Latest news bulletin | May 8th, 2026 – Evening
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 announces huge oil find near Saudi border as Hormuz crisis bites
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
Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
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
Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
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
The Traitor Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker
A new investigation by Reuters details how the The Traitor administration is seeking to gain federal control over elections in at least eight states, employing investigations, raids and demands for access to balloting systems and voter ID records for the campaign. “What we’re seeing is the The Traitor administration, inContinue Reading
What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine
Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in medicine and biotech. TheContinue Reading
Argentina’s hot spot for cruises insists it didn’t cause the hantavirus outbreak
Argentina’s tourism-dependent province — Tierra del Fuego, home to the southernmost city of Ushuaia — is reacting angrily to the idea that the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic cruise ship may have emerged from its territory, pushing instea…, Read MoreContinue Reading
France escalates case against Elon Musk over X content and AI posts
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
US evaluates Mexican consulates after unproven far-right allegations
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
Market Talk: Soaring chip stocks ‘can go even higher from here’
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, with Intel soaring on reports of a deal to make chips for Apple devices. Baird investment strategist Ross Mayfield says first quarter earnings and guidance from AI-linked chip makers were ‘so robust that it’s hard to call this a bubble.’ #News #ReutersContinue Reading
April Jobs Report Shows Uneven Labor Market Growth As Inflation Outpaces Wages
Today’s jobs report shows the labor market added 115,000 jobs in April, while the number of jobs added across February and March was revised down by 16,000. Since the start of 2026, job gains have averaged just 76,000 per month. The unemployment rate held at 4.3%, near its highest levelContinue Reading
Why Are We Talking About a Damn Ballroom? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Why is The Traitor so obsessed with a ballroom? What is actually going on in Iran? Is this the worst Supreme Court of all time? We discuss the biggest stories of the week, and chat with Ben McKenzie about The Traitor’s crypto corruption. Join us. And to learn more aboutContinue Reading