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Russian Fuel Tanker Stalls Off Cuban Coast Amid US Blockade
An oil tanker transporting Russian fuel to Cuba appears to have stalled roughly 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) off the coast, dealing a fresh blow as the island faces its worst fuel crisis in decades.
Trump says his ballroom will cost $400M. So why are Republicans adding $1B to spending bill?
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says his ballroom will cost $400M. So why are Republicans adding $1B to spending bill?Meanwhile, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office says the money does not explicitly go to the ballroom, although it does go to “the East Wing Modernization Project.” Eric Garcia Tuesday 05 May 2026 21:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookm...
US submits draft UNSC resolution on navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US’ and its allies’ violation of the ceasefire
Rubio says US operation in Strait of Hormuz is defensive
We're not but if they are attacking us, so they're attacking a ship, you need to respond to that, he told a briefing
Post-TMC rout, I-PAC's deal with Akhilesh for 2027 polls hangs in balance
Following the Trinamool Congress's defeat in West Bengal, the Samajwadi Party's potential pact with political consultancy firm I-PAC for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections is now uncertain. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was reportedly hesitant to hire I-PAC, and the firm's recent challenges, including an ED raid, further complicate any potential deal.
Labour slams the 'Sleazy National Party' as it lists 'lowlights' of past five years in power
Labour slams the 'Sleazy National Party' as it lists 'lowlights' of past five years in powerClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By TOM GORDON AND MICHAEL BLACKLEY Published: 21:02, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 21:02, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Conservative SCOTUS justice torches Ketanji Brown Jackson in extraordinary rebuke: 'Baseless and insulting'
Conservative justice torches Ketanji Brown Jackson in extraordinary rebuke of liberal firebrand: 'Baseless and insulting'By ROSS IBBETSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Published: 20:59, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 20:59, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What to watch for in Indiana tonight: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Indiana tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, Iowa emerges as a midterm battleground. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A vote center during a primary election on Tuesday in West Lafayette, Ind. Cara Penquite / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capit...
Petition launched for free BBC licences for ALL pensioners after fee rises to £180
A petition has been launched on the UK Government’s official website calling for free TV licences to be extended to all pensioners.The campaign, created by Michael Thompson, argues that many older people are facing financial hardship while relying on television as a key source of companionship.The proposal comes weeks after the annual TV licence fee increased from £174.50 to £180 on April 1.At present, only individuals aged 75 and over who receive Pension Credit qualify for a free licence. TREND...
‘Grotesque’: parties criticise Reform UK plan to set up migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
Pledge ahead of local elections dismissed as ‘not a serious policy’ and ‘profoundly un-British’Coming just days before millions go to the polls, Zia Yusuf’s announcement that a Reform government would ‘prioritise’ the citing of migrant detention centres in areas with Green MPs or councils was certainly eye-catching.“That means areas like right here in Brighton,” Reform’s shadow home secretary said with barely concealed relish in a video in which he paced the beachfront at the constituency which...
Marco Rubio defends Trump’s false claim that Pope wants Iran to have a nuke ahead of meeting with pontiff
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied that his upcoming trip to the Vatican is an attempt to smooth over tensions with Donald Trump’s administration after the president lashed out at Pope Leo XIV and depicted himself as a Christ-like figure in a widely condemned social media post.
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMadeline HalpertandRobert Greenall,BBC NewsReutersPope Leo has spoken out several times about the war in the Middle EastPope Leo has responded to attacks by US President Donald Trump, saying he hoped to be able to preach the Gospel and about peace, but anyone was free to criticise him.In his latest remarks about the pontiff, Trump suggested that he believed that it was okay for Iran...
Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom
New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’Senate Republicans have released a new immigration enforcement funding package that includes a proposed $1bn that could go to security measures related to the $400m ballroom that is part of Donald Trump’s “East Wing modernization project”.Senator Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican who chairs the Senate judiciary committee, released the funding plan on Monday, as part of a wider bill the Republican p...
Georgia county poll workers targeted by US attorney seeking their contact information
Fulton county is trying to fend off subpoena from federal prosecutor looking to get contacts of 2020 election workersFulton county, Georgia, is trying to fend off a subpoena from a federal prosecutor in North Carolina seeking contact information for thousands of poll workers from the 2020 election.The subpoena, issued in April by Dan Bishop, the interim US attorney of North Carolina’s middle district, demands the county provide rosters of election staff members who served in the November 2020 el...
‘Insane in the brain’: Marco Rubio quotes Cypress Hill hip-hop classic to describe Iran leaders
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Insane in the brain’: Marco Rubio quotes Cypress Hill hip-hop classic to describe Iran leadersThe ex-Florida senator has a history of peppering his public statements with well-known rap lyricsAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 05 May 2026 20:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
Armed Forces unification key pillar in building modern UAE: Mansour bin Zayed
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, affirmed that the unification of the Armed Forces represented a fundamental pillar in building the modern UAE and marked the beginning of establishing an integrated defence system based on efficiency, discipline and readiness, guided by the vision of the wise leadership and its belief that the strength of the nation lies in its cohesion and the unity of its institutions.Get updated f...
Isis-linked terrorists massacre 60 Christians with axes and machetes in front of their families
A group of Islamic State-linked terrorists killed Christians with axes and machetes in a bloody massacre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Fighters from the Islamic State (IS)-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group targeted a wake in the village of Ntoyo. The incident, which occurred in September 2025 and shocked Christian communities around the world, is one of many highlighted in a new report by Amnesty International.According to researchers, the majority of victims of the ADF...
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Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsArgument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report saysThe fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrantsBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 20:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...
Russell Findlay: I'm in it for the long haul and there is NO CHANCE I will resign on Saturday
Russell Findlay: I'm in it for the long haul and there is NO CHANCE I will resign on SaturdayClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 20:27, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 20:27, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments
US trying to contact Iran via multiple intermediaries, not just Pakistan — agency
However, Iran doesn’t trust the United States and is prepared for any scenario, the source added