June and runs through 30 November. Continue reading...