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US-Iran tensions escalated as the US launched fresh strikes in Iran, casting a shadow over ongoing ceasefire efforts and high-level peace talks in the region. Meanwhile, in the US, Memorial Day plans were upended by severe weather, with thunderstorms causing widespread disruptions, travel delays, and at least one fatality as millions marked the holiday.

In a major corporate shakeup, BP abruptly removed Chairman Albert Manifold amid concerns over governance and conduct, raising fresh questions about the energy giant’s leadership and future direction. On the legal front, a federal court blocked Alabama’s congressional map over its handling of majority-Black districts, a move likely to have significant implications for Black voter representation and future redistricting battles across the US.

Globally, Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat for the spiritual pinnacle of the annual Hajj, uniting millions in prayer and reflection. And at the French Open, teenager Moise Kouame made history as the youngest male match winner at Roland Garros since 1991, signaling a generational shift as tennis veterans face early exits.

Developing: The impact of the US strikes in Iran on ongoing ceasefire negotiations remains uncertain.