Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms., NewsFeed Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging sweeping economic and financial reforms. Al-Zaidi only has a partial cabinet as parliament is yet to approve key ministers, including interior andContinue Reading
Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens., Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens. live This video may contain light patterns or images thatContinue Reading
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
analysis The FBI has investigated multiple women journalists who reported on the bureau’s director Published May 16, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) FBI Director Kash Patel views the First Amendment as a nuisance (Win McNamee/Getty Images) Before Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director, he went on Steve Bannon’s podcast and madeContinue Reading
A stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia shows that early Homo and a previously unknown Australopithecus species lived together around 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago. The find overturns the classic “ape-to-human” progression and paints human evolution as a crowded, branching tree with multiple species coexisting. Scientists dated the fossils usingContinue Reading
Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro., Colombia’s citizens’ rights office says the violence could hinder the ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of the May vote to replace Gustavo Petro. Two presidential campaign staffers have been killed inContinue Reading
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race., Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula. A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year,Continue Reading
Reuters Canadian passengers from the MV Hondius were flown back from Tenerife on 10 May A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has tested positive for the disease, officials in the province of British Columbia say. The individual,Continue Reading
Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza.Continue Reading
Four robot monks in traditional robes joined Seoul’s lantern parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday, symbolising Buddhism’s tech-savvy modernisation.Continue Reading
Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, NewsFeed Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, with demonstrators calling for stricter immigration policies. Police carried out one of theContinue Reading
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament., If opposition leader Kulbergs were to succeed, the cabinet would still need to be approved by the parliament. Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has backed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace EvikaContinue Reading
Last week, I wrote about how the far right’s capture of governing institutions like the Supreme Court has put Democrats in the jackpot, forcing them to make some hard choices. Indeed, the decision laid before Democrats is one of the most famous choices ever laid out in the English language:Continue Reading