The United Kingdom and France will host over 40 countries on Monday to discuss a European-led plan to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. | World News
Month: May 2026
EU’s Kallas rejects Gerhard Schröder as Russia-Ukraine negotiator
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said he would like the ex-German chancellor to negotiate on Europe’s behalf.
Iran executes aerospace engineer for alleged CIA and Mossad espionage
Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Monday for alleged spying, despite his claims of torture and coerced confession, according to his note from prison.
UK PM Starmer battles for political survival amid leadership challenge as gilt yields rise
Starmer said that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.’s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.
EU to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, says Kallas
The breakthrough comes days after Péter Magyar replaced Viktor Orbán as Hungary’s prime minister.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.
Evacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus
French woman taken to Paris in serious condition while American flown to Nebraska is asymptomatic, say officials
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war.
Two more cruise ship passengers test positive for hantavirus
One French passenger and one from the US test positive after being evacuated from the vessel in the Canary Islands.
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal, but US stocks hold steady
Oil prices are rising as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market is nevertheless holding near its record heights. The price for
American Patients Arrive—U.S. Downplays Risk( Live)
One of the American evacuees tested positive while another is showing mild symptoms, the HHS said.
2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as nations around the world repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or
Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ as Iran standoff deepens and strait remains closed
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war.
Oil exporters turn to ‘Dark’ transits as Three supertankers successfully navigate Hormuz chokepoint
IRAN-CRISIS/OIL-SHIPPING :Three crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows | World News
Iran Asia Energy Buffer
FILE – An ANA jet flies above a gas station in Inglewood, Calif., on May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
China’s marriage numbers plunge to Covid-era low as population woes deepen
Fewer than 1.7 million couples tied the knot in the first quarter, the lowest total for the same period since lockdown-dominated 2020.
Putin says war may soon end, proposes ex-German chancellor as mediator
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Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong, bring UK closer to the EU to rescue his job • FRANCE 24
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his “doubters” wrong as he sought to quell a growing threat to his le…
Palestinians show growing support for two-state solution, poll finds
A recent poll shows a rise in Palestinian support for a two-state solution, with Gaza leading, while opposition to normalization with Israel remains strong across the territories.
10 Downing Street following a DISASTROUS week for Labour in local elections
Live shot of Downing Street as the Government prepares for a new session of Parliament to open this week following a drubbing for Labour in local elections o…
London’s 7.1mph average bus speed ‘no faster than jogging pace’
Exclusive: A 10% increase in bus speeds across London could save bus operators around £214million a year, according to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)
Ukrainian who set fire to old Starmer car told ‘job done badly’ with poor video
Roman Lavrynovych, Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok are on trial for three alleged arson attacks on property linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
Shein takes rival Temu to court over alleged ‘industrial scale’ copyright breaches
The two-week trial in London is the latest legal battle between the two rivals
Northern Ireland needs supportive first minister not abolition – Little-Pengelly
Emma Little-Pengelly was speaking after Michelle O’Neill hailed the triumph of nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales as a seismic political shift.
Godstone sinkhole repair works reach ‘final stages’ but no reopening date
Surrey County Council (SCC) said ‘complex’ works to fill the mine network under the streets of Godstone with concrete have now been completed
Londoners brace for more Tube strikes next week on all Underground lines
London is facing RMT Tube strikes on all Underground routes in May and June. Here’s what you need to know.
Israel pushes for hangings and ‘show trials’ for ‘October 7 detainees’
Israel advances legislation to try October 7 detainees in military courts, raising fears of show trials and executions.
New London to central Scotland train service to launch
Rail firm says its West Coast Main Line operation between Euston and Stirling will ‘offer low-cost fares and attract more people to train over air and road’
THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW to play at artsdepot London
THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW will play at artsdepot London this May Half Term from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 May, as part of a major UK Tour. With tickets from £15, it’s an accessible, crowd-pleasing option for families heading into the holidays. **** ‘The perfect first theatre outing’ Manchester Evening News Tom Fletcher’s […]
Beatles museum to open in London on site of band’s last gig
The Beatles at 3 Savile Row is set to open in 2027 and a second experience is currently in development
Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney
The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.
Starmer’s Speech Was ‘A Load Of Nothing’
“There was so much in it about talking about talking.”Sir Keir Starmer’s post local election result speech felt like “a load of nothing”, says The Times’s Li…
How do Waymo driverless taxis work as calls made to pause London rollout
Calls have been made to suspend the trial over safety concerns
Teenage boy pushed onto train tracks in botched attempt to steal his phone
The British Transport Police has launched a CCTV appeal to identify two people who may hold key information
PM’s days numbered after underwhelming speech, says Swinney
Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to nationalise British Steel and put the UK ‘at the heart of Europe’.
Chelsea contact prospective candidates in search for new head coach
Chelsea are starting to make contact with prospective managerial candidates as they move towards appointing the club’s next permanent head coach, including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner.
Over 50 Labour MPs demand Starmer’s resignation as crisis deepens
More than 50 Labour MPs call for Sir Keir Starmer to stand down following Labour’s disastrous local election defeats
Dua Lipa taking legal action against Samsung ‘for using her image’
The court documents were filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California.
Elections 2026: Key takeaways for the sector
Last week saw people across England, Scotland and Wales head to the polls for elections to local councils and authorities, the Scottish Parliament, and the
Van Morrison announces: five-night London Residency
Legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison will return this September for a special five-night residency at the new British Airways ARC venue at Olympia, London. The shows will take place on 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29 September 2026, and will mark the first residency at the venue, following its opening on June 16th, 2026, for live […]
Starmer pledges to bring Britain closer to the EU as he faces calls to step down
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to bring Britain closer to the European Union as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party
Starmer vows to block ‘far-right agitators’ entering UK for Tommy Robinson rally
So far, seven people planning on coming into the country for the march have been banned, it is understood.
UK local elections increase LGPS pressure from both sides on ESG
Elections see ‘anti-woke’ and pro-divestment parties gain influence over governance bodies at some of country’s largest LGPS funds.
DWP list of 87 muscle conditions that could make you eligible for £778 benefit
Some people living with these conditions may not realise they’re eligible for support
Bexley defeated in thriller with Lordswood
There was a tense finale when Bexley hosted Lordswood in the National Club Cup with the visitors taking the honours.
Reform UK councillor in Essex quits after social media claims
Reform UK’s Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media.
Keir Starmer in fight of his life to stay PM as London MP leads moves to oust him
A growing number of Labour MPs are calling on the Prime Minister to quit
NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK
Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.
Brent Lib Dems change leader after ‘milestone’ election results
Cllr Anton Georgiou will be the new leader – a position he held until his resignation in 2024
At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the line-up
Advertisers will be hearing about the slate of live events in the coming year — and how AI is being integrated. Plus, media consolidation reshapes the line-up.








