Trump wants $1.5T military budget: Why? Trump's proposed military spending surge could come at the cost of future healthcare funding Salon · May 8
Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year. The Texas Tribune · May 8
California dysfunction puts backlash on the ballot Years of visible dysfunction have hollowed out Democrats' case for competent leadership. Axios · May 8
Wrestling With Trump: a fascinating look at how Trump’s political style is inspired by WWE wrestling Comedian Munya Chawawa’s documentary is a compelling dive into the world of wrestling and its many links with the 45th and 47th US president The Guardian - UK · May 8
How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · May 8
Europe Today: Trump issues trade deal ultimatum as Commissioners Kubilius, Hoekstra join Euronews Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day Euronews · May 8
Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared dangerously close to collapse on Friday after fresh military exchanges in and around the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The latest escalation came after the US military said it intercepted Iranian missiles, drones and… The Times of India · May 8
One year in, here’s what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list and what has he done so far Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing The Independent UK · May 8
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony The Independent UK · May 8
Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public. Euronews · May 8
Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz Asian stocks head for stellar weekly gains despite pulling back slightly on Friday The Independent UK · May 8
May Day rallies and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean May 1-7, 2026 The Independent UK · May 8
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war Southeast Asian leaders are meeting under pressure to mitigate the impact on their people and economies of the Iran war, which one top minister says, “should not have occurred in the first place.” The Independent UK · May 8
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries The Independent UK · May 8
The Independent UK · May 8 Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed A Utah judge is set to decide if news outlets can continue to film, photograph and livestream the murder case against the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk
The Independent UK · May 8 Suspect faces 5 years in unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay is set to be sentenced Friday in federal court
The Independent UK · May 8 ‘How good a president is Trump?’ Commander-in-Chief polls workers in site visit to Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool rehab Trump asked the workers on site if they think Iran should have a nuclear weapon
The Economic Times · May 8 UAE says countering Iranian air attack US-Iran war news: UAE air defences are actively responding to a missile and drone assault. Earlier, US forces intercepted Iranian attacks targeting three Navy ships. The US military also struck Iranian facilities responsible for these assaults. No ships were hit. This incident challenges the fragile ceasefire between the US and…
The Guardian - AU · May 8 From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom
The Independent UK · May 8 Copa Libertadores football match called off after just three minutes CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, officially called off the match
The Independent UK · May 8 Iran-US war latest: Tehran slams Trump’s ‘reckless military adventure’ with ceasefire on the brink after attacks on UAE Trump warns Iran will be hit ‘more violently' in the future, if they don’t get the deal signed
The Independent UK · May 8 3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links Three women have been 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
The Economic Times · May 8 US-EU 'united' on Iran not possessing nukes US-Iran war news: US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call. They agreed Iran must never possess a nuclear weapon. The leaders also discussed trade relations. Both sides are committed to implementing the EU-US trade deal. Progress is being made towards tariff reduction.
The Independent UK · May 8 North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks
The Independent UK · May 8 Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says A federal judge says instructions received by immigration enforcement officers to make civil immigrant arrests without warrants do not meet probable cause standards and should not used as guidance