King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Belfast on their first visit to Northern Ireland this year.
· BBC News
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GENEVA — The WHO said Tuesday it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
· The Manila Times
Russia-China strategic partnership turns 30: How former rivals became close friends
Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on an official visit to China this week – the latest milestone in a relationship that Moscow and Beijing have described as a “no-limits partnership.”
· RT
WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak
GENEVA — The WHO said Tuesday it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
· Agence France-Presse
Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival
Stranger Things star, Gaten Matarazzo, will make his West End debut later this year, in a modern revival of rock musical, Rent.
· Tiffany Wertheimer
Charges sought for up to 57 people over Grenfell
The Metropolitan Police will ask the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charging up to 57 individuals and 20 companies over the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.
· Amy Clarke
Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures
The boss of Swatch has defended the launch of its collaboration with Audemars Piguet after shops in cities around the world saw disruption when large crowds attempted to buy its new pocket watch.
· André Rhoden-Paul
Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC
Just a month before US elite troops forcibly removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, the former president of another country in the region - who had been found guilty of very similar drug trafficking charges - found himself in the opposite situation: pardoned and freed from jail.
· Will Grant
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters gathered in Bolivia's capital on Monday demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz.
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded petrol has risen to 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC.
· Oliver Smith
WBC champion Garcia announces Benn fight for September
Ryan Garcia (left) has picked up 20 of his 25 wins by knockout
· Bbcsport
Raducanu loses on return after two months out
Raducanu has won seven of her 15 matches this year
· Bbcsport
With Orbán gone, EU looks to extend sanctions renewal deadline
BRUSSELS — EU leaders are set to discuss extending the bloc's timeframe for reapproving sanctions against Russia from six months to a year when they convene in Brussels next month.
· Bjarke Smith-Meyer
Health, not politics, reason for partylist lawmaker's resignation
MANILA, Philippines — Resigned 1Tahanan Partylist Rep. Nathaniel Oducado said that health, and not politics or his vote for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, was the main reason he resigned from the House of Representatives.
· Red Mendoza
Georgia voters weigh nominees for governor and GOP Senate challenger to Democrat Jon Ossoff
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, arrives to vote early in the Georgia Primary Election, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
· Jeff Amy
NATO country shoots down alleged Ukrainian drone
Estonia has shot down an alleged Ukrainian drone over its territory for the first time, the NATO and EU member state’s defense minister, Hanno Pevkur, has said.
· RT
Liberals open to a third term for Metsola at helm of EU Parliament
STRASBOURG — European Parliament President Roberta Metsola’s chances of securing a third term were given a boost after the liberal Renew group signaled it could support her reelection bid — if its conditions are met.
· Max Griera
Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
It is not only OpenAI but the AI race itself that was vindicated in the California courtroom last night.
· Zoe Kleinman
Live updates: Voters across Kentucky, Georgia and Oregon head to the polls
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, exits the studio after a Kentucky Educational Television (KET) debate, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
During Jeffrey Epstein's first spell in jail, a 13-month sentence for soliciting sex from an under-age girl, prison records show one woman visited him at least 67 times.
· Tim Whewell
The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary.
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, is seeking to survive a primary challenge fueled by President Trump on Tuesday in what has become the most expensive congressional primary in recent history.
· Jennifer Medina
MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
An MP whose own experience of giving birth was part of the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history has been appointed as the government's first maternity adviser.
· Sonia Kataria
Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges
During 10 seasons, Pep Guardiola has led Manchester City to 17 major trophies - and 20 in all
· Bbcsport
OpenAI defeats Musk in court
A US federal jury has rejected Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other tech executives, dismissing claims that they unlawfully enriched themselves by abandoning the company’s founding mission, several news outlets reported Tuesday.
· RT
Russia and China are building something America cannot break
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The bodies of two Italians who drowned in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been brought to the surface, local officials have told the BBC.
· Anbarasan Ethirajan
Stewart & Curtis in Scotland World Cup squad
Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis have three Scotland caps between them
· Bbcsport
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
A Jackson Pollock artwork, described as one of history's "first truly abstract paintings", has sold at auction for $181m (£135m) in New York.
· BBC News
WATCH: House lawmaker resigns to 'take it easy'
Resigned 1Tahanan representative Nathaniel Oducado explains his decision to resign from the House of Representatives, opting instead to 'take it easy.' He also answered allegations that there was pressure for him to resign after the vote to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
· The Manila Times
Comelec encourages aspiring voters to register early
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has appealed to potential voter registrants to sign up ahead of the deadline because the poll body may next open its voters’ registration in February 2027, or before the 2028 national and local elections.
· Dianne Sampang
Deutschland und Frankreich wollen Europas Pharmaindustrie stärken
BERLIN – Deutschland und Frankreich haben eine gemeinsame Erklärung zur Stärkung der pharmazeutischen Industrie in Europa unterzeichnet (hier). Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken hat sich am Rande der Weltgesundheitsversammlung in Genf auf eine entsprechende Vereinbarung mit ihrer französischen Amtskollegin Stéphanie…
· Marie Zahout
Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than originally thought, a World Health Organization (WHO) representative has warned.
· Sofia Ferreira Santos
The current state of China-Russia-US relations
By Andrey Kortunov, Ph.D. in History, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council, RIAC member
· RT
Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women
Channel 4's chief executive has given a statement after BBC Panorama revealed allegations that two women were raped, and a third was the victim of a non-consensual sex act, during the filming of Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK.
Spanish court charges key Sánchez ally with money laundering
Spain’s National Court on Tuesday charged former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero with money laundering, influence peddling and other criminal offenses committed in connection with the €53 million bailout of Plus Ultra airlines.
· Aitor Hernández-Morales
Iran’s parliament to vote on bill offering €50 million reward for killing Trump, Netanyahu
The Islamic Republic will soon vote on a bill that would see whoever kills US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and or CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper awarded with a €50 million sum, Ebrahim Azizi, the chairman of Iran’s national security commission, told state TV on Thursday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
SNP leader John Swinney has denied his food prices policy is an attempt to force a fight with the UK government.
· James Cook
"The Political Shift Is Inevitable": AfD Leader Weidel Heralds New Polling High For Party
The latest Insa Sunday poll has given the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party a new record high for voter support. At 29 percent, up 1 point, the AfD has an even greater lead over the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), which fell 1 point to 22 percent.
· Tyler Durden
Comelec: Over 5.4M voter applications after 7-month registration drive
MANILA, Philippines — Over 5.4 million new voter applications have been processed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) after seven months of holding registration drives nationwide, the poll body said on Tuesday.
· Dianne Sampang
Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca
Maresca left Chelsea in January less than six months after winning the Club World Cup
· Bbcsport
Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case
A junior school pupil is being treated for meningitis in Reading, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
· Indy Almroth-Wright
Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Israeli forces have seized least 39 out of 51 at boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, the organizers of the action have said.
· RT
Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas after election loss
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox was appointed Monday as a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election.
· Associated Press
Three key takeaways from Andalusia's election results
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party suffered a beating in regional elections in Andalusia over the weekend, but it's still unclear who will govern. Here's what you need to know about the vote.
· The Local
Pocock urges CGT changes as Albanese laughs off AI meme campaign
Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for ‘very flattering’ images
· Josh Butler
Iran used war to intensify repression, report says | The National
Iran escalated domestic repression during the US-Israeli military campaign, arresting more than 4,000 people, executing dozens and reducing internet access to near zero, a US-based human rights group has said.
· David Vujanovic
'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
Bianca Andreescu stood with the US Open trophy aloft, smiling as glittering confetti fell all around her on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
· Bbcsport
EU nation urges NATO to attack Russian exclave
NATO should strike Russia’s Kaliningrad to make a point to Moscow, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys has said.
· RT
Starbucks South Korea head fired after ’Tank Day’ promotion sparks public uproar
SEOUL – The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.
· Heejin Kim
Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing his parents and injuring four others in a mass shooting in southern Spain, police have said.
· Sofia Ferreira Santos