Friday, May 08, 2026 5:58 PM ET
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire -- It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.1 hour ago
Video of man throwing rock at seal in Hawaii sparks anger -- The Hawaiian monk seal is among the world's most endangered marine mammals, and disturbing or harming one can lead to fines or criminal penalties.6 hours ago
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post -- The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.10 hours ago
US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row -- The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war. -- Business1 hour ago
'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia' -- Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.5 hours ago
Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension -- The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.16 hours ago
US says it has targeted Iranian military facilities after responding to attacks on navy ships -- The US says it targeted Iranian "missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes".1 hour ago
US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt -- Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.18 hours ago
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war -- Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.1 day ago
US driver arrested after chasing down child on bike on footpath -- Video captures a young boy on a bike fleeing a car that mounted a footpath in Washington State.1 day ago
Moment former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing Athena Strand -- During the proceedings, the seven-year-old victim's uncle told the court that Athena's killing took 'a piece of every single person who loved her'.2 days ago
Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeding facility being rehomed -- About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.2 days ago
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.5 days ago
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet -- Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.3 days ago
The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial -- The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.1 day ago
Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened? -- The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.1 day ago
What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general -- The former war crimes prosecutor has been named by Prime Minister Mark Carney to be the Monarch's, currently King Charles III, representative in Canada.3 days ago
What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz? -- The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.2 days ago
How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture? -- Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.2 days ago
Missing hiker killed in possible bear attack in Montana -- Rescue crews spotted the hiker's remains in a densely wooded area, with injuries "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter".2 hours ago
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools -- A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.7 hours ago
Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground -- The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.1 day ago
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl -- Other members of the Trump administration will step in to brief the press while Leavitt is on maternity leave.1 day ago
US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note -- Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.1 day ago