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Iran claims to have seized ‘offending’ oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

State TV releases a video of IRGC forces boarding and detaining the Barbados-flagged vessel, Ocean Koi.

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What we know about Iran’s response to the latest US ceasefire proposal

Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.

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FBI’s lack of progress on Israeli killing of journalist ‘troubling’: CPJ

The CPJ says the ‘lack of concrete progress’ in the FBI investigation represents a failure by the US government.

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UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island

The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island.

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UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains

Nigel Farage’s populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.

TOPSHOT - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) arrives with his wife Victoria Starmer (R) to cast their votes at a polling station in Westminster Chapel, central London on May 7, 2026, as polls open for local elections.

Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire

Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.

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Indonesia volcano kills three hikers, two remain unaccounted for

Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.

People watch as smoke rises after the eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, May 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Jhon Frengki Manipa/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. Verification Lines: - Buildings, flagpole, floor and basketball stand matched file and satellite images. - Date verified by original file metadata.

Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs

Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game.

Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker

US military says it intercepted and responded to ‘unprovoked’ Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn’t seek escalation.

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Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon

In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel’s ‘mass evacuation zones’.

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