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- Kevin Warsh takes charge of the Federal Reserve amid rising inflation challenges
- British glider pilot Jon Gatfield dies after crash during competition in Italy
- Ukraine demands full EU membership amid renewed accession discussions
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Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
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The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Rare Ebola strain possibly linked to two aid workers in northern Italy
May 27, 2026
1:00 am
Health alert issued in northern Italy as two aid workers present Ebola-like symptoms after returning from Uganda, amid rising cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kata Tüttő warns of centralisation threat to European regions
May 26, 2026
11:00 pm
Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, expressed concerns about the impact of Viktor Orbán’s governance, stating the city “suffered a lot.” As President of the European Committee of the Regions, she cautioned against a “wave of centralisation” that poses risks to Europe’s regions.
Kevin Warsh takes charge of the Federal Reserve amid rising inflation challenges
May 26, 2026
9:00 pm
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces significant challenges with upcoming inflation data expected to show an annual rate of 3.9% for April, the highest since May 2023. Competing pressures from President Trump for lower rates and rising inflation complicate Warsh’s commitment to reshape Fed operations while maintaining independence.
British glider pilot Jon Gatfield dies after crash during competition in Italy
May 26, 2026
8:00 pm
British glider pilot Jon Gatfield, 68, died in a crash during the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix in Bergamo, Italy, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Ukraine demands full EU membership amid renewed accession discussions
May 26, 2026
7:00 pm
Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, emphasised the need for “fast, merit-based, full membership” in the European Union, rejecting alternative proposals such as associate membership. He urged for the opening of all negotiation clusters by June to expedite Ukraine’s EU accession process.
Armenia signs partnership agreement with the US ahead of elections
May 26, 2026
6:00 pm
Armenia has formalised a strategic partnership with the United States, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan prepares for parliamentary elections amid rising pro-Russia sentiment. The agreement, signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, includes a framework for critical minerals and a transit corridor.
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