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Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz: US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of Hormuz8 May 2026 (LINK)

Iran seizes Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, state media says — (LINK) — ground.news: 18 media reports7 May 2026 (LINK)

— The US Treasury Department designated the tanker as part of Iran's so-called "shadow fleet" in February, alleging it transported oil while evading international sanctions since 2020.


Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains8 May 2026 (LINK)

UK elections early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign? — (LINK)

Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour — (LINK)


Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire8 May 2026 (LINK)


US Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling cited misleading data from DoJ8 May 2026 (LINK)


WHO Director-General's opening remarks at media briefing on hantavirus situation: 8 cases, 3 deaths: "WHO assesses the public health risk as low"7 May 2026 (LINK)


EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk: European Commission moved on 4 May to block EU funding for Chinese-made solar technology7 May 2026 (LINK)


US trade court rules against Trump's 10% global tariffs — (LINK) — ground.news: 356 media reports7 May 2026 (LINK)


China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers for bribery — (LINK) — ground.news: 158 media reports7 May 2026 (LINK)


Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship opens 2-day Conference in Geneva on Anticipating Technologies for a safe and humane future7 May 2026 (LINK)


Reuters: Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade: since 2025, over 3,000 Geneva-based jobs at the U.N. and international organisations have been cut or are transferring to cheaper locations, including about a fifth of U.N. posts7 May 2026 (LINK)


Israel, US condemn Belgium over planned prosecutions tied to ritual Jewish circumcisions6 May 2026 (LINK)

Belgian PM slaps down Trump's ambassador over 'nonsense' antisemitism jab — (LINK)


US isn't looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats: AP News: has offered Cuba tens of millions in humanitarian aid and two years of free Starlink internet access, conditional on releasing political prisoners and ending political and religious repression — (LINK) — ground.news: 68 media reports8 May 2026 (LINK)

US Dept of State: U.S. sanctions target Cuba's military regime, elites7 May 2026 (LINK)


Salvadoran news outlet El Faro says its assets frozen in retaliation for reporting on President Bukele — (LINK) — ground.news: 16 media reports7 May 2026 (LINK)


UN mourns CNN founder Ted Turner, a 'tireless champion for our common humanity'6 May 2026 (LINK)


US approves potential sale of joint direct attack munitions to Ukraine — (LINK) — ground.news: 26 media reports5 May 2026 (LINK)


French CMA CGM container ship hit in strait of Hormuz, injuring crew: "The ship was not flying the French flag." — (LINK) — ground.news: 59 media reports5 May 2026 (LINK)


Antigua and Barbuda swears in a new Cabinet, dropping a 40-year oath to the British monarch — (LINK) — ground.news: 18 media reports5 May 2026 (LINK)


FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks — (LINK) — ground.news: 36 media reports5 May 2026 (LINK)


Costa Rica's leader to keep immunity as minister in his successor's government in face of legal woes — (LINK) — ground.news: 44 media reports5 May 2026 (LINK)


At least 23 Chadian soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack — (LINK) — ground.news: 80 media reports4 May 2026 (LINK)


US: Judge mulls contempt over DHS' 'patently false' allegation in deportation case, posting an allegation that she knowingly released an ICE detainee with an international warrant for murder4 May 2026 (LINK)


Swiss Army takes part in NATO exercise in Greece4 May 2026 (LINK)


Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge: Epstein's cellmate in New York City says he found note after convicted sexual offender attempted suicide in July 20196 May 2026 (LINK)

— "They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!!" reads the note. "It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye. Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!! NO FUN — NOT WORTH IT!!" The note does not include a signature.


CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87: founded the United Nations Foundation6 May 2026 (LINK)

— On June 1, 1980, CNN — the first 24-hour news channel — went live and has been on the air ever since. Just over a month before his 80th birthday in 2018, Turner revealed that he had Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder. In early 2025, Turner was hospitalized with a mild case of pneumonia before recovering at a rehabilitation facility. Turner is survived by his five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.


Cruise ship passenger with hantavirus being treated in Zurich6 May 2026 (LINK)


Our most Googled topics revealed — from asking 'how to talk to girls' to questioning our grossest bodily functions: What is love? How to screenshot on a Mac, and how to tie a tie are three of the top 20 searched questions of all time on Google6 May 2026 (LINK)


25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha22 January 2026 (LINK)


Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 202611 February 2026 (LINKS)


11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 202622 January 2026 (LINK)



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