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Donald Trump's 24 hours and all the things he tried to use the UFO files to distract from
Keir Starmer may have had a bad day in the local elections, but at least nobody's re-drawing constituency boundaries to rig our elections. But don't look at that, says Trump, look at this picture of a flying saucer. Here's what you need to know
GOP's top UFO crusader brands ex-Pentagon chief a 'documented liar' as files expose America's darkest alien secrets
GOP's top UFO crusader brands ex-Pentagon chief a 'documented liar' as files expose America's darkest alien secretsOur DC Insider newsletter has arrived. Sign up HERE for all the latest scoops inside Washington and drama inside the Trump administration. By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 21:59, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 22:01, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Chinese state guilty of 'transnational repression', say MI5, after two men found guilty of surveilling Beijing dissidents on British soil
Chinese state guilty of 'transnational repression', say MI5, after two men found guilty of surveilling Beijing dissidents on British soilGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 22:00, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
Trump administration urges US Postal Service to scrap 100-year-old rule as Democratic state attorneys general protestHandguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed Trump administration rule takes effect.Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states have sent a letter in opposition. Continue reading...
Trump Punts Thorniest Iran Challenges in Push to Reopen Hormuz
President Donald Trump has changed his approach as he tries to end the war against Iran: reopen the Strait of Hormuz at all costs and leave thorny negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs until later.
Top Russian, Saudi diplomats call for restoring free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Both sides expressed the position in favor of preventing a return to escalation and the need to continue ongoing diplomatic contacts
Element of surprise key to secure strategic edge, Rajnath tells commanders
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that future wars will hinge on innovative thinking and synergy, not just weaponry. He urged commanders to prioritize artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and secure communications, stressing the need to anticipate enemy surprises and stay ahead. Singh highlighted hybrid threats and multi-domain operations, commending the forces' jointness and technological adoption.
We always knew it would be a tough election – Russell Findlay
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Russia officially invited no one to May 9, said it will be glad to see everyone — Putin
Besides Alexander Lukashenko, the leaders of Abkhazia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, South Ossetia, and Republika Srpska are coming to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day
Trump Announces Ceasefire In Russia-Ukraine War—But Prior Truces Have Largely Failed
BreakingBusinessTrump Announces Ceasefire In Russia-Ukraine War—But Prior Truces Have Largely FailedByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 04:30pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineA three-day ceasefire agreement has been reached between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump announced Friday, potentially marking pr...
May 9-11 truce achieved through Russia-US, US-Kiev contacts — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov pointed out that the agreement developed the ideas voiced during a conversation between the presidents of Russia and the United States
Russia needs no one’s permission to hold Victory Parade — Kremlin spokesman
Thus Dmitry Peskov commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s decree on holding a parade in Moscow
Precision Neuroscience CEO on Medtronic Partnership, What's Next
Precision Neuroscience Co-Founder & CEO Michael Mager discusses the development of a new neurological implant designed to create a communication link with the brain and external computers, as well asthe company's partnership with Medtronic. He talks with Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. (Source: Bloomberg)
Britons trapped on virus-hit cruise ship could be flown home from Tenerife this weekend
Dozens of Britons stranded aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak could be flown back to the UK on Sunday under a major Government evacuation plan.Officials are preparing to meet the MV Hondius when it docks in Tenerife, with passengers facing health checks, virus testing and strict quarantine rules before being allowed home.The vessel - which has been battling an outbreak linked to Hantavirus - is currently sailing from waters off Cape Verde towards the Canary Isla...
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks on UAE, reaffirm full solidarity
Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which involved ballistic missiles and drones and left three people injured, reaffirming their full solidarity with the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Bahrain condemned the attacks as a “flagrant violation” of international law and principles of good neighbourliness. In a statement reported by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Ministry of Foreign...
IN BRIEF: Truce, POW exchange in thousand for thousand format: Kremlin aide's statements
Russia agreed to Donald Trump's initiative for a truce with Ukraine from May 9 to 11
Attack on Rostov-on-Don and Victory Day: Putin’s meeting with Russian Security Council
Vladimir Putin noted that the high professionalism of Russian air traffic controllers made it possible to avert tragic consequences
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivals
Spencer Pratt's chances of winning LA mayoral race surge after spectacular TV debate that saw ex-reality star eviscerate Democrat rivalsBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:04, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 21:08, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments