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Iran war updates: Tehran says US violated ceasefire, targeted ships

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

People chant during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

‘Supercharged’ donations: How far-right Reform UK built a global network

Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Abu Dhabi, UAE

‘Starmer’s referendum’: How local elections could expose a fractured UK

Thursday’s polls could deliver a sharp setback for Labour, with Reform UK and the Greens expected to gain, analysts say.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a meeting.

Iran war updates: Trump announces plan to escort ships in Hormuz Strait

These were the updates from the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Vehicles drive past a billboard with graphic showing Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of U.S. President Donald Trump in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.

What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?

Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.

epaselect epa12916799 Attendees watch a robot on the second day of the 'Road to URC – Security and Defense Dimension' conference at the Rzeszow University of Technology in Rzeszow, Poland, 27 April 2026. The event, which takes place on 26-27 April, is part of the preparations for the international Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC 2026), which will be held on 25-26 June in Gdansk. EPA/WOJTEK JARGILO POLAND OUT

Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?

Analysts say that Moscow could offer a ‘lifeline’ but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.

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NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?

Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty’s rules.

Ukraine's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mykola Tochytskyi addresses the 2022 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference, in the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Mali attacks updates: Coordinated attacks in Bamako, Kidal and elsewhere

These were the updates about the attacks across Mali on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

A Malian soldier during a training session in Sevare

Chornobyl at 40: Settlers and horses survive Russian drones, contamination

A radiation survivor and expert, an elderly returnee, and a wildlife researcher paint a picture of life 40 years later.

An aerial view of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

Iran war updates: Trump announces three-week Lebanon ceasefire extension

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

BEIRUT, LEBANON - APRIL 20: Lebanese people walk among the rubble of destroyed buildings as they begin returning their homes following the implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, in Beirut, Lebanon on April 20, 2026. In the Dahieh district in southern Beirut, daily life has started to regain momentum while heavy damage was reported to infrastructure and residential areas due to Israeli attacks. ( Elif Öztürk - Anadolu Agency )