Friday, May 8, 2026

World Affairs

The companies making billions from the Iran war

US giants ExxonMobil and Chevron saw their earnings fall compared with the same period last year, due to supply disruption from the Middle East, but both beat analysts'...

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA...

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity

A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

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...
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Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

How Ukrainians Are Coping Without Heat

new video loaded: How Ukrainians Are Coping Without HeatOur Kyiv bureau chief, Andrew E. Kramer, describes how Kyiv residents are coping with Russia’s...

Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate | Israel-Palestine conflict

At dawn on August 10, 2024, Yasmin Mahani walked through the smoking ruins of al-Tabin school in Gaza City, searching for her son,...

Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.

Vonn reflects on Winter Olympics downhill crash and tibia injury | Winter Olympics News

Despite undergoing surgery for a fractured left leg, ski icon Lindsey Vonn defended her decision to compete at Games.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished...

Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears

The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
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