Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Top Stories

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | World

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and...

Election results so far at a glance – and what’s still to come

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Politics

Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnReform UK has made gains...

‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | World

A record-breaking, deadly heatwave sweeping South Asia has pushed temperatures to dangerous highs, disrupting daily life for hundreds of millions and raising new concerns about the vulnerability of one of the world’s most densely populated regions.Countries including...

Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | World

Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Politics

Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnResults are expected to be announced across the...

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Top Stories

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege Kawsar Ahmad, previously known as Abbas, travelled to Syria in 2014 with her husband and children, and was complicit in the purchase of a female slave for US$10,000, “and knowingly kept the woman in the home”....

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Top Stories

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.(Image credit: Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service) Article...

Why you can never get your doctor to call you back

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Technology

A lot of the conversation around AI in healthcare focuses on diagnostics and drug discovery or on doctor-patient visits. But a less visible part of the system affects whether patients actually get seen at all, and it has less to do with the number of doctors in the...

Pakistan wins the toss and bowls against Bangladesh in the first cricket test

by News Feed Editor | May 8, 2026 | Sports

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss Friday and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the two-match test series opener.Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed returned to starting XI after playing his last test against West Indies in December 2024....