News on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut as pressure on Naim Qassem builds

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Toronto resident identified by 'Post' charged for knocking over Jewish center menorah

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China loves food deliveries. Restaurants are starving as a result

Japan Inc., households step up overseas investment despite weak yen

China widens oil purchases to extend influence from US to Iran

Israel's Noam Bettan takes the stage at Eurovision semifinals in Vienna

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Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff

<p>May 12 - A Peruvian prosecutor accused leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of financial crimes, local media outlet RPP reported on Tuesday, hours after electoral authorities said Sanchez was still on track to advance to the country's presidential runoff vote.</p>

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

<p>The list of harms includes eating disorders, depression and sexual harassment of minors, among others.</p>

Shaun Micallef has dissected gambling’s dark arts – and it will leave you shattered

In his three-part documentary, the ABC comedian identifies with chilling clarity the gambling industry’s damaging playbook.

Aussies urged to 'Join the Journey' and become a road safety champion

Aussies urged to 'Join the Journey' and become a road safety champion this Fatality Free Friday on May 29.

‘Be brave and strong’: Mamata’s message through poetry after defeat

5 South Carolina Republican lawmakers defy Trump — vote with Dems to tank redistricting

A measure to force a vote on redistricting failed the South Carolina state Senate on Tuesday after five Republican lawmakers defied President Trump and voted with Democrats against the redistricting effort.

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

Jason Collins, a longtime NBA center who became the first openly gay male to play in any of America’s four leading professional sports leagues, died Tuesday following months of treatment for glioblastoma.

China’s brazen, sinister ops on US soil must end

On every front, Trump should flag that it's harder to work with Xi when he openly insults American with China’s relentless, illegal penetration of American society.

The Unitree GD01 Is a Giant Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy

China’s Unitree, famous for making low-cost dancing robots, will now sell you a giant, wall-smashing mecha.

Jones Beach to host first-ever patriotic drone display for Memorial Day, air show to move to July 4th

The show’s first-ever drone performance, scheduled for 20 minutes on May 24, bumps the traditional air show to the Fourth of July weekend.

"You dumb person"

President Donald Trump lashes out at a reporter.

South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts

Some Republicans had worried that carving up the district held by Representative James E. Clyburn, the state’s only Democratic congressman, could backfire on them.

Are Canadians reaching their 'breaking point'? New data shows more people filing for insolvency

More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.

Swimmer mistakenly joins Australian Fashion Week show

Today's Jack Hahn spoke to the Aussie bloke who unwittingly crashed an Australian Fashion Week show during a morning dip at a beach in Sydney.

Educator, suspended for allegedly abusing autistic student, elected Seattle teachers’ union president

"I am not afraid to be a line stepper when it's necessary and when it protects others," Ibijoke Idowu-Holiday, a former BLM organizer and special education teacher, said ahead of the election.

Landmark terror case could finally prevent US groups funding Hamas

Dozens of legal challenges against Hamas fundraising fronts in the US could come on heels of case involving first American victim of the terrorist group

Magic Johnson urges fans to make Los Angeles their World Cup destination

‘You don’t want the integrity questioned’: Hodge off the All-Australian committee, keeps ties with TAB

The former Hawks skipper was added to the selection panel earlier this year, but has relinquished the role before he’s even attended a meeting, following in the footsteps of his Channel Seven colleague Kane Cornes.

Jason Collins, a gay trailblazer in the NBA, dies of brain cancer at 47

He was the first active, openly gay player in the league’s history. In December 2025, he announced that he had a deadly form of brain cancer.

High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington Pavilion project

A multimillion-dollar Wellington Pavilion project, reviving a heritage waterfront spot, has lost its chef.

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

<p>The move could help Meta stave off a possible fine of up to 10 per cent of its annual global turnover.</p>

FedEx driver accused of delivering cocaine to customers while on the job

Kenneth Hicks was arrested last week after a sting operation by detectives from the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office

CBS News Radio flashback: LBJ calls for equal voting rights after Selma march in 1965

Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio coverage of President Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 speech to Congress, calling for equal voting rights for Black Americans.

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated US Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and has been unreachable to his staff at times “unequivocally, categorically false”. “I will not be tarnished by baseless all

Sam Altman's court appearance shines a light on his billions in tech investments

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's investments in Helion Energy, Cerebras, and other companies were shown in trial on Tuesday.

French Polynesia's Sports Minister changed again before 2027 Pacific Games

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson has made key personnel changes in his cabinet just over a year before the French Pacific territory hosts the 2027 Pacific Games.

How Pete Hegseth is justifying the $1.5 trillion military funding request

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled Pentagon officials on Tuesday over the military's $1.5 trillion funding request for the 2027 fiscal year. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.

Full list of Labour MPs backing Starmer ‘to deliver change the country needs’ as pressure mounts on PM

The intervention comes as the Labour leader faces mounting pressure over his future

Israel, Finland reach Eurovision final as five countries boycott music contest

Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden als

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US following hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

Health officials monitoring Americans from hantavirus cruise outbreak

International health officials say the number of confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases stemming from the cruise ship outbreak has climbed to 11, including the three people who died. CBS News' Ian Lee and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.

Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face 'failure'

Tehran said its latest peace plan includes an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, alleged mastermind of 1MDB scandal, seeks Trump pardon: report

US prosecutors accused Low of stealing billions of dollars from 1MDB, a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.

Even Mahabharat would pale: Supreme Court on Kapur spat

A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator. The apex court noted the legal battle's intensity, comparing it to the Mahabharat. A fresh plea alleges circumvention of a previo

Brooks Koepka tells The Post about ‘falling back in love’ with golf through humbling PGA Tour grind

Brooks Koepka is a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour. Many players with those credentials wouldn’t bother to take those humble steps Koepka has taken.

Son of Chhota Shakeel aide shot in South Mumbai

Charles Croucher on property tax budget backflip

Nine Political Editor Charles Croucher discusses the government's decision to break its pledge on property taxes.

Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47

Collins announced in November that he had Stage 4 Glioblastoma and his family revealed the tragic news of his passing on Tuesday.

Bold push for Irish AFL Women's team coming

Eddie McGuire believes there's a push for an Irish AFLW team in to join the competition.

Plans for $1.5b luxury Trump Tower on Gold Coast axed, developer confirms

The 91-storey, branded tower proposed for Surfers Paradise would have been Australia’s tallest building.

CIA whistleblower will allege ‘deep state still hiding origins’ of COVID at hearing: Rand Paul

"The deep state is still hiding the origins of this virus," Rand Paul told The Post.

New daily pill may help people keep weight off after stopping jabs

Orforglipron works by lowering blood sugar levels, slowing food digestion and reducing appetite

Glasgow researchers unearth ‘ghost text’ from New Testament 6th century manuscript

The ancient text was invisible to the naked eye but recoverable with modern technology.

Michigan Dem Abdul el Sayed touts doctor credentials despite limited medical practice

Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed frequently touts his credentials as a physician, though records indicate he has little history practicing medicine. State medical licensing records in both Michigan and New York do not show Abdul el Sayed ever holding a physician’

Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at US offices

<p>Flyers encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.</p>

In the race for AI supremacy, the US and China stake different paths

Tech giants from the U.S. and China are in a race to dominate the future of AI. But the two countries are not racing toward the same finish line.

Hollywood stars’ free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at LA station — enraging drivers before cops swoop

Stars of the NEON film "I Love Boosters," Keke Palmer and LaKeith Stanfield, showed up to a Los Angeles gas station more than an hour late Tuesday to an event where they were billed to be pumping free gas for frenzied fans.

Mass protests in Argentina decry Milei's funding cuts to prized public universities

Tens of thousands of Argentines were flooding the streets of major cities nationwide to protest funding cuts by libertarian President Javier Milei to the public university system — a near-universal point of pride in this crisis-prone country

Children’s book author Kouri Richins’ young sons want her to die in prison after she killed their dad: ‘I’m afraid’

The sons of Utah kids grief author Kouri Richins said they are terrified of her, prosecutors revealed as they argued she should be sentenced to life for poisoning her husband.

The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has changed the calculations of every major power Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final

Five countries are boycotting the contest over Israel's participation.

Rebel Wilson’s film The Deb lands US deal as it relaunches in Cannes

Protagonist Pictures announces news of a US distribution deal with a “relaunch” of the film on day one of the Cannes Film Festival.

NEET-UG examination 2026: One suspect arrested from Nashik

The accused is said to be from Nashik’s Nandgaon village and has been pursuing BAMS

Rep. Adam Smith: We Need An Investigation Into The U.S. Strike on The Iranian Girl’s School

Sam Stein is joined by Rep.

Patel denies alleged excessive drinking in Senate testimony

FBI Director Kash Patel again pushed back against allegations of excessive drinking at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Mario Parker, managing editor at Bloomberg, and Paul Kane, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.

EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : 13 morts dans des frappes israéliennes sur le Liban du Sud

Les bombardements ont visé mardi Nabatiyé, Jebchit et Bint Jbeil, selon le ministère de la santé libanais. De son côté, l’armée israélienne a dit avoir été la cible de drones du Hezbollah. Les frappes israéliennes au Liban ont fait 380 morts depuis le 17 avril, date à laquelle le

Finland, Greece set up clash with Delta Goodrem in Eurovision final

Behind the spectacle, Eurovision is a house divided by boycotts, a “soft power” scandal and geopolitical tensions in Vienna as protests loom.

Hamas is preventing Gazan contractors from crossing Yellow Line to rebuild Rafah - report

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Boss of NYC’s ‘secret Chinese police station’ was urged to help track dissident: ‘A friend is looking for him’

"Just help me verify if this person exists."

Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand's food security

A public health professor says the catastrophic risks range from nuclear war to AI cyber attacks.

Fl�vio Bolsonaro diz que n�o recusaria cumprimentar Lula: 'Se passar perto, n�o tenho problema'

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Dem CA gubernatorial hopeful lectures reporter, says interview should be a profile, not a 'gotcha piece'

Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra was slammed for lecturing KTLA reporter Annie Rose Ramos about doing a "profile" interview, not a "gotcha piece."

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 On Netflix, Where Estranged, Half-Demon Twins Confront One Another Amidst A War Between Humanity And Hell

Even after making some improvements since Season 1, the show continues to divide viewers (especially fans of the original video game franchise).

Driver arrested for ramming rival in pits

A dirt-track driver in the USA was arrested after he deliberately rammed a parked rival, injuring two crew members in the process.

House weighs changing Senate housing bill that includes large investor ban

House Republican leadership is weighing changes to bipartisan housing legislation that has already passed the Senate, despite President Donald Trump reiterating on Monday that the House should pass the legislation as is. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Fina

Explosi�n de auto en Tec�mac fue trabajo de CIA, afirma CNN

La explosi�n de una camioneta en Tec�mac en la que muri� un miembro del C�rtel de Sinaloa fue operativo de la CIA, dijeron fuentes a CNN.

El empresario amigo de Zapatero investigado en el ‘caso Plus Ultra’ oculta más de medio millón de euros en Miami

Julio Martínez Martínez, que está acusado de blanqueo de capitales con el rescate de la aerolínea, tiene un depósito en el extranjero

America should take a lesson from UK PM Keir Starmer’s humiliating slide

It turns out people don’t want constant illegal immigration, a bloated welfare bill, snotty business-bashing and the dismantling of industry in the BS name of “saving the planet.”

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision

The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

<p>WASHINGTON, May 12 - Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday pressed FBI Director Kash Patel over a media report that episodes of excessive drinking interfered with his ability to lead the premier U.S. law enforcement agency, drawing an angry response from Patel.</p>

Brandon Clarke arrested for possessing half a pound of drugs weeks before dying at 29

Less than six weeks before tragically dying at 29 years old, Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested in Arkansas for allegedly possessing half a pound of drugs.

Cavaliers or Pistons: Who should the Knicks be rooting to see in East finals?

The Knicks have the luxury of sitting back and watching the other Eastern Conference semifinal play out to learn their next opponent in the conference finals.

White House invites U.S. business titans to Trump's China summit

The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.

Americans feel financial pinch of Iran war

The new inflation report shows that the war with Iran is taking a toll on Americans' finances, but President Trump said on Tuesday that's not a priority when making decisions about the conflict. CBS News' Javier David and Olivia Rinaldi have more.

Monsoon may hit Andamans this week: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon forecasting system offering localized weather information up to four weeks in advance for farmers. A pilot service for Uttar Pradesh provides high-resolution rainfall forecasts at 1km resolution for up to 10 d

‘Glad I was wrong’: McIlroy taunts LIV Golf after loss of Saudi billions

Outspoken critic Rory McIlroy has addressed his comments that Saudi Arabia would never walk away from LIV Golf.

Trump promise of gas tax relief hits roadblock in Congress: ‘End this damn war’

Democrats on the campaign trail side with Trump, but many Democrats and Republicans on the Hill are not as sure, Eric Garcia writes

Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle as Sam Altman takes the stand

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.

Mercedes verkauft Autohäuser in Berlin und Brandenburg

Mit dem Verkauf von sieben Standorten in Berlin und Brandenburg setzt Mercedes-Benz den Umbau seines Vertriebsnetzes fort. Mehr als 1100 Beschäftigte wechseln zu einem britischen Investor. Der Rückzug des Konzerns aus dem eigenen Autohandel gewinnt damit weiter an Tempo.

Bait and Switch

Will Trump pay a price for breaking (nearly) every major promise?

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29

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Iran tells US to accept latest peace plan or face 'failure' of Middle East truce

Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or risk the collapse of the Middle East truce, after President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire was near failure. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than two months ago,

Illegal migrant nabbed for twisted string of ‘dangerous’ fires on Long Island – turned over to ICE as charges not bail eligible: officials

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly blasted New York’s bail reform laws during an afternoon press conference – adding that loopholes are needed to detail illegal migrants released without bail.

Treasurer backs budget changes

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the backflip on property tax in the budget was a difficult but necessary call.

Miles Robinson hoping to be named to first US national team for World Cup: 'Would mean so much'

Miles Robinson shared his dream of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster for the U.S. men's national team, and reflected on his journey back from a devastating injury in 2022.

Baja S&P a negativa perspectiva de Pa�s por debilidad fiscal

S&P Global Ratings baj� de estable a negativa la perspectiva de M�xico debido al debilitamiento de la flexibilidad fiscal.

Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President

Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.

Fatality Free Friday on May 29 aims to reduce the number of fatalities on our roads

This Fatality Free Friday (May 29) the Australian Road Safety Foundation aims to reduce the number of fatalities on our roads.

Flavored vapes doomed Trump’s FDA head

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is out of a job. Wha

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 13, 2026

<p>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 13, 2026.</p>

Blake Lively ‘traumatized’ reporter during ‘uncomfortable’ interview: ‘I was just in shock’

"As a journalist, you always have to take the high road, you know? So when I was sitting there, I couldn't react," the entertainment reporter said.

Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand

ABC had reported bluetooth on tasers and bodyworn cameras allowed tracking of police by anyone with the right app but NZ police say that is not an issue for them.

Der modernste Mercedes? Die ernüchternde Erkenntnis einer zukunftsweisenden Testfahrt

WELT hat sich zur Testfahrt mit der S-Klasse über gut 260 Kilometer zwischen der Hamburger Außenalster und der Ostsee aufgemacht. Sie soll zeigen, wie sich Mobilität modernster Ausprägung dank der Assistenzsysteme mit dem Mercedes-Spitzenmodell anfühlt. So fällt das Zeugnis aus.

'People's will through lawmakers can bring religious reforms': Supreme Court

Constitutional courts should be extremely reluctant to alter religious practices, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench cautioned. Only the will of the people, expressed through elected representatives in Parliament and assemblies, can bring about reforms in religious customs. The cou

Stacey Marinkovich speaks about road safety for Fatality Free Friday

Former Australian netballer Stacey Marinkovich speaks out about road safety ahead of Fatality Free Friday on May 29 for the Australian Road Safety Foundation.

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

Kassio toma posse na presid�ncia do TSE; veja ao vivo

O ministro <a href="https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha-topicos/kassio-nunes-marques/">Kassio Nunes Marques</a>, 53, toma posse na presid�ncia do <a href="https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha-topicos/tse/">TSE</a> (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) nesta ter�a-feira (12). O magistrado

ICE nabs criminal illegal alien who attempted to murder a cop, escaped deportation for years

ICE agents in Houston arrested a Vietnamese national convicted of attempted capital murder of a police officer who evaded deportation since 2011.

Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

Bento blunder delays Al Nassr's title celebrations

US Taiwan policy will be watched closely during Trump's China visit

While the conflict in Iran will loom over Trump's China summit, what might be the most consequential issue discussed behind closed doors is much closer to Beijing.

Princess Kate on first major trip since cancer diagnosis

Catherine, Princess of Wales, will embark to Italy on her first major trip since her cancer diagnosis

Washington manufacturer leaving state after 48 years, citing crime, taxes, political climate

Washington manufacturer Delta Camshaft announced it is leaving the state after nearly 50 years, with its owner citing rising crime, skyrocketing taxes and insurance.

Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee

Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has departed the disaster relief agency in yet another leadership upheaval. A memo to FEMA staff on Tuesday disclosed that Evans was departing, according to Politico’s E&E News. Evans had been in char

Lift safety warning as its claimed capacity limits ‘have not risen with obesity’

Average weight of men and women has increased since the mid 1970s, sparking lift safety concerns

Meghan stars in As ever promo

Duchess of Sussex shares promotional reel for lifestyle brand As ever.

Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel’s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final

Singer says boos were quickly drowned out by support and that he felt he was 'just singing to Israel'; 2 activists reportedly removed from event hall by security after interruptions The post Despite anti-Israel chants in arena, Israel’s Noam Bettan advances to Eurovision final ap

Andrew Little tells review panel it's not their role to look at Golden Mile cost efficiency

Wellington City Council voted in November to pause and review the project after cost estimates grew from $139m to $220 million.

Brazil says the EU has moved to block its animal product exports starting from September

Brazil says that the European Union has moved to block its animal product exports from September, just days after a mega deal between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the EU on a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion went into effect, at least provisionally

Republicans split on suspending federal gas tax despite Trump backing

Republicans are hedging throwing support behind suspending federal gas taxes, despite President Donald Trump backing the idea. Trump said on Monday he supported suspending the tax “until it’s appropriate,” in an effort to provide voters with relief from spiking gas prices due to

Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at his Trump beef during Disney's ad presentation

Jimmy Kimmel acknowledged his dispute with Trump in Disney's presentation to advertisers, while nodding at "The Bachelorette" controversy.

Marty Makary’s tenure as head of FDA ends with ‘difficulty’

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down on Tuesday, capping weeks of pressure and rumors that his job was in jeopardy. The agency’s top food regulator, Kyle Diamantas, will take over, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump told reporters ah

Tensions flare outside Midland court

A supporter of a mother who lost her two children in a car crash has been involved in an altercation with a photographer from The West Australian.

Federal prosecutors seek NYU hospital information on gender-affirming care for children

A New York health care system has received a federal grand jury subpoena issued in Texas seeking information about children who received gender-affirming care and the medical providers who administered it

Iran’s Guards hold military drills in capital as ceasefire teeters

The IRGC enhances its combat preparedness amid fears of renewed conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire was on the brink of collapse

Starmer to meet Streeting on Wednesday as leadership crisis divides Labour

The meeting comes as four ministers resigned and more than 80 Labour MPs called for Sir Keir to go.

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve

Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.

After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally different China. Is he ready?

US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In this story, part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crise

Trump officials sue Catholic diocese in bid to seize land for border wall

<p>A holy site home to a 29-foot-tall limestone statue of Jesus Christ is in the crosshairs of President Trump's <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/16/trumps-border-wall-construction-mileage" target="_blank">border wall</a> construction plans. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</

More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low

Doctors say the number of vaccinated mothers remains too low to show a measurable dip in infant hospitalisations.

What issues will dominate Trump-Xi summit, and who has the upper hand?

Analysts say expectations for any meaningful reset in Sino-US ties remain tempered - and that the real test will be whether the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing produces durable mechanisms.

Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis

Amid growing worries about energy and food supplies, the agreement is more than a reaction to the ongoing war in the Middle East, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.

South Carolina Republicans decline to consider redistricting in blow to Trump

South Carolina’s Senate on Monday declined to extend its legislative calendar to consider drawing new GOP-favored congressional lines, dealing a blow to President Trump before the midterms this fall. The measure failed via a 29-17 vote after Trump on Monday urged Republicans to b

Commentary: Singapore bets on home ground advantage at SEA Games 2029

The ramping up of support before the SEA Games return to Singapore is an encouraging sign, says former Team Singapore chef de mission Nicholas Fang.

Where the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak stands as health officials monitor 18 Americans

The total number of confirmed and suspected hantavirus cases from a cruise ship outbreak has reached 11. Health officials in Nebraska and Georgia are monitoring the 18 Americans who may have been exposed. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.

OpenAI's Sam Altman takes the stand to fend off Elon Musk's accusations he 'stole a charity'

The trial pits two of tech's most famous personalities against each other and could lead to seismic changes for the maker of ChatGPT.

Commentary: Why US$70 should be the most worrying number for the LNG market

US$70 is the tipping point where liquefied natural gas (LNG) will&nbsp;get squeezed out by renewable alternatives, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.

Marty Makary Wasn’t Anti-Abortion or Pro-Vape Enough for Trump

President Donald Trump’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday following political battles over health policy that angered anti-abortion activists and industry executives. Makary, who led the agency in charge of promoting public health through

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT

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Israel, Finland and Sweden qualify for Eurovision final

Israel, Finland and Sweden are among the ten countries to have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situations as he negotiates with Iran

Before leaving for China on Tuesday, President Trump told reporters that he doesn't think about Americans' financial situations "not even a little bit" when negotiating a deal with Iran. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

Federal judge rules ICE in Colorado violated order limiting warrantless arrests

A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado have violated his order limiting when they can arrest people without a warrant

Southampton to play Hull at Wembley for Premier League place

Voss says Carlton in a better place than when he took charge

Michael Voss has struck a defiant tone after leaving Carlton, insistent the AFL club is in better shape than when he started as coach.

Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever

Famous for helping build Apple’s iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world’s most valuable data.

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Loin des standards printaniers, ce week-end prolongé s’annonce mitigé sur une grande partie de la France.

Disallowing West Ham equaliser against Arsenal was right, says referees chief

‘Hit the streets’: Kejriwal to students on NEET-UG paper leak; protests

“This government understands only the language of agitation,” says AAP chief, alleges ‘connivance and political patronage’ behind recurring leaks

Dems’ latest Virginia redistricting scheme draws mockery amid major court filing blunder

Democrats are facing Republican ridicule from a former prosecutor after reportedly filing their Virginia redistricting appeal to the wrong Supreme Court

Pour le rachat de SFR, la révision des règles européennes sur les fusions sera déterminante

Orange, Bouygues Telecom et Free tablent sur l’assouplissement de la doctrine de la Commission européenne en matière de concentrations pour concrétiser leur rêve de faire disparaître SFR.

Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing

Volunteers have been taking part in a range of real-life simulations to test evacuation procedures.

Won’t be part of biased exercise: Rahul Gandhi dissents on selection of next CBI chief

Radius Residential Care lifts occupancy rates, net profit up 36%

The aged care provider recorded a 14 percent revenue growth.

Delayed by a year due to tech glitches, livestock census to be out after June

The 21st Livestock Census report's release has been postponed to after June due to technical issues in data compilation and validation. This quinquennial exercise, which concluded its data collection in February last year, aims to provide crucial updated figures on livestock and

Golden Knights reportedly block Oilers from interviewing their former head coach Bruce Cassidy

The Vegas Golden Knights reportedly denied the Edmonton Oilers permission to speak with fired head coach Bruce Cassidy about a coaching opportunity.

Ukraine says Russia launches 200-plus drones in overnight attacks, leaving 6 dead

Russian forces launched attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on ‌Tuesday, killing at least six people, regional officials said, after the expiry of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire.

Energy cost spike from Iran war sends inflation soaring to highest level in nearly 3 years

Inflation is now at its highest level in nearly three years, in large part due to skyrocketing energy costs from the Iran war. Arjun Murti, partner at the energy sector firm Veriten and author of the energy-focused Substack newsletter "Super-Spiked," joins with analysis.

‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran

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L’administration Trump veut forcer des journalistes à livrer leurs documents

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Inflation Accelerates as Iran War Drives Up Energy Costs

Also, Russia keeps attacking U.S. companies in Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

$300,000 Bradley Prize awarded to three ‘extraordinary’ conservative leaders

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is awarding its $300,000 Bradley Prize to three conservative leaders, chosen from 60 nominees. Former Texas Sen. Phil Gramm, University of Florida professor James Hankins, and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik were named the three 2026 winners of the p

Missouri Supreme Court upholds GOP-friendly congressional map

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously rejected challenges to a Republican-friendly congressional map on Tuesday that is expected to hand the party an additional House seat in the midterms. The rulings landed just hours after the court heard oral arguments in three underlying law

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Sam Altman testified that he considered going to Microsoft to make 'a ton of money' during his ouster from OpenAI.

Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving

Starmer clings to power after four ministers resign

PM due to hold crunch meeting with health secretary Wes Streeting after challenging rivals to launch leadership bids

Hegseth dismisses ‘foolish’ US stockpile concerns as Iran conflict tests munitions

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says U.S. munitions are not depleted, pushing back on reports of strained weapons stockpiles after the Iran conflict.

Trump downplays Iran war's role in upcoming Xi summit

Ahead of a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have almost nothing to talk about when it comes to the war with Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.

Ex-Zelenskyy top aide says corruption allegations 'unfounded'

Andriy Yermak denied corruption allegations during a court hearing, calling the case against him “unfounded.”

Resignation of US food and drug regulator head adds to mounting agency vacancies

Lawyer Kyle Diamantas appointed FDA’s acting leader as concerns mount over hantavirus outbreak

Présidentielle 2027 : Renaissance appelle Gabriel Attal à se déclarer

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Barcelona beyond the crowds: Where to eat, shop and sightsee

As Barcelona marks 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death, the Catalan capital is asking travellers to look beyond its tourist-packed centre – towards refined dining, independent boutiques, contemporary art and neighbourhoods rich with local character.

Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah

Residents of Rmeish, a Christian town in southern Lebanon, say they confronted Hezbollah and blocked them from using the village area.

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Senator challenges Kash Patel to take test for problem drinking at fiery hearing on Capitol Hill

FBI Director accuses Democratic senator of drinking with ‘gang-banging rapist’ as hearing goes south over questions about his alleged alcohol use

Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes

Jackson received the Palme d'Or from Elijah Wood, recalling the "huge gamble" of showing Lord of the Rings at the festival.

Should You Worry About Hantavirus?

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Exclusive-Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters

Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say

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Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center, New York Times reports

<p>WASHINGTON, May 12 - Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as \"Alligator Alcatraz\", the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a federal official and three people familiar with the facility's operations.</p>

Ever since Elon Musk took over, banning social media accounts became common: Iltija Mufti

She said banning the social media accounts has impacted her ability “to raise issues of public importance and reach out to people over misgovernance”

Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of ‘spying on Texans, including children’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars annuall

Police attend 160 family violence call-outs in Melbourne's south in one week

Police say a man who threatened to kill his wife with a hammer and tried to set fire to a property was just one of dozens of arrests for family violence in a single week in the Dandenong area.

New Rotorua cafe will operate fully in te reo Māori

"He kaputī koa." Not a word of English will be spoken inside Rumaki Cafe by staff or customers.

Omaha's U.S. House race will test candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?

The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care

A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards

The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting

Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American values. “I’m voting no.”

Starmer vows to carry on governing ahead of grand parliamentary ceremony

<p>LONDON, May 12 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, fighting for his political survival after dozens of his own lawmakers called for him to resign, promised to press ahead with plans to reform the country and warned of chaos and instability if he were to be ousted.</p>

Gabrielle Union opens up on menopause struggles and fading self-worth

Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, might be one of the most loved couples in the world but they continue to maintain privacy as they try to balance their busy professional and personal lives as they remain private. While Dwyane Wade has advocated for men’s health over the

Starmer prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis

King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

Immigration and Send reforms to feature in King’s Speech as Starmer battles on amid calls to resign

The speech will be read by the King in the House of Lords before MPs and peers on Wednesday

Reason Receives 17 Nominations for Southern California Journalism Awards

Nominees include stories on America's gerontocracy, the war on chocolate, how Texas beat California on housing, and more.

Israel se clasifica para la final de Eurovisión 2026 junto a las favoritas Finlandia y Grecia

El representante israelí Noam Bettan ha logrado pasar la primera semifinal, tras haber recibido una advertencia formal de la organización por solicitar el voto de forma ilícita. Portugal, San Marino, Georgia, Montenegro y Estonia han quedado descalificadas

SpaceX eyes global spaceports as Starship launch ambitions grow ahead of IPO

Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ playbook is failing as Beijing asserts itself

Against the backdrop of a shifting diplomatic landscape, US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a high-stakes summit. While Washington frames the visit, delayed by the war in Iran, as a pivotal effort to rebalance ties, the bravado of maximum pressure

How to watch the king’s speech like a pro

King Charles III will on Wednesday deliver a speech setting out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda. Here’s what to look out for.

Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say

The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.

Trump, Xi to huddle in China as AI race heats up

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have the rare chance this week to directly discuss artificial intelligence as both countries race to dominate the field while managing the risks of advanced models. The talks come at a pivotal time for the Trump administration

NEET re-exam for every student is ‘injustice’, say parents

Trump’s ICE is deporting crime victims, witnesses and defendants before trial, report finds

The administration’s mass deportation strategy is a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card for immigrants accused of crimes, Democrats say

CBI takes over Suvendu ex-aide murder probe

The CBI has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, former personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. A seven-member SIT, led by a DIG-rank officer, has been formed to probe the case, with a meeting held at CBI headquarters to

Now, divide garbage into four, not two, bags; sanitary, special care waste added to list

Residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil demand protection after gang violence displaces hundreds

Residents of Port-au-Prince’s Cite Soleil district have staged a protest to seek the protection of local authorities after gang violence forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president’s v

Nauru parliament signs off on country's name change, referendum to come

A national referendum is set to follow to complete the constitutional procedures.

Bid for South Carolina to join GOP’s nationwide redistricting push falls short

South Carolina‘s state Senate blocked a Republican redistricting push in the state on Tuesday, with five Republicans joining Democrats to vote down the measure. Just one day after South Carolina’s state House advanced the measure that would have likely enabled Republicans to flip

Hegseth takes heat from Republicans in back-to-back hearings: 5 takeaways

Republicans in the House and Senate vented their frustrations with the Pentagon on Tuesday, using a pair of back-to-back hearings to press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Iran war, President Trump’s unusual plan to fund the Defense Department, spending priorities and Americ

Gujarat HC quashes 2006 order against retired IPS officer in 1993 mob assault case

Trump says the ‘fake news’ is committing ‘virtual treason’ by reporting on Iran war

President Donald Trump accused some media outlets of committing “virtual treason” on Tuesday with their coverage of the war in Iran. Trump’s comments came in the form of a Truth Social post while he was traveling to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon for a bilateral summit with Chinese

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Middle East war

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What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with senator over report of his excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and that staff have found him unreachable at times "unequivocally, categorically false."

Colombia sees worst civilian impact from conflict in a decade, says Red Cross

<p>BOGOTA, May 12 - The humanitarian impact on civilians from Colombia's armed conflict reached its worst level in a decade in 2025 due to increased hostilities and armed groups' disregard for humanitarian law, an International Red Cross Committee report said Tuesday.</p>

Dem House hopeful tied to district’s secret sex-abuse settlements after touting transparency record

Progressive House hopeful Randy Villegas ran on transparency when he wanted to be a school board member, but he subsequently was on the board that approved settlements in multiple sex-abuse cases.

No court bothers to follow our guidelines: Supreme Court quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 years

French hantavirus patient critically ill, put on an artificial lung

A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said on Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, nine of

What Happened to Trump the China Hawk?

The U.S. president heads to Beijing in detente and dealmaking mode.

AICC begins consultations with Kerala leaders in New Delhi to decide on Congress’ CM candidate

The high command, according to a party insider, is reportedly seeking bipartisan support of top leaders, including former KPCC presidents, to restore the period of organisational and alliance stability, which delivered the Congress the momentous win

Ex-BLM activist exposes left wing 'indoctrination,' reveals why he walked away

A former Black Lives Matter activist called BLM a scam and exposed what he described as leftist indoctrination that shaped his beliefs from childhood.

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie dit avoir détruit 14 drones ukrainiens en soirée

Par ailleurs, l’état-major des forces armées ukrainiennes a affirmé avoir « porté des coups à une série d’objectifs importants » des forces russes, durant la nuit de lundi à mardi, dans les oblasts occupés de Donetsk, Louhansk et Zaporijia.

Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29

Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.

MGNREGS workers togo on strike on May 15

NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and All India Kisan Sabha have called for the strike against the government’s decision to discontinue the scheme.

About 7 million kids live in a home with a loaded and unlocked gun, a study finds

The new study in <em>JAMA Network Open</em> also finds that more parents leave their guns loaded and unlocked when they have teenagers, despite the fact that suicide risk goes up for this age group.

EU invites Taliban members to discuss Afghan migrant returns

The European Commission has invited officials from Afghanitan's Taliban to discuss the returns of certain migrants. It's controversial on humanitarian grounds, and because Brussels doesn't recognize Taliban authority.

Japan's Murata rewards in-house innovators to keep global capacitor lead

Al Qaeda's shadow returns

This is how much airlines pay to fuel passenger jets as oil tops $100 a barrel — and what it means for ticket prices

Fueling a Boeing 747-8 now costs more than $250,000 — driving already-expensive fares up by hundreds of dollars during the peak summer travel season.

How Americans see China now

As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

Fresh off title, UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close gets massive raise

Tear up that contract. Cori Close is getting something significantly better. The UCLA women’s basketball coach has agreed to a new four-year contract that will nearly double her old deal while vaulting her into the top 10 college coaches in her sport in terms of average annual co

Sidney Crosby set to make 4th appearance at men's world hockey championship

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will join the men's national team at the world championship in Switzerland, his NHL club and Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.

'Toxic': Plan to build 91-storey Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

The branded tower proposed for Surfers Paradise would have been Australia's tallest building.

Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

From despair to determination: Students try to cope as NEET UG gets cancelled

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Jon Rahm addresses whether he regrets leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf: 'Never an argument in my mind'

With LIV Golf facing a funding crisis, Jon Rahm addresses whether he regrets his 2023 departure from the PGA Tour ahead of the PGA Championship.

The best skincare products to build a routine at every age, per a dermatologist

A shoppable list, targeted to your age group and concerns.

Trump says he doesn’t need China’s help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

Pentagon’s Iran war bill nears $30bn as Trump renews threats

Lawmakers demand answers as mounting cost of conflict weighs on the economy

Au procès de Sophia Chikirou pour tentative d’escroquerie, des débats tatillons sur la chronologie et une peine légère requise

Le parquet de Paris a demandé une amende de 50 000 euros, sans inéligibilité, contre la députée de La France insoumise, qui conteste les faits. La décision sera rendue le 8 juin.

OC mom charged with manslaughter after teen son kills Vietnam vet breaks silence

An Orange County mother broke her silence after her teen son allegedly killed an 81-year-old veteran while illegally riding an e-bike in Lake Forest in April.

Oil settles higher as hopes of peace in the Middle East dwindle

“Markets are doubting that a peace deal is within reach,” said StoneX analyst Alex Hodes.

Sam Altman testifies in Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha

PCOS just got a much more accurate name — why it’s great news for women

Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with PCOS, a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods.

Peter Jackson honoured, Demi Moore on AI: inside Cannes opening day

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway, and France 24 is live from the Croisette for its very first Cannes 2026 special. Join Culture Editor Eve Jackson and Film Critic Emma Jones as they break down the biggest moments from opening night: the honorary Palme d’Or pre

How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On?

The British prime minister is barely clinging to power over a split and unpopular Labour Party.

‘Bangla Pokkho’ founder Garga Chatterjee arrested for spreading EVM misinformation

Bangla Pokkho is a pro-Bengali advocacy organisation, and Mr. Chatterjee is often found campaigning for prioritising the Bengali language and Bengalis over other languages and communities in West Bengal

Super Bowl featuring Bad Bunny halftime show draws 2,300+ FCC complaints

Super Bowl LX — which featured a halftime show performance by Bad Bunny that ignited backlash from President Trump and some conservatives — drew more than 2,300 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC.) The Puerto Rican superstar performed a medley of his mega-hi

Golden Dome estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years: CBO

President Donald Trump’s signature Golden Dome could cost upward of $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years, according to a new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office. The Golden Dome plan, which Trump announced last year, is designed to improve homeland defense against balli

Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran

President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

Bari Weiss gave Netanyahu choice between Lesley Stahl, Major Garrett for newsy ‘60 Minutes’ interview

Sources close to the situation, however, signaled that Garrett got the assignment after Weiss gave Netanyahu a say in the matter as part of a last-ditch effort to clinch the interview for the network.

I saw The Head and the Heart in Brooklyn. Here’s why they’re better live

What really stood out wasn’t the music- it was how much the band let people in.

Chinese agent Eileen Wang honored as ‘Woman of the Year’ by lefty Congresswoman Judy Chu

Eileen Wang was once honored as a Woman of the Year by Congresswoman Judy Chu for her “strong voice, leadership, and dedication to serving her community.”

U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.

Illegal alien ‘monster’ charged with raping dead girlfriend’s daughter, DHS blames Biden-era policies

ICE asks Montana to hold illegal alien charged with raping dead girlfriend's daughter, citing Biden-era catch and release policies that allowed his entry.

Trump-Xi summit expected to focus heavily on trade, AI

President Trump departed the White House for Beijing on Tuesday to attend a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chris McGuire, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the topics the leaders are expected to discuss.

3 B.C. residents receive national honours for courage, bravery after 2022 bear attack

Three Dawson Creek residents have received national honours for saving their friend and mother during a bear attack near the northeast B.C. city in 2022.

You Can’t Just Plug in a Data Center

To meet booming AI-driven energy demand, utilities and regulators must adopt better rules, better forecasts, and better commitments.

‘Totally crazy and unhinged:’ The conservative figures Trump is still raging over, according to Laura Loomer

Last month, Trump railed against conservative influencers who have condemned his Iran war, calling them ‘low IQ’

Trump brings controversial ‘Rush Hour’ and ‘Melania’ director Brett Ratner to China aboard Air Force One

Ratner spent years exiled from Hollywood after multiple women accused him of sexual assault before his comeback with Amazon’s first lady documentary

Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds

"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.

Wasserman Schultz weighs District 20 bid as Cherfilus-McCormick vows to fight for reelection

South Florida Democrats are bracing for a possible political shake-up as Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) weighs her options following Florida’s newly approved congressional map, including the possibility of a run for District 20, a heavily Democratic seat that could become t

Live: ASX set to edge lower in first session after budget, Wall Street mixed

As the nation digests the budget, Australian shares are set for another day of losses, with the SPI futures pointing to 0.1 per cent fall by the ASX 200 after a mixed night on Wall Street. Follow our live markets blog.

ESPN: 'College GameDay' marks 40th season, 500th road show on Sept 5. at LSU

ESPN’s “College GameDay” will achieve a pair of milestones on its first show of the season

Budget 2026 live updates: Coalition pledges to repeal Chalmers’ tax reforms amid mixed reception for ‘difficult’ budget

<p>Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson says his objective is to ‘defeat’ changes to capital gains and negative gearing. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>See all our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/australian-budget-2026">Australia budget 2026</a> coverage</p></l

'Huge moment' for Kate as she makes first overseas trip since cancer

The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico

The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are trying to flip Texas.

A rare Navy photo revealed the location of a nuclear-missile submarine amid Iran tensions

The Navy shared a photo of a ballistic-missile submarine docked in Gibraltar, saying its presence demonstrates the US commitment to NATO allies.

Hantavirus Outbreak Is Resurrecting Covid-Era Misinformation Tactics

Experts say A.I. tools have made it even easier for influencers and others to spread false messages online.

Knesset advances in first reading bill to form Israeli antiquities authority in West Bank

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Lakers’ JJ Redick is getting slammed online for mistake in season-ending loss

It’s rare that one moment in a game can end an entire season. But for frustrated fans of Lakers Nation, they’re taking out their anger on head coach JJ Redick. With 12.2 seconds remaining in Game 4, the Lakers were trailing 113-110 when Redick called a timeout. As the Lakers brok

Trump 'could choose to change Taiwan policy in Beijing' unhindered by Congress, analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, David Sacks, Fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, explains that Trump "could choose to change US policy towards Taiwan and Congress only has so many things that it can do to try to rein that in". U.S. President Don

Irish writer calls public broadcaster’s decision not to air Eurovision ‘antisemitic’

RTE plans on airing episode of 'Father Ted' written by Graham Linehan, who says he didn't give permission for channel to use work as 'antisemitic political gesture' The post Irish writer calls public broadcaster’s decision not to air Eurovision ‘antisemitic’ appeared first on The

Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.

Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond

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High Court demands documents to review Mossad chief’s appointment, but unsure it can intervene

Asking why key questions weren't raised by selection panel, justices order IDF officer to file affidavit over claim Roman Gofman lied to army and abandoned a jailed teen he had worked with in 2022 The post High Court demands documents to review Mossad chief’s appointment, but uns

Trump doesn’t rule out Russia visit (VIDEO)

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How India is governing its water resources

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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield could cost $1.5 trillion over 20 years: Budget office

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Trump embarks on visit to China, focus on trade

The U.S. President sought to downplay differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over Iran and the shadow the conflict is casting on global oil markets

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Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer from Boston, is one of 15 passengers from the virus-stricken cruise ship being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska.

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Court temporarily pauses order that declared Trump's global 10% tariffs unlawful

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful.

Alabama governor schedules special primary election after Supreme Court lifts redistricting block

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has called a special primary election for August following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow the state to hold 2026 elections using a previously blocked GOP-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our peopl

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Sunny Hostin called President Donald Trump's fertility care expansion and child savings accounts "good policies" on "The View," despite her regular criticism of the president.

Watch: Van Hollen and Patel spar over FBI firings

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FBI director Kash Patel had a second tense exchange Tuesday during Patel's testimony before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, this time over the firing of FBI agents.

Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?

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A paedophile who pretended to be a wheelchair user to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse has been jailed for 15 years.

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Monday called progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) a “parasite sucking on the taxpayer” after she claimed that Americans “can’t earn” to become billionaires. “I recognize for her –– given that she was a bartender –– that is proba

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Suspected Texas killer is an illegal from Mexico accused in rash of 'extreme violence' against women

A previously deported illegal immigrant is accused of killing two women in Texas by strangulation and shooting two others who survived the attacks.

Court hears 3D printed guns are becoming ‘more prevalent’ as man jailed for four years

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The State’s development model is under pressure from changing realities, which the new Chief Minister needs to address

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US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

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Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban Chinese-connected vehicles and technology from the U.S. market over security concerns.

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A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said Tuesday.

Patel agrees to take alcohol test after heated exchange with Van Hollen

FBI Director Kash Patel said he would commit to taking a test about his alcohol use after a testy exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in which each traded accusations with the other. Patel said he would take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), as long a

Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham

US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.

Pro wrestling star Vinny Pacifico talks journey to the ring, finding success outside of it

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In tonight's edition, sovereignty was the buzzword of Kenyan President William Ruto at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. Also, in the biggest change on the ground in months, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have retreated from seized territory in the DRC. And as the war

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Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan's role in Iran negotiations

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says he does not trust Pakistan and questioned the country's role as a mediator in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

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Four UK government ministers have resigned as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit.

Jeffrey Epstein survivors testify in US

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have testified in Florida, where the pedophile and financier was first investigated.

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Queensland rail unions are warning strike action could impact the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend.

National weather forecast for Wednesday, May 13

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Iran war has cost US $29 billion

The Pentagon says the Iran war has cost the United States $29 billion to date.

Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years

CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.

More than 125 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at ‘hoarding’ homes in Texas

Almost all of the rescued dogs had been transferred to long-term shelter placements, officials said

Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

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A federal appeals court grilled Justice Department lawyers on Tuesday over Congress’s pandemic-era policy of proxy voting for legislation, after Texas filed a lawsuit arguing that a law passed by a majority of congressmen who voted by proxy was passed unconstitutionally. The full

Kuwait accuses Iran of trying to infiltrate its territory

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FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations during Senate budget hearing

Patel sparred with Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen during the hearing.

Stephen Miller’s apparent sidelining is just a smokescreen so he can oversee Trump’s deportation push: report

The White House official and homeland security adviser may be making fewer volcanic rants on TV these days, but he continues to steer U.S. immigration policy, officials said

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Explore expert betting picks for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, featuring Cameron Young, Fitzpatrick, Cantlay, Matsuyama and more golfers.

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With a showdown looming, Labour MPs need to stick or twist – and actually commit to their choices

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President Donald Trump called a White House reporter a “dumb person” over her request for comment about Trump’s ballroom budget doubling. Trump was leaving the White House for China when he took questions from reporters on Tuesday, which was streamed on Fox News’s America Reports

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The Anaheim Ducks face the Vegas Golden Knights in a crucial Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. The pick is under 6.5 goals in a pivotal matchup.

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As the number of confirmed hantavirus cases from the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius reaches 9, social media users firmly revived Covid-19 era conspiracy theories of “bioweapons” and “plandemics,” making the online rhetoric feel eerily familiar. Among these resurrected theor

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President Trump named a new temporary leader at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA following reports that the agency’s commissioner, Marty Makary, would resign on Tuesday. Trump announced on Truth Social that Deputy FDA Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, “a very talented pe

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Country star Chase Matthew's bassist Carsen Richards has been charged with sodomy and incest involving a minor and arrested at a Kentucky concert.

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Beijing lashed out at Paraguay on Monday after President Santiago Pena wrapped up a four-day visit to Taiwan, branding Paraguayan leaders as willing “chess pieces” for independence forces on the self-ruled island that China claims as its own territory. Foreign ministry spokesman

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Up until the past few days, Catherine West kept a low profile, as far as politicians go. Most Brits would never have come across the Australian-born, London-based MP before, but that all changed at the weekend.

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The White House on Tuesday submitted a line-by-line spending plan to Senate Republicans outlining how the allocation of $1 billion would be used for ballroom security after the measure was included in a budget reconciliation bill released last week by the Judiciary panel and the

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Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po says she is following in the footsteps of her tūpuna.

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The cost of Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is nearing $15 million, according to federal contract records reviewed by ABC News.

Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national

They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements

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A Victorian emergency department nurse and her family face deportation before the end of the month due to her six-year-old son's developmental delay.

Sam Altman details ‘hair-raising’ chat with Elon Musk as he takes stand

Nobody has more to lose in the high-profile trial than OpenAI chief Sam Altman, and he has finally taken to the stand.

UVA installs tampon dispensers in men’s restrooms, students call move ‘absurd’

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True cost of Trump’s Golden Dome revealed at $1.2 trillion, six times more than he claimed, budget report says

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This essay is a part of The Right Way Forward, Restoring America’s new think tank debate series in which leading conservative institutions argue the defining questions of the post-Trump era. Read about the series here. As artificial intelligence accelerates into every corner of o

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Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year

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Trump wants gas tax relief. But slim driver savings could strain a key federal fund

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Alabama Governor Sets New Primary Elections for Four House Seats

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Over 25 TASMAC outlets identified in Vellore and nearby districts for permanent closure

Pygmy hippo born at Berlin zoo

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America’s largest bank wades into Labour Party’s Starmer crisis

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Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner after internal tensions

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned his position, stepping aside amid a swirl of reports that his tenure was coming to an end.

Threats Against the Judiciary Are Worse Than They’ve Ever Been. These Judges Know Why.

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China’s Rare-Earth Card Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit

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A Civil Guard officer suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting in the removal of passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius as health officials in Kansas announced it was monitoring three people who had a “high-risk exposure” to someone who tested positive.

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The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.

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Terrorist killed, Poonch infiltration bid foiled

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CNN’s Sellers: Republicans 'Swapped Out Klan Hoods for Brooks Brothers Suits'

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This bestselling DeWalt tool is on sale ahead of Memorial Day — now that’s patriotic

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Fake KYC calls, credit card access via fake apps: Cyber fraud racket busted in Noida with 2 arrests

Musk made ‘hair-raising’ demands for control of OpenAI, Altman testifies

Start-up’s CEO takes the stand in legal battle with billionaire

Work on 1.1 MLD sewage treatment plant at Edakochi expected to be completed by August

San Francisco Giants outfielders get torched online for bizarre celebration following win over Dodgers

San Francisco Giants outfielders went viral for a bizarre celebration after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.

Seaplane trial flights to Lakshadweep set to begin on May 13

Vídeo | La rueda de prensa completa de Florentino Pérez

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How Australians across generations feel about the budget

The ABC has asked Australians across generations, from gen Z to baby boomers, about the latest federal budget.

Tatkare meets Sharad Pawar after senior leaders omitted from NCP’s list to EC

Brazilian beef to be banned from EU from September

The European Commission has confirmed that Brazilian beef and other products will be banned from the EU from 3 September unless Brazil complies with EU rules on antibiotic use in animals throughout their lifetime.

Asia Isn’t as Peaceful as It Seems

Trouble is brewing as norms against war dissolve.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29.

In The Room | Streeting, Burnham, Rayner: Coming for Starmer’s job?

Keir Starmer is still clinging to power. But when this morning’s 9 :30am cabinet meeting began , that outcome looked far from certain. More than 81 MPs have now called for him to step down - the number required to trigger a leadership contest - but only if they unite behind a sin

Iran Is Using Tiny ‘Mosquito’ Boats to Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz

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Starmer faces calls to quit: “Step aside or give No 10 to Nigel Farage,” says former Labour adviser

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Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.

CBI arrests Anti-Narcotics Cell Inspector in corruption case, woman claims drugs ‘planted at house, bribe sought’

Pas-de-Calais : la préfecture interdit les distributeurs automatiques de CBD à moins de 500 mètres des lieux pour mineurs

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House Spurns Trump's Call to Pass Senate-Passed ROAD to Housing Act

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The churn of UK prime ministers shows no signs of slowing, but why?

With Keir Starmer tonight battling to stay in his job, the churn of UK prime ministers shows no signs of abating.

World leaders will be dismayed by Labour ‘psychodrama’ says Lord Ricketts

How could the attempts to force out the Prime Minister impact Britain on the world stage?

Fears that Israel and America’s war with Iran will escalate

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Rhun ap Iorwerth named next First Minister of Wales, ending 100 years of Labour rule

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Trump says red line of ending Iran ceasefire will be discussed

President Trump said Tuesday that he would be discussing a red line to end the ceasefire with Iran after dismissing the country’s latest counteroffer earlier this week. “We’ll be thinking about it on the flight,” he told reporters before departing for his trip to China. “We’ll be

Burnham heads to London amidst Labour leadership crisis

As we've been hearing, one of a number of Labour politicians conspicuous by their silence today was Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham - widely tipped as a potential Starmer successor if he can get himself back into Parliament. But that route would not be straightforward.

Starmer has lost trust of the people, says former Labour minister

We spoke to Miatta Fahnbulleh who quit her role as Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities this morning.

What do people make of the prospect of another prime minister?

While some of Keir Starmer's allies today dismissed the moves against him as a 'Westminster bubble' story - the results of last week's local elections paint an all-too-real picture of the PM's unpopularity across the UK.

Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire

Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.

Borrowing costs hit a 20 year high over fears of a Downing Street coup

Uncertainty over the future of Keir Starmer and his government has, inevitably, been spooking financial markets.

‘It’s become a farce’ John McDonnell on Labour leadership crisis

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‘Starmer feels responsibility to see through task he was given by the British people’ – Foreign Office Minister

We spoke to the Foreign Office Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman, who attends cabinet. She chaired Keir Starmer's leadership campaign, and served as his political secretary in opposition.

Starmer fights for his political life

The sword of Damocles was hovering over Keir Starmer's seat in the cabinet this morning.

Mining magnate forced to pay biggest native title compensation ever

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Van Hollen questions FBI Director Patel about alleged drinking problems

During a Senate hearing, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and FBI Director Kash Patel got into a heated exchange over allegations about the director's drinking.

Industrial policy is not populist

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“For me, it’s personal”. Wayne Swan on the fight against our most common cancer

Almost 4000 men lose their lives to prostate cancer each year. This has to stop.

For the first time in decades, I changed how I book a trip

I’m a confident, knowledgeable traveller who enjoys researching and booking trips on my own. But the current global uncertainty has sent me back to a travel agent.

Voss passionately defended his club. He did not have the same support from his bosses

The former Brisbane Lions champion spent much of his coaching career looking over his shoulder.

Why Carlton could follow Collingwood in this key area after Voss’ resignation

Graham Wright helped get the Magpies back into contention after Nathan Buckley left. Can he do the same in the post-Michael Voss era at Carlton?

Victoria Bridge shade secured, but Metro expansion hits Games hurdle

A leaked copy of Brisbane council’s transport plan resurrects a controversial St Lucia to West End bridge, while the Metro expansion may not meet a crucial Olympics deadline.

We’re witnessing a hard right populist revolt. There’s a way Albanese can stop it turning ugly

Liberal leader Angus Taylor thought he had found the way to staunch the bleeding. He’s since discovered that fighting the hard right populists on their own territory is the path to disaster.

Three of the city’s brightest female chefs team up for World’s Longest Lunch spin-off

A 200-metre-long table will land in an unlikely location next month, with a menu by top Melbourne chefs Nat Thaipun, Audrey Shaw and HyoJu Park.

The ABC and One Nation were never close. But this year, things broke down

ABC journalists being booted out of a press conference was just the tip of a feud that has been intensifying for weeks.

PNG Chiefs target Australian rugby’s hottest teenage star

The NRL’s cashed-up expansion franchise has made a big play for a freakishly talented 19-year-old Reds rookie who has been likened to Kayln Ponga.

Victoria urged to follow Canberra’s lead in property tax overhaul

Property experts warn that unless the Victorian government lightens its tax burden on property, the changes to negative gearing and capital gains announced in the federal budget could result in the construction of even fewer new homes.

What do Jacob Elordi and cricket have in common? Perfect style

For two menswear-focused labels, the runway is key to growing a new audience.

Should I take a pay cut for a job that’s more aligned with my values?

Accepting a lower salary is not always a step backwards, but there are things to consider, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

Quirky bullet train traverses a scenic route and an engineering marvel

The ever-offbeat Japanese have a propensity for theming their trains, even their shinkansen, around famous cartoon characters.

The $3 dhal that won over Jennifer Garner – and how to cook it in 25 minutes

Using pantry basics, you can feed a family of four for less than the cost of a takeaway coffee.

Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was bombarded with questions from Elon Musk's attorney over whether he lies to advance his business interests.

PayPal to give up $30M after DOJ accusations of bias in favor of minority-owned businesses

PayPal is expected to launch a new initiative waiving processing fees on $1 billion’s worth of transactions at the value of $30 million after signing a Tuesday settlement with the Justice Department to resolve concerns about its previous commitment to support minority-owned busin

Hantavirus outbreak origin still a mystery, medical experts address theories

As epidemiologists race to find more answers to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, they have addressed some theories about its origins.

Hegseth spars with Murphy after he questions narrative on Iran's nuclear weapon capacity

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy asked Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about military options to open the Strait of Hormuz, and about reports of an apparent intelligence assessment on Iran's nuclear capacity that may

Dr. Marty Makary out as FDA commissioner

Dr. Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner, according to two sources familiar with the matter, but it is unclear whether Makary NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. reports on President Donald Trump’s frustration with Markary’s performance and his prior consideration to fire him.

Supreme Court on Sabarimala: Need to ensure social reform conforms to ‘lakshman rekha’, doesn’t hollow out religion

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

<p>WASHINGTON, May 12 - Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, in a sign that the two countries are trying to find common ground on efforts to pressure I

Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure

The agency’s top food official will step in to the role after Dr. Makary privately said he opposed the administration decision to approve flavored vapes.

P.C.O.S. Has Been Renamed P.M.O.S. Doctors Hope It Will Improve Care for Millions.

The condition has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or P.M.O.S., to better reflect its wide-ranging health effects.

Pentagon considering re-naming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses

The U.S. military is considering officially re-naming the war with Iran to “Operation Sledgehammer” if the current ceasefire collapses

Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid

Since the closure was announced meetings have been held to see if anything can be done to save the vegetable-growing industry in Hawke's Bay.

Military vet sees opening for GOP in blue state amid ‘embarrassment’ of ‘stolen valor Walz’

Former Navy SEAL running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota says voters are angry over the state's billion-dollar fraud crisis tied to the Walz administration.

Watch: Macron speaks to FRANCE 24 as Africa Forward Summit wraps up

Whose art of the deal? Trump & Xi to meet in Beijing

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Haredi factions back dissolving Knesset, increasing chance for early elections

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Pentagon says US cost of Iran war approaching $29 billion

US Defense Department tells Congress $4 billion jump from previous estimate is due to equipment upkeep, as Democrats accuse White House of futile and opaque spending on conflict The post Pentagon says US cost of Iran war approaching $29 billion appeared first on The Times of Isra

Rescuers told to wait as man and dogs stranded in middle of flooded Canterbury river

By the time their volunteers got there, the vehicle was "sinking".

Separate and unequal: The 'Whites Only' sign was a visible reminder of American racism

Signs like “No dogs, no Negros, no Mexicans” once hung across the American South, stark reminders of racial segregation

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

A man has pleaded guilty to an auto break-in last year in Atlanta that police say resulted in the theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Weeks after wedding, woman found dead in bed box; husband key suspect, on the run: Cops

Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation during Iran negotiations

President Trump told reporters that he doesn't think about Americans' financial situations during negotiations about the war with Iran. "Not even a little bit," he said, emphasizing that he only thinks about Iran not acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Lindsey Graham says US should consider new mediators: ‘I don’t trust Pakistan’

The United States should seek a new country to mediate its negotiations with Iran following reporting that Pakistan was allowing Iran to keep aircraft in the country, effectively keeping them safe from U.S. strikes during the war, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Pakistan

Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dead at the age of 29, team says

The team confirmed his death.

Trump says he plans to have 'long talk' with Xi about Iran

Speaking to reporters as he left the White House for his trip to China this afternoon, President Trump laid out his plan to discuss the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Daily on Energy: Energy soars in CPI, Trump to China, and Big Oil loves Alaska

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Returning the favour? In 1971, Iran had sheltered Pakistan assets

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

Trump heads to Beijing seeking stability in high-stakes Xi talks

US President Donald Trump departed for China on Tuesday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, carrying hopes of stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies, even as deep divisions remain over trade, Taiwan and global security crises. Trump

US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out, Trump says

⁠US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diaman

FBI questioning current and former CIA officials in DOJ probe into John Brennan's role in Russia assessment

A Justice Department probe reportedly targets former CIA Director John Brennan over the intelligence community's 2017 Russian interference assessment.

Watch live: The Hill’s Decision Desk 2026 – Data Nerds

The Hill presents one and a half hours of live, real-time election coverage on Tuesday night, diving deep into the 2026 Nebraska and West Virginia primaries. The Hill’s coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The Hill’s Cory Smith, joined by The Hill campaign and congressional re

Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"

Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.

Would We Be Better Off Today With the JCPOA?

The Iran war spotlights one of Washington’s most contentious counterfactuals.

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

<p>LONDON, May 12 - British health authorities said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote British island territories who were contacts of individuals in the hantavirus outbreak will be brought to the UK for precautionary isolation.</p>

'Shame on Hollywood': Cannes-winning writer rails at stance on Gaza

Paul Laverty, who wrote two films that won Cannes' top prize, was cheered as he lambasted the studios.

Trump says he doesn’t need help from China to end Iran war

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he doesn’t need Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the war in Iran. Trump spoke to reporters before departing the White House for a multiday summit with Xi in Beijing. The president voiced confidence that the conflict would so

3-year-old raped, murdered: Court extends custody of accused till May 14

Republicans Take Inspiration From Joe Biden for Gas Price Relief

They’ve suddenly embraced eliminating the gasoline tax.

Bertille Bayart : «Donald Trump et Xi Jinping laissent l’Europe à la porte»

CHRONIQUE - La rencontre entre les présidents américain et chinois est cruciale pour l’Europe. Notamment sur le front commercial, alors que les exportations chinoises vers le Vieux Continent explosent.

From surviving gang-ravaged streets to pinnacle of NBA basketball: The Isiah Thomas way

In this exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Isiah Thomas reflects on his journey from Chicago’s gang-ravaged West Side to NBA greatness. The Detroit Pistons legend spoke about survival instincts, leadership, the “mental over physical” philosophy behind the Bad Boys era, bu

Trump says Makary is out as FDA commissioner, following industry and White House backlash

Makary's tenure was marked by internal dysfunction at the FDA, leadership turmoil and mounting backlash from drugmakers and physicians on regulatory decisions.

Laure-Agnès Caradec, la présidente LR des Bouches-du-Rhône, rallie l’extrême droite d’Eric Ciotti

La directrice de campagne de Martine Vassal, favorable à une fusion avec le RN lors des municipales de mars, rejoint l’Union des droites pour la République. Avec en ligne de mire, peut-être, les élections sénatoriales à l’automne.

Festival de Cannes : Peter Jackson et un Hobbit, Theodora sobre, Jane Fonda éternelle... les meilleurs moments de la cérémonie d’ouverture

EN IMAGES - Mardi 12 mai au soir, le festival démarrait dans le Grand Théâtre Lumière. L’occasion pour le monde de cinéma de célébrer le réalisateur du Seigneur des anneaux, vingt-cinq ans après la sortie du premier film de la saga.

‘He’s going to fight’ – how long will Starmer last?

It’s another febrile day in Westminster with Prime Minister Keir Starmer - for now - clinging on but he's far from safe as a succession of ministers have stepped down, with more expected to go.

Urgen desplazados de Chilapa ayuda: 'dormimos en el monte'

Desplazados de Chilapa, Guerrero, denunciaron que han tenido que dormir bajo la lluvia, sin luz y sin comida ante violencia en la regi�n.

Companies start getting tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court ruled some of President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, the first wave of tariff refunds have begun flowing in.

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Meta offers rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month

Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has called for parliament to be dissolved, threatening to bring down the government.

50 paise a kg: Onion price crash leaves Maharashtra farmers in throes of debt

Palestinians gather to mark 78th anniversary of the Nakba and call for 'right of return'

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a defining moment in Palestinian history dating back to 1948, when hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, villages and land, becoming refugees.

Trump takes questions on Iran, inflation and China moments before departing for Beijing

Moments before President Trump left for his trip to Beijing on Tuesday, he took questions from reporters on the Iran war, inflation, and more. Following Mr. Trump's comments, CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Kelly O'Grady and Sam Vinograd provided context.

The White House told RFK Jr to tone down his statements questioning vaccines. That hasn’t stopped him behind the scenes

The reported review concerns Kennedy’s long-held skepticism of mainstream vaccine science

DOJ announces criminal charges against ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse

The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

Does Stephen A Smith owe former partner Skip Bayless a full-time role on the show "First Take?"

Skip Bayless spent 28 emotional minutes discussing his First Take reunion with Stephen A. Smith, calling their partnership greater than his marriage.

California mayor faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to acting as covert Chinese agent

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, faces a 10-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to acting as a covert agent for China. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel has more.

Student loan interest rates are set to rise for 2026-27: Expert analysis

Federal student loan interest rates will rise in the 2026-27 academic year, according to an exclusive analysis provided to CNBC.

Honduras arrests powerful ex-mayor accused of masterminding killing of environmental defender

Honduran authorities arrested a powerful former official accused of masterminding the 2024 assassination of an environmental leader Juan López

Venmo still isn't taking privacy seriously

Venmo is a privacy dumpster fire. Its new settings don't change that. You should check yours to see if you're sharing too much.

Viaja Trump a China para reuni�n con Xi Jinping

Trump se dirige a Beijing para una cumbre con el Presidente chino, Xi Jinping, en medio de la guerra con Ir�n.

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'

Waymo issued a voluntary recall of about 3,800 of its robotaxis to fix software issues that could allow them to drive into flooded roadways.

Trump visit sees Marco Rubio become first sanctioned US secretary of state to visit China

Marco Rubio will become the first sitting US Secretary of State under Chinese sanctions to visit Beijing. Images of Rubio leaving for China on Air Force One with Donald Trump appear to have answered previous questions about whether he would skip such a globally important event. R

Ten more cruise passengers to be flown to UK for hantavirus monitoring

The passengers from Saint Helena and Ascension Island who were on the MV Hondius will complete their self-isolation in the UK.

Karachi police arrest 'most wanted' cocaine queenpin

<p>KARACHI: Police on Tuesday arrested a “most-wanted” woman accused of supplying cocaine and other narcotics across the city, an official statement said.</p> <p>According to the statement, a joint operation was conducted by a police team from Garden Police Station and a civilian

UCF graduates clobber commencement speaker with boos after she says AI is the 'next Industrial Revolution'

UCF graduation speaker Gloria Caulfield was booed offstage after making comments about artificial intelligence at an arts and humanities ceremony.

Jacob Fatu chooses to acknowledge violence, AAA Mega Championship makes WWE history and more from Raw

Jacob Fatu refused to acknowledge Roman Reigns on Raw, choosing violence instead and powerbombing the Tribal Chief through the announce table.

Gujarat Confidential: Tourism Push

Trump says ballroom project has ‘doubled’ in size

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his ballroom project has “doubled” in size. Speaking to the press before departing the White House for a visit to China, the president defended the fluctuating cost of the ballroom project. “We have a ballroom that’s under budget,”

Israel strikes Lebanon as authorities report 380 killed since truce

Lebanon’s health ministry said two civil defence workers were killed in the Israeli strike.

Affaire Luc Besson : le ministère public appuie une réouverture de l’information judiciaire pour viol

La cour d’appel de Paris doit étudier, le 2 juin, une demande de réouverture de l’enquête pour viol visant le réalisateur, définitivement close depuis juin 2023. Le parquet général appuie la demande de la plaignante, Sand Van Roy, qui a soumis de nouvelles analyses ADN « de natur

REPORT: Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dead at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died Tuesday, according to a report from TMZ Sports. He was 29 years old. The post REPORT: Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Dead at 29 appeared first on Breitbart .

How Trump weighs Americans' financial situations in Iran talks

How Trump weighs Americans' financial situations in Iran talks

Dr. Marty Makary intends to resign as FDA commissioner: Sources

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign today, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Siri Hustvedt’s powerful memoir of losing her husband Paul Auster will make you cry

Ghost Stories narrates the final years, months and weeks of their time together, as well as the period immediately following Auster's death.

Five plead guilty to charges in brutal Cincinnati beatdown that went viral last summer

Five people have pleaded guilty in connection with the violent downtown Cincinnati beatdown that went viral, with sentencings set for May and June.

What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak

Health officials have identified at least 11 confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

Sonali Bendre opens up about cancer journey, says: ‘Steroids ki wajah se, I had weight on’; oncologist shares best practices to adopt

France says 11 more countries back limiting vetoes at UN Security Council

<p>The UN Security Council is largely paralysed by vetoes, particularly by Russia and the US.</p>

Report: Trump Sanctions Rattle Spanish Companies Propping Up Tourism in Cuba

Spanish companies operating in Cuba are reportedly assessing the potential risks of continuing to do business in the country after the U.S. sanctioned GAESA, the Cuban communist regime's tourism conglomerate. The post Report: Trump Sanctions Rattle Spanish Companies Propping Up T

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Quiz: Dig out your passport, it's time for a whirlwind world trip

Where was the world's first permanent commercial bungee jumping site set up? And which country is home to the historic city of Timbuktu?

How Broadbeach became a blues mecca

As some festivals crumble, the Gold Coast's mayor says the 25-year-old Blues On Broadbeach event isn't going anywhere.

After his recital was canned, Jayson Gillham took an orchestra to court

In 2024, Jayson Gillham's show was cancelled for his on-stage comments about Palestine. Now he brings a legal suit and a new recital tour with a Palestinian Jordanian artist.

Labor bets the house on young Australians' desperation to buy their own

If the reforms help younger Australians believe home ownership is within reach, Labor can expect to collect a political dividend.

The government’s fight against gender-affirming care just escalated

The federal government is escalating efforts to seek private medical data for children undergoing gender-affirming care, as at least one hospital faces the first known criminal probe of its kind. Last week, NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City received a grand jury subpoena for

Iranian Terror Commander Makes Surprise Visit to Baghdad

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Hezbollah chief: Iran-US deal is best chance to end Israeli ‘aggression’ in Lebanon

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Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday dodged endorsing former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in the California governor’s race. Mayorkas, who sat for an interview at Politico’s Security Summit in Washington, D.C., said, “I am a

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New York Hospital Faces Criminal Subpoena in Texas Over Trans Youth Care

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‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries

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Memphies Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has passed away, the team confirmed in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon. Clarke, a first-round pick in 2019, was only 29.

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Noted Auschwitz concentration camp survivor dies at 101

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Imran's sisters, KP CM demand meeting with incarcerated PTI founder, threaten sit-in

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Pahlavi criticizes Trump for sending mixed signals on Iran

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Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027

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Alabama sets special election after Supreme Court allows 2023 congressional map

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Pro-Palestine protester who interrupted Super Bowl LIX halftime show found guilty in court

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Watch Live: Kash Patel Testifies Before Senate

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IPL: Shubman Gill's 'it will not be easy for them' message goes viral

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The supposed cheating scandal involving NFL coach Mike Vrabel and top NFL reporter Dianna Russini appears to be subsiding. Recent public displays of support from their respective spouses, Jen Vrabel and Kevin Goldschmidt, are being highlighted as a turning point. Despite lingerin

Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote

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Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

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Belgium persuade Lille striker Fernandez-Pardo to commit to their World Cup cause

Trump doesn't need Congress to restart Iran strikes: Hegseth

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Samsung Electronics, S. Korean labor union fail to reach pay deal, strike looms

Ukraine's Shakhtar gets lucrative lift into Champions League from title races across Europe

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US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

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Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

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Social Security COLA for 2027 may be higher as inflation rises, new estimates find

As the pace of inflation increases, that may lead to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, according to new expert estimates.

The Supreme Court Just Made Its Awful Voting Rights Decision So Much Worse

SCOTUS rushed out Monday’s decision on an expedited basis, presumably so Alabama would have enough time to enact its new gerrymander before the midterms.

Athens protests over explosive Ukrainian sea drone found in cave on tourist island

Greece fears war is spilling into Mediterranean as Ukraine hunts shadow fleet tankers helping Russia export its oil.

‘I felt burning through my body’: Woman nearly dies after picking up a ‘beautiful beetle’ at state park

Antoinette Webb was visiting Fort Knox with her children when a reaction to a ‘beautiful beetle’ left her struggling to breathe

OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose

IPL: GT storm to top of table as Rabada leads SRH demolition in 82-run thrashing

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Putin hails Russia’s test of new nuclear-capable ICBM, calls it world’s most powerful

Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernise the country’s nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end. Putin said that the nuclear-ar

Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO

The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.

'No evidence' of widespread hantavirus circulation in France, health minister says

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Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding

The estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.

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At the 31st annual Sohn Conference, the next generation of hedge funds pitched their top stockpicks.

Starbucks cuts jobs in Seattle as former CEO Howard Schultz blasts ‘socialist’ mayor

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz accuses Seattle's mayor of socialist rhetoric as the company lays off workers and shifts roles to Tennessee.

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Kazakhstan launches driverless Light Rail Transit system after 10 years of delays

After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city.

Palace held talks with No 10 over ‘awkward’ King’s speech

Fears that the King could be dragged into questions over the Prime Minister’s future have been fuelled in Whitehall

Voters head to the polls in the Bahamas for high-stakes snap election

Affordability, wage growth, and housing costs dominate Bahamian snap election as parties vie for 41 parliamentary seats.

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Supreme Court reserves judgment in appeal over conviction of Regency getaway driver

Case centres on Jason Bonney’s claims about treatment of evidence contradicting defence witness alibis

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Los líderes de Estados Unidos y China se verán las caras esta semana en Pekín para tratar de extender la frágil tregua comercial sellada en octubre

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Peter Thiel and Alex Karp’s Palantir Technologies is one of the most powerful and mysterious tech companies in Silicon Valley. Its namesake is also one of the most powerful and mysterious magical objects in the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings. T

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James Comey: We Can't Trust the DOJ

Watch now | Because Donald Trump has so thoroughly hijacked the Department of Justice, the public can no longer be confident that a criminal investigation or indictment is legitimate.

Peter Jackson recibe la Palma de Oro de Honor en la inauguración de Cannes

El cineasta neozelandés, responsable de la saga ‘El señor de los anillos’, señala: “Es un premio inesperado porque nunca ha hecho una película para ganar la Palma”

Scheffler feels overdue, Spieth eyes the slam and Cam Young's major moment top PGA Championship storylines

Scottie Scheffler defends his title at the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, where massive greens suit his elite iron play perfectly.

What to know about today's primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia

Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing.

A Scientist’s Close Call with Hantavirus Aboard the M.V. Hondius Cruise

He was somewhere in the South Atlantic when a friend texted him about an outbreak on a cruise: “Please tell me you’re not on this ship.”

Treasury, opposition clash in Senate as JUI-F senator questions terrorism in KP

<p>ISLAMABAD: The treasury and opposition sparred in the Senate on Tuesday over a rising wave of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Attaur Rehman asking whether the province had been “handed over to terrorists”.</p> <p>Speaking in the

Epstein survivors demand justice from Trump’s DOJ in devastating testimony near Mar-a-Lago: ‘Who will be the next Jeffrey?’

Survivors return to Palm Beach to recount their abuse and years of failures from state and federal officials to investigate their claims

Laid off GM employees describe ominous meeting, AI and severance

Several General Motors employees who were laid off Monday described their jobs being terminated to CNBC.

Russia tests long-range missile after US nuclear treaty expires

<p>A treaty with the US limiting their atomic arsenals lapsed in February.</p>

WATCH: What Trump's proposed gas tax holiday means

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, discusses a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran.

Finance firm will ‘robustly’ defend claims it tried to force one of its advisers to resign

Case adjourned until June

Dr. Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner

Dr. Marty Makary is out as FDA commissioner

Google Android Show 2026: From Gemini Intelligence to Googlebook, a look at key announcements

One day after Lane Kiffin mess, Steve Sarkisian torches Ole Miss for 'basketweaving' classes in Oxford

Steve Sarkisian joins Lane Kiffin and Dabo Swinney in taking shots at Ole Miss, keeping the Rebels at the center of the SEC offseason controversy.

'Bad days for you know who': Himanta-Suvendu bonhomie grabs attention at Assam govt swearing-in

Cubs' road woes meet the Braves' home dominance in a marquee baseball matchup

A betting breakdown ofTuesday's Cubs vs. Braves matchup highlights Chicago's road struggles and Atlanta's impressive home record this MLB season.

Pentagon’s estimate for Iran war grows to $29B

The latest increase comes even as the U.S. says the fighting has largely stopped.

What Republicans said about suspending gas tax under Biden

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said Monday he is going to introduce legislation to suspend the federal gas tax, saving drivers 18.4 cents per gallon at a time when many Americans are feeling pain at the pump amid the war against Iran. Republicans on Capitol Hill have increasingly eyed

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Watch live: Patel testifies before Senate on FBI budget request

FBI Director Kash Patel will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday afternoon on the agency’s fiscal 2027 budget request. President Trump’s request includes $12.5 billion to fund FBI salaries and expenses, according to the White House. The Trump administrat

Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy

Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to 'pick a side' in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.

Exclusive – Sec. Doug Burgum: ‘Energy Island’ California Increasing National Costs by Its Policies, Was Only State Dependent on Strait of Hormuz Oil

Democrat-run California is increasing national costs by blocking pipelines and transition lines and, ironically, was the only state dependent on oil from the Strait of Hormuz, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. The post Exclusive – Sec. Doug Burgum: ‘Energy Island’ California I

'The View' co-hosts feud after Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrity political lectures

"The View" hosts clash over Billy Bob Thornton's refusal to talk politics, with Alyssa Farah Griffin calling out a double standard on celebrities.

EU to ban Brazilian meat imports from September

The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers.

The exit of this Trump administration official could threaten abortion access nationwide

Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary’s planned resignation creates a new opening for anti-abortion activists to push for national restrictions on the procedure — and in particular, limit the availability of a key abortion drug. The move comes as anti-abortion groups became ang