Hajj 2026 Reaches Climax as Pilgrims Gather for Day of Arafah in Scorching Heat
Hajj 2026 peaks with Day of Arafah on May 26-27 as nearly 2 million pilgrims brave 42°C heat in Mecca. Indian return flights begin May 30.
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Memorial Day 2026: Parades, Ceremonies and Festivals Across the U.S.
From Raleigh to Los Angeles, Memorial Day 2026 events near you include parades, ceremonies, festivals, and outdoor movies. Find all the key details here.
Record Memorial Day Travel as Oil Tops $4.50; Free Parks, High Costs
Nearly 45M Americans travel this Memorial Day weekend despite gas prices above $4.50. National parks offer free entry as drivers seek savings apps and tips.
Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic missile in massive attack, Ukraine says
Russia struck Kyiv with an Oreshnik hypersonic missile and hundreds of drones, killing four and wounding nearly 100 in one of the war's heaviest bombardments.
Machado Vows 2026 Presidential Run and Return from Exile in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announces another presidential bid and plans to return from exile by late 2026, defying U.S.-backed status quo
P&O Cruises Mandates Travel Insurance or Passengers Will Be Denied Boarding
P&O Cruises confirms cruise travel insurance is mandatory; passengers without proof risk denied boarding at their own expense ahead of peak season.
Manchester Airport Hit by Delays, Emergency Landing, and Trial Discharge
Manchester Airport faces a turbulent week: flight delays, an EasyJet emergency landing, and a jury discharge in the police assault retrial.
PG&E Shutoffs Hit 46,000 as Fire Risk Surges Across Northern California
PG&E cut power to 46,000 customers in Northern California as wildfire conditions peaked. Outages remained for 30,000 customers Monday amid high winds.
Global Heat Wave Spikes Records, Child Deaths, and Ocean Alarm in May 2026
Northeast records fall, UK nears hottest May day, a child dies in a hot car in LA, and a massive marine heatwave intensifies off the US west coast.
Iran's Uranium Standoff: Khamenei Blocks Transfer as Talks Hang in Balance
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei orders uranium to stay in Iran, defying Trump's demand for removal as Qatar mediates strait reopening.
Zelensky Warns Russia May Launch Hypersonic Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine
Ukraine warns Russia is preparing a hypersonic Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv. Zelensky cites intelligence from US, Europe as war escalates.
Iran Peace Talks Advance as US Blockade Redirects 100 Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US and Iran are closer to a peace deal. CENTCOM reports 100 vessels redirected. Tehran submits new proposal as blockade tightens.