- Partial results show losses for Starmer’s Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections AP News
- Live Updates: Early U.K. Election Results Point to Big Losses for Starmer’s Party nytimes.com
- UK's Starmer vows to fight on after ruling Labour Party punished in local polls USA Today
- John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented BBC
- Starmer’s Labour suffers huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections NBC News
The companies making billions from the Iran war
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way – Al Jazeera
- Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way Al Jazeera
- Mount Dukono: Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia CNN
- At least 3 hikers killed by volcano eruption on Indonesian island ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
- Mount Dukono: Three hikers dead after volcano eruption on Indonesian island BBC
- Indonesia Volcanic Eruption Kills Three Hikers: Officials Barron's
Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war – AP News
- Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war AP News
- ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war Al Jazeera
- ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact Reuters
- ASEAN’s Angry Summit Foreign Policy
- Asean maritime pact adopted at Cebu summit Inquirer.net
Ukraine sends mass drone attack on Moscow as Russia’s unilateral ceasefire takes effect – Meduza
- Ukraine sends mass drone attack on Moscow as Russia’s unilateral ceasefire takes effect Meduza
- Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade The New York Times
- Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer AP News
- More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
- Ukrainian Drone Strikes Luxury Residential Block in Moscow WSJ
Ethiopian woman gives birth to rare quintuplets – BBC
- Ethiopian woman gives birth to rare quintuplets BBC
- 'Overjoyed' Woman Gives Birth to Rare Set of Quintuplets After 12 Years of Trying for a Baby People.com
- News: #Tigray Interim President warns of ‘dangerous course of action’ after Debretsion-led cabinet holds first meeting Tigray’s federally appointed Interim President, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has warned over escalating political tensions in the region, describi Facebook
- Rare birth of quintuplets at HFH The Express Tribune
- Ethiopian Mother Welcomes Rare Quintuplets After 12-Year Wait streamlinefeed.co.ke
Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made
The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.
Rebel Wilson accused of ‘complete revision of history’ as defamation case closes
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37 – AP News
- The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks plant in China rises to 37 AP News
- Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast Reuters
- Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26 The Guardian
- Exclusive | Was China’s ‘fireworks capital’ rushing its July 4 orders when deadly blast hit? South China Morning Post
- Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills at Least 26 The New York Times
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links – AP News
- 3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links AP News
- Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity BBC
- Two ISIS-linked women facing slavery charges after return to Australia CNN
- 3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged ISIS links NBC News
- Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State in Syria refused bail The Guardian
Rebel Wilson is a ‘fantastical liar’ who ‘made up terrible allegations against multiple people’, court told
Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson has rejected defamation claims
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Rebel Wilson has been accused in court of being a liar who made up terrible claims about her colleagues and completely rewrote history.
The Pitch Perfect star copped the blunt assessment in the dying hours of a fiery defamation battle where she is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in musical comedy The Deb which Wilson directed, co-produced and starred in.
Continue reading...Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs
Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
Russia and Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire – Reuters
- Russia and Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 7, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Trump Announces 3-Day Cease-Fire In Russia-Ukraine War; Zelenskyy Vows No Red Square Attacks Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire DW.com
- Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade The New York Times
‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres
Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
One Nation candidate David Farley sought involvement with independent ‘Voices’ movement
Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidate
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One Nation’s Farrer candidate, David Farley, sought to cooperate with the community independent “Voices” movement before the last election, including discussing preferences and suggesting a platform for a House and Senate campaign, before the group endorsed Michelle Milthorpe as their candidate.
Documents seen by Guardian Australia show Farley – who is expected to win the Farrer byelection ahead of Milthorpe on Saturday – had been keen to meet with the independent Voices campaign in 2023 and 2024, including buying a ticket to their event, sharing ideas, and even discussing election preferences.
Continue reading...Sudan was already at war and hungry. Now its farmers are hit by another conflict – AP News
- Sudan was already at war and hungry. Now its farmers are hit by another conflict AP News
- Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’ Al Jazeera
- Sudan’s Civil War Destroyed Hospitals and Churches Christianity Today
- Sudan war evolving into a proxy conflict fueled by gold GIS Reports
- Sudan Planting Season Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.