News Headlines from May 24, 2025

Join us for the #TopNewsHeadlines podcast from May 24th! In this episode, we bring you crucial updates from around the world. Explore significant developments in Nigeria, including a tightening e-visa process and stern warnings to airlines, the month-long shutdown of the Port Harcourt refinery amid concerns of fuel shortages and a looming EFCC investigation into alleged $3 billion mismanagement. Hear about controversial calls for a “spiritual solution” to insecurity from a naval chief and alleged threats against a prominent critic of religious leaders, alongside a deeply concerning report of a human rights lawyer being brutalized.
Across Europe, learn about Germany’s historic permanent military stationing in Lithuania to bolster NATO’s defense against Russia and the latest massive aerial assault by Russia on Kyiv. We also look at Hungary’s political landscape as an opposition leader gains ground and challenges the status quo. Plus, significant worry over the integrity of Mexico’s first-ever judicial elections, where candidates include individuals with prior drug convictions and alleged cartel links, and changes to press access rules at the US Pentagon.
Tune in for a comprehensive look at the day’s most important stories!