스페인과 알제리 당국이 서지중해에서 활동한 대형 밀수 조직을 무너뜨렸다. 유로폴에 따르면 78명이 체포됐다.
During the Hajj pilgrimage, over 1.5 million Muslims visit the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, which is covered by the Kiswah, a black silk cloth embroidered with Quranic verses. The Kaaba is draped in the Kiswah, a black silk cloth embroidered with gold Quranic verses. The Kiswah weighs around 670kg and costs over 25 million Saudi riyals to produce.
Oil prices fell sharply amid growing optimism that a US-Iran peace deal could be close to finalizing, with both sides reportedly agreeing on most terms. According to reports from multiple sources, the deal could involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and mutual de-escalation of recent tensions.
Comedian Bill Burr delivered a scathing rant about Elon Musk during his appearance on The Tonight Show, criticizing the billionaire's style and influence.
Entertainer Michael Ball fought back tears while recounting the passing of his 91-year-old mother, offering a poignant reflection on elder care. Meanwhile, in a separate legal case, Michael Ballweg received a mixed verdict in a Stuttgart court.
Air France and Airbus were found guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which killed all 228 people on board. The Paris Court of Appeals overturned a 2023 acquittal, imposing the maximum fine of €225,000 on both companies.
Stephen Colbert's final episode of 'The Late Show' aired on May 21, 2026, amid a controversy over its surprise cancellation by CBS, which attributed the move to financial reasons. However, critics and Colbert himself have questioned the decision, citing political tensions.
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.
Walmart has warned US consumers are cutting spending as petrol prices rise to $4.56, according to BBC News.
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's CEO has said she is 'deeply sorry' over the rape allegations from cast members on Married at First Sight UK, according to BBC.
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 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 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.
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 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.