Labour MP Deals Blow to Andy Burnham's Byelection Hopes
In a significant move, Labour MP Marie Rimmer has publicly expressed her support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, dealing a blow to the hopes of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham returning to Westminster via a byelec...
Labour Policy Groups Propose Tax Cuts Amid Starmer Leadership Crisis
Labour-linked policy groups, including the Growth and Tribune groups aligned with health secretary Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, have put forward proposals for major policy revamps including tax cuts and cost of living...
'Unprecedented' Global Effort Renames Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
A decades-long campaign led by patients has resulted in the renaming of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polycystic multiovary syndrome (PMOS). The move is seen as a major victory for women's health advocates, who had...
Bahamas heads to polls in three-way race as immigration and cost of living dominate
Voters in the Bahamas are heading to the polls on Tuesday in a competitive general election featuring high-profile candidates including former NBA star Rick Fox. The election is expected to draw a record number of voters...
How Short-Form Video 'Clippers' Are Creating a New Internet Economy
Short-form video clips extracted from longer interviews and shows are proliferating across social media platforms in what observers are calling the "clipping economy," reshaping how digital content is packaged and moneti...
Breakthrough Treatments Offer New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Pancreatic cancer, historically one of the deadliest malignancies with poor survival rates, is showing signs of becoming more treatable thanks to emerging breakthrough treatments, according to reporting on May 12, 2026. ...
Trump Heads to China as Iran Tensions and Tariff Concerns Mount
President Donald Trump traveled to China on May 12, 2026, for a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. The visit marks another high-level diplomatic engagement ...
Ronaldo's Potential Final World Cup Sends Ticket Prices Soaring for Portugal-Colombia
The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup appearance is creating unprecedented demand for tickets to Portugal's upcoming match against Colombia in the 2026 tournament, driving pr...
Trump Faces Tough Questions Ahead of China Visit
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking a significant development in the two nations' complex relationship. According to NPR News, the meeting will take place amid ongoing tensions an...
France’s Macron Announces $27bn Investment in Africa at Kenya Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a $27 billion investment in Africa during the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. The move comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater t...
Stephen Colbert Invites Late Night Rivals for Final Episode
US talk show host Stephen Colbert invited fellow late-night personalities John Oliver, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Kimmel to appear on his final episode. The invitation comes as Colbert prepares to bid farewell to 'The Late S...
Philippine Senate shelters ICC fugitive as Duterte ally flees arrest in dramatic scene
Ronald dela Rosa, a longtime ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, fled government agents and took refuge in the Philippine Senate in a dramatic scene captured on CCTV cameras. Dela Rosa, a former national...
Keir Starmer's Leadership Threatened by Labour Lawmakers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a serious challenge to his leadership after dozens of Labour lawmakers called for him to step down in the wake of heavy losses in local elections. Here's what could happen ne...
Record High in Internal Displacements Caused by Conflict or Violence
The number of internal displacements triggered by conflict or violence around the world reached a record high in 2025, surpassing the number of disaster-driven internal displacements for the first time. According to the ...
Final Passengers Evacuate Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship in Tenerife Quarantine
The final passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, disembarked in Tenerife on May 12, 2026, before being transported to quarantine facilities across more than 20 countries. T...
Mexico Cancels Plan to Cut School Year for World Cup After Backlash
Mexico's government has canceled its plan to shorten the school year due to the FIFA World Cup, following a wave of criticism from parents and educators. The original plan aimed to cut the school calendar by two weeks, e...
Botswana emerges as global sprinting powerhouse despite challenges to athletic investment
Botswana has risen to prominence in international sprinting, with its athletes achieving breakthrough victories at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. The nation's men's 4x400m relay team defeated South Africa in a d...
Macron Announces €23 Billion Investment in Africa as France Reshapes Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the Africa Forward summit in Kenya has raised 23 billion euros in investment commitments on the African continent, marking a significant effort to reshape France's rela...
German Ultrarunner Completes 600-Kilometer Death Valley to LA Marathon
German athlete Arda Saatçi completed an extraordinary 600-kilometer ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles on May 12, 2026, finishing the brutal endurance event after running continuously for more than...
Trump Heads to China as Iran Peace Plan Collapses
US President Donald Trump is heading to China this week for talks with President Xi Jinping, marking the first presidential visit to the country since 2017. The trip comes amid deteriorating US-Iran relations, with Trump...