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Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2026 (AP) — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an overheating Arctic that warms nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.66 degrees Celsius) between now and 2030 and a dangerous drought with potential wildfires for the Amazon, a crucial part of Earth’s natural defenses to lessen human-caused climate change. A hotter globe from the burning of coal, oil and gas means

Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2026 (AP) — Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. Kuwait’s military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The announcement by Kuwait’s military comes as the Middle East remains on the

British government will block Indian billionaire Mittal raising BT stake, FT reports

May 28 (Reuters) – The British government will oppose any attempt ​from Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal ‌to increase his stake in telecoms group BT, citing the need to maintain sovereign ​control over “critical national infrastructure”, the Financial ​Times reported on Thursday, citing people ⁠familiar with the matter. Reuters could not ​immediately verify the report. BT, the UK ​government, and Bharti did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters exclusively reported last week ​that Bharti Enterprises was seeking to ​potentially increase its stake in BT to just under the ‌threshold ⁠that would require it to make a full takeover

92 pc women want sanitary pads in public washrooms: Survey

New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) More than 92 per cent of Indian women want sanitary pads to be made available as an essential item in public washrooms, with a majority saying the absence of menstrual hygiene support affects women’s dignity and inclusion in public spaces, according to a nationwide survey released on Thursday. The report released ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28. The 11th annual menstrual hygiene survey conducted by feminine hygiene brand Everteen covered over 2,100 women across several states and Union Territories. Around 88.6 per cent respondents were in the 19-35 years age group. It found

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