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US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is being tested after an Iranian drone struck an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates and President Donald Trump said the U.S. sank eight small Iranian attack boats attempting to block marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The flare up comes as Trump is calling the conflict a "detour" adding, "Our country is booming now despite the fact that we're in a mini war." NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

NATO to support Moldova with consultations in case of threats — ambassador

According to Viorel Cibotaru, Moldova's relations with the alliance during the years of President Maia Sandu's rule have reached "the highest level in 30 years" and may move to a "privileged partnership"

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26

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Russian troops deliver precision strike on Ukrainian army’s energy sites in past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,210 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

NCCIA arrests 13 activists in Punjab in crackdown on ‘anti-state’ social media activity

LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Tuesday launched a crackdown on ‘anti-state’ social media activities, arresting 13 individuals in Punjab. “In a province-wide crackdown against anti-state social media activities, the NCCIA has arrested 13 individuals from different cities of Punjab during the last couple of weeks,” a spokesperson for NCCIA told Dawn. He said the crackdown has been launched on the instructions of NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Waseem, who recen...

'It's NOT working!' Steve Reed's defence of Labour's small boats strategy shut down in fiery GB News grilling

Steve Reed has been shut down in a heated GB News grilling after assuring viewers the Government is "taking action" to stop small boat crossings.Defending Sir Keir Starmer's strategy in the Channel, the Housing Secretary told the People's Channel the numbers coming across into Britain illegally "have been falling".Reacting to the latest surge in crossings over the bank holiday weekend, Mr Reed made clear: "It's unacceptable and it's certainly unsustainable, and that's why the Government is takin...

'We don't need you here': Iranians slam Trump at Tehran's Enghelab Square

We dont need you here Iranians slam Trump at Tehrans Enghelab Square

What is Project Freedom? Experts say Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire

NewsWorldMiddle EastWhat is Project Freedom? Experts say Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfireDespite reassurances the US Navy would escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Project Freedom has not got off to a promising startJames C. Reynolds Tuesday 05 May 2026 12:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":...

No questions of my resignation, I have not lost the election: Mamata Banerjee defiant after Bengal loss

No questions of my resignation I have not lost the election Mamata Banerjee defiant after Bengal loss

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US-Iran Ceasefire Holds; Apple Weighs Using Intel, Samsung for Processors | Bloomberg Brief 5/5/2026

US equity futures rebound and oil eases as the US-Iran ceasefire holds after a day of clashes involving shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and missile attacks against the United Arab Emirates. In a Bloomberg scoop, Apple has held preliminary talks about enlisting Intel and Samsung to produce the main processors for its devices in the US. Henrietta Pacquement of Allspring Global Investment sees gradual softening in the labor market. (Source: Bloomberg)

Zelenskyy condemns Russian ‘cynicism’ over parade truce as attack kills five

Russian attack on gas facility in Poltava region kills three energy firm employees and two emergency service workersVolodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Kremlin of “utter cynicism” for killing five people in overnight strikes at the same time as seeking a truce so it can stage a military parade in Moscow.Three employees of the state energy firm Naftogaz were killed in an initial attack on a gas facility in Ukraine’s central Poltava region, and two emergency service workers died at the scene in a...

Candace Owens: Fires back as Laura Loomer alleges “immigration fraud

Candace Owens mocked Laura Loomer after Loomer called for an investigation into George Farmer over alleged immigration fraud tied to a claimed DUI incident. Owens dismissed the accusations with sarcasm, while Loomer escalated the feud by questioning Owens’ finances and credibility. The dispute has grown increasingly personal, with serious allegations still unproven and neither side showing signs of backing down.

Has Congress become the new Muslim League?

Has Congress become the new Muslim League

POLL OF THE DAY: Do we need to 'bring toughness back' to Britain, as Kemi Badenoch claims?

POLL OF THE DAY: Do we need to 'bring toughness back' to Britain, as Kemi Badenoch claims?Cast your vote on the biggest talking points of the day, every dayFinal results will be announced in tomorrow's poll By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 12:00, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:00, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

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Reform UK tactics for detention centres ‘from Donald Trump playbook’ – Greens

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Lawyer who represented Hamas in court says UK police falsely listed him as member of group

Fahad Ansari says it was ‘chilling’ that police ‘equated him with his client’ after he was stopped on return from family holiday in IrelandA lawyer who filed Hamas’s challenge to proscription in the UK was recorded by police as being a member of the banned group, “equating him with his client”.On a risk assessment form, a detective inspector, who authorised the detention of Fahad Ansari under the Terrorism Act on his return from a family holiday in Ireland, wrote “Hamas” in the space reserved fo...

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer ClarkeGetty ImagesEveryone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.However, people in Scotland and Wales will not need to show ID to vote in the Scottish Parliament or Senedd elections being held on the same day. What voter ID can you use in the England local elections on 7 May?More than 20 forms of ID will be accepted, including:pass...

Over 30 Russians, including two children, killed in Ukrainian strikes over week — envoy

Rodion Miroshnik specified that more than 90% of the total number of victims – 185 people – were injured in attacks by Ukrainian attack drones