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08/05 09:16 - Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire 08/05 09:11 - Did Donald Trump liberate the Iranian people ? Iran on the verge of economic asphyxiation 08/05 09:01 - Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away’, says Starmer as Farage hails ‘historic shift in British politics’ 08/05 08:58 - Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow – Europe live 08/05 08:31 - Putin's 'paranoia': 'He's fearful of Ukrainians & afraid the elite around him is starting to break' 08/05 08:25 - Middle East crisis live: Trump insists ceasefire is intact after Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz 08/05 08:13 - The companies making billions from the Iran war 08/05 08:10 - British Airways owner issues profit warning over soaring jet fuel costs 08/05 07:44 - Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire 08/05 07:44 - Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire 08/05 07:40 - Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations 08/05 07:40 - Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations 08/05 07:30 - UK house price growth forecast halved as Iran war fallout hits housing market 08/05 07:11 - Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit 08/05 07:11 - Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit 08/05 06:59 - 'Like getting the vicar to swear' – Dubois finding his voice 08/05 06:32 - Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions 08/05 06:32 - Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions 08/05 06:01 - Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84 08/05 04:43 - China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War 08/05 04:27 - UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened 08/05 04:01 - Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year 08/05 04:00 - How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps 08/05 00:57 - Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta 08/05 00:46 - U.S. strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says 08/05 00:41 - Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat 08/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Ceasefire holds despite Iran, US blows; Israel hits Lebanon 08/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Ceasefire holds despite Iran, US blows; Israel hits Lebanon 07/05 23:12 - Middle East war live: UAE responds to Iranian attacks as fragile ceasefire is challenged 07/05 22:20 - Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll 07/05 22:03 - Strait of Hormuz: What role for France? 07/05 21:56 - Australia news live: two Victorian women charged with crimes against humanity offences after return from Syria 07/05 21:49 - Australia news live: woman to appear in court charged with joining Islamic State 07/05 21:22 - Aides cite friendly meeting as Rubio aims to mend U.S. ties with Pope Leo 07/05 21:17 - ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge Rules 07/05 20:36 - Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal 07/05 20:32 - As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations 07/05 20:10 - US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’ 07/05 20:10 - US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’ 07/05 19:23 - Appeals Court Looks Unlikely to Allow Hegseth to Punish Mark Kelly for Video 07/05 19:02 - Can China help end the Iran war? 07/05 19:02 - Can China help end the Iran war? 07/05 18:31 - Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day 07/05 18:21 - Woman killed by partner at home in London feared ‘he was on the warpath’, court hears 07/05 18:18 - Whirlpool warns of ‘recession-level’ slump as Iran war and tariff ruling hit sales 07/05 18:17 - Still no sign of a solution in Iran: US president says war will be over soon 07/05 18:13 - Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says 07/05 18:13 - US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim 07/05 17:54 - Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ as adversaries wrestle over talks to end war 07/05 17:53 - Hantavirus outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ says WHO, as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - as it happened 07/05 17:37 - True Believers Blow Trump’s Mind 07/05 17:36 - House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War 07/05 17:33 - Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations 07/05 17:33 - Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's World War II commemoration parade 07/05 17:29 - Almost 10 Weeks Into The US And Israel's War With Iran, The Secretary Of State Is Trying His Hand At Something Very New And...Unexpected 07/05 17:09 - Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast 07/05 16:55 - Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 07/05 16:55 - Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 07/05 16:37 - Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War 07/05 16:37 - Why is Alexander Dugin suddenly attacking ‘Whites’? 07/05 16:29 - Airlines facing ‘worse than Covid’ crisis – AirAsia CEO 07/05 16:00 - Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan 07/05 15:59 - Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations 07/05 15:36 - Can nuclear power resolve the energy crisis? 07/05 15:26 - Norway's Svalbard archipelago, a pawn on Russia's chessboard 07/05 15:18 - Sutton's predictions v boxing world champion Fabio Wardley 07/05 15:09 - Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amid Growing Tensions Between Trump and Vatican 07/05 15:03 - Middle East war live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15 07/05 14:51 - Propaganda war: The Gen Z team behind Iran’s hit anti-Trump videos 07/05 14:47 - 'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe 07/05 14:22 - Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall 07/05 14:15 - Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade 07/05 14:15 - Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv 07/05 14:11 - Israel's war priorities sidelined as Trump pushes toward a limited deal with Iran 07/05 14:09 - War in the Middle East: Satellite imagery reveal scale of damage to US bases in Gulf 07/05 14:06 - JD Sports says Iran war and youth unemployment to hit consumer spending 07/05 14:04 - Authorities search home linked to 1996 killing of college student Kristin Smart 07/05 13:57 - US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists 07/05 13:57 - US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists 07/05 13:50 - U.S. Awaits Iran’s Response to Latest Peace Proposal to End War 07/05 13:15 - War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia 07/05 13:01 - As A Wellbutrin Warrior Myself, These 20 Tweets About RFK Jr. Coming For Antidepressants Made Me Laugh So Hard My Lungs Hurt 07/05 12:49 - UK construction firms face some of sharpest cost rises in nearly 30 years 07/05 12:22 - Surging Gas Prices Shake Americans, and How Ted Turner Unleashed 24-Hour News 07/05 12:21 - MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza 07/05 12:21 - MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza 07/05 12:05 - Republicans poised to vote on new House map that would erase Democratic seat in Tennessee – US politics live 07/05 12:04 - No party before Dubois faces Wardley - Charles 07/05 11:52 - Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California | First Thing 07/05 11:42 - Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches 07/05 11:42 - Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches 07/05 11:35 - Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war? 07/05 11:35 - Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war? 07/05 11:30 - German ban on Soviet WWII symbols is ‘discrimination’ – former MEP (VIDEO) 07/05 11:29 - Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices 07/05 11:29 - Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices 07/05 11:14 - Honey traps and pots: How Zelensky’s inner circle sought influence in the US 07/05 11:05 - Grain dispute splits Ukraine and Israel even as they fight allied enemies 07/05 10:45 - What are US proposals to end war, and will Iran agree to them? 07/05 10:45 - What are US proposals to end war, and will Iran agree to them?