Xiamen-Zambia Symposium Spotlights Mining, Agriculture and Energy Cooperation
Zambian and Chinese officials convened on May 19, 2026, for a trade symposium aimed at enhancing economic ties under the Belt and Road initiative, according to the source.
Corporate
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
Walmart has warned US consumers are cutting spending as petrol prices rise to $4.56, according to BBC News.
Air France and Airbus Found Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
A French court found Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 AF447 crash that killed 228 people, according to Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
Channel 4 Boss ‘Deeply Sorry’ Over MAFS UK Rape Allegations
Channel 4's CEO has said she is 'deeply sorry' over the rape allegations from cast members on Married at First Sight UK, according to BBC.
Tom Selleck’s Ferrari Fetches $345,000 at Auction
A red Ferrari 308 GTS used in the 1980s TV series 'Magnum P.I.' featuring Tom Selleck has been sold at auction for $345,000 in Palm Beach, Florida. The car was purchased by a German twin brother pair.
Meta Announces 10% Workforce Reduction and AI Investments
Meta Platforms, Inc. announced on May 20, 2026, that it will lay off approximately 8,000 employees—10% of its global workforce—as part of a restructuring plan focused on artificial intelligence (AI) development. The move comes amid a stock price decline and controversy over employee tracking tools.
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
Standard Chartered has announced plans to cut more than 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it increases its use of artificial intelligence. The bank said the move is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko, a girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, could be questioned despite a 2008 plea deal that granted her immunity. The BBC investigated her role in his life.
Greece to Pay Off €6.9 Billion, Reducing Debt Burden
Greece will make an early €6.9 billion debt repayment in June 2025, bringing its debt-to-GDP ratio below that of Italy for the first time since the 2010 bailouts, according to iefimerida.gr.
Ajay Mitchell Shines as Thunder Dominate Playoffs
Belgian guard Ajay Mitchell scored 24 points in Oklahoma City's latest playoff win, helping the Thunder maintain their dominance in the Western Conference.
NextEra and Dominion in $116B Energy Merger Talks
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are reportedly in talks to merge, creating the world’s largest regulated electric utility. The transaction, valued at around $116 billion including debt, would combine assets across the East Coast and offshore wind projects.
US Says China to Buy $17B in Agricultural Goods Annually
The White House said China will purchase at least $17 billion worth of agricultural goods from the United States annually through 2028, following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Five Below Posts $970M Revenue, Launches Golden Ticket Dumpling Event
Five Below reported net sales of $970.5 million for Q1 2026, a 19.5% increase from $811.9 million in the prior year, according to a 14 May 2026 press release. The company also launched a new Golden Ticket Dumpling promotion offering a $1,000 shopping spree.
Trump Noncommittal on $14B Taiwan Arms Sale
U.S. President Donald Trump said he made no commitment to Chinese President Xi Jinping over Taiwan, and would decide soon on a planned $14 billion arms deal with the island, according to The Spokesman.
Trump-Xi Talks ‘Very Successful’ but No Deals Confirmed
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded their two-day summit in Beijing with warm rhetoric but no major trade agreements confirmed, according to the BBC.