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May 1, 2026 - World

The effort is part of a broader push to rebuild its drone and missile arsenal quickly, allowing Tehran to be ready if US President Donald Trump decides to restart military action, a US official and two sources familiar with the situation told NBC.

May 1, 2026 - World

Faced with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime entry point to the Gulf, Arab nations are looking for ways to bypass it.

May 1, 2026 - World

ICE arrests have fallen in recent months; the number of people in immigration detention has dropped from roughly 72,000 in January to 58,000 this week

May 1, 2026 - World

Trump sent formal letter to Republican congressional leaders claiming war in Iran is over and he doesn’t need their authorization for ongoing military operationsIran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to CongressSign up for the Breaking News US emailMeanwhile, the White House has said it will not detail private diplomatic conversations when Reuters asked about Iran’s new proposal to the United States that was submitted to Pakistani mediators.“We do not detail private diplomatic conversations. President Trump has been clear that Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon, and negotiations continue to ensure the short- and long-term national security of the United States,” spokeswoman Anna Kelly told Reuters.I do have the impression from some of the briefings that I have received, as well as other sources, that an imminent military strike is very much on the table.There really is no coherent strategy, which came across very vividly and graphically in the hearing today with Secretary Hegseth.And it comes across in the president’s comments, which oscillate between seeming open to negotiation and then foreclosing it entirely and threatening destruction of civilizations. Continue reading...

May 1, 2026 - World

Comedian pulled from stage in Birmingham about 45 minutes into performance and audience told to leaveA live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham has been stopped after a “potential suspicious bag” was found around the venue.The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody, West Midlands police said on Friday evening. Continue reading...