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How Chinas Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
The New York Times - 9 May 2026 04:01
Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
The New York Times - 9 May 2026 04:01
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putins Growing Vulnerability
The New York Times - 9 May 2026 04:01
The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from the war.
Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon
IBTimes - 9 May 2026 22:37
Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.
Neither US nor Iran can sustain strait of Hormuz standoff indefinitely
The Guardian - 9 May 2026 14:00
Simply hanging on could be a disaster for Iranians, while Trump needs to resolve this economic crisis he created Exchanges of fire between Iran and the US demonstrate the serious instability of the situation in the Middl...
Frontier Airlines plane hits person on runway during takeoff at Denver airport
The Guardian - 9 May 2026 13:10
Passengers were evacuated safely after the plane struck a person and an engine then caught on fireA Frontier Airlines plane hit a person on the runway of Denvers international airport during takeoff, sparking an engine f...
Mystery drone boat 'armed with explosives' seized by police in Greece
Sky News - 9 May 2026 12:49
A mystery drone boat understood to be armed with explosives is being investigated by police after being found by fishermen in Greece.
Indonesian rescuers retrieve body from Mount Dukono as search continues
The Guardian - 9 May 2026 12:43
Woman recovered after volcanic eruption on remote island, while operation to find two missing Singaporeans goes onRescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption on Mo...
Murder investigation arrest after man found dead in roof garden
Sky News - 9 May 2026 12:42
A 50-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a roof garden.
Hantavirus figures updated - as cruise ship at centre of outbreak nears the Canary Islands
Sky News - 9 May 2026 03:00
The number of hantavirus cases linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship has risen to six, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report
Fox News - 9 May 2026 23:56
North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.
Who Is Leo Schilperoord? Hantavirus 'Patient Zero' Traced From Remote Landfill to Cruise Ship Tragedy
IBTimes - 9 May 2026 23:52
A South American birdwatching trip led to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, with Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord identified as patient zero.
Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Wardley
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:41
Daniel Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion.
At least 11 people sent to hospital after suspected boat explosion in Miami
The Guardian - 9 May 2026 23:28
Florida wildlife commission investigating cause of incident that left passengers with burns and traumatic injuriesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA suspected boat explosion at a Miami sandbar sent at lea...
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo would like to be traded to true contender
Boston - 9 May 2026 23:15
Antetokounmpo also prefers to stay in the Eastern Conference, according to a league source. The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo would like to be traded to true contender appeared first on Boston.com.
Trans athlete dominates California girls track meet as protesters demand: Keep men out of womens sports
New York Post - 9 May 2026 23:13
AB Hernandez swept the field in multiple events at a California girls track meet while protesters demanded biological males be barred from competing against girls.
USF student charged in death of Bangladeshi students will receive death penalty if convicted
New York Post - 9 May 2026 23:11
TAMPA - Florida prosecutors are moving to execute the man accused of a double murder of two doctoral students - a savage killing spree that only ended after the suspect turned to ChatGPT for tips on how to ditch the bodi...
Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:08
Bhavitha Mandavas Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.
Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:05
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.
Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:05
Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:03
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'
BBC - 9 May 2026 23:02
Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.