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May 5, 2026 - World

Seoul said on Tuesday that authorities will investigate the cause of an explosion and fire on a South Koreanoperated ship in the Strait of Hormuz in an incident

May 5, 2026 - World

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.

May 5, 2026 - World

A U.S. judge on Monday apologized to the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump for the "legally deficient" treatment he has

May 5, 2026 - World

Seven Republican state senators battle for re-election against candidates backed by Donald TrumpIndiana voters go to the polls today in a test of the Republican party’s staying power after the party’s state lawmakers resisted Donald Trump’s bruising campaign to pressure them into redrawing the congressional districts.The vote has turned into a statewide referendum on political retribution. Continue reading...

May 5, 2026 - World

The prime minister said universities will be held to account on tackling antisemitismIn his speech Keir Starmer also said that, if arts organisations platform antisemitism, the Arts Council “must act using its powers to suspend, withdraw and clawback funding”.And he announced a review into whether this is happening properly. He went on:And today we’re mandating an independent audit of how allegations are handled. This will be a hard-edged review of where systems are failing and where they need to be strengthened.We will not and cannot accept complacency, delays or weak enforcement.We’re rolling out antisemitism training for staff and in our schools, colleges and universities. We’re investing £7m to tackle antisemitism while making sure Holocaust education is taught in all schools.And today, we’re going further. Continue reading...