Pilgrimages May 1, 2026 War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens. War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens. See more
Global development May 1, 2026 Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in EldoretHugged, cheered and adorned with garla... Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in EldoretHugged, cheered and adorned with garla... Share
May 1, 2026 Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week. Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week. Share
Demonstrations May 1, 2026 May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S. Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy. May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S. Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy. Share
Cooking and Cookbooks May 1, 2026 The Lasting Influence of Edna Lewis’s ‘Taste of Country Cooking’ Fifty years since its publication, the Virginia chef and writer’s pioneering cookbook continues to hold sway. The Lasting Influence of Edna Lewis’s ‘Taste of Country Cooking’ Fifty years since its publication, the Virginia chef and writer’s pioneering cookbook continues to hold sway. Share
Sex Crimes May 1, 2026 Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022. Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022. Share
Marathon Running May 1, 2026 The Super Shoe’s Step-by-Step Evolution The race to near-weightlessness has been a driving force of innovation in running sneakers and helped lead to records shattering at the London Marathon. The Super Shoe’s Step-by-Step Evolution The race to near-weightlessness has been a driving force of innovation in running sneakers and helped lead to records shattering at the London Marathon. Share
Federal Aid (US) May 1, 2026 FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they h... FEMA Disaster Aid is Flowing Slowly In Trump’s Second Term During President Trump’s second term, the disaster declarations that unlock money are taking longer than in the past. Blue states wait the longest and they h... Share
Foreign May 1, 2026 Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn Cross-party group says closure of humanitarian unit will undermine monitoring of legal violations and arms exportsMPs have expressed alarm at the closure of... Foreign Office cuts will weaken oversight of international law, MPs warn Cross-party group says closure of humanitarian unit will undermine monitoring of legal violations and arms exportsMPs have expressed alarm at the closure of... Share
Championship May 1, 2026 Ipswich, Millwall and Boro face fight for promotion in crunch Championship finale Gloves will be off on Saturday’s lunchtime kick-offs as all three clubs hope to join Coventry in the top-flightIf Ipswich do not achieve promotion this month... Ipswich, Millwall and Boro face fight for promotion in crunch Championship finale Gloves will be off on Saturday’s lunchtime kick-offs as all three clubs hope to join Coventry in the top-flightIf Ipswich do not achieve promotion this month... Share
King Charles III May 1, 2026 Martin Rowson on King Charles’s visit to the US – cartoon Continue reading... Martin Rowson on King Charles’s visit to the US – cartoon Continue reading... Share
Business May 1, 2026 Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter al... Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter al... Share
Airlines and Airplanes May 1, 2026 Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5 Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified. Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5 Emergency personnel responded to the crash site near Wimberley late Thursday night, officials said. The victims have not yet been publicly identified. Share
