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APOLLO MAGAZINE ———- JUNE 2026 PREVIEW
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THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
U.S. Military Says Iran Targeted American Forces in Kuwait
The U.S. military intercepted two Iranian missiles early Monday and no American personnel were harmed, Central Command said. The attacks threatened to further complicate talks to end the war.
How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.
Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity?
Jim Rigby, who does not much care for the word “God,” is a key to understanding the Senate candidate trying to pull off something unusual in Texas.
He Was the Muscle Behind Zelensky. Now He’s Crowdfunding Bail Money.
Volodymyr Zelensky’s onetime right-hand man is accused of embezzling millions of dollars and consulting a fortuneteller on political decisions.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Inside the Deal to Drop Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S.
Talks among lawyers with allegiance to President Trump were so closely held that some senior White House officials told others that they were blindsided.
Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
The departure of more than 10,000 lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices.
Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by pressuring Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
Ukraine’s Military Doesn’t Always Welcome Criticism. But That’s Her Job.
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
A remote gold mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with the vice president.
Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.
Hegseth’s Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More
At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author, against President Trump.
Uncertainty Hangs Over Talks as U.S. Says It Is Close to Agreement
An emerging “memorandum of understanding,” which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, still needs approval from President Trump.
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
Romania is a NATO country, and the security alliance condemned “Russia’s recklessness” for an episode that sharply escalated tensions with Moscow.
France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.
THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY —- MAY 29, 2026 PREVIEW
THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘The Big Chill’ – Is the mood in Russia turning against Putin?’
Like the majority of western news organisations, the Guardian has had no correspondent or reporter in Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s efforts to shut down outside media coverage has not stopped us from taking the political temperature of Russia. Indeed, as Pjotr Sauer and Shaun Walker report, attempts to close off the country have lost Vladimir Putin support among both the elites and ordinary citizens.
Talking to contacts made from many years working inside Russia, Pjotr and Shaun detail a shifting mood as the invasion drags on into its fourth summer with the economic and personal costs being increasingly felt at home. As one insider explains, “there is profound disappointment in Putin”, accompanied by “a growing sense that some kind of catastrophe is looming”.
The narrative of a bunkered ruler surrounded by underlings too scared to tell them the truth historically leads to putsch or revolution but our analysis shows that at present, though the winds may be chilling at home, Putin is far from being frozen out of power.
Spotlight | Ebola: ‘Out of control’
A new strain of virus, aid cuts and conflict in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have hampered efforts to halt the spread of the virus, report Prosper Heri Ngorora in Goma and Carlos Mureithi
Science | Here be monsters
An exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, at London’s Natural History Museum, showcases the fearsome creatures that once lurked below the surface – and offers a stark warning about the impact of warming waters on marine ecosystems today. Matthew Pearce dives in
Feature | When the lights went out in Berlin
Earlier this year power was cut to a swathe of the German capital. A shadowy organisation, Volcano Group, claimed responsibility. But in the absence of any leads, theories of eco-terrorism, Russian meddling and far-right activity have flourished, discovers Ben Knight
Opinion | Victory doesn’t happen overnight
Arsenal’s careful planning to regain the Premier League title is a lesson in long-term thinking that the Labour party, and Arsenal fan Keir Starmer, should pay attention to, argues Jonathan Freedland
Culture | Back to black with Whistler
What does restoring Arrangement in Grey and Black No 1, or Whistler’s Mother, teach you about the artist who heralded a century of great American artists and about the craft of painting colour? Sarah Walden uncovers it all
THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
The U.S. said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes
Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call for Wider Recognition of Israel
‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.
Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Raid His Party Office
After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.46m agoBy Jason Horowitz
THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Fighting Flares in Lebanon, Complicating U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Lebanon on Tuesday, the country’s health ministry said, as Israel intensified attacks against Hezbollah. The fighting cast further doubt on fragile negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
After 88 Days of Censored News, TV and Chat, Iranians Are Coming Back Online
After three months, the government is letting people connect with the world again. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.
Inside Xi Jinping’s Strategy to Export Ideas on State Control
When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.
Paxton’s Texas Victory Creates a New Battleground for Senate Control
Democrats still face an uphill battle, but many of them — and some Republicans — say the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton’s win could put the state in play.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against U.S. Strikes
The threat came hours after American military forces renewed attacks in southern Iran, even as fragile diplomacy efforts to end the war continued.
Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal
As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as President Trump uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.
Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
Iceland, Rattled by Trump, Weighs Joining the E.U.
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Talks on Peace Deal
President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the U.S. and Iran suggested that a breakthrough was not imminent.
To Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for Later
President Trump hailed a deal as groundbreaking, even as he admitted that it wasn’t “even fully negotiated.” Nuclear issues and missiles were put off.
Trump’s Self-Indulgence Deepens G.O.P. Fears in Midterms
President Trump seems focused on anything other than keeping Republican control of Congress. “The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring senator.
5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race
Out of Gas, Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood to Survive
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.
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