Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ if it attacks US vessels
US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war
· Maya Yang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Alice Springs 5yo's alleged murderer's first court appearance streamed live
Jefferson Lewis will face court via audio-visual link today, charged with the murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. (Supplied: NT Police)
· Jason Walls
Man accused of 5yo girl's murder excused from first court appearance
Jefferson Lewis was excused from appearing in court today. (Supplied: NT Police)
· Jason Walls
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Russia and Ukraine have declared competing unilateral ceasefires in their four-year war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Newark airport route where United plane hit truck is notoriously dangerous, expert says: ‘you’re out there in the wild west’
Dozens of pilots reported near-misses and other problems on the Newark Liberty International Airport approach where United Flight 169 smashed into a truck this weekend.
· Jared Downing
LA’s hottest new waterfront entertainment venue set to open this summer
The City of Angels is getting a major waterfront glow-up just in time for summer — and music lovers (and FIFA World Cup fans) are about to reap the rewards.
· Nikki Dobrin
LA’s hottest new waterfront entertainment venue set to open this summer
The City of Angels is getting a major waterfront glow-up just in time for summer — and music lovers (and FIFA World Cup fans) are about to reap the rewards.
· Nikki Dobrin
Judge threatens Trump admin with ‘serious consequences’ over DC golf course plans during wild hearing
A federal judge was adamant Monday that the Trump administration must give proper notice before renovating the East Potomac Golf Links, warning of “serious consequences” if it fails to do so.
· Ryan King
Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures; trust will pay $1.5 million penalty
Elon Musk settled the US Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X.
· Reuters
Vandals spray paint swastikas, Hitler graffiti on synagogue, homes in NYC spree
Vandals scrawled swastikas and Hitler graffiti on multiple homes and religious sites across Queens in an antisemitic spree on Monday – including a synagogue started by refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
· Amanda Woods, Joe Marino, David Propper
Calls for NSW government-run DV body to solely provide services
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Isabella Ross
'Chocolate experience' to be housed in building inspired by foil wrappers
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
· Loretta Lohberger
Secret Service says officer involved in shooting near White House — as Trump holds business event inside
Secret Service personnel responded to an officer-involved shooting near the White House on Monday, the agency said in a statement.
· Victor Nava
Board of top Arab-American advocacy group refuses to resign amid growing dispute
The chairman of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) told Middle East Eye that the board will not resign amid growing calls for an overhaul, because doing so would be based on "a campaign of misleading statements circulating on social media".
· Middleeasteye
Person shot by Secret Service in Washington DC
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Adam Vidler
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach shocking agreement in ‘It Ends With Us’ battle — 2 weeks before trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s nasty legal battle over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us” is finally over.
· Tamantha Ryan, Connor Surmonte
Ukraine and Russia Declare Separate Truces
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow holds its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
· AFP
Ukraine and Russia Declare Separate Temporary Ceasefires
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow holds its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it.
· AFP
Three-year-old boy dies in scorching hot car after his mom allegedly trapped him while out partying
A beautiful three-year-old boy is dead in Mexico – and all because his mother left him locked in a hot car while she allegedly went out partying.
· Ben Chapman
Feminism play Liberation and first world war novel Angel Down among Pulitzer winners
This year’s winners also include Jill Lepore’s book on the constitution and Brian Goldstone’s on housing insecurity
· Associated Press and agencies
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower-court ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are provided across the nation.
· Associated Press
Australia news live: four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship hit by deadly suspected hantavirus outbreak
MV Hondius remains off the coast of Cape Verde after a suspected respiratory virus outbreak killed three people and left three more seriously ill. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer
Meet cuddle + kind, a baby shower gift that’s cute, cozy and charitable
Forget the diaper cake. This baby shower gift delivers cuddles and a side of global good.
· Victoria McDonnell
Feds make bombshell intervention into landmark California wildfire suit, crushing ‘legal shield’ loophole
The Department of Justice is weighing in on a landmark California case, arguing federal law doesn’t shield 16 insurers accused of allegedly conspiring to cancel homeowners’ fire coverage and push customers onto a state-run plan.
· Benjamin Brown
California governor’s race on a knife edge as dark horse surges and ballots hit mailboxes
The California gubernatorial race is gearing up with more Democrat-on-Democrat onslaught as the competition enters into a critical final stretch, according to a new poll released Monday.
· Titus Wu
Three dead from cruise ship virus outbreak
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Two killed when car hits bystanders in Germany
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US ships transit Strait of Hormuz
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LIVE: Iran fires over a dozen missiles as ceasefire broken
Welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in Iran on Tuesday, May 5.
Bishop ordered to resign over relationship with priest appealing decision
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· Kathryn Bermingham
Flurry of social media posts from ICE watchdogs fueled violent protest outside NYC hospital
A trail of social media posts from anti-ICE lefties fueled the chaotic protest that quickly erupted outside a Brooklyn hospital over the weekend.
· David DeTurris, Matt Troutman
Global crime gang behind arson attacks, report says
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NYC principal dubbed ‘Creepy Bill’ could dodge sex-abuse raps and keep pension under special deal: ‘Troubling and infuriating’
A Queens principal dubbed “Creepy Bill’’ could dodge sex-abuse charges — and potentially spend the rest of his days living on a cushy taxpayer-funded pension — if he just retires, according to his accusers.
· Peter Senzamici
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· The National
White House marks ‘Star Wars Day’ by sharing meme of Trump as the Mandalorian — with Baby Yoda by his side
The White House celebrated “Star Wars Day” with an AI-generated image of President Trump decked out in Mandalorian armor and holding an American flag with Grogu — aka “Baby Yoda” — tucked into a satchel on his belt.
· Chris Nesi
Who pays to put food on the table during a global crisis?
The cost of food is increasing because of the Iran conflict. (ABC News: Jessica Black)
· Justine Longmore
LA mayor hopeful Spencer Pratt exposes city spending spree in shocking video
Spencer Pratt has savaged a video from a far-left member of Los Angeles City Council showcasing a multi-million splurge on homeless housing.
· Jamie Paige
Middle East tensions ignite, oil surges on first day of Trump’s new ‘project’
Washington: Iran fired missiles at civilian targets in the United Arab Emirates and appeared to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions reignited in the Middle East and the price of oil shot up another 5 per cent.
· Michael Koziol
NYC McDonald’s worker stabbed during clash with unhinged customer over refund
A McDonald’s employee was stabbed during a clash with an unhinged customer who demanded a refund on Sunday, cops and sources said.
· Amanda Woods
Push for free school lunch program to roll out across Australia
Topic:Children's Health
· Monty Jacka
New laws to protect investments, foster PPPs
The Sri Lankan economy has become predictable and stable, enhancing investment opportunities with the Government undertaking institutional reforms through digitization, creating a single window for trade and investments Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe told the Gl…
· damith
VAT revision is to simplify tax system – Deputy Minister
Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera stated that the Value Added Tax (VAT) revision from July 01, 2026 is intended to simplify the tax system.
· damith
German army invites nearly 200,000 young people to join
The German Armed Forces have said they sent tens of thousands of young people a questionnaire on joining the military. Every 18-year-old male is obliged to fill it out and register for potential military service under a new law.
· RT
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The German Armed Forces have said they sent tens of thousands of young people a questionnaire on joining the military. Every 18-year-old male is obliged to fill it out and register for potential military service under a new law.
· RT
SL, Maldives sign seven MoUs covering several key sectors
Sri Lanka and Maldives signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering several key mutual sectors which were formally exchanged yesterday (4) at the Presidential Secretariat in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
· damith
Vietnamese President on State visit to Sri Lanka on May 7 and 8
Vietnamese President To Lam is scheduled to pay a State visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 to 8.
· damith
Widening VAT base will adversely affect SMEs – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that widening of the Value Added Tax (VAT) net by the Government from July 01, 2026 will drag in the Small and Medium-sized Business Enterprises (SMEs), with the financial services taxed higher, which will directly affect SMEs adversely as it will simultaneously increase tax…
· damith
Sri Rahula win L/O match against Sri Sumangala
Sri Rahula College, Katugastota won the annual one-day cricket match against Sri Sumangala College, Kandy by 06 wickets at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium recently.
· damith
Actor Vijay emerges victorious
A blockbuster like no other. An explosive script that simply could not have been predicted. A re-write of political history.
· damith
Russia orders ceasefire in Ukraine war on May 8 and 9 to coincide with Victory Day
Victory Day marks the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2. Ukraine said will observe its own truce with Russia on May 5 and 6
· Agencies