Monday, May 11, 2026

US & Iran deadlocked after Trump rejects Iran proposal

The US and Iran remain deadlocked on achieving a peace deal after US president Donald Trump rejected Iran's counter-proposal. 

The US leader reacted angrily on social media leaving no clear diplomatic path forward. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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French woman tests positive for hantavirus after being moved to safety from cruise ship

A French woman who returned to France having left a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of hantavirus has tested positive for the disease, and she is being isolated in Paris.

The French health minister says more than 20 people have been identified as contact cases in France.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Mideast in focus for EU foreign ministers meeting

European Union foreign ministers are expected to agree on fresh sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. 


Ministers are also expected to discuss the latest situation in Iran and make progress towards normalizing relations with Syria. 


William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Hungary new government

Hungary’s parliament began hearings Monday for cabinet nominees put forward by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, as he moves to form a government after defeating Viktor Orbán’s party in last month’s election. European leaders and foreign investors are watching closely for signs of political and economic reform. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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STARMER TO DELIVER KEY SPEECH AMID LEADERSHIP SPECULATION

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's fighting for his political life amid growing calls for him to step down.

He could face a leadership challenge as soon as Monday after a poor set of local election results for his Labour Party.

Starmer is due to deliver a major speech (0900GMT) on Monday in an attempt to calm nerves.

Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the government will promise a closer relationship with the European Union.

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Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the government will set out a different path.

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Indian oil firms incur huge losses as domestic fuel prices are kept down

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India’s state-run oil companies are bleeding cash as the West Asia crisis disrupts crude flows and sends global prices soaring.

Estimates suggest that state run companies are losing tens of millions of dollars a day - raising concerns over imminent price shock for consumers.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms

INTRO: Oil prices jumped on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington. The Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight.

Meanwhile, stocks in Asia were mostly up, driven by AI trade, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Modi urges work-from-home to help save fuel

India's prime minister Narendra Modi has urged several measures to combat the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, including advising citizens to work from home and conserve fuel.

The steps are being likened to practices adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Putin lashes out at NATO during Red Square military parade

No tanks rolling through the Red Square this year during the Victory Day parade commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. The traditional display of Moscow's military might and advanced weapons was downscaled - for the first time in nearly two decades - amid threats of possible strikes by Ukraine. 
The Kremlin said it had discussed security concerns with Washington and agreed to the 3-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump. It earlier warned of massive retaliatory strikes on Kiev - if it dares to 'disrupt' the Victory Day anniversary celebrations. 
Yet, despite engaging in direct discussions with the White House the day before, speaking at the ceremony on Red Square on Saturday President Putin claimed that in Ukraine Russia is fighting against a force directly sponsored by NATO.

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Putin hosts Red Square parade amid brief truce proposed by Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the traditional military parade on the Red Square in Moscow amid the brief weekend truce proposed by US President Donald Trump. This year the parade was scaled back for the first time in nearly 20 years due to threats of Ukrainian drone attacks. During his speech President Putin claimed that in its ongoing fight in Ukraine Russia is confronting a force directly supported by NATO. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Rubio: US expects to hear from Iran "today" on deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is expecting to hear back from Iran on its peace deal Friday.

Iran has been mulling a 14-point memorandum to end the fighting, even as tensions flare up in the Strait of Hormuz.

Allister D’Souza has more.  

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US adds 115,000 jobs in April beating expectations

US monthly jobs data shows the US added 115,000 new jobs in April, beating expectations.

The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump sets July 4 trade deadline for EU

U.S. President Donald Trump has set a July 4th deadline for the European Union to implement a trade deal brokered last summer. 


The announcement comes days after Washington announced it was increasing tariffs on European cars due to frustrations over the agreement’s implementation.


William Denselow reports from Brussels. 



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Rubio and Pope renew commitment to better US - Vatican ties amid rift with Trump

The US and the Vatican have committed to improving bilateral ties - after a fence-mending visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  His trip to Rome comes amid President Donald Trump’s repeated broadsides against the leader of the Catholic Church who has urged for peace in the Middle East. Toni Waterman has more.

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Court strikes down Trump 10% global tariffs

A US federal trade court has struck down President Donald Trump's global 10% tariff, declaring it illegal.

The White House imposed the rate in February after the Supreme Court ruled against the administration's Liberation Day tariffs. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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REFORM GAINS, LABOUR LOSES, IN KEY UK ELECTIONS

The UK's governing Labour Party has seen huge losses in local elections.

It's causing renewed speculation about a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has recorded major gains.

And UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says controlling councils allows Reform to show what they can do.

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And UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says Keir Starmer faces a difficult period.

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And UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says Reform will face ever growing scrutiny.

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MAJOR LOSSES FOR LABOUR IN UK ELECTIONS

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The UK's governing Labour Party has seen huge losses in local elections.

It's causing renewed speculation about a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

But he says he's going nowhere.

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Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has recorded major gains.

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Defence Secretary John Healey says Keir Starmer will stay on as Prime Minister.

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Labour justice minister Sarah Sackman admits the results are damaging for the government.

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Political scientist Sir John Curtice says there is still a clear breakdown in votes reflecting 2016's Brexit referendum.

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Reform UK MP Suella Braverman, who defected from the Conservatives, says it's a turning point.

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Suspended Labour MP for East Hull Karl Turner says Keir Starmer is to blame.

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Pollster Joe Twyman says it could herald the end of the traditional two-party domination of British politics.

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Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says the results are a verdict on Keir Starmer.

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France prepares airline sector aid but does not expect mass cancellations

France is preparing aid measures for the airline sector, such as extended tax payment deadlines, but says it does not expect mass cancellations.

The French transport minister said on Friday he did not expect airlines to axe many routes this summer due to a jet fuel shortage.

Transavia France, a low-cost carrier in the Air France-KLM group, said on Friday that it had cancelled 2% of its flights in May and June.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India's Karnataka state changes land policy to lock in major US investment

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The South Indian state of Karnataka has changed its industrial land policy to lock in a major American semiconductor investment worth about 430 million US dollars.
 
The government has approved 140 acres near the city’s international airport for US chip equipment giant Applied Materials to set up a research, development, and ecosystem hub.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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TEST POST — FSN Automation System

This is a test post from the FSN automation server. If you can see this on the blog, the pipeline is working. FSN Automation System — May 7, 2026

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