Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast

Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankersBritain’s Royal Navy tracked and followed a Russian frigate every day last month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea as Moscow steps up its maritime presence after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers.The Russian navy’s Admiral Grigorovich escorted six Russia-linked vessels during April, including at least three under economic sanction passing east through the Dover strait, while being watched continuously by four UK ships and helicopters. Continue reading...

Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce

The strike was the first near the Lebanese capital since a cease-fire that has curbed fighting but not halted it. Washington is pushing for a lasting peace, hoping it will ease diplomacy with Iran.

West Bengal assembly dissolved after completion of full term

The move marks the formal end of the outgoing legislative assembly after the recently concluded electoral process

Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act

Facebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company’s global revenueMeta has launched a legal challenge against the UK’s media regulator over the fees and fines regime it is enforcing under landmark digital safety legislation.The Facebook and Instagram owner is claiming that Ofcom’s methodology for calculating the charges is flawed and should not be based on a company’s global revenue. Breaches of the Online Safety Act can be punished by fines of up to 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue (QWR) or £18m – depending which is higher. Continue reading...

EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des pourparlers entre négociateurs américains et ukrainiens visant à mettre fin à l’invasion russe auront lieu en Floride

Le négociateur ukrainien Rustem Umerov est arrivé aux Etats-Unis pour s’entretenir avec des négociateurs américains, a déclaré le président, Volodymyr Zelensky, alors que les discussions visant à mettre fin au conflit sont au point mort.

Senate Democrats press top media regulator Brendan Carr to back off ABC

A group of prominent Senate Democrats sent a letter to FCC chair, Brendan Carr, to protest the commission’s order last week challenging ABC’s licensesA group of prominent Senate Democrats sent a letter on Thursday to Brendan Carr, the Trump-aligned Federal Communications Commission chair, asking him to rescind the US media regulator’s order last week requiring ABC to apply early to renew its television licenses.The eight ABC-owned station licenses were not originally up for renewal until 2028 at the earliest and 2031 at the latest; now, the renewal requests must be filed by the end of May. Con

Що ви побачили на малюнку першим: відповідь розкриє, що на вас чекає в майбутньому

Візуальний психологічний тест дасть підказку щодо того, що на вас може чекати попереду.

Дерева охолоджують міста, але не рятують райони, де спека є найбільш небезпечною, - вчені

Вчені заявили, що міста, особливо найбідніші та найспекотніші, можуть і повинні робити більше для збільшення лісистості.

На подлете к Москве сбили еще два беспилотника

Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries

US president says House minority leader should be indicted over 'maximum warfare' remarks in relation to election maps.

Garlasco, Marco Poggi ai carabinieri: “Mi state influenzando”

Le dichiarazioni del fratello di Chiara Poggi nelle carte dell’inchiesta. Il suo atteggiamento definito “ostile”

The list of what AI can’t do is shrinking, says Irina Ghose, Managing Director at Anthropic

India is now the second largest user base for cloud and AI globally, says Ghose

Quello che tutti dobbiamo a Matteo Berrettini

Il romano eliminato al primo turno agli Internazionali

Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China

Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operationA UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China. Continue reading...

WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.

Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, May 8, 2026

BL Morning Report May 8, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

Airbus сократила количество заказов самолетов почти в 12 раз в апреле

У Москві парад триватиме лише 20 хвилин: експерт пояснив, чого побоюється Путін

За словами Федорова, диктатор страждає на манію переслідування і це створює додаткову напругу навколо нього.

Les entretiens entre Léon XIV et Marco Rubio ont porté sur « la nécessité de travailler inlassablement en faveur de la paix »

Le secrétaire d’Etat américain a été reçu au Palais apostolique avec tous les honneurs réservés normalement aux chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement. Les deux responsables ont discuté de la situation au Moyen-Orient et « de sujets d’intérêt commun pour l’hémisphère occidental », y compris la situation à Cuba.

Bulk depositors cash in on banks’ need to raise resources to meet credit demand

Credit growth (year-on-year) of all scheduled banks at 14.88% as on April 15 was 276 basis points, higher than the deposit growth of 14.88%, per RBI’s latest data

Man pleads guilty in Colorado firebomb attack on pro-Israel demonstrators

One person died and a dozen others were injured in the attack, during a June 2025 demonstration in BoulderA man accused of a firebomb attack that killed one person and injured a dozen others while they were demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.Mohamed Sabry Soliman entered the pleas Thursday in Boulder county district court. He now faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the attack in downtown Boulder last June. Continue reading...

US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official

Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera.

Nationwide ban soon on herbicide Paraquat Dichloride over toxicity concerns, health risks

Experts linked the herbicide to fatal poisoning, kidney failure, lung fibrosis and Parkinson’s disease; proposed ban could disrupt a large agrochemical market and farming practices

Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace

Riyadh told White House it would deny access for operation to provide tankers military escort through strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesA refusal by Saudi Arabia to allow the US to use its bases and airspace to provide a military escort for oil tankers passing through the strait of Hormuz lay behind Donald Trump’s decision to shelve the plan days after it had been launched.Riyadh told the White House it would not allow its Prince Sultan airbase to be used to mount the operation billed as Project Freedom, which the US presented as the successor to the bombing campaign called Oper

‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved electionsUK politics live – latest updatesCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and ScotlandCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

Lebanon Latest Israeli strikes Beirut despite ‘ceasefire’

Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire.

Для РФ красива картинка параду 9 травня важливіша, ніж інсценування наших атак, - аналітик

У РФ не хочуть, щоб лідери іноземних делегацій були евакуйовані з трибуни.

Hantavirus outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ says WHO, as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - Europe live

Health body gives briefing as Spain says ship will not dock in Tenerife but be anchored offshore and passengers will have no contact with the publicMeanwhile, Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has arrived for talks at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, where he is due to meet with Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni.Since he is not the Hungarian PM yet – he will take his role this weekend – he was officially welcomed outside the Palazzo by a senior adviser to the Italian PM instead. Continue reading...

Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

UK Scientology buildings targeted for ‘speed runs’ as TikTok trend spreads

Police see off gatherings of teenagers in London and Edinburgh after videos of similar stunts in US go viralHundreds of teenagers have attempted to “speed run” Scientology buildings in different parts of the UK as part of a TikTok trend that started in Los Angeles.Scientology speed running is where people rush into churches and see how far they can get before being ushered out by staff. The Church of Scientology said using its church spaces for viral stunts was “trespass, harassment, and disruption of religious facilities”. Continue reading...

Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness

The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

У Epic Games Store безкоштовно віддають одразу дві ігри з високим рейтингом

До вечора 14 травня геймери можуть додати до своїх бібліотек Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure та Trash Goblin.

Українці дали оцінку діяльності міністерств

В ній вони керувалися більше емоціями, аніж об’єктивною картиною дійсності. До такого висновку дійшли експерти, проаналізувавши результати загальнонаціонального дослідження про довіру до міністерств...

Psg in finale di Champions con lo stratagemma di Luis Enrique sul rinvio del portiere che sembra un errore

Il tecnico della squadra francese ha pensato a come evitare Olise: e l’idea è stata efficace

The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy

The BJP's victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.

Киев хочет получить данные об украинцах в ЕС, чтобы вернуть их

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

"Цього року ми не розсилали спеціальних запрошень": Ушаков розповів про парад на 9 травня

Помічник російського президента додав, що деякі іноземні гості висловили бажання відвідати Москву 9 травня.

Люди, які народилися в ці місяці, отримають подарунок долі до кінця травня

Багато чого почне складатися на їхню користь.

Editorial. Stardom to statecraft

Vijay’s charisma up against realities of realpolitik

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says

Ther World Health Organisation says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.

BSE clocks record FY26 as derivatives revenue doubles

Exchange says cash market share growth held back by pending SOR approvals; targets higher FPI participation

Серійне виробництво флагманського російського авіалайнера знову перенесли

МС-21 вважають головною надією цивільного російського авіапрому.

Q4 Results Today Highlights: MRF, KVB & Craftsman Automation Q4 profit rise, Bharat Forge, Coromandel International profit decline, CarTrade & Indoco shares rally; BSE, Pidilite, Britannia, Lupin, Dabur, Biocon, Thermax, ACME Solar, Shakti Pumps announce Q4 results

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Росія оголосила про "перемир'я" на 9 травня

Міноборони РФ знову пригрозило масованим ударом по Києву у разі спроб України зірвати святкування 9 травня в Москві.

May elections: Badenoch rows back on Reform pacts as millions cast their votes – as it happened

Tory leader tells Sun that there won’t be council tie-ups as Farage’s party is not ‘serious’ as votes under way in England, Wales and ScotlandAnd here is the eve-of-poll statement that Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid Cymru leader, issued yesterday.Service is a value which has always sustained Wales. It’s a value instilled in me from a young age by my parents, both teachers. It’s a value I’ve sought to pass on to my children - the gift of giving back to the people and places who gave us so much.Tomorrow is a chance for the people of Wales to choose who serves our nation for the next four years. It’

Letters to the Editor dated May 7, 2026

Israel asesta un nuevo golpe a la tregua en Líbano al matar en Beirut a un alto mando de Hezbolá

El bombardeo deteriora aún más el alto el fuego, que suma más de 380 muertos en el país árabe por ataques israelíes desde el 17 de abril

Man arrested near home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Nofolk police arrest man on suspicion of public order offence and possession of offensive weaponA man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Norfolk police said: “Officers were called to Wolferton shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026) following a report a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village. Continue reading...

WHO warns of more hantavirus cases as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - Europe live

Health body maintains outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ as Spain says ship will not dock in Tenerife but be anchored offshore and passengers will have no contact with the publicMeanwhile, Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has arrived for talks at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, where he is due to meet with Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni.Since he is not the Hungarian PM yet – he will take his role this weekend – he was officially welcomed outside the Palazzo by a senior adviser to the Italian PM instead. Continue reading...

Минобороны РФ призвало ВСУ присоединиться к перемирию

В случае атаки на Москву 9 мая по центру Киева будет нанесен ракетный удар

Bruno Clément-Bollée, général : « Retrouver un Mali fort, dirigé par une classe politique compétente et responsable, voilà le vrai défi »

Dans une tribune au « Monde », le général de corps d’armée (2S) analyse les raisons de la détérioration de la situation au Mali, où la junte au pouvoir est aux abois face à l’offensive des indépendantistes du Nord et des islamistes. Il appelle à prendre en considération la population malienne, « dont personne ne parle jamais alors que c’est pourtant elle qui a le plus perdu ».

Amiral Pierre Vandier : « En matière de défense, si nous ne construisons pas des systèmes standardisés et ouverts, nous allons dans le mur »

Pour l’amiral Pierre Vandier, les dernières guerres – en Ukraine surtout – ont ouvert de vastes chantiers dans le domaine des innovations militaires. Dans un entretien au «  Monde », il engage fortement à la mise au point de systèmes où l’on peut brancher rapidement l’application d’une start-up, à la façon des mises à jour des smartphones.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.