Hoping a possible peace deal will quickly bring down gas prices? It might take up to a year
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHoping a possible peace deal will quickly bring down gas prices? It might take up to a yearTrump’s war in Iran has seen average gas prices rocket from $3 before the conflict to $4.54 per gallonRhian Lubin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 21:15 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Trump ducks press after meeting with Brazil’s Lula takes sudden mystery turn
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump ducks press after meeting with Brazil’s Lula takes sudden mystery turnA planned Oval Office media availability was canceled without explanation after the two leaders met for several hours behind closed doors on ThursdayAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. & John BowdenThursday 07 May 2026 21:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
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...
Popular liberal influencer roasted on X after bragging about buying a Tesla Cybertruck
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPopular liberal influencer roasted on X after bragging about buying a Tesla CybertruckBrian Krassenstein later shared an AI-generated image of a Ford in place of the Tesla – before Elon Musk himself chimed in to laud his own brandIsabel Keane in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 20:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Trump administration lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of president in the grave
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump administration lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of president in the graveIn the wake of the recent Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, the White House claimed such rhetoric explained the multiple assassination attempts against the presidentJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 07 May 2026 20:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share",...
Pedro Pascal did not ‘feel any pressure’ when joining Star Wars franchise
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Sigourney Weaver says it was ‘so fascinating’ to join Star Wars universe
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EastEnders to explore Denise Fox blood cancer storyline
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Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery
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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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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...
Comey asks court to cancel upcoming appearance over Trump threat case
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsComey asks court to cancel upcoming appearance over Trump threat caseComey was indicted last week on two counts of allegedly ‘knowingly and willfully’ transmitting a threat against TrumpEric Tucker Thursday 07 May 2026 19:25 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"a...
Trump's inner circle in panic over Iran war midterm bloodbath as $4.58 gas and soaring airfares hammer Americans
Trump's inner circle in panic over Iran war midterm bloodbath as $4.58 gas and soaring airfares hammer AmericansPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By ROSS IBBETSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Published: 19:22, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 19:23, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Hundreds of youths attend illegal rave in disused warehouse in Harrow as three arrested
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Democrats Investigate Whether Trump’s Pardons Were ‘Pay-To-Play’: Here Are The Big-Time Donors And Business Allies He’s Sprung Free
BreakingBusinessDemocrats Investigate Whether Trump’s Pardons Were ‘Pay-To-Play’: Here Are The Big-Time Donors And Business Allies He’s Sprung FreeByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2026, 01:28pm EDTToplineDemocratic lawmakers sent letters Thursday to numerous people whose sentences President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted, asking if they received “favorable consideration” or were granted clemency through a “...
UK Government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation
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George, Charlotte and Louis’ sweet name for baby kangaroo revealed
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Pope and Rubio commit to foster good relations after Trump spat over Iran war
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A corking good cause: Andrew Lloyd Webber wine collection raises £500,000
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