Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike
Guardiola expected to leave City after this season with Maresca to take over, according to reports
Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike
BOE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows
U.S.
May 14, 2026MidEast
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Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World
Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies
Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of
May 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says
The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told
May 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at
May 12, 2026
MidEast|Sports|World
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title
May 12, 2026
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UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,
May 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
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New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants
Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,
May 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and
May 12, 2026
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US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months
May 11, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from
May 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on
May 11, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived
A Palestinian family in the West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to dig up their newly buried 80-year-old relative
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices
May 11, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of
May 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in
May 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.
May 11, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies
May 10, 2026
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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that
May 10, 2026
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Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report
Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations
May 10, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people
May 09, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of
May 09, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States
May 09, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners
May 08, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Lavrov tells UAE counterpart of need to support US-Iran talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his United Arab Emirates counterpart on Friday that U.S.-Iran talks needed to be supported to prevent a resumption of hostilities in the
May 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says its forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight
May 08, 2026
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Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
U.S.
May 08, 2026
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South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute
South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid
May 08, 2026
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links
Three women have been refused bail when they appeared in courts charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group
May 08, 2026
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US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but
May 07, 2026
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Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to killing one person and injuring a dozen others while they were demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza
May 07, 2026
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US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says
U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian
May 08, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with new attacks
Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, the country's top joint military command said
May 08, 2026
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Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S.
May 08, 2026
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The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."
May 07, 2026