Israel Approves Tribunal for October 7 Attackers
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal to try Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza. The measure passed 93-0 in the Knesset, ref...
Russia Launches Strikes at Ukraine Hours After Expiration of 72-Hour Truce
Russian forces launched a series of strikes against Ukrainian targets on Sunday, just hours after a 72-hour truce expired. The move was seen as a significant escalation of the conflict, which has been ongoing for months....
Iran Warns US of 'Failure' if It Doesn't Accept Peace Proposal
Iran's chief negotiator has warned the United States that it must accept Tehran's peace proposal or face 'failure.' The warning comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds over Iran's n...
Ukraine's Stolen Children: Art Installation Shines Light on Tragedy
A teenager's bedroom has been transformed into a powerful art installation, highlighting the issue of Ukrainian children taken by Russia. The work, which features football shirts and exercise books, is intended to evoke ...
EU Rejects Putin's Proposal for Gerhard Schroeder
European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent's security. ...
Ukraine Corruption Investigation: Zelenskyy's Ex-Chief of Staff Accused
Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation into former chief of staff Andriy Yermak, accusing him of participating in a criminal group that laundered $10.5m in a housing project. The move is likely to put press...
Escalating Gang Violence Forces Hundreds to Flee Homes in Haiti’s Capital
Renewed clashes between rival gangs in Port‑au‑Prince displaced hundreds of residents, according to an Al Jazeera report dated 12 May 2026. The fighting, which intensified over the weekend, has left families seeking shel...
Activist Thiago Ávila Returns to Brazil After Detention and Deportation from Israel
Brazilian environmental and human‑rights activist Thiago Ávila arrived back in São Paulo on 12 May 2026 following his detention and deportation from Israel, according to an Al Jazeera report. Ávila, a prominent member of...
Cannes Film Festival Shifts Focus to Auteur Cinema as Hollywood Pulls Back
The Cannes Film Festival opened on May 12 with a noticeable absence of major Hollywood productions, prompting a renewed spotlight on auteur-driven international cinema. Organisers highlighted a slate of films from emergi...
NHS Data Reveals Over 6,000 Children Treated in England’s Obesity Clinics Since 2021
A new NHS England report released on May 12 shows that more than 6,000 children have been referred to specialist obesity clinics across the country, with hundreds as young as four classified as “extremely overweight.” Th...
Manslaughter Charge Dropped in Melbourne Teen’s Death, New Perverting‑Justice Accusation Issued
An Australian court dismissed the manslaughter charge against a man accused of killing 19‑year‑old Oliver Reed in Melbourne, instead replacing it with an alleged perverting‑the‑course‑of‑justice charge, as reported by Th...
Iran tensions trigger energy crisis as Hormuz blockade threatens global oil supplies
South Korea's cargo ship HMM Namu was struck on May 4 in the Persian Gulf, likely by Iranian drones, marking the latest escalation in mounting Iran-US tensions. The incident occurred while the vessel lay at anchor off th...
Australian Treasury Flags Populist Threat Ahead of 2026 Federal Budget
Finance Minister Jim Chalmers warned on May 11 that the looming 2026 Australian federal budget must confront rising economic anxieties that are driving voters toward the right‑wing One Nation party. The comment came afte...
Podcast Explores Deep‑Rooted Public Dislike for UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer
A new Guardian podcast released on May 11 delves into why a wide swath of the British public harbours strong animosity toward Labour leader Keir Starmer. Hosted by columnist Aditya Chakrabortty, the episode examines Star...
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Illegal Foreign Agent Charge
On May 11, Arcadia, California, mayor Eileen Wang announced her resignation after pleading guilty to a felony count of acting as an illegal foreign agent for the People’s Republic of China. The U.S. Department of Justice...
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA despite prior removal
President Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), returning him to a position he previously held in an acting capacity. Hamilton was removed from his acting role appro...
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Refuses Resignation Amid Cash‑In‑Sofa Scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly rejected calls to step down on 11 May 2026, despite mounting pressure over a scandal involving foreign‑currency cash hidden in a sofa on his private farm, according to rep...
Trump administration scraps conservation rule to accelerate oil and gas drilling on public lands
The Trump administration has canceled a 2024 rule that elevated conservation to equal status with resource development on federally owned lands. Adopted under former President Joe Biden, the rule required federal agencie...
Australian Defence Accident Claims Life of Paratrooper in Jervis Bay
An Australian Defence Force (ADF) paratrooper was killed on Monday evening after a mid‑air collision during a training exercise over Jervis Bay, marking the second fatal accident in two years. The incident involved two C...
Australia Begins Lengthy Quarantine for Hantavirus‑Infected Cruise Passengers
Health Minister Mark Butler announced on May 11 that six passengers from the cruise ship MC Hondius, along with the charter flight crew, will undergo an extended quarantine in Perth after testing positive for hantavirus....