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Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
DW 31 May 2026

Russia says Ukraine drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine has denied the accusation. The International Atomic Energy Agency has sought to examine the fac…

Japan's defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
BBC 31 May 2026

Japan's defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades
The National 31 May 2026

Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades

The Israeli military on Sunday claimed its forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel expands operations despite a so-called ceasefire. In a post …

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
9News - Australia 31 May 2026

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter of a c…

Attacks on Barakah and other nuclear plants 'incredibly reckless' says top UN inspector
The National 31 May 2026

Attacks on Barakah and other nuclear plants 'incredibly reckless' says top UN inspector

The head of the UN’s atomic agency has said he is concerned at the growing “phenomenon” of attacks on nuclear power plants during conflicts. Rafael Grossi, director general of the…

How Phrenology Queered Language: Walt Whitman and the Evolving Lexicon of Love
The Marginalian 30 May 2026

How Phrenology Queered Language: Walt Whitman and the Evolving Lexicon of Love

This essay is adapted from Traversal and continues the story of the making of Leaves of Grass. With Leaves of Grass already printed — by a Brooklyn friend, at the poet’s own expen…

Putin's war fuels the growing role of Russia's FSB intelligence agency
Le Monde 31 May 2026

Putin's war fuels the growing role of Russia's FSB intelligence agency

The Federal Security Service (FSB), the KGB's successor and the agency that trained Vladimir Putin, has expanded its influence over Russia's military and political decision-making…

Patrick Artus: 'Wars are economically irrational. Yet, the risk of new conflicts remains high'
Le Monde 30 May 2026

Patrick Artus: 'Wars are economically irrational. Yet, the risk of new conflicts remains high'

The economist outlines five main reasons why the militarization of international relations is on the rise.

Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup
PBS 30 May 2026

Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup

A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink.

Artist Louise Bourgeois on How Solitude Enriches Creative Work
The Marginalian 30 May 2026

Artist Louise Bourgeois on How Solitude Enriches Creative Work

“Nourish yourself with grand and austere ideas of beauty that feed the soul… Seek solitude,” young Delacroix counseled himself in 1824. Keats saw solitude as a sublime conduit to …

Paul McCartney blends rock and melancholic ballads in 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' his 20th solo album
Le Monde 31 May 2026

Paul McCartney blends rock and melancholic ballads in 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' his 20th solo album

The Beatles' co-founder invited the band's drummer, Ringo Starr, for a duet on the album. Starr, meanwhile, released his own record in April.

Iran war live: Lebanon slams Israel’s invasion; US-Tehran deal in limbo
Al Jazeera 31 May 2026

Iran war live: Lebanon slams Israel’s invasion; US-Tehran deal in limbo

Lebanese PM describes Israel’s attacks as collective punishment as US warns Iran of strikes if no deal is reached.