DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats, as well
Chocolate is the food of the gods. The name of the tree from which the confection originates, Theobroma cacao, combines the Greek words for god (theós) and food (brôma). This small evergreen tree grows in tropical forests rich in both biodiversity and carbon.
Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code.
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
The Italian lender is making a takeover bid for German rival Commerzbank, despite pushback in Germany.
Little progress has been made on the agreement since it was signed in 2001.
MOSCOW, May 5 - Two people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at the Kazzinc plant, Kazakhstan's largest zinc production facility owned by Glencore, the company said on Tuesday.
The government has ordered law enforcement agencies to probe the allegations involving the businessmen.
William Binney, the NSA surveillance architect-turned-whistleblower, called it the " turnkey totalitarian state ." Whoever sits in power gains access to a boundless surveillance empire that scorns privacy and crushes dissent. Politicians will come and go, but you can help us
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The move adds a potential friction point to an agenda already complicated by the Iran war.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar – the 51-year-old Tamil cinema superstar known to fans worldwide as Vijay, or simply as “Thalapathy” (Commander) – has delivered the most seismic electoral debut in Tamil Nadu’s modern history. His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in Monday’s
The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South
London-based MetFilm Sales has acquired Mongolian filmmaker Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig’s debut feature documentary “Colors of White Rock” for worldwide sales representation. The film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month as part of the official
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape.
Chada Entertainment has taken on international sales rights to Thai supernatural horror “1 After One” ahead of the Cannes Film Market, with a first-look image unveiled. The project is produced by Taweewat Wantha – whose “Death Whisperer” franchise ranks among the
Textile dyes made from seaweed are being developed by Zeefier, an innovative company based in the Netherlands. By replacing petrol‑based chemistry with a renewable ocean resource, Zeefier offers an alternative that enables textiles to remain biodegradable. Zeefier is expanding
Frontman Dave Grohl also shared his advice for his daughter, Violet Grohl, and other young musicians
On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback.
For more than 60 years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was the backbone of American development diplomacy. Today, it is gone. But the most immediate consequence is not what many assume. It is not simply the loss of funding. It is the collapse of
People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others.
Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues. She had sparked fears after postponing the same run of shows last October.
By Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang TAOYUAN, Taiwan, May 5 (Reuters) - President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous route over the southern part of the Indian Ocean to skirt airspace controlled
The EU-Mercosur trade deal that applies provisionally from 1 May 2026 creates a trading zone of 700 million people altogether. It is agreed between the EU and the South American trading bloc, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The deal boosts Europe’s
Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence.
Carpenter also showcased her own songs, "House Tour," "Espresso," and "Please, Please, Please," on the event's stage
French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums.
Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, with Jakarta-based KawanKawan Media uveiling the official trailer for the anthology on Tuesday. The program,
The next attack on the global economy may not arrive with a missile strike or a cyberattack on a server farm. It may arrive as silence — the sudden, eerie quiet of severed fiber-optic cables resting on the floor of the Persian Gulf, cut by a vessel whose crew will claim it was
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A former senior U.S. intelligence analyst said recent U.S. strikes have not prioritized nuclear-related targets; unchanged estimates may stem from a lack of major nuclear targets that can be readily and safely destroyed, according to some analysts
According to FIFA, more than five million tickets have already been sold out of an anticipated total exceeding six million. The current phase includes tickets in categories 1 to 3, as well as limited pitchside seats depending on the match. The organization also indicated that
[World Bank] LOME, May 4th, 2026 - Africa's potential for human capital development and economic growth is severely undermined by inadequate progress in improving maternal nutrition and early childhood development. Malnutrition robs children of their futures and compromises
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks.
India usually sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party scored a landmark victory in the opposition stronghold of West Bengal on Monday (May 4) - a state that the party has never ruled before.
The volunteer lifeboat crew members who died were aged 62 and 78.
Since the 2013 reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, EU fisheries have made progress towards sustainability, but gaps in implementation hinder success. The European Commission has published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and of the Common Market
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
The US Army’s fast-tracked anti-ship missile could fill a key Pacific gap, but its deterrent value will hinge on production capacity, launcher survivability and China’s continued preference for coercion over invasion in Taiwan. Naval News reports the US Army is accelerating
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network.
European markets opened in the green on Tuesday morning, despite losses on Wall Street while Crude prices remain firm.
WASHINGTON, May 5 - China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn't reverse
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
