Reports suggest Russian President Putin may be losing backing amid the Ukraine war, while Turkey's opposition party headquarters were raided. Elsewhere, the Enhanced Games saw limited breakthroughs, a 99-year-old set sky records, and Hollywood favors older male actors.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the many breakthroughs that were expected, with only one new world "record". Meanwhile, a 99-year-old breaks records in the sky. Finally, actors called Chris and talking animals are more likely to make it in Hollywood than women ...