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FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ
The CPJ says the ‘lack of concrete progress’ in the FBI investigation represents a failure by the US government. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has demanded a “public progress update” from United States authorities on the...
US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting fears that the already fragile ceasefire between the warring nations could collapse.The flare-up in fighting on Thursday came as Washington awaits a response from Tehran to its latest...
UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island
The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Health authorities are monitoring a growing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with a new suspected case...
Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise
Mukalla, Yemen – When Abdullah Salem raised his fare by 100 Yemeni riyals ($0.06) on a routine afternoon trip from the eastern outskirts of Yemen’s port city of Mukalla to the city centre, passengers pushed back immediately. “They shouted at me,” the 55-year-old...
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is bracing for heavy defeats in local elections, with Reform UK poised to make gains across the country, according to early results.Labour’s woes were already evident as the country woke up on Friday morning,...
UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour Party have suffered heavy early losses in local and regional elections, counting shows so far, demonstrating deep voter anger with his government and raising new doubts about his future just two years after a...
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a short ceasefire announced by Moscow to coincide with Victory Day commemorations marking the...
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Indonesian authorities are searching for 20 missing hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island...
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
May 9 is a venerated date on the Russian calendar. The anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II is usually commemorated with a grand military parade outside the Kremlin, on Moscow’s Red Square.“For modern Russia, it’s the main...
Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams
NewsFeedPalestinian medical student Nagham Abu Ghali had lost hopes of continuing her studies to become a doctor when her university in Gaza was bombarded by Israeli strikes severely during the war. After receiving an offer abroad, this is her story.Published On 9 Apr...
US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech
United States First Lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a rare speech delivered from the White House.During the brief address on Thursday, Melania referenced years-long speculation over her...
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices
The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026The United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether the National...
Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks
NewsFeed“We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu simultaneously said a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon, but his government would open “peace negotiations” at the country’s request.Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr...
Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Just hours before his assassination, Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, was sitting with his fellow journalists in a tent near al-Shifa Hospital in central Gaza City.The gathering on Wednesday was typical, bringing...
Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will ‘demand compensation’ for damages due to the war. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has claimed a “final victory” in the war with Israel and the United...
Iran: Strait of Hormuz open with restrictions
NewsFeedIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Strait of Hormuz is open but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces due to mines and other wartime measures. All vessels, including US ones, can pass as long as there is no “hostile...
Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites
Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Operational activities have been halted at several energy facilities in Saudi Arabia due to recent attacks, according to...
Iran says it ‘would be dumb’ for US to let Netanyahu kill diplomacy
In an implicit response to JD Vance, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi warns of the repercussions of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that it would be “dumb” for the United States to allow Israel to jeopardise the regional ceasefire by...
Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei
By AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Thousands of Iranians have gathered to honour the memory of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who governed the nation for nearly 40 years until he was killed in US-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the latest...
‘Not some piece of ice’: Greenland hits back at Trump insult
PM Nielsen calls Greenland a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, after US president calls it ‘piece of ice’.By ReutersPublished On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called on NATO allies to stand together to defend...
UK says three Russian submarines tracked during ‘covert’ operation
Defence Minister John Healey said the covert month-long operation did not find evidence that Russian vessels had damaged undersea infrastructure. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026British Defence Minister John Healey has said that it has tracked and deterred three...
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