Former Spanish PM Zapatero Investigated in Airline Bailout Probe

Spain's former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero speaks to journalists in La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Juan Karita/AP hide caption toggle caption Juan Karita/AP MADRID — A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes tied to a government airline bailout.

Gun Groups Hail ‘Golden Age’ Under Trump’s Second Term

A detailed view of a hat that reads, God Guns and Trump is seen at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, at Bourne's Restaurant on May 6, 2026 in Franklinton, La. Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under the Trump administration's second term. Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images hide caption toggle

Bees: The Mystery of Their Name and Why They Matter

Bees in a hive in San Diego, Calif. Beekeeping has been a practice for thousands of years. Alan Nakkash for NPR hide caption toggle caption Alan Nakkash for NPR When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange

Four takeaways from Tuesday’s multi-state primaries

An attendee wears party colors at a primary election night party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson on Tuesday in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP President Trump got more wins in Republican primaries on Tuesday, most notably in Kentucky. There, Rep. Thomas Massie lost to a Trump-backed candidate after the president

Magyar Visits Poland to Repair Hungary-Poland Relations

Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza Party won the parliamentary election in Hungary on April 12, 2026 — and Polish liberals were thrilled. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X, "Welcome back to Europe." He also posted a video showing him on the phone with election winner Magyar during a visit to South Korea. "I think I'm even

Pollock’s $181.2M Painting Smashes Auction Record at Christie’s

A painting by the American Abstract Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock sold for an eye-watering $181.2 million (€156.2 million) with fees, at Christie's auction house in New York on Monday, alongside other staggering sales on what was a blockbuster day for the institution. The roughly three-by-one meter (35 × 131.5 inches / 88.9 x 334 centimeters)

Rising Tensions Between Cuba and the US Over Drones, Plans

"This is a joke. If we’re living hand-to-mouth, how can we save food for the war?" wrote a Cuban social media user after the publication of an official guide with recommendations on how to prepare for a potential military attack by the United States. This and other outraged messages reflect the confusion and unease felt by many Cubans following

Cher at 80: Pop’s Unstoppable Icon

Turning 80 is probably not something Cher places much importance on — after all, conventions and expectations have never mattered much to her. Her fearlessness has made her one of the greatest icons in pop music history. Alongside her unique contralto voice, instantly recognizable to generations of listeners, it is above all her versatility and

Putin Visits Beijing for Talks with Xi Jinping

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Putin in Beijing for talks with Xi on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 Russia and China have strong economic ties and have declared a "no limits" partnership Germany's Merz says he hopes Xi will urge Putin to end the war

Germany Pledges €10 Billion to Boost Civil Defense

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is putting his words into action. In September last year, the Bavarian conservative politician announced that he wanted to boost Germany's civil defense and emergency management capabilities. Eight months later, the government is to decide on measures at its next cabinet meeting on Wednesday. A package worth €10 billion ($11.6
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