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CNBC World NewsMay 08, 2026
Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Washington's proposal to end the war.

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Oil prices stable as Trump insists ceasefire still intact after U.S.-Iran exchange fire (CNBC World News)
Oil Prices Steady After U.S. and Iran Test Truce With Military Strikes (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsMay 08, 2026
Iran live updates: Trump says without ceasefire, 'one big glow' will come out of Iran
The U.S. conducted "self-defense" strikes against Iranian targets after Iran fired at U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to CENTCOM.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
The worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government's resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
Election results so far - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 08, 2026
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
In Huge Blow to Democrats, Virginia Court Strikes Down House Map
The decision is a major victory for Republicans, wiping away a measure approved by voters to allow Democrats to gain as many as four House seats in the midterms.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries
From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
What's at Stake in the UK's Local Elections
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.

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Farage Celebrates Reform UK's Strong Performance in Local Elections (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic solution is on the table".

CNBC World NewsMay 08, 2026
A cloud computing stock is soaring 16%. Here's what's driving the rally
Cybersecurity and cloud computing firm Akamai reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday and saw its cloud infrastructure business grow 40% year-on-year.

CNBC World NewsMay 08, 2026
Gilt yields ease as UK PM Starmer says 'tough' election results won't make him quit
The U.K. is counting votes after an election of local councilors and devolved governments on Thursday.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
What latest election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing - across the UK and who's won in your area, using our interactive tool.

NYT Middle EastMay 08, 2026
Trump Says Cease-Fire Is Intact After Trade of Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The president dismissed Iran's firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere "trifle."

NPR Topics: NewsMay 08, 2026
David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
Sir John Curtice: Results show how fragmented UK politics has become
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

CBC Top StoriesMay 08, 2026
'Mental well-being' biggest fear for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
Food and water remain a significant concern for many of the thousands of seafarers stranded on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. But the "the biggest fear for everybody is their mental well-being," says the general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation.



NPR Topics: NewsMay 08, 2026
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

ABC NewsMay 08, 2026
Jobs report showed hiring slowed, but exceeded expectations
The war continues to drive up gas prices, threatening a drag on the economy.

NYTimes GlobalMay 08, 2026
California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces Standoff
Forced to fight for political survival because of redistricting, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, both Republicans, are accusing each other of being insufficiently MAGA.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 08, 2026
U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus
The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor's Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor apologised and deleted the post, which contained an AI image of the president in a shallow grave.

Washington Post World NewsMay 08, 2026
In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trump's repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 08, 2026
Flight attendant tests negative for hantavirus as a new case suspected on remote island
A flight attendant who was not onboard the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested negative for the virus, the World Health Organization said Friday

NPR Topics: NewsMay 08, 2026
The U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. military said its forces had fired upon and disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran's ports, in the latest blows to a shaky ceasefire.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
Rubio Meets Meloni as U.S.-Italy Relations Strained and Trump's Attacks on Pope
Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Rome this week after an unexpected spat between President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, once one of the president's best friends in Europe.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 08, 2026
U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April as economy contends with Iran war impact
The April jobs coming Friday morning is expected to show a resilient U.S. labor market despite the global energy shock from the U.S. war with Iran.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 08, 2026
Hard-right Reform routs Starmer's Labour in U.K. elections as Trump ally Farage hails ‘historic change'
Early results Friday from nationwide elections in Britain suggested a historic drubbing for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and sweeping gains for hard-right Reform U.K., led by Trump ally Nigel Farage.

Washington Post World NewsMay 08, 2026
Trump says ceasefire is intact after U.S. and Iran exchange fire
The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.

CNBC World NewsMay 08, 2026
Trump threatens EU with ‘much higher' tariffs if no trade deal signed by new deadline
President Donald Trump said he will give the European Union until July 4 to ratify its trade agreement with the U.S.

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New York's Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions. (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYTimes GlobalMay 08, 2026
Federal Reserve Turns Focus to Inflation as Job Market Stabilizes
April's report showed employers added more jobs than expected, supporting the central bank's view that it can afford to hold interest rates steady.

BBC Front PageMay 08, 2026
Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
The Many Love Lives of Ted Turner
Known as a playboy, the media mogul gave his paramours and three ex-wives plenty of stories to tell. He also managed to stay friendly with many of them.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 08, 2026
Late Night Recaps Rubio's Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic, "in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to."

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 08, 2026
'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'
Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

ABC NewsMay 07, 2026
Hantavirus live updates: CDC classifies outbreak as 'Level 3' emergency response
The MV Hondius cruise ship, on which the hantavirus infection was identified, is making its way to the Canary Islands.

CNBC World NewsMay 07, 2026
Oil prices edge lower as U.S. waits for Iran response to deal proposal
Oil prices edged lower as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East.

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U.S. Awaits Iran's Response to Latest Peace Proposal to End War (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 07, 2026
Here's How Freaked Out You Should Be About the Hantavirus Cruise Ship
An expert weighs in.

CNBC World NewsMay 07, 2026
Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will 'be over quickly': Reports
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee reportedly said Tehran would not let the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz with "an unrealistic plan."

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 07, 2026
Appeals Court Looks Unlikely to Allow Hegseth to Punish Mark Kelly for Video
A three-judge panel in Washington heard arguments in the lawsuit aimed at stopping the Pentagon from disciplining Senator Mark Kelly for a video warning about illegal military orders.
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