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Alien smuggling and child sexual abuse material: Iranian national pleads guilty in New York court to two serious federal crimes

A New York-based Iranian national has pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges of alien smuggling and intentionally receiving child sexual abuse material, according to US prosecutors.

The Times of India

Ahead of BRICS meet, Iran blames UAE for lack of consensus; Tehran to allow more Indian vessels to pass

The sharp differences within BRICS, which India has blamed for the lack of a consensus on the West Asia situation, became public with Iran accusing the UAE of blocking a joint declaration at the foreign ministers’ meeting that India will host over the next 2 days.

The Times of India

Brigitte’s slap of Emmanuel ‘sparked when she saw text from actress’

The alleged flirty texts are said to have gone ‘quite far’, a new book on the couple has claimed

The Independent UK

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Republican redistricting effort is ‘evil incarnate’, Stacey Abrams tells new Guardian podcast

In interview with Stateside with Kai and Carter, Abrams says Republicans have raised the stakes beyond party lines

The Guardian - US

Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows

Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor

The Guardian - US

France investigates whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections

French prosecutors either did not return messages or declined to comment about BlackCore's alleged activities

The Independent UK

Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children in Online Media Violates First Amendment

An excerpt from a long Washington Court of Appeals decision approved yesterday for publication, Asbach v. Couto (Judge Bradley Maxa,… The post Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children in Online Media Violates First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

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Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force

Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in First Amendment protected activities by observing and recording the actions of law enforcement in their city

The Independent UK

Virginia GOP rep’s ‘ditto’ to a racist radio rant just handed Democrats a weapon in the tightest House race of 2026

Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans just handed Democrats a loaded weapon in what’s shaping up to be the tightest House race of 2026. After agreeing with a conservative radio host’s racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kiggans is now facing calls to resign from top Democrats, including the…

The Mary Sue

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Eurovision Security Drags Protester Out In Handcuffs As Crowd Screams 'Stop The Genocide' During Israel Performance

A protester was reportedly removed in handcuffs as chants of 'Stop the genocide' echoed through the arena during Israel's Eurovision 2026 performance in Vienna, sparking major backlash online.

International Business Times UK

Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in deadly daytime assault

Strikes killed at least nine people as Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief ceasefire Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner

The ex-lawyer who Trump described as ‘very talented’ was previously deputy commissioner for food at the FDA

The Guardian - US

‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks

With US inflation at a three-year high, US president insisted he’s not focused on economic hardship sparked by the conflict

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‘Failed experiment in human suffering’: Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail to close

State officials told vendors at the facility to prepare for a breakdown of the tented camp beginning next month

The Independent UK

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions struck down by South Carolina Supreme Court

Murdaugh was convicted for the June 2021 murders of his wife and son at their South Carolina estate

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‘Dark criminal past’ of Pueblo man minced by Denver Airport jet revealed, motive for his actions still unknown

It doesn't sound like anyone's going to be mourning this guy.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Sheriff Nanos 'Refuse' Full FBI Help to Find Nancy Guthrie? Inside the Explosive Allegations

Nanos is under mounting pressure over his handling of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, amid claims he resisted full FBI help and even scolded a county assessor for sharing data with federal agents.

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The Guardian - US

‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan

Facility would require more power than entire state uses and suck up vast amount of water in drought-stricken area

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: despite presidential pressure, some Republicans in South Carolina take stand against redistricting

Five Republicans joined all Democrats in the state senate to reject a redistricting proposal that Trump is pushing for – key US politics stories from Tuesday 12 May at a glance

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Russian bombing spree marks end of ceasefire

Civilian deaths in several regions and baby girl has leg blown off; Kallas says Putin’s weakening position could mean ‘opportunity for ending war’. What we know on day 1,540

The Times of India

China calls on Pakistan to strengthen diplomatic efforts in Iran–US dialogue

China on Tuesday urged Pakistan to intensify its diplomatic mediation efforts in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to raise economic concerns.

The Guardian - UK

‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown

Activists claim use of laws to curtail internet freedoms part of well-documented history of cracking down on dissent

Axios

Democratic calls grow for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign

More than a dozen House Democrats have called for the Virginia Republican to step down.

The Guardian - US

Republican Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark

Congresswoman says she did not condone radio host’s language about Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat

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