Keir Starmer resists resignation pressure after local election losses
Keir Starmer rejects calls to quit and pledges to continue governing after a turbulent 48 hours that saw resignations and more than…
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42 lost pages of Codex H recovered using multispectral imaging
An international team used advanced imaging to retrieve 42 pages from Codex H, offering fresh insight into how early Christians copied and…
How Nebraska’s blue dot shaped the 2nd District Democratic primary
A small 'blue dot' in Nebraska has turned a congressional primary into a test of strategy, turnout and the future of how…
How the Iran conflict is depleting U.S. arms and unsettling European backers of Ukraine
Allies warn that weeks of fighting with Iran have reduced U.S. stockpiles of critical weapons, raising doubts about proposals to ship arms…
Injured soldier sent to frontline as Russia faces heavy monthly casualties
A wounded fighter returned to combat, illustrating how sustained monthly losses are shaping Russia's campaign
Could Iceland’s referendum push Norway back into the EU debate
Pro-EU campaigners in Norway believe Reykjavik's decision on accession talks could create momentum at home and force a fresh look at the…
Us rejects Tehran plan as ceasefire talks falter
High-stakes diplomatic exchange as Tehran's plan and Washington's response shape the next phase
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…