Music May 16, 2026 Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway. Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway. See more
Russia May 16, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1... Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1... Share
International Relations May 16, 2026 Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S. The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, st... Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S. The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, st... Share
Trump administration May 16, 2026 Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move If case is settled for full amount Trump is requesting, a $10bn payment would more than double his family’s net worth – key US politics stories from Saturday... Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move If case is settled for full amount Trump is requesting, a $10bn payment would more than double his family’s net worth – key US politics stories from Saturday... Share
Harry Styles May 16, 2026 Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop Johan Cruijff Arena, the NetherlandsStyles’ first stop in his Together, Together tour, which will see him perform lengthy residencies around the world, is a... Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop Johan Cruijff Arena, the NetherlandsStyles’ first stop in his Together, Together tour, which will see him perform lengthy residencies around the world, is a... Share
May 16, 2026 Eurovision Song Contest: Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria Wins. Israel Takes Second. Dara and her catchy dance track, “Bangaranga,” secured Bulgaria the victory with a big surge from the audience vote. Eurovision Song Contest: Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria Wins. Israel Takes Second. Dara and her catchy dance track, “Bangaranga,” secured Bulgaria the victory with a big surge from the audience vote. Share
Watches and Clocks May 16, 2026 Shoppers’ Frenzy for ‘Royal Pop’ Pocket Watches Forces Swatch to Shut Stores The pocket watches, a collaboration with the luxury timepiece maker Audemars Piguet, drew crowds to stores and malls around the world. Shoppers’ Frenzy for ‘Royal Pop’ Pocket Watches Forces Swatch to Shut Stores The pocket watches, a collaboration with the luxury timepiece maker Audemars Piguet, drew crowds to stores and malls around the world. Share
Kansas May 16, 2026 Kansas judge blocks law banning gender-transition treatments for minors Parents had sued to halt law, saying they had the right to make decisions regarding the health of their childrenA Kansas judge has temporarily blocked a law... Kansas judge blocks law banning gender-transition treatments for minors Parents had sued to halt law, saying they had the right to make decisions regarding the health of their childrenA Kansas judge has temporarily blocked a law... Share
US PGA May 16, 2026 Smalley takes two-shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship but big names lurk Home hope surges to six under thanks to round of 68Rahm among five on four under; McIlroy is three underThe leaderboard was spinning like a tombola at Aronim... Smalley takes two-shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship but big names lurk Home hope surges to six under thanks to round of 68Rahm among five on four under; McIlroy is three underThe leaderboard was spinning like a tombola at Aronim... Share
World news May 16, 2026 Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of IsraelBulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision song... Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of IsraelBulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision song... Share
US voting rights May 16, 2026 ‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights People came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders Thousands of people from across the country des... ‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights People came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders Thousands of people from across the country des... Share
Australia news May 16, 2026 Australia news live: Queensland Labor ahead in Stafford byelection despite large swing Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says the opposition’s policy to index tax brackets would co... Australia news live: Queensland Labor ahead in Stafford byelection despite large swing Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says the opposition’s policy to index tax brackets would co... Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) May 16, 2026 The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black di... The Fight for Voting Rights Returns to Selma A crowd gathered at a pivotal site of defiance in the civil rights movement, this time in opposition to efforts by Republicans to eliminate majority-Black di... Share
