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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Fires on Iranian Tankers as Tehran Accuses Washington of ‘Reckless’ Attacks
Iran’s foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to hear from Tehran on Friday.Published on : Fri May 08 2026
Live Updates: U.K. Local Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party
With votes still being tallied, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for Labour losing hundreds of municipal seats but insisted he would not resign.Published on : Fri May 08 2026
U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift
As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.By Elian Peltier, Zia ur-Rehman and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldasia
United Arab EmiratesPakistanIranSaudi Arabia
The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months
A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.By Catherine Porter and Ana Castelain
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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France
South Africa’s President Faces Potential Impeachment After Court Decision
Judges ordered Parliament to convene a committee to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen from a couch at his farm six years ago.By John Eligon
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldafrica
South AfricaAfrican National CongressRamaphosa, Cyril
Singled Out by Iran, U.A.E. Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelPersian GulfSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates
China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War
America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldasia
ChinaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasIranCommunist Party of ChinaDefense DepartmentCenter for Strategic and International StudiesPeople's Liberation Army (China)State DepartmentGreer, Jamieson LHegseth, PeteHu XijinRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JWang YiXi Jinping
Four Men Found Guilty of Haiti President’s Assassination
President Jovenel Moïse, 53, was gunned down in his bedroom in July 2021. His killing unleashed a yearslong spiral of gang violence and mayhem in Haiti.By David C. Adams
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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Port-au-Prince (Haiti)HaitiUnited StatesColombiaMoise, Jovenel (1968- )Intriago, AntonioSolages, James (1985- )Veintemilla, Walter
Russia in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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RussiaUkraineUSSR (Former Soviet Union)United StatesCommunist Party of the Russian FederationEcho of MoscowMediazona (Web Site)Meduza (Medusa Project SIA)Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J
Two Men Are Convicted of Spying for China in Britain
The men were arrested in 2024, accused of surveilling dissidents from Hong Kong in Britain. The case sent a chill through pro-democracy protesters who have fled the territory.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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ChinaHong KongGreat BritainLondon (England)
After Months of Arguing, Taiwan Lawmakers Approve $25 Billion for U.S. Arms
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldasia
ChinaTaipei (Taiwan)TaiwanUnited StatesChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)
3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.By John Yoon and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldasia
Indonesia
German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran
Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.By Jim Tankersley, Philip Kaleta and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMerz, FriedrichDobrindt, Alexander (1970- )
The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened today, oil would still take more than a month to reach consumers. The economic shock from the Iran war could take far longer to ease.By Agnes Chang and Pablo Robles
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of Hormuz
Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Pipeline Giant
In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the company.By Karen Zraick
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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North DakotaNetherlandsGreenpeaceEnergy Transfer Partners LPGion, James D
Britain Has Entered a New Era of Multiparty Politics. It’s Messy.
A voting system created when two parties dominated is being tested by the rise of newer competitors.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainScotlandWalesReform UK (British Political Party)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Labour Party (Great Britain)Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)
Scotland’s Pro-Independence Party has Benefited From Labour’s Struggles
The unpopularity of Keir Starmer’s party since he became Britain’s prime minister has helped boost the Scottish National Party.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Dumbarton (Scotland)Edinburgh (Scotland)ScotlandGreat BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Scottish National PartyReform UK (British Political Party)
If Starmer is badly weakened, who could challenge him for Britain’s top job?
By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Even in Labour-Loyal Wales, Voters Are Looking to Other Parties
Opinion polls before the election suggested that the right-wing anti-immigration Reform U.K. party and the center-left Plaid Cymru would battle for the top spot in Wales.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainWalesPlaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Reform UK (British Political Party)Labour Party (Great Britain)
The Green Party gained ground in some of Labour’s London strongholds.
By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
What’s at Stake in the U.K. Local Elections
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Labour Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyConservative Party (Great Britain)
‘A Historic Shift’: Farage Celebrates Strong Performance in U.K. Local Elections
In early results, Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party has won more than 400 council races across England.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )
Here’s the latest.
By Euan Ward, Leily Nikounazar, Farnaz Fassihi, Erica L. Green and Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
Here’s the latest.
By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
uspolitics
MexicoState DepartmentTrump, Donald JSchweizer, PeterSheinbaum, Claudia
Trump Says Cease-Fire Is Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The president dismissed Iran’s firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere “trifle.”By Erica L. Green
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzTehran (Iran)United States Central CommandTrump, Donald J
Trump’s New Foreign Aid Model Sparks Feud With Zambia
The tussle put a spotlight on the administration’s attempt to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new, “America First” alternative.By John Eligon and Rabecca Lungu
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldafrica
AfricaZambiaTaiwanUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentState DepartmentTrump, Donald J
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise
The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.By Helene Cooper
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Tehran (Iran)Strait of HormuzUnited States Central CommandIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald J
Art and Politics
The Venice Biennale is always overwhelming for art. Our culture writer says the politics were overwhelming this year, too.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
world
Venice (Italy)IsraelRussiaKouoh, Koyo
As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations
The United States and its partners have burned through an enormous amount of air defense missiles in the Iran war, and production is slow.By Edward Wong
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
uspolitics
IranUnited Arab EmiratesKuwaitBahrainMiddle EastDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald J
Iran and U.S. Consider One-Page Plan to End Hostilities, Iranian Officials Say
The plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give the two countries 30 days to hammer out a comprehensive deal, according to three Iranian officials.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Tehran (Iran)Strait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald JKushner, JaredWitkoff, Steven
Why America Is Removing So Many ‘Deadbeat’ Dams
States are recognizing the ecological benefits of ripping out dams and reconnecting rivers.By Cara Buckley
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
climate
Amazon JungleBedford (Pa)Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasAmerican RiversInternational Renewable Energy AgencyTrump, Donald J
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s Home
The police in Britain said that a suspect was in custody after reports he had behaved in an “intimidating manner.”By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Norfolk (England)Great BritainAndrew, Duke of York
Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce
The strike was the first near the Lebanese capital since a cease-fire that has curbed fighting but not halted it. Washington is pushing for a lasting peace, hoping it will ease diplomacy with Iran.By Euan Ward
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)LebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminKatz, Israel (1955- )
