US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 17, 2026 Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future. Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief The agreement outlines a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran, and says sanctions would be lifted in the future. See more
Australian budget 2026 May 12, 2026 Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’sExplore all of our 2026 Austr... Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’sExplore all of our 2026 Austr... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 12, 2026 Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War Asked whether Americans’ financial situation was motivating him to make a deal, President Trump said bluntly, “Not even a little bit.” Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War Asked whether Americans’ financial situation was motivating him to make a deal, President Trump said bluntly, “Not even a little bit.” Share
South Carolina May 12, 2026 South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts Some state Republicans had been concerned that a new congressional map could backfire by making districts competitive for Democrats. South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts Some state Republicans had been concerned that a new congressional map could backfire by making districts competitive for Democrats. Share
United States Politics and Government May 12, 2026 The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American... The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 12, 2026 U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz block... U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz block... Share
Russia May 12, 2026 A Shift in Ukraine The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure. A Shift in Ukraine The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 12, 2026 U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far str... U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far str... Share
Earthquakes May 12, 2026 Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time. Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time. Share
Sex Crimes May 12, 2026 Israeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was Widespread A two-year investigation by a team of researchers in Israel concluded that sexual violence by Hamas and its allies was widespread during and after the Oct. 7... Israeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was Widespread A two-year investigation by a team of researchers in Israel concluded that sexual violence by Hamas and its allies was widespread during and after the Oct. 7... Share
Maurier May 12, 2026 Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in ‘400 Blows,’ Dies at 97 A landmark of New Wave cinema, “The 400 Blows” brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Amélie.” Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in ‘400 Blows,’ Dies at 97 A landmark of New Wave cinema, “The 400 Blows” brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Amélie.” Share
Technology May 12, 2026 Sam Altman defends OpenAI in courtroom showdown with Elon Musk The OpenAI chief rejects claims he deceived Elon Musk as high-stakes AI trial nears its endSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe OpenAI CEO, S... Sam Altman defends OpenAI in courtroom showdown with Elon Musk The OpenAI chief rejects claims he deceived Elon Musk as high-stakes AI trial nears its endSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe OpenAI CEO, S... Share
Film May 12, 2026 The Electric Kiss review – belle époque seance comedy struggles to summon real magic Pierre Salvadori’s whimsical period farce about a fake medium and a grief-stricken painter has charm and elegance, but its romantic fantasy never quite ignit... The Electric Kiss review – belle époque seance comedy struggles to summon real magic Pierre Salvadori’s whimsical period farce about a fake medium and a grief-stricken painter has charm and elegance, but its romantic fantasy never quite ignit... Share
