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No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership – MP
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Why F1 betting markets are preparing for fireworks
Starting in Canada next weekend, the next two months promise to be some of the most exciting on the Formula 1 calendar.
Tense moment Jim Chalmers is grilled on whether the Albanese government is caving to pressure to scrap bracket creep and give taxpayers more cash
READ MORE: Albanese set to collect major international leadership award By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 13:42, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 13:42, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Successful businessman's life 'crumbled' after he posted naked pictures of his mistress on Instagram when she ended affair, court hears
Successful businessman's life 'crumbled' after he posted naked pictures of his mistress on Instagram when she ended affair, court hearsBy LIZ HULL, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 13:07, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 13:07, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
British baby dies of e-coli and two other children suffer serious health problems after staying at five-star Egyptian hotel
British baby dies of e-coli and two other children suffer serious health problems after staying at five-star Egyptian hotelGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 13:04, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 13:07, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Got maggots? These doctors are bringing the bugs into their practice on purpose
Health newsGot maggots? These doctors are bringing the bugs into their practice on purposeMaggots can remove dead flesh from a wound with a degree of precision surgeons can’t achieve. That can make them an asset for certain patients.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The thinking behind maggot therapy is straightforward: Dying tissue must be removed from wounds in order to prevent infection. To maggots, this dead tissue is food.Leila Register / NBC News; Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC...
Finnish divers join search for bodies of 4 Italian divers in the Maldives
World Finnish divers join the search for remains of 4 Italian divers in the Maldives May 17, 2026 / 7:47 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Three Finnish divers arrived in the Maldives Sunday to draw up a fresh plan in the search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave. The initial search was suspended after a local military diver died during a perilous mission to try to reach them. The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while explor...
How the Middle East conflict is worsening Somalia’s slide into famine
AfricaHow the Middle East conflict is worsening Somalia’s slide into famineSomalia is among the most exposed to ripple effects from the Strait of Hormuz crisis due to the combined shocks of extreme weather, aid cuts and import dependence.Residents of the Maacani Camp in Mogadishu, Somalia are struggling to survive in tents under limited conditions as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cause serious disruptions in the passage of ships on May 5.Abuukar Mohamed Muhidin / Anadolu via Getty ImagesSh...
Why PM Modi visited Netherlands’ dam India sees as a future water management model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands highlighted Dutch expertise in water management, relevant to India's ambitious Kalpasar Project. This mega-project aims to create a freshwater reservoir in Gujarat, addressing water scarcity and flood protection, mirroring the multi-functional Dutch approach to climate resilience.
The strike that changed the geometry of war
Israel's attacks on Doha and Tehran demonstrate a new capability that may make warfare more unpredictable.
Abu Dhabi authorities respond to fire incident at Barakah nuclear plant site
Abu Dhabi authorities responded to a fire that broke out in an external electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, following a drone strike.No injuries were reported, and officials confirmed there was no impact on radiological safety levels. All precautionary measures were taken, with further updates to follow as they become available.FANR confirms plant safety unaffectedThe Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) said the...
Adaptations in Subnautica 2 explained: Abilities, upgrades, and unlock methods
Subnautica 2 players face a vast alien ocean. Adaptations are biological upgrades essential for survival and game progression. Four Adaptations are currently available: Pressure Tolerance, Digestion, Heat Tolerance, and Axum Vision. Each offers unique benefits, from breathing pressurized air to interacting with alien technology. Players must locate and interact with Angel Combs to acquire these vital upgrades.
Egypt condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant - Emirates 24|7
Egypt condemns drone attack near UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Emirates 24|7
Anthony Albanese set to collect major international leadership award in New York
Anthony Albanese set to collect major international leadership award in New York Albanese to be given the Global Citizen AwardREAD MORE: Poll reveals trust in Anthony Albanese has plungedBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:25, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 06:25, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Is a resumption of Iran war imminent? - Emirates 24|7
Is a resumption of Iran war imminent? Emirates 24|7
Pak-China-US triangle
DURING US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, the concept of the ‘Thucydides Trap’ invoked by Chinese President Xi Jinping drew the attention of Western strategic circles. Many observers saw the remark as a subtle indication that China is now more willing to acknowledge its emergence as a global power. For nearly a decade, Beijing carefully avoided projecting itself as a challenger to the international order, cultivating, instead, the image of a leader of the Global South and a partner of d...
20,000-tonne LPG carrier Symi arrives in Gujarat after crossing Hormuz
A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier carrying nearly 20,000 tonnes of fuel safely docked in Kandla, having crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a crucial energy supply movement amidst ongoing Middle East conflict, which has disrupted India's crude reserves by nearly 15%.
Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West
CBS Evening News Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-evening-news.jpg'); } By Jonathan Vigliotti Jonathan Vigliotti Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti is a CBS News correspondent based in Los Angeles. Vigliotti's reporting has taken him to more than three dozen countries and territories across six continents. Read Full Bio Jonathan Vigliotti May 16, 2026 / 9:20 PM EDT...
RAF deploys drone-killing secret weapon on Typhoon fighter jets in Middle East
The Royal Air Force is deploying a new anti-drone weapon system to keep British Typhoon fighter jets safe during Middle East operations.British citizens and regional partners will be made safer by the cutting-edge, cost-effective new technology, the Ministry of Defence has said. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) employs laser targeting technology to transform unguided missiles into precision munitions.Each projectile is capable of neutralising enemy drones and other threats at a...
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.