Top News — Wed, May 27, 1:02 PM UTC

Trump-backed Paxton ousts incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by former President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, marking a significant win for Trump's influence within the GOP and setting up a closely watched contest in November.

US military kills one in strike on Pacific drug boat

The U.S. military launched a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing one alleged narco-terrorist, as part of an operation dubbed 'Southern Spear' that has killed at least 194 people since September.

Spain's ruling Socialist party headquarters searched in graft probe

Spanish police searched the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's ruling Socialist Party as part of a widening criminal investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing and influence peddling.

U.S.-Iran agreement hopes drive oil price drops, market optimism

U.S. crude oil prices fell below $89, with losses accelerating on hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement that could restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within a month, despite ongoing U.S. strikes.

Five miners rescued from flooded Laos cave after week; two remain missing

Five of the seven people trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos for over a week have been found alive by rescuers, while efforts continue to locate the two remaining missing villagers.

Biden sues DOJ to block special counsel audio release

President Joe Biden filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts related to a special counsel probe, following interviews with a ghostwriter.

Biden Cabinet meeting moved to White House amid Iran negotiations

President Donald Trump moved a Cabinet meeting from Camp David to the White House, gathering his Cabinet as he seeks to finalize a deal to end the Iran war, a move some backers worry could embolden Iran.

Last updated: 5/27/2026, 1:02:29 PM