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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Insists Cease-Fire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire
The United States said it had attacked Iranian military targets in response to strikes on American ships. Washington and Tehran are debating a peace proposal, Iranian officials said.Published on : Fri May 08 2026
Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party
With votes still being tallied in thousands of local races, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for large Labour Party losses of council 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
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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
Court Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry
Judges ruled that an impeachment hearing should be held over a case involving money stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm six years ago.By John Eligon
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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South AfricaAfrican National CongressRamaphosa, Cyril
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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Strait of Hormuz
‘A Total Collapse’: Elections May Expose Britain’s Fraying Political System
Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Great BritainScotlandWalesEnglandLabour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyPlaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Starmer, KeirFarage, Nigel (1964- )
Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Cozy Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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HungaryChinaEuropeFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Contemporary Amperex Technology LtdEuropean UnionMercedes-BenzBayerische Motorenwerke AGOrban, ViktorMagyar, PeterTrump, Donald JVucic, Aleksandar
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
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Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)LebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminKatz, Israel (1955- )
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By Hari Raj, Farnaz Fassihi and Erica L. Green
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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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
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MexicoSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Norfolk (England)Great BritainAndrew, Duke of York
Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness
The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Centers for Disease Control and PreventionEpidemic Intelligence ServiceHealth and Human Services DepartmentWorld Health OrganizationMarrazzo, Jeanne
Data Suggests Struggle in Cockpit Before Deadly China Eastern Plane Crash
A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board offers new details about the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022, which killed all 132 people on board.By James Glanz
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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ChinaChina Eastern AirlinesNational Transportation Safety Board
Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade
Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect President Volodymyr Zelensky has appeared to allude to.By Cassandra Vinograd and Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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RussiaUkraineKyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)Putin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr
Deprived of a Poolside Lounge Chair, German Man Sues and Wins
A tourist won a refund after a court ruled that the hotel’s staff had failed to stop guests from reserving sun beds using towels.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Hanover (Germany)Kos (Greece)TUI AG
China Hands Suspended Death Sentences to 2 Former Defense Ministers
Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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ChinaCentral Military Commission (China)Communist Party of ChinaPeople's Liberation Army (China)Li ShangfuWei FengheXi JinpingZhang Youxia (1950- )Zhang Shengmin (1958- )
Global Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus but Predict ‘Limited’ Outbreak
A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.By Claire Moses, Aimee Ortiz and Rylee Kirk
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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By Farnaz Fassihi, Pranav Baskar, Helene Cooper and Erica L. Green
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
They Never Knew a World Before Smartphones. Could They Survive Without Them?
For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.By Valeriya Safronova
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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AustriaEurope
Trump Hosts Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned joint appearance.By Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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BrazilUnited StatesBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J
3 Australian Women Linked to ISIS Are Arrested After Arriving From Syria
The police said two of them would face charges of crimes against humanity and the third would face a charge of belonging to a terrorist group.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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AustraliaRoj Detention Camp (Syria)SyriaHuman Rights WatchSave the ChildrenIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )
Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of U.K. Elections: What to Know
Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Great BritainEnglandScotlandWalesLondon (England)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Labour Party (Great Britain)Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)Plaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyStarmer, Keir
