US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. See more
Australian budget 2026 May 12, 2026 Budget 2026 live updates: Coalition pledges to repeal Chalmers’ tax reforms amid mixed reception for ‘difficult’ budget Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson says his objective is to ‘defeat’ changes to capital gains and negative gearing. Follow today’s news liveSee all our Australia bu... Budget 2026 live updates: Coalition pledges to repeal Chalmers’ tax reforms amid mixed reception for ‘difficult’ budget Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson says his objective is to ‘defeat’ changes to capital gains and negative gearing. Follow today’s news liveSee all our Australia bu... Share
United States Politics and Government May 12, 2026 Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are t... Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are t... Share
Immigration and Emigration May 12, 2026 Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Vendors Are Reportedly Told The Department of Homeland Security has determined the state-run immigration detention facility is too expensive, and some private vendors have struggled to... Florida Plans to Close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Vendors Are Reportedly Told The Department of Homeland Security has determined the state-run immigration detention facility is too expensive, and some private vendors have struggled to... Share
United States Politics and Government May 12, 2026 See How Trump Is Renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool A rundown of the problems at the pool and what President Trump is trying to do to fix them. See How Trump Is Renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool A rundown of the problems at the pool and what President Trump is trying to do to fix them. Share
Africa May 12, 2026 Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April. Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April. Share
Collectors and Collections May 12, 2026 The Swiss Collector Building a Massive Trove of Chinese Art Over three decades, Sigg, a Swiss businessman and former diplomat, amassed thousands of contemporary Chinese works. Ai Weiwei calls him “my maker.” The Swiss Collector Building a Massive Trove of Chinese Art Over three decades, Sigg, a Swiss businessman and former diplomat, amassed thousands of contemporary Chinese works. Ai Weiwei calls him “my maker.” Share
Art May 12, 2026 In Tuscany, an Artistic Sculpture Hub Thrives Pietrasanta, in the Tuscan region of Italy, has become an international sculpture hub that bursts with activity, especially in summer. In Tuscany, an Artistic Sculpture Hub Thrives Pietrasanta, in the Tuscan region of Italy, has become an international sculpture hub that bursts with activity, especially in summer. Share
Academy Awards (Oscars) May 12, 2026 Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s. Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s. Share
Labour party leadership May 12, 2026 Despite calls to step down, Keir Starmer is still the UK’s prime minister – for now How Labour party leader lost authority over two days of confusion and drama before state opening of parliamentAs the afternoon faded in Westminster, final pr... Despite calls to step down, Keir Starmer is still the UK’s prime minister – for now How Labour party leader lost authority over two days of confusion and drama before state opening of parliamentAs the afternoon faded in Westminster, final pr... Share
Chelsea May 12, 2026 Chelsea optimistic about luring Xabi Alonso but are also eyeing Andoni Iraola Club also interested in Silva, Glasner and Filipe LuísAlonso undecided on future after leaving Real MadridChelsea have held encouraging discussions over a mo... Chelsea optimistic about luring Xabi Alonso but are also eyeing Andoni Iraola Club also interested in Silva, Glasner and Filipe LuísAlonso undecided on future after leaving Real MadridChelsea have held encouraging discussions over a mo... Share
Trump administration May 12, 2026 Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing FBI director also dismisses allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic reportUS politics live – latest updatesEmbattled FBI... Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing FBI director also dismisses allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic reportUS politics live – latest updatesEmbattled FBI... Share
Politics May 12, 2026 Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership pushUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer was increas... Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership pushUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer was increas... Share
