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The Pope gave Marco Rubio an olive branch as a gift. But could only say ‘Wow OK’ when he saw what the US brought him
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe Pope gave Marco Rubio an olive branch as a gift. But could only say ‘Wow OK’ when he saw what the US brought himThe summit comes as relations between the White House and the Vatican remain at a historic lowpointBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 20:49 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookm...
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support: AP
The US State Department will begin revoking the US passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support.The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more. That would apply to about 2,700 American passport holders, according to figures supplied to the State Department by the Department of Health and Human Services.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app...
Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weakSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges related to allegations the organization committed fraud and conspired to money launder.The 11-count indictment filed last month accuses the civil rights organization of committing fraud in connection to a program in which it paid informants to monitor rightwing e...
A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changes
Climate A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changes May 7, 20263:32 PM ET By Lauren Sommer , Rebecca Hersher A Texas flag hangs from a flood-damaged tree on the bank of the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas after deadly floods in July 2025. A group of emergency experts appointed by President Trump is recommending that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provide less money to states to help prepare for and respond to disasters including floods. Dar...
AIADMK-DMK Pact Could Happen In Tamil Nadu, With Nudge From BJP: Sources
The rise of Vijay and his TVK may spark what has been considered impossible over the last 50 years - an alliance between Dravida arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK - all to keep the actor-politician out of power.
Finnish politician found guilty of 'hate speech' over 22-year-old church pamphlet appeals to ECHR
A Finnish parliamentarian has announced she will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after she was found guilty of hate speech for a 22-year-old church pamphlet.Päivi Räsänen, who previously served as Interior Minister, was convicted alongside Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola and the Luther Foundation Finland for the 2004 publication addressing marriage and sexual ethics."The failure of the Finnish Supreme Court to uphold freedom of speech has set a dangerous precedent in my country and a...
विजय को फ्लोर टेस्ट का मौका क्यों नहीं दे रहे राज्यपाल? बार-बार लौटाने पर क्या है एक्सपर्ट की राय
Some Democratic donors frustrated with DNC chair Ken Martin amid fundraising woes
The RNC outraised the DNC by $9.8 million, according to March FEC filings.
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.(Image credit: Jon Elswick)
Tennessee Republicans pass a map to break up the state's lone Democratic House seat
Tennessee Republicans' map would crack Shelby County — home to majority-Black Memphis — into three different districts, in an effort to eliminate the state's lone remaining Democratic-held seat.(Image credit: George Walker IV)
'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price
'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket priceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Trump Published2 minutes agoUnited States President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential $1,000 (£736) ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.The competition starts on 11 June and the US, who are co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will open their campaign in Los Angeles on 12 June."...
Tennessee lawmakers approve new congressional map
Politics Tennessee lawmakers approve new congressional map that dissolves majority Black district By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton May 7, 2026 / 2:51 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tennessee's Republican-led legislature on Thursday approved redrawing the state's...
Local elections 2026: When do polling stations close and is there an exit poll?
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Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project
South Asia News: DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks cloud.
Will DMK support AIADMK to form govt in TN? MK Stalin to take final call
The legislators left the decision to Stalin, multiple sources told TOI. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, meanwhile, is understood to have sought governor R V Arlekar’s appointment on Friday.
Tennessee Republicans redraw maps to erase last Democratic, Black-majority district
Move comes days after supreme court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymanderingUS politics live – latest updatesTennessee’s Republican-dominated legislature passed redistricting maps on Thursday, eliminating the state’s one Democratic, Black-majority congressional district a week after the US supreme court effectively gutted a major section of the Voting Rights Act.The move cracks Tennessee’s ninth congressional district, which covers Memphis, into three pieces, e...
Vande Mataram row: Owaisi opposes Cabinet move on legal protection
Vande Mataram row Owaisi opposes Cabinet move on legal protection
Suspect accused of firebombing protest for Israeli hostages pleads guilty to murder
Suspect accused of firebombing protest for Israeli hostages pleads guilty to murder1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla EpsteinWatch: How the Boulder attack unfolded using Molotov cocktailsA man accused of firebombing a group of demonstrators advocating for the release of Israeli hostages last year pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Colorado on Thursday.Prosecutors said Mohamed Sabry Soliman threw Molotov cocktails at the crowd, and injured at least 12 people, one of whom die...
UAE and France deepen strategic ties in landmark Abu Dhabi talks
Abu Dhabi: Building on the longstanding strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic, and under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, the 18th session of the UAE–France Strategic Dialogue convened in Abu Dhabi on the 6th of May, 2026.Co-Chaired by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the UAE’s Executive Affairs Authority, and Martin Briens, Secretary-General of the French Ministry...