Pope Leo hits back at Trump over claim he is ‘endangering Catholics’ The pontiff and the US president have repeatedly clashed over the war in Iran The Independent UK · May 6
Exclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say Nothing has been agreed, but sources say this is the closest the parties have come to an agreement. Axios · May 6
From taking on Trump to condemning war, a look back at Pope Leo’s first year as Catholic leader IN FULL The Independent UK · May 6
US Officials Allegedly Warn Pastors in Secret Meeting to Prepare for UFO Files Claiming 'Reptilian Aliens' Could Shake Faith Worldwide American pastors were reportedly briefed on upcoming UFO disclosures that could challenge religious beliefs, potentially causing a crisis of faith. The claims remain unverified and controversial. International Business Times UK · May 6
Toxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report finds The debris tested positive for lead, pesticides and PCBs, according to the National Parks Service The Independent UK · May 6
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal. Euronews · May 6
Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market. Evening Standard · May 6
Seventeen Earthquakes Rock Area 51 Within 24 Hours After Trump Teases UFO File Release Shock Revelation Looms Seventeen earthquakes near Area 51 have sparked speculation about potential UFO activity, especially following Donald Trump's comments on UFO file releases. Experts urge caution amid growing theories. International Business Times UK · May 6
Bryson DeChambeau confirms plan if LIV Golf fails LIV’s future beyond this season is uncertain after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced they were withdrawing their funding The Independent UK · May 6
Three evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship as Spain says vessel will dock in Canary Islands despite objection – as it happened Leader of Canary Islands government says healthy passengers could leave ship in Cape Verde; Briton, Dutch and German evacuated The Guardian - UK · May 6
Voices: ‘He’s not been great by any yardstick’: Readers weigh up Starmer’s future ahead of crucial local elections YOUR VIEWS: Our community is split over Labour’s local election prospects. While many will see projected losses as a clear verdict on Starmer’s leadership, others warn that replacing him without a credible alternative could deepen instability rather than resolve it The Independent UK · May 6
European stocks rally, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough Some of Europe’s leading stock indices climbed more than 3% on Wednesday, while oil prices retreated as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran conflict boosted market sentiment. Euronews · May 6
Iran war briefing: Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ after just two days US president Donald Trump has announced he will pause his ‘Project Freedom’ plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a deal to end the war with Iran. Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said the US is pursuing “a policy of maximum pressure” while also expecting… The Independent UK · May 6
Oil and gas prices fall sharply, driven by hopes of strait of Hormuz reopening – as it happened Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has announced the strait of Hormuz could reopen following the end of ‘threats from aggressors’ The Guardian - UK · May 6
Euronews · May 6 EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy threats from Trump.
Fortune · May 6 A Michigan farm town voted down plans for a giant OpenAI-Oracle data center. Weeks later, construction began The AI boom is coming for rural America. Inside one town's effort to fight back
The Guardian - AU · May 6 Afternoon Update: IS-linked women returning to Australia; Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’; and The Rolling Stones’ new album Government promises returnees will face ‘full force of the law’ upon arrival
Radio France Internationale · May 6 G7 ministers discuss trade security and China dependence in Paris G7 trade ministers were holding a second day of talks in Paris on Wednesday as the global economy faced growing pressure from US tariff threats, war in the Middle East and concerns over dependence on Chinese raw materials.
The Independent UK · May 6 Comedians criticised for failing to challenge Trump on their podcasts IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 6 Latest updates on Trump’s teen athletic tournament the Patriot Games IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 6 Supermarkets warn food costs due to Iran war will keep soaring unless ministers take action Higher food inflation not just down to Iran conflict, plead supermarkets
International Business Times UK · May 6 Trump Frozen Out of Yerevan Summit: New Alliance Attended by UK, Canada, European Leaders and Hosted by Armenia The Yerevan summit in Armenia marked a shift in global alliances, with Canada and European leaders seeking new partnerships amid US policy uncertainties and Trump's absence.
International Business Times UK · May 6 US Intelligence Warns Pastors to 'Prepare Now': How Impending UFO Disclosure Could Shake the Bible's Foundation Tennessee evangelist Perry Stone claims US intelligence officials secretly briefed pastors to prepare congregations for UFO disclosure that could render the Bible's creation story 'a myth'.
Euronews · May 6 Meloni -Trump tensions tested, can the US - Italy alliance hold? Tensions between Meloni and Trump do not seem to threaten the privileged axis between Rome and Washington, shored up by US bases in Italy and Italian contracts.
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