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Newest first · UTC+11:00Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows
A series of well-timed market bets on falling oil prices totalling as much as $US7 billion ($9.6 billion) during March and April spread across multiple exchanges and types of fuel and derivatives just before major Iranian policy announcements by US President Donald Trump, according to traders, market experts and Reu…
· Amanda Cooper, Dmitry Zhdannikov
Global week ahead: Crude diplomacy casts shadow over Trump-Xi summit
China has quietly amassed the world's largest stockpile of crude oil.
· Leonie Kidd
Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.
· Katie Rogers
What to Do About the White House Correspondents Dinner After an Attack?
A gunman’s attack at the April dinner has spurred more debate than usual about one of Washington’s most dissected rituals.
· Elisabeth Bumiller
Global food supply under threat by continuing Iran War
The war involving Iran has driven up fuel and fertilizer costs across parts of Asia, forcing farmers to reduce planting and raising concerns over crop yields later this year, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Marlins and Nationals meet, winner secures 3-game series
Washington Nationals (19-21, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (18-22, fourth in the NL East)
· The Associated Press
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
The ballroom US President Donald Trump is building on White House grounds, portrayed as a privately funded gift to the nation, may actually cost taxpayers billions.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Trump awaits Iran’s response amid relative calm in Hormuz
Tehran’s army said ships whose states follow US sanctions against Iran will face difficulties crossing the waterway
· Reuters
Trump awaits Iran’s response amid relative calm in Hormuz
Tehran’s army said ships whose states follow US sanctions against Iran will face difficulties crossing the waterway
· Reuters
Trump visits China, vote on Sara Duterte impeachment, SoftBank earnings
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025. © Reuters
· YUJI KURONUMA
UFC 328 se realiza sin Trump; Van defiende corona de 125 libras y Strickland gana título mediano
NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, EE.UU. (AP) — Sean Strickland ganó el campeonato de la UFC en las 185 libras por segunda vez en su carrera, al derrotar el sábado a Khamzat Chimaev por decisión dividida.
· Dan Gelston
Why Captain Outrageous was nothing like the gutless billionaires who submit to Trump
May 10, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Maureen Dowd
How a daytime talk show landed at the centre of a free speech battle
President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to punish his perceived media critics has come for newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, the Des Moines Register and The New York Times; broadcast outlets such as the BBC, NBC News and CBS News; and late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
· John Koblin, Jim Rutenberg
Poll shows majority dissatisfied with Trump over Iran war
A poll conducted by the Financial Times found that 58 percent of American voters disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the war involving Iran, reflecting growing public unease over the conflict and its economic consequences.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire
Revolutionary Guard issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace deal
· Agence-France Presse
Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards | Simon Tisdall
The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for Taiwan
· Simontisdall
Top 5 News This Week: Franco Mabanta, Martin Romualdez, Nicholas Kaufman, the Senate
An alleged extortion attempt has social media operator Franco Mabanta in handcuffs. His supposed victim, former House speaker Martin Romualdez, is linked to even more questionable property acquisitions, according to Rappler’s own investigations. Former Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang is vindicated from the…
· jcgotinga0208
IRGC warns against interference with Iranian commercial vessels
Iran warned on Saturday that it would target US military bases and warships in the region if Iranian tankers or commercial vessels come under attack, as Washington awaited Tehran’s response to a proposed agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
· Middleeasteye
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Lotto
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Lotto” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Twins' Taj Bradley on IL with right pectoral inflammation
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley celebrates after striking out Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
· Brian Dulik
Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio hopes for ‘serious offer’ from Iran on ceasefire proposal
Tehran accuses Washington of ‘reckless military adventure’; Trump prepares for rare China visit amid turbulent backdrop – key US politics stories from 9 May 2026 at a glance
· Guardian staff
Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?
US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop
Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future
With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones
· Jasper Jolly
4 Key Points From New White House Counter-Terror Strategy
Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Bill Maher Jokes Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged Suicide Note Sounds Like Donald Trump on ‘Real Time’
Bill Maher took one look at Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note and immediately thought of President Donald Trump.
· Michael Haskoor
Geopolitical risks, oil shock top Fed worries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according to a semi-annual Federal Reserve report released Friday.
· Reuters
Jim Miller chokes out Jared Gordon at UFC 328, extends UFC wins and fights records
Jim Miller reacts after defeating Damon Jackson in a UFC 309 mixed martial arts lightweight title bout, Nov. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
· Dan Gelston
Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship
WASHINGTON, United States — England's Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career.
· Agence France-Presse
[TAMBAY] Dasurv ni Sara magpaliwanag — so send her to the impeachment court
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· Miriam Grace Go
Trump Congratulates Incoming Iraqi Leader, Who Moves To Disarm Pro-Iran Militias
A committee comprising three senior Iraqi figures is close to finalizing an "executive plan" to disarm factions within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) that enjoy support from Iran, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on 8 May.
· Tyler Durden
How Shabbat became part of Trump's 250th US anniversary celebration - opinion
At the precise moment influential Jewish voices were publicly debating whether Shabbat itself had become obsolete, the US president did something almost politically unimaginable: he formally inserted Shabbat into America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
· LINDA ARGALGI SADACKA
Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position.
· Agence France-Presse
Jakob Marsee pega jonrón de 3 carreras; Marlins remontan y vencen a Nacionales 8-7
Jakob Marsee (derecha) es felicitado por Kyl Stowers, su compañero en los Marlins de Miami, luego de batear un jonrón de tres carreras en el juego del sábado 9 de mayo de 2026, ante los Nacionales de Washington (AP Foto/Lynne Sladky)
Marlins rally to beat Nationals 8-7
Miami Marlins’ Jakob Marsee, right, watches after hitting a three run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
SoCal Dem candidate accused of X-rated harassment by staff
An Orange County Democrat’s struggling campaign is fighting back after ex-staffers accused the candidate of turning a discussion about her fake boobs into an all-hands meeting.
· Josh Koehn
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· The Associated Press
Comisión de libertad religiosa de Trump pretende eliminar la separación Iglesia-Estado
ARCHIVO – El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla ante la Comisión de Libertad Religiosa de la Casa Blanca en un evento realizado en el Museo de la Biblia, el 8 de septiembre de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci, Archivo)
· Peter Smith
Trump waits for answer from Iran on peace proposal, says ball is in Tehran’s court: ‘We may go back to Project Freedom’
President Trump was still waiting for Iran’s counter-offer to his latest bid to settle the war Saturday, while threatening to flex American military muscle if Tehran doesn’t agree to terms.
· Geoff Earle
Iran wants team members who are ex-Revolutionary Guard should get World Cup visas
Iran is marked absent as FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, fourth from front left, conducts roll call during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Nancy Pelosi urges CA college grads to ‘save our democracy’ against Trump in commencement speech
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi used a commencement address to bizarrely compare Lincoln’s fight to save the Union to the left’s never-ending quest to rescue “democracy” from President Trump.
· Sonya Gugliara
‘Empty and vapid’ CDC finally responds to hantavirus outbreak. But experts say it’s too little, too late
World Health Organization – which the US left under Trump – has been leading the response to the cruise ship outbreak
· Edwardhelmore
Trump ready to ship US delegation to Moscow to negotiate end to deadly war in Ukraine: ‘It’s madness’
President Trump said he is ready to send a high-powered US delegation into Moscow as part of an intensified push to end the four-year-long war between Russia and Ukraine.
· Gabrielle Fahmy
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· The Associated Press