https://www.newstenet.com/ World news, tech, science, culture & opinion — NewsTenet. en Sat, 16 May 2026 13:19:38 GMT https://www.newstenet.com/article/us-raul-castro-indictment-plan-1996-shootdown/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/us-raul-castro-indictment-plan-1996-shootdown/ Sat, 16 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT Politics Federal prosecutors may move toward an indictment of Raúl Castro tied to the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, according to an account attributed to a Justice official; grand jury approval and any courtroom path remain open questions. https://www.newstenet.com/article/bangkok-train-bus-crash-airport-rail-link-fire-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/bangkok-train-bus-crash-airport-rail-link-fire-may-2026/ Sat, 16 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT World At least eight people died and 25 were hurt May 16, 2026, when a train hit a bus on Asok–Din Daeng Road under the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station in Bangkok; firefighters fought a major blaze involving cars and motorcycles as the cause stayed under investigation. https://www.newstenet.com/article/brics-2026-summit-no-joint-statement-iran-war-rift/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/brics-2026-summit-no-joint-statement-iran-war-rift/ Fri, 15 May 2026 20:15:00 GMT World A mid-May BRICS coordination meeting broke up without the customary joint statement, exposing sharp splits over how—and whether—to address the widening Iran war and its spillover into shipping, oil markets, and third-country neutrality. https://www.newstenet.com/article/google-gemini-intelligence-android-features-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/google-gemini-intelligence-android-features-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT Technology Google is packaging a new wave of Gemini-powered capabilities under the name Gemini Intelligence on Android, combining multi-step app tasks, smarter Chrome browsing, upgraded autofill, a speech-polishing feature called Rambler, and natural-language widget creation. https://www.newstenet.com/article/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-ott-release-india-global-split/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-ott-release-india-global-split/ Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT Entertainment After a March 2026 theatrical launch, the spy sequel's streaming plans have become a two-track story: an international Netflix window with extra material and an Indian JioHotstar release still tied to rights and certification expectations. https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-xi-beijing-summit-what-to-know-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-xi-beijing-summit-what-to-know-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT Politics The May 2026 U.S.–China summit produced headlines on trade, AI guardrails, and diplomacy. Here is what is settled, what is still promise-stage, and what to watch if you care about prices, jobs, markets, or regional stability—not a scoreboard on ‘who won.’ https://www.newstenet.com/article/sam-altman-testifies-musk-openai-lawsuit-oakland-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/sam-altman-testifies-musk-openai-lawsuit-oakland-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 17:05:00 GMT Technology In a federal courtroom in California, Sam Altman fielded questions about OpenAI's founding promises, Elon Musk's 2018 board exit, and the for-profit vehicle that now sits at the center of a high-stakes dispute over mission, donations, and control. https://www.newstenet.com/article/linux-ssh-keysign-pwn-unprivileged-read-root-files-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/linux-ssh-keysign-pwn-unprivileged-read-root-files-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT Technology Security researchers say a logic gap around ptrace access checks can allow a local attacker to duplicate sensitive file descriptors and read root-owned material—including host keys and password stores—before privilege checks behave as administrators expect. https://www.newstenet.com/article/white-house-housing-bill-pressure-senate-house-trump-march-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/white-house-housing-bill-pressure-senate-house-trump-march-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT Politics The administration has formally backed the Senate's housing bill and sought its ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes, but House conservatives want a different product, and President Trump has publicly prioritized an elections bill ahead of housing. https://www.newstenet.com/article/flavie-flament-rape-complaint-patrick-bruel-2026-announcement/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/flavie-flament-rape-complaint-patrick-bruel-2026-announcement/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT Culture In a social media announcement that has shocked the French entertainment world, Flavie Flament has confirmed she is taking legal action against Patrick Bruel for alleged crimes committed over thirty years ago. https://www.newstenet.com/article/akash-singh-ipl-2026-note-celebration-lsg-vs-csk/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/akash-singh-ipl-2026-note-celebration-lsg-vs-csk/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:25:00 GMT Sports Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Singh became an overnight sensation in IPL 2026 after unveiling a unique handwritten note to celebrate his crucial wickets against Chennai Super Kings. https://www.newstenet.com/article/ankur-warikoo-shutting-down-online-courses-business-ai-impact-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/ankur-warikoo-shutting-down-online-courses-business-ai-impact-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:20:00 GMT Business In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian startup ecosystem, content creator and entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has announced the closure of his highly successful online courses business, pointing to the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence as a primary driver. https://www.newstenet.com/article/gold-price-plunge-us-inflation-data-fed-rates-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/gold-price-plunge-us-inflation-data-fed-rates-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT Markets Gold prices have witnessed a significant sell-off in global markets today, dropping more than 2% after fresh U.S. inflation data suggested that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish stance for longer than anticipated. https://www.newstenet.com/article/merz-trump-phone-call-iran-nato-diplomatic-tension-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/merz-trump-phone-call-iran-nato-diplomatic-tension-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT Politics German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump have held their first direct conversation in weeks, signaling a fragile thaw in transatlantic relations following a series of public disputes over Middle East policy and military spending. https://www.newstenet.com/article/asteroid-2026-jh2-earth-close-approach-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/asteroid-2026-jh2-earth-close-approach-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT Science A recently discovered asteroid, designated 2026 JH2, is set to make a remarkably close pass by Earth on May 18, 2026, traveling at a distance less than a quarter of the way to the Moon. https://www.newstenet.com/article/gunther-maria-halmer-obituary-german-actor-died-83/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/gunther-maria-halmer-obituary-german-actor-died-83/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:00 GMT Culture Günther Maria Halmer, one of the most recognizable faces of German television and cinema for over five decades, has died at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles that defined a generation of Bavarian storytelling. https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-china-fantastic-trade-deals-beijing-summit-details-scarce/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-china-fantastic-trade-deals-beijing-summit-details-scarce/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:55:00 GMT Business President Donald Trump has concluded his visit to Beijing with a series of optimistic claims regarding new trade agreements with China, though the absence of specific contracts has left investors and industry analysts searching for substance. https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-china-trip-2026-key-takeaways-beijing-summit/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/trump-china-trip-2026-key-takeaways-beijing-summit/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:50:00 GMT Politics President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing has concluded with a mix of grand commercial promises and unresolved structural tensions. We break down the five most significant outcomes of the summit. https://www.newstenet.com/article/next-james-bond-search-auditions-official-candidates-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/next-james-bond-search-auditions-official-candidates-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:48:00 GMT Entertainment The hunt for the next 007 has officially entered the audition phase, with industry veteran Nina Gold leading a global search for an actor to reinvent the iconic spy for a new era directed by Denis Villeneuve. https://www.newstenet.com/article/elon-musk-nolan-integrity-the-odyssey-casting-row/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/elon-musk-nolan-integrity-the-odyssey-casting-row/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:00 GMT Entertainment Elon Musk weighed in on social media chatter around Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, telling his hundreds of millions of followers that the director has lost "integrity" after posts questioned how Helen of Troy might be portrayed. https://www.newstenet.com/article/hmrc-warning-900-daily-fines-late-tax-returns-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/hmrc-warning-900-daily-fines-late-tax-returns-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:00 GMT Business HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged households to take immediate action as daily penalties of £10 begin to accrue for unfiled tax returns, with total fines potentially reaching £900 this month. https://www.newstenet.com/article/wales-hantavirus-monitoring-mv-hondius-outbreak-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/wales-hantavirus-monitoring-mv-hondius-outbreak-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT Health Health authorities in Wales have placed several residents under daily health assessments and self-isolation as a precaution following a hantavirus outbreak on an international cruise ship that has claimed three lives. https://www.newstenet.com/article/harry-meghan-afghanistan-war-film-netflix/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/harry-meghan-afghanistan-war-film-netflix/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT Entertainment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to produce a feature film for Netflix based on the Afghanistan war memoir 'No Way Out,' with Oscar-nominee Matt Charman attached to write the screenplay. https://www.newstenet.com/article/jason-biggs-jenny-mollen-separation-18-years-marriage/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/jason-biggs-jenny-mollen-separation-18-years-marriage/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 GMT Entertainment Actors Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen have confirmed their separation after nearly two decades of marriage, a relationship they often chronicled with blunt honesty in books and on social media. https://www.newstenet.com/article/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-nomination-powell-transition-senate-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-nomination-powell-transition-senate-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 GMT Politics Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is positioned to succeed Jerome Powell if the Senate confirms him, yet a Republican senator has tied the nomination's progress to the fate of a federal investigation into the outgoing chair. https://www.newstenet.com/article/reading-henley-college-student-dies-meningitis-outbreak-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/reading-henley-college-student-dies-meningitis-outbreak-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT Health A student at Henley College in Oxfordshire has died following an outbreak of meningitis in the Reading area, prompting health authorities to offer preventative antibiotics to close contacts. https://www.newstenet.com/article/wes-streeting-resignation-keir-starmer-response-labour-crisis/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/wes-streeting-resignation-keir-starmer-response-labour-crisis/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:10:00 GMT Politics Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from the Cabinet, claiming he has lost confidence in Keir Starmer's leadership after a disastrous local election performance for the Labour Party. https://www.newstenet.com/article/us-border-patrol-chief-resigns-leadership-exits-trump-administration/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/us-border-patrol-chief-resigns-leadership-exits-trump-administration/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:05:00 GMT Politics U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks has resigned effective immediately, marking the latest leadership change in the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement divisions. https://www.newstenet.com/article/honda-first-annual-loss-since-1957-listing-ev-pullback-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/honda-first-annual-loss-since-1957-listing-ev-pullback-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT Automobile Honda now faces a forecast annual operating loss on the order of hundreds of billions of yen for the year to March 2026, with further EV-related charges expected the following year, as it scales back EV sales targets scrapped by management. https://www.newstenet.com/article/green-bay-packers-2026-schedule-released/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/green-bay-packers-2026-schedule-released/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT Sports The Green Bay Packers' 2026 schedule is here, headlined by a Thanksgiving Eve game against the Rams and a Christmas Day clash with the Bears. https://www.newstenet.com/article/drake-iceman-album-2026-triple-release-beef-controversies/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/drake-iceman-album-2026-triple-release-beef-controversies/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Entertainment Drake's surprise release of three albums simultaneously marks his boldest commercial move in years, arriving as his defamation appeal against Universal Music Group plays out in court. https://www.newstenet.com/article/forza-horizon-6-japan-early-access-launch/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/forza-horizon-6-japan-early-access-launch/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Entertainment Forza Horizon 6 has officially launched in early access, taking the celebrated racing series to Japan. The game features a dense urban Tokyo map and is set for a global release on May 19. https://www.newstenet.com/article/monica-witt-fbi-wanted-espionage-iran/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/monica-witt-fbi-wanted-espionage-iran/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT World The FBI continues to seek Monica Witt, a former U.S. intelligence specialist wanted for espionage after defecting to Iran and allegedly revealing the identities of U.S. personnel. https://www.newstenet.com/article/berkshire-hathaway-delta-stake-q1-2026-13f-filing/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/berkshire-hathaway-delta-stake-q1-2026-13f-filing/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT Business Regulatory disclosures tied to March 31 positions put a roughly 6.1% Delta stake back on Berkshire's map alongside outsized buys and sells that highlight how Greg Abel's leadership quarter moved the conglomerate's public equity book. https://www.newstenet.com/article/hegseth-cancels-poland-troop-rotation-nato-implications/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/hegseth-cancels-poland-troop-rotation-nato-implications/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT World Pete Hegseth has cancelled a planned 4,000-troop rotation to Poland, a move that blindsided Pentagon staff and allies and deepens uncertainty over U.S. security commitments in Europe. https://www.newstenet.com/article/deep-south-redistricting-2026-louisiana-callais-ruling/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/deep-south-redistricting-2026-louisiana-callais-ruling/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT Politics A Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has triggered a wave of mid-decade redistricting across the Deep South, with states rolling back majority-Black districts and scrambling to redraw maps ahead of 2026 elections. https://www.newstenet.com/article/cisco-systems-job-cuts-ai-restructuring-fy26-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/cisco-systems-job-cuts-ai-restructuring-fy26-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT Technology Cisco Systems told employees it would eliminate fewer than 4,000 positions in fiscal Q4 2026, with most notices from May 14, alongside pro-rated bonuses, placement help, and a year of training access. https://www.newstenet.com/article/tayler-holder-tour-cancellation-mental-health/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/tayler-holder-tour-cancellation-mental-health/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Entertainment Tayler Holder has cancelled all remaining dates on his 2026 tour, citing a prolonged mental health crisis and feelings of loneliness despite professional success. https://www.newstenet.com/article/cerebras-cbrs-nasdaq-debut-ai-chipmaker-ipo-may-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/cerebras-cbrs-nasdaq-debut-ai-chipmaker-ipo-may-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT Markets Cerebras Systems raised $5.55 billion selling 30 million shares at $185 before trading as CBRS; the stock opened at $350, peaked near $386, and closed at $311.07 on its first day amid fevered AI infrastructure sentiment. https://www.newstenet.com/article/spanish-broadcasting-system-chapter-11-bankruptcy-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/spanish-broadcasting-system-chapter-11-bankruptcy-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT Business Spanish Broadcasting System and Trinseo are among the notable Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in May 2026, with both companies pursuing prepackaged restructurings designed to reduce debt while continuing operations. https://www.newstenet.com/article/forecasters-warn-super-el-nino-risk-2026/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/forecasters-warn-super-el-nino-risk-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Science Climate scientists and seasonal forecast centers are increasingly flagging the risk of a powerful El Niño event in 2026 as equatorial Pacific sea-surface temperatures climb and trade winds weaken—raising questions for agriculture, wildfire seasons, and storm tracks from Asia to the Americas. https://www.newstenet.com/article/russia-ukraine-massive-drone-missile-assault/ https://www.newstenet.com/article/russia-ukraine-massive-drone-missile-assault/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT World At least 21 people have been killed following a massive Russian drone and missile assault involving over 1,500 unmanned systems. The barrage, described as unprecedented in scale, coincides with critical diplomatic efforts in Beijing.