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Today: May 12, 2026

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Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
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Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise

A sudden halt for technology stocks put the brakes on Wall Street's record-setting run

Wall Street's record-setting run halts as AI stocks slump and oil prices rise
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Business|Technology|World

Musk, Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to China

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech, agriculture as well as aerospace and defense have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week

Musk, Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to China
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Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet

Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
Crime|US|World

FBI Director Patel spars with lawmaker who raises reports of his behavior during Hill testimony

FBI Director Patel spars with lawmaker who raises reports of his behavior during Hill testimony

FBI Director Patel spars with lawmaker who raises reports of his behavior during Hill testimony
Crime|MidEast|World

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says

A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
Business|Economy|World

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
World

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say
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Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine is very close to ending and he believes there will be a settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump says end of war in Ukraine is very close
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report

French companies have so far absorbed the shock from the conflict in the Middle East, but pervasive uncertainty and higher energy costs are beginning to test the economy's

French economy resilient but Iran crisis weighs, central bank says in monthly report
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Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control
Election|Political|US|World

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories

In wild late-night posting spree, Trump attacks Obama with imaginary quote and false conspiracy theories
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
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PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program

The U.S.

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta offers rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses commitments with EU antitrust

Meta offers rival AI chatbots free access to WhatsApp for a month
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

British health authorities said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote British island territories who were contacts of individuals in the hantavirus outbreak will be brought

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak
Europe|Political|World

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role

A top U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday the mandate of Bosnia's next international peace envoy would be more limited, saying that the departure of the German politician currently in the

US says next Bosnia peace envoy will have more limited role
Arts|Entertainment|World

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off

The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

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Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran
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Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

President Donald Trump won't have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal

Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now
Arts|Business|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly denied allegations of excessive drinking on the job

FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated Senate exchange
Political|Technology|World

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit

President Donald Trump is downplaying differences with President Xi Jinping over the U.S. conflict in Iran as he heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese leader

Trump downplays differences with China's Xi over Iran as he heads to Beijing for high-stakes summit