Press review · Thursday, 7 May 2026
07 May 2026
9,210 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern
At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRC
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Tens of thousands attend London pro-Palestine rally to mark Nakba Day
March took place at same time as far-right ‘unite the kingdom’ demonstration led by Tommy Robinson
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nbcnews.com
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Deaths are mounting in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, which has crossed into neighboring Uganda.
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abcnews.com
Cuba grid collapse: The situation is growing more dire, experts say
The situation for those living in Cuba is growing more dire by the day as the island grapples with dwindling oil supplies to fuel everyday life.
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turkiyetoday.com
Cuba warns US attack would cause ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ - Türkiye Today
Cuba says it has never threatened the US, while Havana warns that any possible US attack would cause a humanitarian catastrophe
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Cuban foreign minister warns US on 'dangerous path' that could lead to 'bloodbath in Cuba'
In recent weeks, Trump has said that Cuba's political system needs to change "dramatically" and has declared that the U.S. will be "doing something with Cuba very soon."
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nbcnews.com
London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition.
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nbcnews.com
Bulgaria wins the Eurovision Song Contest with Dara’s ‘Bangaranga’
This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel.
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adn.com
Pomp in Beijing makes way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
Trump’s time with Chinese leader Xi Jinping appears unlikely to help the U.S. economy much, despite Trump’s claims of coming trade deals.
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Canada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia
The person was on board the MV Hondius, the center of the outbreak that has claimed three lives
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dallasnews.com
Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad. The Israeli military said Saturday that al-Haddad was one of the last surviving architects of the Hamas-led...
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triblive.com
Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned from the spectacle of a Chinese state visit to a less than welcoming U.S. economy — with the military band and garden tour in Beijing giving way to pressure over how to fix America’s escalating inflation rate. Consumer inflation in the United States increased
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nbcnews.com
A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers
Mohamed Mahudhee, a member of the Maldivian National Defense Force, died of underwater decompression sickness after being transferred to a hospital in the capital.
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Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising
Iran has a long history of unconventional operations, all designed to divert, distract and destabilise current or potential enemies
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pbs.org
Putin to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping following Trump's visit
The announcement comes less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his own state visit to China, where he also met Xi to discuss trade and the U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, U.S. State Department says
A shaky truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon had been due to end on Sunday.
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jpost.com
Iran to unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic for ships | The Jerusalem Post
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”
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theglobeandmail.com
Israel says it killed one of the last Hamas leaders involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks
Israeli military has continued to strike Gaza and miliary targets since a ceasefire went into effect
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euronews.com
Russia launches nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in overnight attack
Russian forces launched hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, with direct hits by drones recorded at 15 locationsm Ukraine's Air Force said. Meanwhile, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned a day after Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war. #EuropeNews
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nbcnews.com
As Hormuz crisis rattles the world, eyes are on another key waterway
The Strait of Malacca carries more than a quarter of global trade, including most of the oil that flows from the Persian Gulf to key Asian markets.
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foxnews.com
Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation
President Trump announced U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
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sundayguardianlive.com
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Are Iranian Hackers Targeting America’s Fuel Supply? What Reports Reveal About US Gas Station Cyber Breaches
Middle East Update: Reports suggest hackers suspected to be linked to Iran targeted fuel monitoring systems at US gas stations. Officials warn weak cybersecurity protections could expose critical infrastructure to future operational disruptions.
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adn.com
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba
The potential indictment is connected to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by a Miami exile group.
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adn.com
Supreme Court rejects Virginia bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats
The court’s order Friday leaves in place a 4-3 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that struck down a constitutional amendment redrawing congressional districts that voters narrowly passed just last month.
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Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba
Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks Cuba
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IDF strikes Hamas military leader, former Gaza hostages captor | The Jerusalem Post
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad is the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre remaining in the Gaza Strip.
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independent.co.uk
Trump went to China to protect the US economy – and walked away with nothing
Donald Trump went to China to smooth over the economic relationship but left with several key issues still up in the air, writes James C. Reynolds
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Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as one ship is seized and another is sunk
It wasn't immediately clear who was behind these incidents, but they happened as a senior Iranian official reiterated his country’s claim of control over the waterway and another said it had a right to seize oil tankers connected to the U.S.
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Hackers breach US gas monitoring systems, officials suspect Iranian involvement | The Jerusalem Post
Iran has a history of targeting ATGs, making it the prime suspect in these breaches, but sources warned CNN that the hackers left little evidence to allow definitive identification.