Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down af…
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Iranians mourn children killed in US bombing of school
It remains the deadliest single attack in the war on Iran so far. On the 28th February, a missile strike hit a school in Minab in Hormozgan Province. …
Oust me if you can: Britain’s Starmer challenges mutinous party
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dug his heels in Tuesday and defied widespread calls to resign
Cannes festival kicks off, with Hollywood 'unusually' absent from the competition
The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the south of France, with twelve days of nonstop world premieres before culmina…
Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news
Treasurer announces changes to the capital gains tax discount in the 2026 federal budget in parliament. Follow the latest updatesSee all our Australia…
Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
PM tells crunch cabinet meeting a leadership challenge has not been triggered and he wants to ‘get on with governing’Minister resigns from Starmer gov…
How France works to beat the hantavirus chain of transmission
Across France there's a race against time to break the chain of Hantavirus transmission. Twenty-two close contacts with the virus have been identified…
France pitches 'partnership of equals' as African summit enters second day
Ahead of the second day of the Africa Forward summit, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that it had raised 23 billion euros in investment on …
US passengers of hantavirus cruise ship being monitored in Nebraska
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliamentThe Irani…
UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty
Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership changeBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics liv…
Huge cuts to national disability insurance scheme aim to save more than $36bn in budget’s largest single measure
NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIAFe…
UAE's main gas complex to resume full capacity next year after attacks
ADNOC Gas said the Habshan site in the capital Abu Dhabi, which supplies gas across the UAE, was operating at 60% and "the company is currently workin…
100 million barrels lost every week Strait of Hormuz is shut, Saudi Aramco CEO says
Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "on massive life support". Meanwhile, the CEO …
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
Budget 2026 Australia: Jim Chalmers announces capital gains tax and negative gearing reform for housing
Labor’s ambitious and politically risky tax reform aims to help first home buyers and foster intergenerational fairnessFederal budget 2026 LIVE update…
US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say
India’s reluctance has left an LNG cargo from Russia’s U.S.-sanctioned Portovaya plant in the Baltic Sea unable to discharge, despite indicating Ind…
Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, wh…
Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Over in Hungary, we are expecting the Magyar governmen…
WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation
There is no sign that we are seeing the start of a larger outbreak, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
‘Genuine urgency’: China’s underlying concerns at the Xi-Trump talks
When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the shadow the Iran conflict casts over the summit might a…
Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge
Prime minister says process for challenging a leader has not been triggered and Labour should get on with governing• UK politics live – latest updates…
Labour MP in seat eyed by Burnham allies says she will not stand aside
Exclusive: Marie Rimmer backs Keir Starmer and deals blow to Greater Manchester mayor’s byelection hopesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’…
Tax cuts and cost of living help proposed by Labour-linked groups allied to Streeting and Burnham
With Starmer under growing pressure to resign, Growth and Tribune groups put forward ideas for policy revampsUK politics live – latest updatesGroups c…
The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s o…
Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised …
‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women
Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOS• What i…
The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue
Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of votersVoters in the Bahamas head to the polls…
Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals
The Asia-Pacific region’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recove…
Inflation expected to jump to a 3-year high as Iran war continues to fuel rising prices
April inflation data is widely expected to show it has risen to a nearly 3-year high when the Consumer Price Index is released Tuesday.
Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-Chief of Staff as suspect in money-laundering probe
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced late Monday (May 11) that Andriy Yermak is…