Daily Recap

Friday, 15 May 2026

Justice and power ran through today’s world headlines. In New York, Harvey Weinstein’s third rape trial ended in another mistrial after jurors deadlocked, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to pursue the unresolved Jessica Mann charge yet again, even as Weinstein remains behind bars on other convictions. In Washington, the Justice Department is reportedly preparing a possible indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over Cuba’s 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, reviving a decades-old flashpoint in U.S.-Cuba relations. In Beijing, Donald Trump wrapped up talks with Xi Jinping with plenty of symbolism but little substance: modest trade gains, no major breakthroughs on Iran or technology, and a fresh Chinese warning over Taiwan. Meanwhile, Britain’s celebrity economy produced a lighter marker of influence, with David Beckham becoming the UK’s first billionaire sportsman.

Recap for Friday, 15 May 2026

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