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Justice for Shireen: The American investigation

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-08T16:36:08+00:00

Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.

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L’appello di Leone XIV al Plebiscito: “Uniti per Napoli, capitale di umanità e speranza”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-08T16:30:44+00:00

Il Pontefice incontra il clero in Duomo e lo esorta a essere “seminatore di futuro”. Poi nella piazza per l’abbraccio con 50.000 fedeli e l’analisi di una città che vive ancora di paradossi economici e divario sociale. A Pompei la sua prima tappa, omaggio alla Madonna che citò nel suo primo discorso

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Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T16:22:02+00:00

Release follows Trump directive for agencies to declassify government files related to unidentified flying objectsThe Pentagon on Friday released an initial group of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs – a move sought for decades by some.“These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation – and it’s time the American people see it for themselves,” Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, said in a statement posted on X. Continue reading...

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Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans in Virginia map ruling; Democratic lawmaker says legislature will ‘respect’ decision – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T16:09:02+00:00

High court strikes down a redistricting referendum that recently passed which would’ve given Democrats four more House seatsVirginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for RepublicansSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Rome, to mend strained relations with Italian leaders and the Vatican after Donald Trump chided Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the war in Iran.Rubio told reporters in Rome that the US should get a response on Friday

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Strategy to ramp up oil reserves

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T16:08:12+00:00

Energy security. Private investments must be encouraged to boost oil reserves’ storage capacity

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Greenpeace Suffers Another Blow in Court Fight With Energy Transfer

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-08T16:07:22+00:00

In an unusual move, a North Dakota court said Greenpeace International shouldn’t be allowed to pursue a lawsuit in Europe, where it is based, against the company.

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Олена Дума заявила про загрозу суверенітету під прикриттям боротьби з корупцією

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-08T16:05:00+00:00

Вона стверджує, що частина людей, які публічно позиціонують себе як борці з корупцією, фактично втручаються в управління державою та підривають її інституції.

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En Ukraine, une zone démilitarisée au cœur du Donbass reste une option inaboutie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-08T16:00:24+00:00

Une zone économique spéciale séparant les troupes ukrainiennes des forces d’occupation russes : l’idée d’un espace démilitarisé est dans la tête des négociateurs. Mais la situation ne permet pas encore d’envisager les négociations : quel calendrier ? Quelle profondeur de retrait ? Quelles garanties ?...

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UK borrowing costs fall and pound rises as Starmer says he will remain as PM

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T15:58:33+00:00

Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rival Elections 2026 – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Friday as Keir Starmer vowed to remain as prime minister despite the Labour party losing hundreds of council seats across England.Investors calculated that some of the intense pressure on Starmer’s leadership had eased, as Labour appeared on track for a smaller losses than election experts had predicted. Continue reading...

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Leone XIV e l’abbraccio del Plebiscito: 50.000 fedeli nella piazza al cuore di Napoli

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-05-08T15:55:31+00:00

Il Pontefice incontra il clero in Duomo e lo esorta a essere “seminatore di futuro”. Poi nella piazza per l’abbraccio con 30.000 fedeli. A Pompei la sua prima tappa, omaggio alla Madonna che citò nel suo primo discorso. Meloni sui social: “Grazie per instancabile messaggio di pace in tempi complessi”

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Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T15:54:51+00:00

US secretary of state has been meeting Italian leader amid strained tensions over IranThe European Commission also insisted that airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war, AFP reported.“Airlines may adapt their published fares to the situation, but adding a fuel surcharge to a ticket after it has been bought cannot be justified,” EU spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen told reporters in Brussels. Continue reading...

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Editorial. Creditable step

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T15:54:11+00:00

ECLGS 5.0 will help war-stressed MSMEs

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Man tells court he was threatened into setting fire to car linked to Starmer

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T15:49:37+00:00

Roman Lavrynovych is one of three accused of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses in London tied to the prime ministerA Ukrainian man has admitted setting fire to a car that once belonged to Keir Starmer for £3,000, after telling a court he had been being threatened by a “powerful” Russian-speaking man using the pseudonym El Money.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, is accused, along with Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok, of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses in north London linked to the prime minister. Continue reading...

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Is India’s agriculture resilient enough?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T15:48:13+00:00

Dietary habits, rice-wheat fixation, irrigation and high input use have reshaped agroeconomy, with uncertain consequences

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A Milestone in Financial Inclusion: The Success Story of PMSBY

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-08T15:47:26+00:00

Over the years, we have reached several key milestones that highlight our deep commitment to low-income and marginal groups and the informal sector

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Lib Dems can counter extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T15:41:14+00:00

Party makes gains in Portsmouth and Richmond upon Thames in local elections but loses a Scottish strongholdElections 2026 – live updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesEd Davey has sought to cast Liberal Democrat wins in England’s local elections as proof his party is best positioned to confront what he described as the “extreme populist change” offered by Reform UK and the Greens.As Labour assessed a disastrous set of results, the Lib Dems could claim they had been able to fend off Reform challenges in areas including Portsmouth, where they made gains to seize the city council, w

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Canadian high school where deadly mass shooting occurred to be torn down

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-08T15:40:07+00:00

Tumbler Ridge secondary school was site of February mass shooting in which nine were killed and dozens were injuredThe school which was the site of one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings will be torn down, officials have announced.The decision to demolish the Tumbler Ridge secondary school came after meetings between the school board and survivors, family and community members, said British Columbia premier David Eby. Continue reading...

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