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Parent company of president’s Truth Social platform generated only $870,000 even as net sales were up 6%The parent company of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform – one of the president’s preferred communications channels – lost nearly $406m in the first three months of the year while generating a little over $870,000 in revenue, according to financial filings.The Trump Media and Technology Group’s quarterly report for January to March 2026 showed that while net sales were up 6% year over year, the company took sizable losses related to other investments. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/trump-media-and-technology-group-loses-406m-first-quarter-2026 Author : Edward Helmore Publish

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationalsThe interior minister of Spain told Reuters on Saturday that Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals from their respective countries aboard the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak.The European Union is sending two more planes for the remaining European citizens, and the US and UK have also confirmed planes and contingency plans for non-EU citizens.A total of 8 cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported as of Friday. Six of these cases cases are

Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the year2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsKeir Starmer has appointed former deputy leader Harriet Harman as his adviser on women and girls in his first post-election move.Harman will work with ministers on work to tackle violence against women and girls, improving job prospects and increasing representation in parliament and public life, Downing Street said. She will report directly to the prime minister in the unpaid part-time role.After 129 of 136 English councils had declared full results,

From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your areaElections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2026/may/07/local-elections-2026-may-full-results-england-scotland-wales Author : Seán Clarke, Antonio Voce, Ed Gargan, Prina Shah, Anna Leach, Pablo Gutiérrez, Garry Blight and Ashley Kirk Publish date : 2026-05-09 06:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency.It follows months of advocacy by scientists and staff after hundreds of job cuts and cost-cutting measures. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/09/david-pocock-applauds-3874m-in-extra-funding-for-csiro-after-tens-of-thousands-sign-petition Author : Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent Publish date : 2026-05-09 02:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten in election as count puts his party on 17 seats, a tie with ReformElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesJohn Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has challenged Keir Starmer to show “greater respect” to the Scottish government after winning the Holyrood elections by a comfortable margin.The Scottish National party secured a record fifth term in office on Friday after securing 58 of Holyrood’s 129 seats. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/john-swinney-declares-victory-for-snp-in-holyrood-elections Author : Severin Carrell and Libby Brooks Publish date : 2026-05-09 00:36:00

After January order from US department of the interior, managers across 55 sites have lifted prohibitionsDonald Trump’s administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife.Doug Burgum, the US Department of the Interior secretary, issued an order in January directing multiple agencies to remove what he termed “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and fishing, to and justify regulations they want to keep in place. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/trump-administration-hunting-national-parks Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-05-08 23:09:00 Copyright

Trump administration urges US Postal Service to scrap 100-year-old rule as Democratic state attorneys general protestHandguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed Trump administration rule takes effect.Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states have sent a letter in opposition. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/08/usps-postal-service-handguns-mail Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-05-08 20:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president posts on Truth Social ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swapsDonald Trump has announced on social media that there will be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May.The US president said the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-russia-ukraine-three-day-ceasefire-9-may Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2026-05-08 18:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

High court strikes down a redistricting referendum that recently passed which would’ve given Democrats four more House seatsSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Rome, to mend strained relations with Italian leaders and the Vatican after Donald Trump chided Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the war in Iran.Rubio told reporters in Rome that the US should get a response on Friday from Iran to its proposal to end the war. Continue reading... Source link

US secretary of state has been meeting Italian leader amid strained tensions over IranThe European Commission also insisted that airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war, AFP reported.“Airlines may adapt their published fares to the situation, but adding a fuel surcharge to a ticket after it has been bought cannot be justified,” EU spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen told reporters in Brussels. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/08/ukraine-russia-ceasefire-accusations-strikes-rubio-meloni-hanavirus-latest-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-05-08 13:20:00 Copyright

Exclusive: Co-chair Vula Tsetsi says it is time to trigger debate, as statement is agreed at annual leadership meeting in BrusselsThe European Green party has urged the UK to consider rejoining the EU and draw a line under the “political and economic failure” of Brexit.A text declaring that “the United Kingdom’s future lies in the European Union” was adopted by a large majority of European green parties at the movement’s annual leadership meeting on Friday, the day before Europe Day. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/08/future-of-uk-lies-eu-brexit-failure-european-greens-vula-tsetsi Author : Jennifer Rankin in Brussels Publish date : 2026-05-08 10:46:00 Copyright for syndicated

The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of HormuzOil is back over $100 a barrel as the US-Iran ceasefire came under strain, undermining hopes of an early reopening of the strait of Hormuz.The jump in oil price came two days after hopes of a peace deal breakthrough pushed it down.Questions around the ceasefire have already had a market impact in Asia overnight, where all the major equity indices have lost ground. That includes the Nikkei (-0.69%), the KOSPI (-0.73%), Hang Seng (-1.17%), CSI 300 (-0.90%) and

Local council results are being announced in England; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votesWe’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for results.For the Conservatives, party chairman Kevin Hollinrake said:We have run an energetic and positive campaign, showcasing that we have a clear plan to get Britain working again and that we have the team to deliver it... We know that so soon after a historic general election defeat and contesting wards won during the Party’s polling highs, that this will be a

Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisationTwo Australian women charged with committing crimes against humanity including slavery offences during the rule of Islamic State in Syria have faced a Melbourne court.Kawsar Ahmad, 53, also known as Abbas, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31, were arrested by officers from the Victorian joint counter-terrorism team (JCTT) at Melbourne airport on Thursday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/08/is-linked-mother-daughter-charged-crimes-against-humanity-court-ntwnfb Author : Nino Bucci and Jordyn Beazley Publish date : 2026-05-08 02:12:00 Copyright for syndicated

The two Victorian women face charges including enslavement, while another woman will appear in court in Sydney having been charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Attenborough at 100: ‘I had thought I would celebrate quietly’In a dose of good news, Sir David Attenborough is 100 today. The veteran broadcaster said he expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/08/woman-charged-with-joining-islamic-state-syria-sydney-royal-commission-antisemitism-hearings-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-farrer-byelection-nsw-victoria-queensland-politics-ntwnfb Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2026-05-07 23:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

State broadcaster, citing unnamed military official, claims that units were forced to retreatThe European Union is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran war on tourism is not yet severe enough to justify emergency measures for the sector, draft EU guidelines seen by Reuters showed.“The current situation does not point to the need for dedicated measures for the tourism sector, unlike during the COVID-19 crisis,” said the draft EU guidelines, which the European Commission is due to publish on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-east-crisis-iran-trump-us-negotiations-deal-war-peace-proposal-hormuz-latest-news-updates Author : Lucy Campbell (now); Nadeem Badshah, Tom Ambrose and Taz Ali

Weeks before her death, Annabel Rook, 46, from Stoke Newington, left her sister a voice message about Clifton George’s abusive behaviourThe co-founder of a social enterprise who was fatally stabbed by her partner said he was “on the warpath” shortly before she died, in a voice message that was played during a murder trial.Clifton George, 45, is accused of murdering 46-year-old Annabel Rook during an argument at their home in north London last June. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/07/annabel-rook-london-stoke-newington-murder-trial-court Author : Donna Ferguson Publish date : 2026-05-07 18:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nofolk police arrest man on suspicion of public order offence and possession of offensive weaponA man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Norfolk police said: “Officers were called to Wolferton shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026) following a report a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/07/man-arrested-near-home-of-andrew-mountbatten-windsor Author : Caroline Davies Publish date : 2026-05-07 16:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The outbreak has been linked to a birdwatching expedition in Argentina joined by two passengers before they boarded the shipMeanwhile, Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has arrived for talks at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, where he is due to meet with Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni.Since he is not the Hungarian PM yet – he will take his role this weekend – he was officially welcomed outside the Palazzo by a senior adviser to the Italian PM instead. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/ukraine-russia-drones-latvia-hungary-bulgaria-latest-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-05-07 13:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Such a move could reshape the electoral map ahead of the midterms by carving up a majority-Black congressional districtSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSecretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican today in an effort to mend ties after president Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo.Rubio was also due to meet with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who on the eve of his visit strongly defended Leo and criticized Trump’s attacks in understated diplomatic terms.Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note was released Wednesday. A federal judge has unsealed

About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the SeneddAnd here is the eve-of-poll statement that Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid Cymru leader, issued yesterday.Service is a value which has always sustained Wales. It’s a value instilled in me from a young age by my parents, both teachers. It’s a value I’ve sought to pass on to my children - the gift of giving back to the people and places who gave us so much.Tomorrow is a chance for the people of Wales to choose who

Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surgePolling has opened across England, Scotland and Wales in a series of local, mayoral and parliamentary contests – the biggest electoral test Keir Starmer and the Labour government have faced since the 2024 general election.As millions of people across Great Britain go to the polls on Thursday, party leaders are poised for a set of results that could fundamentally change the political landscape nationally in Scotland and Wales, and across local authorities in England. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/07/local-elections-labour-test-greens-reform-lib-dems-tories-england-scotland-wales-polls Author : Alexandra Topping Political

Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGas companies will be forced to set aside 20% of exports for domestic use under a reservation scheme designed to shore up supplies and bring down prices for households and businesses on the east coast.The federal government announced the design of the reservation scheme on Thursday as part of a wider overhaul of the mechanisms regulating the gas sector. Continue reading... Source link :

Woman and child expected to settle in Sydney as part of returning cohort. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBridget McKenzie says rollback of inland rail project sends ‘chill’ through communityNationals senator Bridget McKenzie, the shadow minister for infrastructure, said the Labor party has sent a “chill through the infrastructure pipeline” after the Albanese government abandoned a beleaguered inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland.People were surprised and shocked and dismayed at this announcement by the Labor government, they’ve been making their concerns heard loud and clear.This Labor government has actually derailed this