Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).Continue Reading
Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz., NewsFeed Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military says the vessels were disabled following overnight exchanges of fireContinue Reading
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday., NewsFeed Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday. The broadcaster has made some of the world’s most iconic wildlife documentaries, in a 70-year career that saw him become a global voice for conservation and climateContinue Reading
Billionaire Elon Musk faces preliminary criminal charges in France as part of a widening investigation into his social media platform, X. The case stems from a broad probe launched in January 2025 into online speech, content moderation and the platform’s algorithms. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk recently failedContinue Reading
State Department officials are evaluating all 53 of Mexico’s consulates across the country, a process that could potentially result in closing some or all of the facilities. The move follows claims in conservative media that Mexican consular officials have interfered in U.S. politics — allegations the Mexican government denies. Mexico’sContinue Reading
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature., Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country’s legislature. Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central AmericanContinue Reading
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing., NewsFeed At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing. Withdrawn countries, postponed ceremonies, and a fractured jury have turned the world’s oldest art exhibition into a stage forContinue Reading
Old headlines pop into my head at the oddest times. I was booking plane tickets for a family trip around the Fourth of July, noticing the difference in price from last year, and there it was, a 2004 Harper’s headline: “The Oil We Eat.” We might as well belly upContinue Reading
Lucrecia Martel is one of Latin America’s acclaimed arthouse filmmakers of European descent. After dealing with Indigenous issues in short films like “Leagues” and “New Argirópolis,” she had a global breakout with 2017’s historical biopic “Zama,” about an 18th century colonial magistrate. That powerful, often strikingly funny work sought toContinue Reading
Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
OPINION — I recently had the opportunity to take part in a panel discussion on geopolitical issues at the Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv. One of the key issues covered by the panel was the status of Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine and continued Western support for Ukraine. This isContinue Reading
Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to conduct a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange alongside a temporary ceasefire from 9–11 May, according to statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Traitor 47. Zelenskyy said the agreement was reached through negotiations mediated by the United States and linked the arrangementContinue Reading