Trump, Ric Flair, Atlanta Braves, media personalities react to Ted Turner’s death: ‘One of the Greats of All Time’
Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of TV news network CNN, has died at 87, CNN reported Wednesday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China calls for Strait of Hormuz to reopen in meeting with Iran
China urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with the US and Israel on Wednesday after the Trump administration called for Beijing’s help in the matter.
· Ronny Reyes
Shippers whipsawed by changing stances as vessels remain stuck in Strait of Hormuz
A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
· Mae Anderson
Trump tells Iran to accept deal or face new wave of US bombing
President issues fresh ultimatum despite US claims of progress in stalled negotiations
· Jasonburke, Shah Meer Baloch, Hannah Ellis Petersen
Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and ‘Project Freedom’ – cartoon
Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and ‘Project Freedom’ – cartoon
Trump sees 'very good chance' of Iran deal, but threatens strikes if not
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed there was "a very good chance" of sealing a peace deal with Iran, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart.
· Agence France-Presse
China intensifica su diplomacia sobre la guerra con Irán antes de la cumbre Trump-Xi
Foto difundida por la agencia de noticias china Xinhua, que muestra al ministro de Relaciones Exteriores chino Wang Yi (segundo desde la derecha) con su contraparte iraní Abbas Araghchi (izq) en Beijing, el 6 de mayo del 2026. (Cai Yang/Xinhua via AP)
· Kanis Leung
Ex-Biden official rips into Gavin Newsom allies’ governor candidate
A Democratic frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race has been running on his experience working for former President Joe Biden — but one administration official issued a shocking judgment instead.
· Titus Wu
La nueva estrategia antiterrorista de Trump prioriza atacar a cárteles del hemisferio occidental
Sebastian Gorka escucha al presidente Donald Trump hablando con reporteros tras firmas órdenes ejecutivas en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca, el 23 de abril de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon, Archivo)
· Aamer Madhani
Indiana shows Republicans have two choices: align with Trump or get ousted
Though Trump’s popularity has dwindled, staying loyal to him seems to still be a winning strategy among the GOP
· Chris Stein
Iran reviews US proposal as Trump says war could 'be at an end'
Donald Trump said bombing would resume at a "much higher level" if Iran did not agree to a deal. (Reuters: Nathan Howard)
· Brad Ryan
Los estadounidenses de bajos ingresos, los más golpeados por el alza de la gasolina
Los precios de la gasolina son exhibidos en una gasolinera en Centennial, Colorado, el 28 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/David Zalubowski)
· Christopher Rugaber
Trump's new counterterrorism plan targets Western Hemisphere drug cartels
Sebastian Gorka listens as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Aamer Madhani
AP Source: Office of Virginia Senate leader searched by FBI as part of corruption probe
Virginia Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, listens to debate on the Senate floor, Feb. 17, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly, File)
· Eric Tucker
Manifestante baja de puente en Washington y termina protesta de 5 días contra IA y guerra en Irán
Personal de emergencias retira a Guido Reichstadter, de 45 años, del puente Frederick Douglass, el miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026 en Washington. Reichstadter escaló a la cima del puente la semana pasada y descendió tras 6 días de protesta. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree-Nikhinson)
FBI raids office of powerful Virginia Democrat as part of major corruption, marijuana probe
The FBI has raided the office of a powerful Virginia Democratic lawmaker and ally of Gov. Abigail Spanberger as part of a federal corruption and illegal marijuana sale probe, Fox News has learned.
· Fox News
California governor candidate Chad Bianco caught in awkward word salad by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
The two Republican candidates running for California governor had an awkward moment after moderator Kaitlan Collins posed a question about one calling the other a “swindler.”
· Zain Khan
Penalized by the IRS during COVID? You may be owed a refund
A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is photographed May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
· Fatima Hussein
Rubio rising? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump — so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not JD Vance.
· Agence France-Presse
Another day, another pivot as Trump flails in an Iran trap of his own making
Latest proposal, derided by Tehran as a ‘wishlist’, could yet be a way out – but with 5,000 dead, it comes at an awful price
· Julianborger
Sospechoso hizo comentario vulgar sobre la Casa Blanca tras disparar a agentes, dice fiscal
Periodistas reunidos mientras el Servicio Secreto y la policía local vigilan el lugar en donde agentes del orden balearon a una persona cerca del Monumento a Washington, el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Rod Lamkey Jr.)
· The Associated Press
Activist ends protest atop DC bridge
Emergency personnel remove Guido Reichstadter, 45, off the Frederick Douglass Bridge, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Washington. Reichstadter, who scaled to the top of the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington last week, has come down, after his 6-day protest. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree-Nikhinson)
Mapping Hormuz: RT’s Rick Sanchez on strategic edge (VIDEO)
With the smoke and blockades disguising what’s actually happening in the Strait of Hormuz, Rick Sanchez decided to shed some light on the situation. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday paused Project Freedom – the military operation launched a day earlier to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz – …
· RT
READ MORE: Mapping Hormuz: RT’s Rick Sanchez on strategic edge (VIDEO)
With the smoke and blockades disguising what’s actually happening in the Strait of Hormuz, Rick Sanchez decided to shed some light on the situation. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday paused Project Freedom – the military operation launched a day earlier to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz – …
· RT
China Wants Iran War End, Pushes 'Immediate' Hormuz Reopening During Araghchi Visit Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is currently in Beijing meeting with his Chinese counterpart, FM Wang Yi, and the timing of the visit sends a resounding message to Washington and the West. The highly anticipated Trump-Xi meeting is still scheduled for next week, expected for May 14-15, though there has been …
· Tyler Durden
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s ballroom: ‘What can you say? The man loves to dance’
Late night hosts focused on Trump’s Iran war, the latest Maga AI meme and Cinco de Mayo celebrations
· Guardian staff
Musk to spend $55 bn on SpaceX AI chip project in Texas - notice
WASHINGTON, United States — Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.
· Agence France-Presse
Anti-war protester comes down from US bridge after five days | The National
An anti-war protester who scaled a bridge in Washington and stayed there for five days came down during a heavy rainstorm on Wednesday after running out of water.
· The National
Shooting suspect expressed hostility about White House, prosecutor says
Journalists report as U.S. Secret Service and local police remain after a person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.)
ABC Reporter Fabricated Trump Call, Made Himself The Focus After Assassination Attempt
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Noah Syndergaard ‘doesn’t understand’ the Trump negativity after White House visit
Former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard, best known for his stint as a young star with the New York Mets, spoke out in support of President Donald Trump while criticizing the president’s critics on Tuesday.
· Fox News
Secretario del Comercio de EEUU comparecerá ante panel del Congreso sobre su relación con Epstein
El secretario de Comercio estadounidense Howard Lutnick en la Oficina Oval en la Casa Blanca en Washington, el 23 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Stephen Groves
One of the 11 disappeared scientists claimed she was hit with Pentagon’s top-secret weapon after revealing UFO theory
The Pentagon has announced that they employ specialized energy weapons for defense, seemingly vindicating researchers who’d long warned about the tech.
· Ben Cost
Trump dá ultimato ao Irão sobre acordo de paz
O Presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ameaçou nesta quarta-feira (06.05) intensificar os bombardeamentos contra o Irão caso Teerão não aceite um acordo negociado com Washington para encerrar o conflito iniciado no final de fevereiro. Ao mesmo tempo, o líder norte-americano afirmou que poderá suspender defin…
· Redação DW África
Israel Says Preparing For Escalation With Iran, Didn't Know Deal Was Close: 'Series Of Targets Ready'
Wednesday saw yet another early morning Axios 'scoop' that within hours of being issued proved premature and too out front, given talk of Iran and the US being 'close' to a deal was quickly denied by Tehran and even President Trump quickly acknowledged it's "too soon" to plan peace talks with Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Deranged WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen may have motivated by Iran war, intelligence report finds
The deranged White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect, Cole Allen, may have been triggered by the Iran war when he stormed the event and allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump and other top administration officials, according to a new Department of Homeland Security intelligence report.
· Patrick Reilly
This Date in Baseball - Fred McGriff sets MLB record by homering in his 34th major league ballpark
1917 — Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed two hits as he outdueled Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.
· The Associated Press
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, setting up tight governor race
The Trump-backed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in a competitive November contest
· Richardluscombe
Partisan attacks risk undermining US resolve against Iran - opinion
The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30, 2026, in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp partisan attacks from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and other Democrats, underscored a troubling reality: the politicization of national security.
· DUVI HONIG
Encuesta: Para muchos estadounidenses, la ofensiva migratoria de Trump es algo personal
Una protesta en contra de las medidas antiinmigración del gobierno del presidente Donald Trump, en Nueva York, el 11 de enero del 2026. (AP foto/Heather Khalifa)
· Linley Sanders
Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, as efforts to broker a peace deal between Tehran and Washington pick up pace amid the United States president’s announcement of a pause on attempts to forcibly open the Strait of Hormuz.
· Caolán Magee
Trump warns 'much higher-level' bombing will start if Iran does not agree to a deal
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday ratcheted up pressure on Iran to reach a peace agreement with the United States, warning of bombing at a "much higher level and intensity" if Tehran refuses to strike a deal.
· Song Sang-ho
Trump threatens 'higher level' bombing of Iran if deal not agreed
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum Wednesday for Iran to accept a deal to end the war or face renewed, more intense US bombing, in the latest of a series of abrupt policy shifts.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
US President Donald Trump has said the military operation to guide stranded merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused just two days after he announced it.
· Jake Horton & Paul Brown
House lawmakers given copies of impeach articles vs VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have been provided with copies of the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of the expected vote on whether to send the matter to the Senate for trial.
· Reina C. Tolentino
US and Iran closing in on ‘one-page memo’ to end war, sources say
Islamabad/Washington/Tel Aviv: The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan and another source briefed on the mediation said.
· Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland, Alexander Cornwell
Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade
Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran war
· Angela Giuffrida
Indiana primary shows Trump's power over Republican Party
President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Thomas Beaumont
What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?
Last week, the White House’s official rapid response account on X posted a graphic from a pro-Israel think tank, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), alongside text falsely claiming that Tehran’s uranium enrichment accelerated due to the loosening of sanctions under former United States President Joe Biden.
· Caolán Magee
Senate panel to look into flood control projects in Visayas, Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines—The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee led by Sen. Panfilo Lacson will verify flood control projects in Visayas and Mindanao and letter requests from some legislators asking "allocables" for infrastructure projects.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo