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Ferrari presented its first electric car, the Luce, on Tuesday in Italy. The five-seat, four-door model features four motors, a 122 kWh battery, 329-mile range, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. Shares in the company declined between 6 and 7.8 percent on the day of the announcement.

A kindergarten aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting five preschool children, marking the first public hearing of its kind in the French capital. France 24 reports that separate investigations continue into alleged mistreatment and sexual abuse at dozens of Paris schools. Perspectives on the case differ regarding institutional responsibility, parental authority, and evidentiary standards.

Between May 24 and May 26, Russia conducted multiple drone and missile attacks on Kyiv that killed at least three people and injured more than 90 others while damaging hundreds of sites. Russian authorities issued warnings on May 25 directing foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the capital and advising residents to avoid military and government facilities. Reports also reference earlier strikes and Ukrainian cross-border actions, with some diplomatic contacts remaining unverified.

Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin issued a second public apology on May 26, 2026, after Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The campaign, which ran from May 18 and featured the slogan 'Thwack it on the table!', prompted consumer backlash and a reported sales decline for the group. France 24 and CBS News both covered the events, ownership details, and historical context of the Gwangju uprising.