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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Fires on 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: Starmer’s Party Suffers Stark Losses in U.K. Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility as Labour lost more than a thousand 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
international-home
France
Court Revives ‘Farmgate’ Case Against South African President
Judges ordered Parliament to convene a committee to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen at his farm six years ago.By John Eligon
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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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 South Florida Men Found Guilty in Plot to Kill Haiti’s President
President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti was shot in his bedroom in July 2021, but the convictions for conspiracy have not revealed who ordered his assassination.By David C. Adams and Frances Robles
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldamericas
Port-au-Prince (Haiti)HaitiUnited StatesColombiaMoise, Jovenel (1968- )Intriago, AntonioSolages, James (1985- )Veintemilla, Walter
Before Hantavirus Outbreak, This Cruise Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’
Former passengers on the MV Hondius say that the ship was made for wildlife expeditions and that the crew took safety very seriously.By Lynsey Chutel, Claire Moses and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
world
ArgentinaCape VerdeCanary IslandsOceanwide Expeditions BVWorld Health Organization
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
worldeurope
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
worldeurope
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
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
U.F.O. Files Released by U.S. Shed Light on What the Government Knows
The Pentagon on Friday released online what it called “new, never-before-seen” files, dating back decades, related to unidentified flying objects.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
uspolitics
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationArmstrong, Neil AldenTrump, Donald JCollins, Michael (Astronaut)
Mysterious American Man Makes Mysterious Proposal in Greenland
The police in Greenland are investigating the case of a lone man from Las Vegas who goes by Cliff. Locals said he had offered money to Greenlanders to join the United States.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Arctic RegionsDenmarkGreenlandNuuk (Greenland)Nielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J
Four Takeaways From the U.K. Elections
Results from municipal and regional elections signaled major gains for the right-wing populist Reform U.K. and steep losses for Labour.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)Plaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyGreen Party (Britain)Starmer, Keir
There Are Ants in This Canadian Hospital. Again.
A hospital in Manitoba had to postpone a “limited number of elective surgeries” after ants appeared there for the third time since 2024.By Sopan Deb
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldcanada
Manitoba (Canada)Canada
Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir
“Wild Swans,” a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao’s regime.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldasia
ChinaXia De-hong (1931-2026)Chang, JungMao Zedong
In one borough on London’s outer reaches, Conservatives stave off Reform U.K.
By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldeurope
Festus Mogae, Botswana President Who Tackled H.I.V., Dies at 86
He led the southern African nation for a decade and embraced a flagship American aid program credited with helping to eradicate the country’s AIDS epidemic.By Yvonne Mooka and John Eligon
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
worldafrica
AfricaBotswanaPresident's Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefMogae, Festus G
A Large Oil Slick Is Detected Off a Key Iranian Oil Depot
The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure.By Sanam Mahoozi, Mira Rojanasakul and Hiroko Tabuchi
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
climate
Kharg Island (Iran)Strait of HormuzIranPersian Gulf
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
climate
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 Farnaz Fassihi, Erica L. Green, Motoko Rich and Euan Ward
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
