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Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta
Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed governmentUS lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been condemned for accepting $50,000 a month to “rebuild” relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government.Myanmar’s leaders have been internationally isolated since seizing power in a coup in 2021, and have repeatedly been accused of atrocities that may amount to war crimes. Activists say...
Sevastopol thwarting Ukrainian drone attack — Governor
Mikhail Razvozhaev says four drones have been shot down
Mother gets to hold her dead daughter's hand again - by meeting her transplant recipient
Mother gets to hold her dead daughter's hand again - by meeting her transplant recipientGet your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest stories By GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER Published: 01:51, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:51, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Organisational arrogance, grassroots disconnect': Rumblings of revolt in TMC after poll debacle
Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as former MLA Raj Chakraborty quits politics, citing the end of his tenure. This follows public criticism from ex-ministers and functionaries blaming leadership arrogance and factionalism for the poll defeat. Several leaders have voiced discontent over party decisions and alleged pressure from within.
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center was meant to be temporary: DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary
'$10,000 for a slave, keeping in her home': Details emerge about the charges against ISIS brides
ISIS brides remanded for 'crimes against humanity'READ MORE: Member of ISIS bride Zahra Ahmad's entourage says vile wordsBy PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:33, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:34, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Muslim leader defends ISIS brides' return to Australia - and issues blunt message to those who say they should not be allowed back: 'Everything else is irrelevant'
Muslim leader defends ISIS brides' return to Australia - and issues blunt message to those who say they should not be allowed back: 'Everything else is irrelevant'READ MORE: Syrian official's claim about Australia's role in ISIS brides' returnBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:32, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:32, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
AAPIs more likely than others to say recent Trump policies negatively impacted them: study
According to a new study from the Asian American Foundation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are more likely than other Americans to say that recent federal policy changes have negatively impacted their communities. Norman Chen, its CEO, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
‘India steadfast in defeating terrorism’: PM Modi on Op Sindoor anniversary
India News: NEW DELHI: India remains steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem, PM Modi said Thursday, as he changed.
The Papers: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'
'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSeveral of the papers lead with reports that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence as part of a "shadow policing operation". The Daily Mail describes it as an "unprecedented case" that saw UK immigration officer Chi Leung "Peter" Wai and retired Hong Kong police office Chung Biu "B...
Criminals are using photos from school websites to create child sex abuse imagery, expert warns
Criminals are using photos from school websites to create child sex abuse imagery, expert warnsGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By JORDANA SEAL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:14, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:15, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
UAE President, VPs congratulate Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda on re-election
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of his re-election for a new term.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages of congratulations to Prime Mini...
Twin Al-Qaeda aligned attacks kill more than 30 in Mali
Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked militants have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.The two strikes came less than a fortnight after a large-scale, coordinated offensive by militants and separatists on junta positions, which plunged the west African country into a fresh security crisis.Near-simultaneous attacks"At least 35 people were killed on Wednesday in near simultaneous attacks" on the villages of Korikori and Gom...
L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt taps into angst about homelessness, wildfire response
The race for Los Angeles mayor is heating up following a spirited first debate on Wednesday night. Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican, spoke with CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi about his campaign in the non-partisan race.
Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait
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UK Border Force officer exposed as Chinese spy as two men found guilty of surveilling Beijing dissidents on British soil
UK Border Force officer exposed as Chinese spy as 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 MILES DILWORTH and REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 01:00, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:01, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: What my friends in Tehran are saying about Trump's feeble peace deal - and the dangers they now face
DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: What my friends in Tehran are saying about Trump's feeble peace deal – and the dangers they now faceBy DAVID PATRIKARAKOS, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 01:00, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 01:00, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Jon Stewart and Seth Rogen Slam Kanye West for Attempted Comeback: ‘F— That Guy’
Seth Rogen and Jon Stewart are letting loose on Kanye West for attempting a “comeback tour” after years of anti-semitic behavior. At the “Seth Goes Greek” event Wednesday evening at the Netflix Is a Joke festival held at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater, Rogen began to ridicule West and Stewart later unloaded on him as well, […]
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
Spare us the sob stories: This is why I have ZERO sympathy for Australia's ISIS brides: PVO
Spare us the sob stories: This is why I have ZERO sympathy for Australia's ISIS brides: PVOBy PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:59, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 00:59, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments