The U.S. military fired on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating a ceasefire, while Iran reported drone and missile attacks. These actions have raised tensions and caused oil prices to edge higher, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts for a peace deal.
The U.S. military conducted multiple strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and one survivor. Over 190 people have been killed in such strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific.
President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, from May 9-11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The agreement also includes a prisoner exchange of 1,000 individuals from each country.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party suffered significant losses in the U.K. local elections, losing over a thousand municipal seats and control of 25 English councils. The right-wing populist Reform UK party made major gains, indicating a potential political realignment.
A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship sickened 115 passengers and 13 crew members during its April 28 to May 11 voyage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the outbreak on Thursday.
The Pentagon released "new, never-before-seen" files, including transcripts, videos, and audio recordings, related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified anomalous phenomena. The release aims to allow the public to decide what is happening, while some experts express skepticism about the timing and content.
The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a new congressional map that would have favored Democrats with up to four additional House seats, leading to Republican gains ahead of the midterms. Democrats are now considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Trump administration filed an appeal after a trade court ruled that its 10% global tariffs were unlawful. This legal setback adds to uncertainty surrounding the president's signature tariff policy, with implications for businesses and ongoing trade debates.
Evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who went missing from California Polytechnic State University in May 1996. This development comes as a judge rejected a request to ban cameras from the trial of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Alabama Republicans approved legislation to schedule new primary elections for certain races under a GOP-friendly congressional map. They are urging the Supreme Court to clear the way for this redrawn map, which could boost Republican chances of holding seats.