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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.
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…
President suggests bombing could resume after he rejects Iranian peace proposal
The gulf between the US and Europe widens as José Manuel Albares says European citizens ‘deserve better’
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…
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…
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
The worst of all cases will be failing to anticipate those events, regardless of their outcomes.
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist who has spent much of her adult life in and out of prison, will undergo treatment in Tehran after collapsing earlier this month, a foundation run by her family said.
One of the patients had mild symptoms, while another tested positive. Officials said the test results were inconclusive.
Israel criticized the European Union’s announcement that it will apply sanctions to Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.
A 32-year-old Ohio man has been charged after a 10-year-old Manitoba girl was lured into sending sexually explicit images and videos to someone she thought was a teenage boy, RCMP say.
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
The New York Times USPrime 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.
The New York Times WorldTreasurer 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…
The Guardian WorldMeeting 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 Donald Trump has announced on Tr…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
The New York Times WorldShe becomes the second junior minister to step down after cabinet ministers rallied around the PM earlier on Tuesday Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge Here are som…
The Guardian WorldA ninth-grader opened fire at a school in Gulkevichi, a city in Krasnodar Krai, reports the Krasnodar-based news outlet 93.ru.
Meduza (English)Letter follows a Guardian investigation into irregular ways the Trump administration was transporting detainees. Plus, top World Cup tickets to retail at almost $33,000 Good morning. A group of 40 …
The Guardian WorldRoss David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the deployment of Ukrainian forces.
BBC News (Front page)Nearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
The New York Times WorldHaving faced years of war, aid cuts from the US are adding to the pain for mothers across Gaza – reducing vital support for overwhelmed humanitarian groups. Rachel Hagan reports
The Independent WorldNegotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.
BBC WorldThe prime minister has told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.
BBC PoliticsSavannah Guthrie also shared a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her missing mom on Sunday
The Independent WorldRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has asked a Moscow district court to seize assets worth 5.5 billion rubles from former Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov and his close relatives, the Russ…
Meduza (English)Seattle police are investigating homicide after the teenage victim was found Sunday night
The Independent WorldIn Tanzania’s captial Dar es Salaam, researchers are using drone mapping to track malaria’s changing spread after years of declining cases. Nick Ferris reports
The Independent WorldEbrahim 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…
The Guardian WorldAssurances 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 …
The Guardian WorldYoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
BBC WorldPut plainly, the Greater Manchester mayor is electoral gold dust. The Labour party machine must not stand in his way to becoming an MP Neal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisati…
The Guardian PoliticsFormer Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.
BBC News (Front page)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 ( …
The Guardian WorldThe Democratic Party's growing anti-Israel bias may make it difficult for a Jewish candidate to win the 2028 presidential nomination, despite the fact that the Jewish vote leans strongly Democratic.
The HillBond 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…
The Guardian WorldBen Rowe is suspended over a series of Islamophobic and antisemitic posts on social media.
BBC PoliticsRajiv 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 …
The Guardian WorldKnesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, drawing comparisons to 1962 Adolf Eichmann trial Israeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the…
The Guardian WorldTwo 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
ABC News InternationalBeijing restricted fertiliser exports to protect domestic market after US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted global supply chains
The Independent WorldThe 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died.
The New York Times USThe report comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired
The Independent WorldZsolt Hegedűs attracted global attention with his dance routine but now faces a difficult task running Hungary’s health policy
The Independent WorldPRESS 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…
France 24 EnglishPresident Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump told him not to use ‘foul language’ during his speech
The Independent WorldIn a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
BBC WorldFRANCE 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…
France 24 EnglishMinisters 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…
The Guardian WorldRussia’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
The Independent WorldOn 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…
France 24 EnglishThe Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Iran’s Lavan Island
The Independent WorldEuropean 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 …
France 24 EnglishShooter opened fire on drivers passing along busy Memorial Drive in Cambridge, near Harvard University, before being taken down
The Independent WorldLabor 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: …
The Guardian WorldEileen Wang could face up to 10 years in prison following the Department of Justice allegations.
BBC News (Front page)The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
BBC News (Front page)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) …
The Guardian WorldReform 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 …
The Guardian PoliticsShe told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
BBC WorldExclusive: 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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