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.
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Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.
Continue ReadingRebel Wilson accused of ‘complete revision of history’ as defamation case closes
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
Continue ReadingThird British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says
The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.
Continue ReadingTrump issues trade deal ultimatum as Commissioners Kubilius, Hoekstra join Euronews
Published on 08/05/2026 – 7:54 GMT+2 On today’s show hosted by Mared Gwyn. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Top story: Euronews’ Stefan Grobe on the stalled EU–US trade deal and rising tensions over tariffs, with Trump issuing an ultimatum overnight. Interviews with Andrius KubiliusEU Commissioner for Defense and Space, Nadim GemayelLebanese Member of Parliament, and Wopke HoekstraEU Commissioner […]
Continue ReadingQatar gives Donald Trump a plane worth $400 million
Donald Trump receives a $400 million plane from Qatar.Image: AFP May 8, 2026, 7:53 amMay 8, 2026, 7:53 am Despite allegations of corruption, a jumbo jet from Qatar will be ready as a government aircraft in time for the 250th birthday of the United States, according to US President Donald Trump. Trump answered yes to […]
Continue ReadingIn Tennessee, electoral district boundaries are being redrawn
There were several disruptions during the vote in the Tennessee state legislature.Image: keystone May 8, 2026, 7:45 a.mMay 8, 2026, 7:45 a.m Republicans in the US state of Tennessee have approved new district boundaries for the House of Representatives that would cut up the state’s only Democratic congressional district. The redistricting is seen as part […]
Continue ReadingTest your knowledge of Donald Trump’s actions so far this year
From controversial comments and trade rows to immigration crackdowns and social media firestorms, Donald Trump has dominated global news again in 2026. But how closely have you been following the former, and now current, US president’s biggest moments this year? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
Continue ReadingDeutsche Bahn is planning to expand international train connections in Europe
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Continue ReadingUkraine is said to have launched serious attacks against Russia
May 8, 2026, 7:17 amMay 8, 2026, 7:27 am On the night of the ceasefire unilaterally declared by Moscow, Ukraine launched heavy drone and missile attacks on Russian territory. There is destruction caused by drone debris in several cities in the Rostov region, the governor of the southern Russian region, Yuri Slyussar, said on Telegram. […]
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