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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
Jeffries vows ‘massive’ response following redistricting setback in Virginia
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is vowing a “massive” response to last week’s Virginia Supreme Court decision on redistricting, which nullified a new map in the Old Dominion to the advantage of Republicans. Jeffries said Democrats will be launching a multipronged “counteroffensive” featuring new redistricting efforts in blue states, new lawsuits against GOP-drawn maps…
Trump: Federal gas tax pause ‘a great idea’
President Donald Trump confirmed reports he aims to pause the federal gas tax as prices remain elevated during the war with Iran.
Rove says new GOP election maps could backfire in House races
Republican strategist Karl Rove said Sunday that his party’s redistricting push could have unintended consequences in the midterms. When host Trey Gowdy asked Rove on “Sunday Night in America” whether multiple GOP-controlled state legislatures redrawing their congressional maps could “backfire” on the party, the longtime political consultant replied, “Oh sure.” Rove continued, “You could in…
Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'
President Donald Trump told reporters the Iranian response to a U.S. peace proposal was “stupid” and that the ceasefire is “on massive life support.” NBC News' Jon Allen reports on the war's impasse and how Trump responded to questions over his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later in the week.
British Steel: more questions than answers on the future | Nils Pratley
Hard decisions over a possible sale and future subsidies loom now full nationalisation is on the cards Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech “One of the proudest things we have done in government,” said Keir Starmer in Monday’s big speech about the decision a year ago to recall parliament in order to take control of British Steel at Scunthorpe. It was an odd boast…
‘Military genius’: Trump defends his Iran plan in lash back to critics but admits ceasefire is ‘on life support’
President suggests bombing could resume after he rejects Iranian peace proposal
Spain’s foreign minister calls for EU army as ‘we can’t wake up every day wondering what the US will do next’
The gulf between the US and Europe widens as José Manuel Albares says European citizens ‘deserve better’
Elon Musk, Tim Cook invited to join Trump on China visit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than a dozen other business leaders are set to join President Trump on his trip to China later this week, according to a White House official. Trump, who is traveling to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday, plans to…
Live updates: Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’; 17 US cruise ship passengers return
President Trump on Monday described the U.S. ceasefire with Iran as being on “life support” in the Oval Office after he dismissed Tehran’s counteroffer on nuclear talks. “It’s unbelievably weak,” Trump told reporters when asked by reporters if the ceasefire with Iran remains in place for the time being. Iranian state media shed light on…
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news
Treasurer says Labor has found ‘historic’ savings, while environment groups criticise cuts to nature and science funding. Follow the latest updates See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get ou…
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Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament Iran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormu…
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Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits
Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could stand for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand aside UK politics live – latest updates Who are the main threats to …
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Trump to head to China for high-stakes talks with Xi – US politics live
Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factors Sign up for the Breaking News US email On the Iran war, Donald Trump sa…
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Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments in Madrid Let’s bring you a bit more from that WHO/Spain press briefing on hantavirus from earlier ( …
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French president announces billions in African investments at partnership summit
Calls for mutual respect dominated the Africa Forward Summit as French President Emmanuel Macron announced new investments
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UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty
Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership change Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Long-term UK borrowing cos…
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Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge
Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching judge’s directions with his closing speech at trial of six activists A leading human rights barrister has won an appeal against his referral for contempt of …
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Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers
Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, which has drawn comparisons to Eichmann trial Israeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the po…
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Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation
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Former World Bank chief asks China to stop hoarding food and fertiliser
Beijing restricted fertiliser exports to protect domestic market after US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted global supply chains
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Judge Again Delays Guantánamo’s First Death-Penalty Terror Trial
The 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: US pushing for temporary ceasefire that would give Moscow sanctions relief, report says
The report comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired
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Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
Cabinet ministers rally around PM after critical meeting where he said he would not quit without a leadership challenge Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge Here are …
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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
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Who is Hungary’s dancing health minister? Former NHS doctor who plays air guitar at political rallies
Zsolt Hegedűs attracted global attention with his dance routine but now faces a difficult task running Hungary’s health policy
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'This is not Covid': France takes strict measures to contain cruise ship virus
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 12: As France records its first hantavirus case, the government says it is following health guidelines "to a tee". In Britain, the press echoes calls by MPs for Prime Mi…
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Trump says the White House was a ‘s*** house’ before his renovations
President Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump told him not to use ‘foul language’ during his speech
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France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
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Hantavirus: Should we fear another global pandemic like Covid-19?
FRANCE 24 spoke to virologist Muhammad Munir from Lancaster University about the risks of hantavirus transmission, the virus’s long incubation period, and why health experts say a Covid-style scena…
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Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge
Ministers rally around embattled leader, who says he will ‘get on with governing’ unless process for challenge is triggered UK politics live – latest updates Who are the main threats to Starmer’s l…
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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending
Russia’s leader is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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'Rule of gerontocracy has ended': Africa will no longer be 'lorded over by moral rule of old men'
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight into…
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UAE has secretly been carrying out military strikes on Iran, report says
The Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Iran’s Lavan Island
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European Union adopts new sanctions Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank
European Union foreign ministers on May 12 agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. The bloc also …
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Two critical after gunman with assault rifle fires up to 60 rounds into traffic in Massachusetts
Shooter opened fire on drivers passing along busy Memorial Drive in Cambridge, near Harvard University, before being taken down
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Aukus costs balloon with more cash and staff for submarine agency amid ongoing search for nuclear waste dump
Labor has announced funding for Australian Submarine Agency will jump to $512m in next financial year amid concerns the sovereign submarine fleet may never arrive Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: …
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Mayor of Californian city resigns over Chinese agent charge
Eileen Wang could face up to 10 years in prison following the Department of Justice allegations.
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
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US workers overwhelmingly support union-backed policies on AI, poll says
Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight for US workers overwhelmingly support pro-worker policies on artificial intelligence (AI) …
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Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter
Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday Nigel Farage is facing questions about why he did not declare his use of a donor’s helicopter …
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EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
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European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs
Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to recognise countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates European ministers will this…
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Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut
Saracens' teenage star Noah Caluori believes he is now ready for the step up to international rugby after a stunning breakthrough season.
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WHO head tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises Spain’s ‘compassion and solidarity’ in evacuating virus-hit cruise ship The head of the World Health Organization has warned countries to prepare for more hantavi…
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'There is a big rejection of Starmer' from Labour voters as PM faces calls to resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior …
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Kenyan conservationists reintroduce rare 'ghost of the forest' antelope
Kenyan conservationists are slowly reintroducing a rare species of antelope into the wild. Dubbed the 'ghost of the forest' for its ability to camouflage itself, very few mountain bong antelopes re…
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Doctors told hantavirus patient her symptoms were ‘anxiety’, claims French woman diagnosed
The MV Hondius passenger is now in a critical condition in a Paris hospital
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Fiber-optic drones, the weapon Hezbollah has adopted to attack Israel: ‘Using them is easier than playing a video game’
The Lebanese militia strikes its enemy with devices popularized in the war in Ukraine that are extremely difficult to shoot down
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France and Kenya look for future partnerships at Africa Forward summit
In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel ressources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted wit…
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Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’
The French president was in Nairobi for a summit with African leaders
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Gas explosion in São Paulo leaves at least one dead
Gas explosion in São Paulo leaves at least one dead
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Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.
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Horrifying video shows McDonald’s worker put fries in her mouth then add them to box for customer
A video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week
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Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order over killings
A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and a…
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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom More than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditio…
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UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
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'No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks
Danny Rohl says he has been assured of his position as Rangers head coach by the Ibrox board.
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Sicily police investigate illegal race with horse-drawn carts and Kalashnikovs
Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roads A video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols int…
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What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week
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