FACTFLOW

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
World

EU warns oil and gas prices won’t quickly return to normal after Iran war

The EU’s energy commissioner has warned oil and gas prices will not return to normal any time soon.

World

Italy out as Bosnia and Herzegovina reach World Cup 2026 on penalties

After the match was level at 1-1 after extra time, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties to reach finals.

World

Trump hints at an end to military action in Iran, saying U.S. will leave in 2-3 weeks

Trump's remarks came in response to a question about rising gas prices. He said they would fall once the U.S. leaves Iran, claiming that would happen in "maybe two weeks, maybe three."

World

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found

Plea comes hours after sheriff's report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week's crash.

World

Bosnia and Herzegovina dump Italy out of World Cup 2026 qualifier

After the match was level at 1-1 after extra time, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties to reach finals.

World

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child ‘conversion therapy’

In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.

World

Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order

Lebanon has ordered Iran’s ambassador to leave the country, but he has refused to go.

World

Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage

Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.

World

‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade

From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.

World

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Former agents say that they were fired for work on probe into Trump's efforts to stay in power after 2020 election loss.

World

Turkiye and Sweden book World Cup 2026 spots as Kosovo and Poland bow out

Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0, and Sweden beat Poland 3-2, as winners secure latest FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying spots.

World

Why UN slavery resolution won’t be enough

Slavery declared the gravest crime against humanity.

World

Israeli air attack kills father and two-year-old son in Gaza

A father and his two-year-old son were amongst six people killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Tuesday.

World

Ukraine to ask US mediators to pass on Easter ceasefire offer to Russia

Ukraine's president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.

World

UN expert Albanese confronted by pro-Israeli protesters in Germany

Francesca Albanese was confronted by pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during a visit to Germany.

Prev 1 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 574 Next