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Iran's Revolutionary Guard says ships can now pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U.S. military-guided effort to let merchant vessels through.(Image credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi)
FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes in Major Shift
The FDA announced the first authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes after months of appeals to President Donald Trump from the vaping industry. The decision is certain to be opposed by health groups and parent organizations that have long pointed to flavors as the driver behind underage vaping.
Australia says it’s ready to handle return of Isis-linked families from Syria
NewsWorldAustralasiaAustralia says it’s ready to handle return of Isis-linked families from SyriaPolice chief says some members of returning group will be arrested and charged and others kept under investigationArpan Rai Wednesday 06 May 2026 13:32 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"show...
Important matter: SC refuses to defer hearing on CJI exclusion from election panel
Important matter SC refuses to defer hearing on CJI exclusion from election panel
'Not enough has been done!' Antisemitism campaigner tears into Keir Starmer over latest bid to protect Jewish community
Sir Keir Starmer's latest move to protect Britain's Jewish community has been torn apart by the Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust.Speaking to GB News, Danny Stone argued "not enough is being done" following a string of antisemitic attacks across the country.Set to be announced in next week's King's Speech, Iranian proxies which are behind antisemitic attacks on British soil could now face up to 14 years in prison.The new legislation will grant Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood the ab...
Philippines: SC voiding Duterte’s ouster of deputy ombudsman exposes chilling effect on corruption probes
Talk is cheap. And that's how Filipinos were led to the gallows. We watched institutions bend, public discourse coarsen, and the rule of law tested in ways Filipinos had not seen in decades.We remember the loudest promises: solving drugs and corruption in "3 to 6 months".We recall the most chilling chapters: the thousands killed in the name of the drug war, the grieving families, the international scrutiny, the moral scars that remain unhealed.But there is another injustice — quieter, less visce...
White House gives mixed messages on Iran war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz operation is paused
President Trump has paused a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz just two days after it began. The president says it's to try to reach a "complete and final" agreement with Iran. Holly Williams reports.
Obama appears to criticize Trump in interview with Colbert
In a taped interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Obama appeared to criticize President Trump and his administration. Without mentioning Mr. Trump by name, Obama discussed the use of the Justice Department and the expanding powers of the executive branch.
Why Agnimitra Paul is emerging as BJP’s Bengal dark horse CM contender
From designing costumes and personal wardrobes for Bollywood stars Sridevi, Mithun Chakraborty and Kay Kay Menon, to being the dark horse to become the next chief minister of West Bengal, firebrand leader Agnimitra Paul’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Right from her days designing clothes in films like Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche and Via Darjeeling, and for celebrities of Kolkata, Mumbai and several NRIs, Paul has been a name to reckon with in the fashion industry. She has designed...
Eye Opener: Obama appears to criticize Trump, gives stark warning in new interview
Former President Obama talks to Stephen Colbert and appears to criticize President Trump in a new interview. Plus, new developments in a deadly outbreak aboard a cruise ship. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Witness injured in Kiev strike on Krasnoarmeysk says attack orchestrated for publicity
According to Sergey Pak, the provocation was timed to coincide with Vladimir Zelensky’s visit there and was used for propaganda purposes
Thierry Henry changes his tune on Mikel Arteta after Arsenal reach Champions League final
Thierry Henry delivered his honest thoughts on Mikel Arteta after Arsenal reached the Champions League final
Iran War Anger May Have Triggered Trump Dinner Shooting Suspect: Report
According to a report by Reuters, a preliminary assessment by the US Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis last month concluded that the Iran war "may have contributed to his decision to conduct the attack".
Ed Miliband backs secret court hearings to give energy firms warrants to break into homes
Thousands of households could still face forced entry into their homes to install prepayment meters under a secretive court process backed by ministers and senior judges.Critics have warned vulnerable families are continuing to be failed behind closed doors.Senior judges and Ed Miliband's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have backed a secret court process that allows utility companies to get warrants to force entry into people's homes.The system allows energy firms to enter properties...
After BJP's Bengal win, what Bangladesh said on pushback of illegal migrants
After BJPs Bengal win what Bangladesh said on pushback of illegal migrants
China stands against illegitimate unilateral measures — Foreign Ministry
China "will continue keeping an eye on the situation with inappropriate exterritorial use of laws by relevant countries and will decisively and lawfully defend rights and interests of its citizens and businesses," Lin Jian said
Labour can ‘make history’ and ‘pull off a surprise’, Sarwar says on election eve
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Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics
Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form governmentUK politics live – latest updatesOn a sunny but cold evening in a shopping centre car park on the outskirts of Merthyr Tydfil, Reform UK supporters enjoyed free pizza and loud music as they waited for what the party leader, Nigel Farage, said was his last big speech before Thursday’s Welsh Senedd, Scottish parliament and English local elections.Reform could win the most seats under Wal...
Donald Trump hails imminent end of 'legendary' Iran war campaign as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
President Donald Trump has hailed an imminent end of "legendary" Iranian war campaign as the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen. Mr Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to share the latest development in the deal deliberations. However, he did warn that "bombing" against Iran will start again at a "much high level and intensity" if Tehran do not agree to a peace deal. MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
US cancels tourist visas for board members of top Costa Rica newspaper
La Nación has been critical of Costa Rica president and Donald Trump ally, Rodrigo ChavezThe US state department has canceled tourist visas for more than half the board members of Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper, La Nación, which has been a critical voice against the country’s president and Donald Trump ally, Rodrigo Chaves.During Chaves’s 2022 presidential campaign, La Nación published several articles documenting allegations of sexual harassment against him that had forced him out of h...