‘Have to review the actual wording’: In a terrifying moment for the country, Trump’s judicial nominees refuse to stand by the Constitution They made it very clear who they're actually going to serve. We Got This Covered · May 5
Four-Week Fuel Countdown Begins As California Officials Warn Of Imminent Gasoline Shortages After Last Oil Tanker Arrives California faces a fuel crisis as the last Middle East oil shipment arrives, with only weeks of supply left. Refinery closures and geopolitical tensions exacerbate the state's vulnerability. International Business Times UK · May 5
Rubio Plans Vatican Visit as Trump's Fight With Pope Leo Opens New Diplomatic Rift Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Vatican City this week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a delicate diplomatic mission aimed at easing tensions after President Donald Trump's public attacks on the first American pontiff drew criticism across political and religious circles. Latin Times · May 5
Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has COMMENT: Trump’s apocalyptic threats combined with his access to nuclear weapons see him vying with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for role of global disruptor, warns world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · May 5
Pennsylvania accuses AI company’s chatbots of holding themselves out as licensed doctors in lawsuit ‘Pennsylvanians deserve to know who — or what — they are interacting with online, especially when it comes to their health,’ the governor said The Independent UK · May 5
U.S. Intelligence Reportedly Believes That Its Forces Haven't Managed To Degrade Iran's Nuclear Capabilities U.S. intelligence assessments have concluded that its forces have not managed to significantly degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities since Operation Epic Fury began in late February. International Business Times · May 5
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources The Independent UK · May 5
Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance US president directs fresh criticism at pontiff days before secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Vatican The Guardian - UK · May 5
Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Iran waters: ‘Like sharks with laser beams?’ Defense Secretary refuses to confirm or deny whether America possesses cetaceans with combat capabilities The Independent UK · May 5
RAC issues petrol price warning as costs near highest since Iran war began Oil is still cheaper than it should be, warn some experts The Independent UK · May 5
Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author’s latest novel for her book club pick Oprah Winfrey has chosen Douglas Stuart's ‘John of John’ as her latest book club The Independent UK · May 5
Federal Trial of Nicolás Maduro and Wife Cilia Flores Delayed Again in New York: When Is the Next Hearing? A U.S. federal judge in New York has postponed the third court hearing in the case against Nicolás Maduro until June, marking the latest delay in a high-profile prosecution that has already faced multiple scheduling setbacks. Latin Times · May 5
South Korea considers joining Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ to reopen Hormuz IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump’s wrath Trump’s retribution is painful for Germany and Nato, but Merz is not backing down. He knows the status quo is untenable, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit The Guardian - UK · May 5
Latin Times · May 5 New White House Drug Control Strategy Mentions Mexico Over 30 Times as Cartel Fight Tests U.S.-Mexico Relations The White House's 2026 National Drug Control Strategy places Mexico at the center of President Donald Trump's fight against fentanyl, mentioning Mexico or Mexican actors more than 30 times in a 195-page document that calls for tougher border enforcement, artificial intelligence surveillance, financial sanctions and "tangible results" from the Mexican…
The Texas Tribune · May 5 Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn in new poll of Texas’ Senate GOP runoff The University of Houston survey results were within the margin of error less than a month out from the May 26 election. State Sen. Mayes Middleton had a wider lead in the attorney general primary.
We Got This Covered · May 5 Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump administration as hypocrites working to cover up Epstein files: ‘I have Trump Disappointment Syndrome’ MTG will keep this conversation alive till justice is served.
The Independent UK · May 5 Footage from inside hantavirus-stricken cruise ship shows reality of life for passengers Decks are mostly deserted, with only a few people wearing medical masks visible
International Business Times UK · May 5 Donald Trump Predicts Falling Energy Prices While Telling US Families To Be Thankful That 'Costs Are Not Even Higher' US petrol prices have reached a four-year high amid the Iran conflict, with Trump promising relief post-war. Analysts remain skeptical as prices continue to rise, impacting American families.
International Business Times UK · May 5 Nostradamus' 2026 Quatrains Predict a 'Seven-Month War' and a Literal Thunderbolt Death Nostradamus' quatrains for 2026 predict a 'seven-month war', a 'thunderbolt death', and Switzerland's bloodshed, sparking modern interpretations and speculation.
The Independent UK · May 5 Iran propaganda video depicts Trump in Super Mario consuming oil barrels A propaganda video circulating on Iranian social media accounts appears to show Donald Trump depicted as a Super Mario character consuming oil barrels.
International Business Times UK · May 5 King Charles And Donald Trump: Palace Warmth Contrasts With Claims He 'Viscerally Despises' Him Palace insiders insist King Charles and Donald Trump 'get on very well' after a high‑stakes US state visit, even as commentators revisit claims the monarch 'viscerally despises' the president.
The Guardian - US · May 5 As household bills soar, is it time for a ‘working-class climate agenda’? Group that worked with AOC and Bernie Sanders seeks to counter claim that climate policy is politically toxic
We Got This Covered · May 5 Marjorie Taylor Greene: Trump told me ‘if my son gets killed, I deserve it’, says she is a ‘traitor to him’ "I've saved these text messages. I'd probably get put in jail if I released them publically."
International Business Times UK · May 5 Vladimir Putin Fury: Russia Warned Diplomats to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Threatened 'Nuclear-Strength' Strike Vladimir Putin threatens a missile strike on Kyiv if Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow's Victory Day parade, highlighting escalating tensions and showcasing Russia's new hypersonic missile system.