Anthropic Aims for $965B IPO as AI Giant Eyes US Stock Market
AI giant Anthropic has announced plans to list on the US stock market, filing confidential paperwork for an IPO this year, according to the BBC.
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M&S Faces Turnaround Amid UK Youth Unemployment and Retail Shifts
As the UK government seeks to address rising youth unemployment, Marks and Spencer (M&S) continues its turnaround under new leadership, with a 22% year-on-year increase in operating profit reported for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
US President Donald Trump criticized performers who withdrew from a 250th-anniversary event, calling them 'third rate' and mulling his own appearance at a rally. According to the BBC, multiple artists cited misleading information about the event's political ties.
Universal Rejects Bill Ackman’s Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group has rejected a takeover bid by billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, according to the BBC.
Colombia’s Election Shadows Resurgence of Political Violence
Mateo Pérez Rueda, a 24-year-old journalist, was kidnapped, tortured, and killed by a Farc dissident group in May 2026, becoming a symbol of the surging political violence in Colombia. The country prepares for a pivotal election on Sunday.
Ebola Spread in DR Congo ‘Alarming’ as Cases Surge
The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a 'deeply alarming' situation, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Carney Calls for New US-Canada Partnership to ‘Help Make America Great Again’
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, called for a new relationship with the United States to “help make America great again,” according to The Guardian.
Ohio Supreme Court Reconsiders Pandemic Benefit Case, Denies Bribery Appeal
Ohio's Supreme Court on May 20 revisited the issue of pandemic-era unemployment benefits, with justices questioning why a case dismissed as moot in 2022 was brought back. The court also denied an appeal by former state officials involved in a $60 million bribery scheme.
Australia sues US giant 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
The Australian government is suing US manufacturer 3M for AU$2 billion in damages over alleged contamination of defense bases with 'forever chemicals', according to BBC.
Malaria Cases in Zimbabwe Rise Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Change
Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 36,000 during the same period in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The increase comes after U.S. funding cuts disrupted key malaria control programs.
Google Worker Charged Using Data to Make $1.2M on Bets
A Google information security engineer has been charged with using internal data to make $1.2 million in profits on the prediction market platform Polymarket, according to the US Attorney's office.
Markets Rally Amid Hopes of US-Iran Deal
The United States stock market has been hovering near record highs and oil prices have plunged amid new hope that a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is close, according to Al Jazeera.
Mogadishu Celebrates Eid Amid Security and Food Crises
Mogadishu’s residents gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers and festivities despite ongoing challenges, including rising livestock costs and a political crisis. According to Al Jazeera and hiiraan.com, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized the city’s improved security during an Eid speech.
Mandalorian Grogu Tops Box with $163M Global Debut
The new Star Wars movie 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opened with $100 million domestically and $163 million globally over Memorial Day weekend, according to Variety.
Hajj Pilgrims Stone Devil Symbol on Third Day
More than a million Muslim pilgrims participated in the stone-throwing ritual on the third day of Hajj, according to Al Jazeera.