South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
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Watchdog group asks Transportation IG to probe Duffy’s ‘road trip’ with family
A watchdog group on Monday asked the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General to probe Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation in the reality series entitled, “The Great American Road Trip.” The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), urged the IG to investigate who paid for Duffy and his family’s participation in the…
Trump renominates Cameron Hamilton to lead disaster response agency Fema
Hamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing Donald Trump has once again nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) after Hamilton was previously fired for publicly opposing plans to abolish the agency. Hamilton was dismissed last year from his role as acting administrator of the…
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign
Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
Hegseth’s latest attack on Kelly underlines alarm over US weapons stockpiles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest attack against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is underscoring the alarm over the state of the U.S. military’s weapons stockpiles more than two months into the war with Iran. Hegseth accused Kelly, a Navy veteran and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), of divulging classified information regarding key U.S. munitions…
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
Trump nominates Kari Lake as US ambassador to Jamaica
President Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment was first announced in a White House press release alongside multiple other new nominations. If confirmed by the Senate, she will replace Scott…
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire expires after 3 days, with both sides accusing each other of violations
The three-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed — and that Russia and Ukraine both agreed to — expired at midnight on May 12.
Trump nominates Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano to diplomatic posts
The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry
Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
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Pressure on Starmer Mounts as Dozens of Labour Lawmakers Call on Him to Quit
The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
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Trump plans to import more beef from overseas to bring down record-high prices, report says
The White House has previously pushed to investigate meat packers for price fixing and boosted imports from Argentina
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Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency
His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA
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Virginia Democrats ask conservative-majority US supreme court to restore congressional map approved by voters – live
Map designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
Treasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
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Israeli parliament backs death penalty tribunal for Palestinians accused in Oct. 7 attack
Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal with the authority to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that tri…
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Hantavirus latest: French passenger becomes seventh confirmed case of virus linked to cruise ship
A French woman who was evacuated from the cruise ship developed symptoms on the flight to Paris and has tested positive
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Iran’s top negotiator: Accept our proposal or ‘American taxpayers will pay for it’
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Monday said the U.S. must accept its newest 14-point proposal or else American taxpayers “will pay for it.” “There is no alternative but to accep…
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US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say public hantavirus risk 'very low'
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
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PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign
Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
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Trump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
Trump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
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U.S. Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Begin Quarantine, Including One With Positive Test
Eighteen people from a cruise ship that faced an outbreak are being monitored at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
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Venezuela’s acting president pushes back on Trump’s 51st state remarks
Venezuela is ‘not a colony, but a free country’, she added
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74-year-old woman accused of murdering her husband and then trying to hide the evidence
Detectives believe the fatal encounter followed a domestic dispute regarding ‘past events’
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Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
Couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope maternity review will lead to improvements.
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Pressure mounts on British PM Starmer to quit after crushing Labour election losses
Calls for Keir Starmer to resign as British prime minister intensified Monday after heavy local and regional election defeats, with dozens of Labour MPs reportedly urging him to step aside despite …
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Middle East crisis live: Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace deal; UN urges ‘genuine ceasefire’ as Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes
US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
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Why were cruise ship passengers sent home amid a deadly outbreak? Your hantavirus questions answered
Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulat…
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
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Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs set to join Trump’s China trip
The president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
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The big questions hanging over the Trump-Xi meeting in China
Taiwan, tariffs and the strait of Hormuz are on the meeting’s agenda for Beijing – but will the US president be forced to ask for help in ending his war with Iran? On 20 February, a White House off…
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Iran War Live Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
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Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands
The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put public lands conservation on equal footing with development
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Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’
Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes Singing, painting or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, a…
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UK households cut back spending at fastest rate in 18 months, Barclays says
Dip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war fallout Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in…
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Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA
More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launched More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemn…
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'One of saves of the season' - Kinsky's redemption moment at Tottenham?
Two months after many thought Antonin Kinsky would never play for Tottenham again the goalkeeper makes one of the saves of the season to earn Spurs a point in their fight for Premier League survival.
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‘Art of the deal’: UK telecoms exit fits Li family’s trademark timing for selling at top
CK Hutchison Holdings’ shares climbed to their highest level since 2020 after the conglomerate announced plans to exit the UK mobile market, signalling that investors believe the Li family may once…
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'Brilliant' Belloumi turns Jakirovic's displeasure into delight
Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi made up for his lack of preparedness to win the Championship play-off semi-final against Millwall for his side.
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California mayor accused of acting as an illegal agent for China, spreading propaganda
The mayor of Arcadia, California, Eileen Wang, abruptly resigned Monday as federal prosecutors announced she had been charged with acting as a covert foreign agent for China.
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Supreme Court extends access to abortion pill by mail
Supreme Court extends access to abortion pill by mail
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Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolonged
Spurs hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto De Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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James Comey says seashells case illustrates Trump’s ‘bottomless desire’ for revenge
Former FBI Director James Comey said the Trump administration’s pursuit of another indictment against him — this time over an Instagram photo of seashells — reflects the president’s fixation on goi…
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Trump rejects latest Iran peace proposal, says ceasefire on 'life support'
The United States and Iran are at an impasse once again in the talks to end more than two months of war. President Trump said the ceasefire is on "life support" after Tehran's latest offer didn't i…
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US sub that can launch nuclear missiles announces location in rare reveal as Iran war drags on
A Navy ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar, a British territory off the coast of Spain, on Sunday
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Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
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Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran
For perspective on the state of the conflict with Iran and the latest peace proposals, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robert Kagan, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for T…
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Hantavirus in the U.S.: How easily does the Andes strain spread?
At least six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
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News Wrap: Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the…
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Ohio State seeks to dismiss a third of the remaining sex abuse lawsuits
Ohio State University has filed a motion to dismiss about a third of the remaining claims of the former students who are suing the school for failing to protect them decades ago from being sexually…
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Congress back in session facing key funding and security deadlines
The House and Senate returned to session this week with deadlines looming on everything from DHS funding and a farm bill to an almost-expired national security and foreign intelligence law. Lisa De…
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Iran defends its demands after Trump’s rejection.
Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
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Iran-US war latest: Trump says ceasefire on ‘massive life support’ after Tehran hit back at president’s outburst
A ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
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What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine
The ship at the epicenter of the hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated, and 16 Americans have now been transported to a specialized quarantine unit in Nebraska. Two are at a similar unit in Atlant…
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Lawsuit challenges Trump's Reflecting Pool project as projected costs soar
A non-profit group suing to stop President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation on the National Mall claims the project breaks federal law. Last month, the president announced the pool would be repai…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the midterm outlook following redistricting legal battles
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the legal battles over the partisan redistricting e…
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Supreme Court lifts block on Alabama Republicans’ map
The Supreme Court on Monday wiped out a decision blocking Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, potentially allowing it to be used for the midterms in the wake of the justices’ recent blockbuster…
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How underwater speakers are helping revive coral reefs devastated by climate change
Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching eve…
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