Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened fresh strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, blaming Hezbollah’s ceasefire violations and attacks on Israeli cities. This escalation coincides with the capture of Beaufort Castle by Israeli troops, marking their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years and prompting Israel to issue evacuation orders for seven southern Lebanese villages.

Israel has been violating the ceasefire agreed in mid-April, by the U.S. and Iran with their unrelenting attacks on Lebanon. Israeli forces over the weekend, conducted their deepest ground incursion into Lebanon in over 26 years. The IDF captured the strategic Crusader-era Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif) and its ridge near Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, north of the Litani River. This followed days of airstrikes, artillery, and ground clashes with Hezbollah militants in nearby villages. The site holds major symbolic and tactical importance; Israel previously held it during its occupation of southern Lebanon until 2000.

Netanyahu emphasized in a video Monday, that Hezbollah’s headquarters in Dahiyeh would not remain a sanctuary while attacking Israeli civilians. Defense Minister Katz warned there would be “no calm in Beirut” if attacks continued and referenced expanding a security zone. This marks a significant escalation since the US-brokered ceasefire.

Hezbollah has fired rockets/drone attacks into northern Israel (including near Haifa) in response. Israel has also issued evacuation warnings and conducted strikes elsewhere in southern Lebanon, and in Tyre where the IDF has been accused of massacring civilians.

“In light of the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon by the terrorist organization Hezbollah and the attacks against our cities and citizens, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have instructed the IDF to strike terror targets in the Dahiyeh quarter of Beirut,” according to the joint statement.

Iran on Monday reportedly threatened to suspend ongoing Pakistan-mediated peace talks with U.S. over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X, that the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is "unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon," warning that violations in Lebanon constitute a breach of the wider truce.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei insisted that a Lebanon ceasefire is an essential condition for any U.S.-Iran deal, accusing Washington of shifting demands and prolonging negotiations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a failed attempt, reportedly proposed a gradual de-escalation plan to Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, suggesting Hezbollah stop attacks in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut.

Later on Monday, after initially downplaying reports of Iran suspending peace talks with the US, Trump announced in a Truth Social post: "I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel."

The U.S. president later added, "Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

The conflict in Lebanon, described as the broadest spillover of the wider Iran war, has displaced over 1.2 million people and killed more than 3,370 people since March 2, 2026. Despite a nominal ceasefire brokered by the U.S. on April 16-17, hostilities have intensified, with Hezbollah using kamikaze drones and Israel expanding ground operations north of the Litani River.

Meanwhile, early on Monday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched retaliatory attacks on US' Ali Al Salem Air base in Kuwait following earlier U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including a telecoms tower and radar systems on Sirik Island and Qeshm Island, after a U.S. MQ-1 Reaper drone was shot down. Kuwait blamed Iran for the missile and drone attacks, which were intercepted by its air defenses.

“Following the aggression of the US army on a communication tower on Sirik Island in Hormozgan Province an hour ago, the IRGC Aerospace Force fighters targeted the airbase where the aggression originated, and the predicted targets were destroyed," IRGC said in a statement. It warned that any further US action would elicit a response “completely different” in scale and nature, with responsibility on the US.

CENTCOM stated the strikes over the weekend, targeted Iranian radar systems and drone command facilities as acts of "self-defense" after the drone downing. The command emphasized restraint during the ceasefire while protecting forces and regional waters. No US personnel were harmed.

Trump is facing intense pressure from Netanyahu, Jewish neoconservatives and war hawks to restart military strikes on Iran and to end the ongoing negotiations with the Persian nation. He's also facing calls from his 'America first' supporters and other world leaders to reach a peace deal with the Iranians and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising gas prices and global economic pressures.

"Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us," Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday. "But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans,  understand that it is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively 'chirping,' at levels never seen before, over and over again, that I should move faster, or move slower, or go to war, or not go to war, or whatever. Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end - It always does!"

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title on May 30, 2026, defeating Arsenal 4–3 in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in extra time at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

The match saw Arsenal take an early lead through Kai Havertz in the 6th minute, but PSG equalized via an Ousmane Dembélé penalty in the 65th minute. Despite dominating possession (75%) and registering 21 shots to Arsenal’s 7, PSG could not break through in open play. The decisive moment came when Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães missed the final penalty, sealing PSG’s triumph.

The final was tightly contested, with Arsenal’s defense, marshaled by William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, holding firm against PSG’s relentless attacks. PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made crucial saves, while Arsenal’s David Raya was equally impressive.

The shootout drama unfolded with both teams converting their first four penalties. PSG’s Lucas Beraldo scored the winning spot-kick after Gabriel’s miss, sparking wild celebrations among PSG players and fans.

While PSG celebrated on the pitch, chaos erupted in Paris. Riots broke out just six minutes into the match after Arsenal’s opening goal, with fans hurling chairs and bottles at police near the Parc des Princes stadium and Rue de Rivoli. Approximately 5,000 police officers were deployed, using tear gas and baton charges to control crowds.

By 11 PM, more than 130 arrests had been made, with reports of damaged vehicles, storefronts, and burning Lime bikes. Fireworks were launched at officers, and barricades of bicycles were set ablaze. The unrest spread to major landmarks, including the Louvre and Notre Dame, forcing cafes to shut off televisions and trapping tourists in the crossfire.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described the police deployment as “very robust, very solid,” with 22,000 officers stationed across France, including 8,000 in Paris.

Despite the heavy presence, skirmishes continued throughout the night, particularly around the Champs-Élysées, where an estimated 20,000 fans gathered. Some supporters wore T-shirts reading “Fuck Arsenal 2026,” and footage showed police sprinting after groups with riot gear while extinguishing flares. The situation echoed last year’s celebrations, which resulted in two deaths and nearly 200 injuries after PSG’s first Champions League win.

This victory marks PSG’s second straight Champions League title, cementing their status as a European powerhouse. For Arsenal, the loss is a bitter pill to swallow, representing their second final defeat (after 2006 vs. Barcelona) and leaving them still in search of their first Champions League trophy despite winning the Premier League earlier in the season.

The match also highlighted the tactical brilliance of PSG coach Luis Enrique and the resilience of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, whose side outperformed expectations but fell short at the final hurdle.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V 551 rocket carrying 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites from Launch Complex-41 (LC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday (May 29). The Amazon Leo 7 (or LA-07) mission lifted off at 2353 UTC after a 20-minute weather delay.

The Atlas V 551 configuration utilized five solid rocket boosters and a 5-meter payload fairing, with the Centaur upper stage deploying the satellites into low Earth orbit in groups over the course of several minutes, with the final two popping free about 38 minutes after liftoff.

This is one of the Atlas V's most powerful flight setups,  tying the Atlas V's record for the heaviest payload ever launched at about 18 tons, with each solid rocket engine providing 371,550 pounds (1.6 mega-Newtons) of thrust at liftoff on top of the main booster's RD-180 engine, which produces 860,200 pounds (3.83 mega-Newtons) of power itself.

Friday's launch occurred against a backdrop of significant industry disruption; just hours prior, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket suffered a catastrophic explosion during testing at a nearby pad, resulting in the complete loss of that vehicle and delaying the scheduled launch of 48 additional Amazon Leo satellites that were to have flown on New Glenn.

ULA confirmed that its own launch pad and rocket remained healthy and unaffected by the incident, with the Atlas V payload processed safely at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

This mission marked the 12th Amazon Leo launch and added to the constellation’s existing network of over 300 satellites in orbit. Amazon aims to deploy more than 3,200 satellites to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, utilizing a mix of launch providers including ULA, SpaceX, Arianespace, and Blue Origin.