Thursday, May 7, 2026

China urges opening of Hormuz in Iran talks before Xi-Trump meet

INTRO: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi called for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during talks with his Iranian counterpart.


The meeting was held just a week before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Russia advises civilians, diplomatic missions to evacuate from Kiev

Moscow has threatened Kyiv with a massive strike if it disrupts the Red Square military parade planned on Saturday as part of celebrations of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. It advised foreign countries to evacuate diplomatic and other staff from Kiev. Kiev had earlier dismissed Russia-proposed Victory Day ceasefire as cynical, accusing Moscow of violating the short-term truce President Zelensky had proposed from May 5-6. The warning comes as mutual strikes by both sides continue, raising risks of the conflict flaring up. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 


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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

POLLS OPEN THURSDAY ACROSS BRITAIN

Polls will open across Britain on Thursday as local and national elections get underway.

It’s the biggest round of voting since the general election nearly two years ago and if the governing Labour Party sees poor results, the Prime Minister will be under even greater pressure to resign.

Stuart Smith reports.

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FBI Director Says Bureau Was Kept Out of Nancy Guthrie Investigation for Four Days

FBI Director Kash Patel claims the Bureau was kept out of the Nancy Guthrie investigation for four days after the 84-year-old went missing.

Guthrie is the mother of American television host Savannah Guthrie, and her disappearance prompted international headlines.

Mitch McCann reports:

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White House claims deal is in the works to end Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump is indicating that talks with Iran are making progress, amid reports that a one-page memo is now being prepared that could end the war in the Middle East.

But the President is also warning he will not hesitate to resume attacks on Iran, twenty four hours after his own Secretary of State claimed that “Operation Epic Fury” has ended.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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Trump threatens Iran with "bombing" amid talk of memo agreement

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with "bombing" at a "higher level and intensity" if it doesn't agree to a deal. 

It comes as the US and Iran are said to be working on a one-page memo that could form the basis of a longer-term peace agreement. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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G7 trade ministers meet in Paris amid looming new US auto tariffs

G7 trade ministers are holding a second day of talks, amid new US tariff threats on the auto sector, the ongoing impact of the Middle East war on international trade, and concerns over G7 nations' reliance on Chinese raw materials.

Ross Cullen reports.

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G7 trade ministers meet in Paris amid looming new US auto tariffs

G7 trade ministers are holding a second day of talks, amid new US tariff threats on the auto sector, the ongoing impact of the Middle East war on international trade, and concerns over G7 nations' reliance on Chinese raw materials.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU institutions face US trade showdown

European Union government representatives are meeting with members of the European Parliament today to discuss the implementation of a trade deal with the U.S.

 

It comes as the European Commission President says the bloc is prepared for all scenarios if Washington raises tariffs on EU-made cars.


William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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HANTAVIRUS SHIP TO HEAD FOR CANARIES

Spain has give permission for a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak to dock in the Canary Islands.

The vessel is anchored off Cape Verde which says it lacks the medical facilities to deal with the situation.

Three passengers from the MV Hondius have died since it set sail from Argentina across the Atlantic Ocean last month.

Hantavirus is usually spread from rodent droppings, but the World Health Organization says there is a possibility of human to human transmission on the ship.

Professor of Anatomy at the University of Lancaster Dr Adam Taylor says it's a challenging situation.

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Asia markets hit records on AI euphoria, Iran peace hopes

INTRO: Asian stocks are climbing, while oil prices dipped in Asian morning trading on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump touted "great progress" towards a "final agreement" with Tehran. Momentum in AI-driven trades also accelerated.

Trump says he will briefly pause an operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Laura Westbrook reports.


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Missile deal on agenda during Vietnam President's India visit

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An agreement to sell India's Brahmos (Brum-hoss) missile system to Vietnam could be discussed between President To Lam and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

President Lam is currently visiting New Delhi as both sides look to boost ties while eyeing reduced reliance on Beijing and Washington DC. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Trump pauses Project Freedom citing Iran deal progress

US President Donald Trump says the US is pausing Project Freedom,
which has seen the US navy escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz,

The president wrote on social media it was due to "great progress" on
a possible deal with Iran.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Rubio: Iran offensive "over" despite strikes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says combat operations against Iran are "over", arguing the US is now fully focused on ensuring safe passage for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

It comes as the US and Iran continue to trade fire, despite reassurances from the Trump administration the ceasefire is still in effect.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US gas prices near $4.50 amid stalled Iran conflict

US gas prices for motorists are nearing a new record of nearly $4.50 per gallon during the Iran conflict.

On Tuesday President Donald Trump said the increase is a “small price to pay” to achieve peace with Iran.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Rudy Giuliani remains in critical but stable condition

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani remained in a Florida hospital on Tuesday, as his doctors publicly revealed the cause of his illness.

Mr. Giuliani was admitted over the weekend, but the reason for his hospitalization was unclear.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Sec. Hegseth says ceasefire 'not over' dispite volley of attacks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the ceasefire with Iran remains intact, despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran fight for control of the strategic waterway.   In a press briefing, Secretary Hegseth tried to make a distinction between Operation Epic Fury - which is focused on Iran’s military capabilities - and Project Freedom - which is an effort to restore the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. An effort, Hegseth said is temporary and will be handed over to the international community.  Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured after an explosion at a fireworks plant in central China's Hunan province on Monday afternoon left at least 26 people killed and 61 others injured, according to state media. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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EU says prepared for US tariff hikes

The European Commission president says the bloc is prepared for every scenario should the U.S. raise tariffs on EU-made cars. 


President Trump has threatened to hike rates to 25 percent citing frustrations over the implementation of a US-EU trade agreement. 


William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Moscow and Kiev declare two separate ceasefires

Russia and Ukraine have each announced a temporary ceasefire, but their dates are non-aligned creating a situation of competing short-term truces. Moscow proposed a 72-hour pause around May 9 when Russia marks the WWII Victory Day. Kyiv announced a separate earlier ceasefire starting at midnight on Tuesday, May 5. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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