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Middle East crisis live: Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz

Middle East crisis live: Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz

The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of HormuzCeasefire under thr…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party

Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party

With votes still being tallied in thousands of local races, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for large Labour Party losses of council s…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow – Europe live

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow – Europe live

Ukraine suggested an indefinite ceasefire this week but it was repeatedly violated by RussiaWe will also be looking at Italy today, where US secretary…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Court Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry

Court Decision Leaves South Africa’s President Facing Impeachment Inquiry

Judges ruled that an impeachment hearing should be held over a case involving money stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm six years …

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
South East Water CEO to step down after Kent and Sussex supply outages

South East Water CEO to step down after Kent and Sussex supply outages

David Hinton will remain in post while successor is found, utility says, a week after group’s chairman quitThe chief executive of South East Water has…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Iran and the US trade fire over Hormuz, Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Iran and the US trade fire over Hormuz, Trump says ceasefire still in effect

A new exchange of fire between Iran and the US occurred late Thursday night in the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries accusing each other of firing…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’

Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’

The Reform UK leader said Labour is being ‘wiped out by Reform in many of their traditional areas’ as results paint a bleak picture for the prime mini…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Keir Starmer's Labour braces for heavy losses in UK local elections

Keir Starmer's Labour braces for heavy losses in UK local elections

The far right are making gains in England as the results of local elections are counted overnight. The governing Labour party has lost control of a nu…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Insists Cease-Fire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Insists Cease-Fire Holds Despite Exchange of Fire

The United States said it had attacked Iranian military targets in response to strikes on American ships. Washington and Tehran are debating a peace p…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite the ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite the ceasefire

Israel has taken responsibility for Wednesday night's strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he perso…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year

Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year

As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos

Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos

Guess the Party challenges players to pin candidates’ politics to their appearances, with guess rates varying wildlyIs a bristly grey moustache a tell…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe

Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe

Findings come after third-hottest April on record globally and amid fears of more brutal European summer weatherEconomic inequality adds more than 100…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Early England election results make it clear: we are in an era of five-party politics

Early England election results make it clear: we are in an era of five-party politics

While Labour losses and Reform gains are obvious, the nature of how people actually voted is much more nuancedElections 2026 – live updatesFull result…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
U.K. PM Starmer says he won’t step down after Labour’s losses in early results

U.K. PM Starmer says he won’t step down after Labour’s losses in early results

It was a very different picture for nativist Reform U.K. party; the Conservatives also suffered

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Indonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
What to expect from Victory Day commemorations in France ?

What to expect from Victory Day commemorations in France ?

Victory Day commemorations are taking place across Europe. It was on 8 May 1945 that Germany surrendered and the Allied powers celebrated victory in E…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase

Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase

With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victor…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
More hantavirus cases possible after cruise ship outbreak, says World Health Organisation

More hantavirus cases possible after cruise ship outbreak, says World Health Organisation

As the Hantavirus-ridden vessel heads for the Spanish Canary islands with 140 passengers on board, a second cruise ship passenger has tested positive …

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Trump Says Cease-Fire Is Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Trump Says Cease-Fire Is Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The president dismissed Iran’s firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere “trifle.”

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Iran on the verge of economic asphyxiation -- rare footage from Tehran

Iran on the verge of economic asphyxiation -- rare footage from Tehran

Two months ago, Donald Trump claimed the United States would liberate the Iranian people when it launched the offensive alongside Israel. Two months i…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
U.S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting

U.S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en mass…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months

The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months

A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’

Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’

Law says conviction of two men for spying raises serious concerns about how they accessed sensitive informationNathan Law, an exiled leader of the Hon…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Trump’s Beijing trip, Iran war diplomacy, tech earnings

Trump’s Beijing trip, Iran war diplomacy, tech earnings

US President Donald Trump will bring a scaled-back group of chief executive officers with him on a trip to Beijing next week, reflecting limited expec…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
April jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressure

April jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressure

The April jobs coming Friday morning is expected to show a resilient U.S. labor market despite the global energy shock from the U.S. war with Iran.

May 8, 2026  â€˘  NBC News World
Mexico: A mother exhumes her son’s bones, seven years after his disappearance

Mexico: A mother exhumes her son’s bones, seven years after his disappearance

Ceci Flores discovered her son’s remains during a search in northern Mexico in late March. He had disappeared in 2019. Flores is a well-known figure i…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
CPJ demands update on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh’s killing in West Bank

CPJ demands update on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh’s killing in West Bank

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday demanded a "public progress update" from the US Department of Justice on the investigation into…

May 8, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)

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