The day in news
8 May 2026
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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
‘Leader of the pack’: Reform UK makes election gains, humiliating Labour
Rubio says Iranian boats firing at Americans will be ‘blown up’
South Africa’s top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
‘Make up their own minds’: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US
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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
‘In the days of old, the world was safe’: West Bank family’s enduring unity
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste
Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
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Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
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Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made
Rebel Wilson accused of 'complete revision of history' as defamation case closes
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says
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Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’
World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
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One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight
Iran attacks U.S. destroyers near Strait of Hormuz
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Marko Đurić: We can be a bridge of cooperation between Central Asia and Europe
"Fox News": The United States struck Iran's Bandar-Abbas port
Iran reports missile strike on U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship
"Khatem al-Anbiya": The US should know that Iran will give a crushing response to any attack
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
OPEC: China’s petroleum products output rises in 2025
Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker
Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
Explosions near Tehran linked to air defense system tests
The finalists of the Europa League have been announced
UEFA Conference League semi-final round has been concluded
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Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision
Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU to approve trade deal with US
IRIB: Mutual attacks between the US and Iran were recorded in the Strait of Hormuz
Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
Iranian military reports attack on pier near Bandar Abbas
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Reports of an explosion in Sirik and an IED attack in Bandar-Abbas have been denied
Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration
Kazakhstan records decline in cash withdrawal operations
Trump threatened the European Union with an increase in tariffs
Palestinian boy mourns father killed in Israeli strike on security post
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni
How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
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