Friday, May 8, 2026

World Affairs

Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz | Oil and Gas News

Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Oil prices have jumped after clashes between United States and Iran in the Strait of...

US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district | Elections

NewsFeedTennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis, triggering...

'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'

Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash | US-Israel war on Iran News

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying...
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Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland | US-Israel war on Iran News

Listen to this article | 5 minsinfoSomalia has warned that its territory cannot be used as a launching pad for military operations, after two media...

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight? | US-Israel war on Iran News

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has laid out terms for ending the war with the United States and Israel in what analysts say is...

Iconic and a huge challenge – Ruth Jones on her role in Austen-inspired comedy

Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister

Pakistan’s Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction | Cricket News

Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in English cricket’s Hundred auction.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 12 Mar...

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
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