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Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not know he was PM, court hears
BBC - 6 May 2026 13:02
Three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer
The Guardian - 6 May 2026 05:00
Glyphosate is currently sprayed on cereal and pulse crops to dessicate them and make them easier to harvestA new trade deal with the EU could lead to restrictions on the use of the controversial weedkiller glyphosate on ...
Illinois State Police to Investigate Fatal ICE Shooting
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 04:15
Officials said they were examining the shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez last summer during a Chicago-area crackdown on illegal immigration.
A Solitary Protester on Top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in D.C.
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 01:47
For five days, a 45-year-old former jeweler has camped on top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, drawing a mix of support, disapproval and concern.
U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 01:46
The attack was the second in two days, and the latest in an ongoing campaign against people the United States says are engaged in drug smuggling at sea.
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 01:21
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.
Scottish mum stuck in Spain after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules
The Guardian - 6 May 2026 14:19
Sarah Schloegl stranded in Alicante after 11-month-old was found to have invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen and her 11-month-old baby have been stranded abroad because of new rules regardi...
3 People Are Evacuated From Cruise Ship With Hantavirus Outbreak
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 13:28
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius.
Police seize bag of guns found in street
Sky News - 6 May 2026 13:25
Armed police were called after a bag of guns was found in a Glasgow street.
Donald Trump Faces Backlash After Making 'Deeply Inappropriate' Remarks to Children
IBTimes - 6 May 2026 12:52
Donald Trump is under fire for delivering graphic, misleading and highly political remarks about Iran, transgender athletes and the 2020 election in front of schoolchildren at the White House.
Worlds most powerful are suing media outlets before stories are even published, says editor
The Guardian - 6 May 2026 12:48
Editor-in-chief of Wall Street Journal says those with deep pockets launching legal challenges as a PR strategyPowerful figures are increasingly suing media outlets before they have even published a story, the editor of ...
Secret Service Agent Arrested for Stalking Random Women, Masturbating Next to Their Hotel Room Door
IBTimes - 6 May 2026 12:41
A Secret Service agent was arrested in Miami for indecent exposure, raising concerns about professionalism within the agency. The incident follows other recent misconduct allegations.
Not a Perfect Union: Neil Gorsuch on America at 250
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 09:03
David French and the Supreme Court justice discuss how the ideals of 1776 shaped - and strain - the country today.
Elon Musks Confidante Shivon Zilis Is Cast as His Inside Source at OpenAI
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 23:50
Shivon Zilis worked closely with Elon Musk while she was on OpenAIs board. Her ties to the worlds richest man were detailed in a landmark trial on Wednesday.
Trumps Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 23:42
The administrations latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.
FBI Raids Office of Lawmaker Who Led Virginia Redistricting
Mother Jones - 6 May 2026 23:40
On Wednesday, FBI agents reportedly raided the office and business of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, the Virginia legislator and prominent leader of the states recent redistricting effort that won Democrats four more likely...
Texas shopping mall shooter allegedly killed 2, injured 3 in revenge plot against business partners for taking his money: court docs
New York Post - 6 May 2026 23:38
Ho confronted four of the victims - Sung Rae Cho, Olivia Kim, Yo Sung Kim, and Young Yoo - at the mall. He told them that he didn't have their rent, but did have a pistol, the affidavit said.
Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him a great human being
Boston - 6 May 2026 23:35
"Im just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready." The post Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him a great human being appeared first on Boston.com.
Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 911 Program
The New York Times - 6 May 2026 23:32
The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.
Tame the water or let it flow? New Zealand grapples with how to protect its braided rivers
The Guardian - 6 May 2026 23:32
Intervention for farming and flood risk change the unique systems as communities grapple with how to live alongside the vital waterwaysWhen British settlers started building Christchurch city 170 years ago, they largely ...
Gareth Southgate: Too many families can't afford sports kit
Sky News - 6 May 2026 23:31
Too many parents can't afford to buy kit for their children to take part in sport and PE lessons, Sir Gareth Southgate has warned.
Trump Warns $200-$250 Oil Prices Are 'Worth It' If It Means Halting Iran Nuclear Threat
IBTimes - 6 May 2026 23:28
President Trump is willing to accept economic disruptions, including high oil prices and stock market declines, to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing security over financial stability.