Us rejects Tehran plan as ceasefire talks falter
High-stakes diplomatic exchange as Tehran's plan and Washington's response shape the next phase
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How a Louisiana ruling opened a path for Alabama to challenge redistricting constraints
Alabama's attorney general is asking the Supreme Court to overturn limits on the state's redistricting, citing a recent Louisiana decision that he…
Nebraska blue dot reshapes Democratic midterm contest
A small Democratic pocket in Nebraska that can appear on presidential maps is now stirring tensions among primary contenders in a pivotal…
U.S. passengers from MV Hondius repatriated to Nebraska for quarantine after hantavirus case
Seventeen Americans who left the MV Hondius were repatriated to Nebraska for assessment after a positive hantavirus test and a symptomatic passenger…
Labour turmoil deepens as MPs mobilize to force a leadership contest for Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer must persuade colleagues or risk an immediate leadership contest after a backbench push to gather 81 MPs
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Iran seeks end to hostilities and guarantees over Strait of Hormuz in reply to US offer
On May 10, 2026, Iran told mediators it wants a permanent end to the war, protection of shipping and guarantees on its…
Rare 11,000 carat ruby from Burma could outvalue larger historic find
A newly found 11,000 carat ruby from Mogok in Burma is being examined for quality and value amid ongoing local conflict and…
Nebraska blue dot politics: why a single seat is reshaping a midterm primary
A modest patch of Democratic strength in Omaha — the Blue Dot — has transformed into a litmus test for candidates, outside…
U.S. sent asylum seeker to Ghana then to Togo after judge barred deportation
A judge ruled she should not be sent to Togo, yet the U.S. removed her to Ghana and she was returned to…
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Hantavirus on MV Hondius prompts repatriation and medical screening in Tenerife
Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius are undergoing medical assessments in Tenerife as countries arrange repatriation and experts monitor suspected hantavirus…
Hantavirus cases prompt international evacuations from MV Hondius
One of five French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius showed symptoms on the flight home; multiple nations have begun quarantine and…
Can Labour stop the rot after the 2026 local election shock?
A backbench move and voter fragmentation have intensified calls for change inside Labour; the party must decide whether to rally behind reform…
How Iran’s extended internet shutdown is costing hundreds of millions daily
A near-total national internet shutdown in Iran has produced steep economic losses, widespread job dislocation and severe social strain, according to monitors…
Tenerife prepares staged evacuations as MV Hondius linked to hantavirus outbreak arrives
The MV Hondius has arrived off Tenerife and local and international authorities are preparing phased evacuations, health checks and repatriation for passengers…
U.S. strikes two tankers near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire negotiations
U.S. naval strikes hit Iranian-flagged tankers as a proposed ceasefire remains under review and diplomatic answers are awaited
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent amid critical negotiations
The absence of Mojtaba Khamenei after an alleged airstrike reported by U.S. and Iranian officials is complicating talks and fueling uncertainty inside…