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Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Trump news at a glance: Republicans dominating redistricting fight across several states before midterms

President and his party celebrate as Democrats vow to fight Virginia court ruling barring state from enacting new voter-approved congressional maps – key US politics stories from 8 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 9

Not even Nixon would stoop so low

Donald Trump's graphic display in front of children in the Oval Office should be the GOP's wake-up call

Salon · May 8

'Hilariously Retarded': Rubio Criticised for His Gift to Pope Leo During Vatican Visit

Senator Marco Rubio's gift of a crystal football to Pope Leo during a Vatican visit has sparked criticism and social media backlash, highlighting cultural differences in diplomatic exchanges.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Marco Rubio gifts Pope Leo small crystal football during Vatican meeting

U.S Secretary Marco Rubio gifted Pope Leo a small crystal football following their meeting at The Vatican.

The Independent UK · May 7

Venezuela Says It Removed Nuclear Material After U.S. Strike Near Former Reactor

Venezuela said Thursday it carried out a secure operation to contain, extract, and transport by land and ship the remaining nuclear material from the RV-1 Experimental Reactor, which ended its operational cycle in 1991, after the level of risk increased following a U.S. military attack in January.

Latin Times · May 7

Marco Rubio’s gift to Pope Leo sparks awkward moment

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The Independent UK · May 7

Marco Rubio And Pope Leo XIV Agree On The Need To 'Work Tirelessly In Favor Of Peace'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that placed one of the Trump administration's most visible Catholic officials face-to-face with the first American pope after the President openly criticized the pontiff.

International Business Times · May 7

The Pope gave Marco Rubio an olive branch as a gift. But could only say ‘Wow OK’ when he saw what the US brought him

The summit comes as relations between the White House and the Vatican remain at a historic lowpoint

The Independent UK · May 7

Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran the bombing will restart ‘at a much higher level’ if talks collapse

Project Freedom – the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz – has been paused, but the warning from Donald Trump is clear: if negotiations with Iran collapse, the bombing will resume “at a much higher level.” The pause was announced on May 6, 2026, as…

The Mary Sue · May 7